Society and the Creative Self

People and Society

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Academic Plan
PS_0078
Cognate
People and Society
Responsible Academic Unit

Contact Info
- Name: Timothy Watson
- Email: watsont@miami.edu
- Phone: Please contact by email
- Location: 401 Ashe
Recommended for
Recommended students: This cognate would appeal to students majoring in Communications, Education, English, and Psychology, as well as those preparing for graduate studies in law.
Required Courses
Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
Number of Groups: 3

Cognate Categories

Description

In this cognate, ideas of self are explored and celebrated through a widening sequence of associations and contexts. By combining complementary creative and critical coursework, students will enrich their critical thinking skills while developing cultural contexts for personal experiences and interests.

Option Groups

Complete exactly 3 of the following option groups:

Critical Foundation

Complete exactly 1 course from the following:


Course		Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
APY 201		Principles of Archaeology	3/3	Spring

Creative Foundation

Complete exactly 1 course from the following:


Course		Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
ENG 209		Creative Writing	3/3	Fall, Spring, & Summer

Exploration

Complete at least 1 from the following:


Course	Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
APY 204	Principles of Linguistic Anthropology	3/3	Fall
APY 309	Evolution of Human Behavior	3/3	Spring Odd Years
APY 360	Anthropology of Food	3/3	Fall
ENG 219	CW Beginning Mixed Genre Workshop	3/3	Fall & Spring
ENG 290	Beginning Fiction Workshop	3/3	Fall & Spring
ENG 292	Beginning Poetry Workshop	3/3	Fall & Spring

*Indicates an inactive course

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