Honors Colloquium (HON-100)

Honors Colloquium course: Visions of Utopia – Visions of Utopia Syllabus (PDF)

The Honors Colloquium is a 3-credit course that is held each semester. This interdisciplinary course will introduce honors students to a single broad topic that will be studied from a variety of perspectives. The topic and instructor of the course varies each year. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of material, critical thinking, independent research, and cooperative and experiential learning.

Nathan Ko, Honors Poster Session

The course provides the following advantages:

• Opportunities for field trips and guest lecturers
  Seminar-style classes
• Invitations to other Honors Experience-related activities
  Access to Honors Student lounge (computer/printer available)
• A community of interested, active learners
• The Honors notation on your student transcript

Previous Honors Colloquium courses:

• Buddhism and Science
• The Arthurian Legend: History, Literature, Art and Film
• Imagination and Creativity
• The Philosophy of the Good Life
• Crime and Punishment in the United States

Honors English Composition I (ENG 101-HON)

Honors English Composition I Syllabus (PDF 140KB)

Honors Composition I is an Honors section of English Composition I. While the requirements for each course are essentially the same, the Honors section offers an opportunity for motivated students to explore ways to deepen their learning experience.

The course provides the following advantages:

• Computer-enhanced course
• Linked to the Deans Book Course of Commonwealth College at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
• Opportunities for guest speakers and lecturers
• Transfers to Commonwealth Honors Program colleges across Massachusetts
• Serves as a gateway course to the Honors Experience at Northern Essex Community College
• Invitations to Honors Experience activities and cultural events
  Use of the Honors Student Lounge (computer/printer available)