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Student resources

Find practical guidance to help Core Humanities students succeed both inside and outside the classroom, from understanding expectations for respectful behavior and productive discussions to tackling challenging course readings, writing strong essays and avoiding plagiarism. You’ll also find answers to frequently asked questions about coursework, policies and academic support.

Helpful student resources

Classroom etiquette

Learn what respectful and professional classroom behavior looks like at the University, encompassing participation and communication, and how these expectations contribute to creating a positive learning environment for everyone.

Understanding readings

Find practical tips for interpreting the primary source readings in Core Humanities and learn how to understand authors, historical context, purpose, and connections so you can engage more deeply with the material and succeed in your courses

Discussions

Learn how to make meaningful, respectful contributions in Core Humanities discussions, from showing up and doing the readings to speaking thoughtfully and listening to others, and boost your confidence, grades and classroom experience.

Writing essays

Get clear, practical guidance on how to plan, structure and polish strong Core Humanities essays, from starting early and developing a thesis to organizing your ideas and proofreading, so you can improve your writing and succeed in your coursework.

Avoiding plagiarism

Find out what counts as plagiarism in Core Humanities, why doing your own work and citing sources correctly matters and the serious academic consequences you could face if you don’t, so you can avoid unintentional mistakes and protect your grades.

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common Core Humanities questions, like transferring courses, enrolling in classes, contacting your professor, handling academic integrity issues, submitting assignments and campus resources.

Student course requirements

Under the silver core curriculum (which applies to students who began their degrees in Fall 2016 or later) students must take two Core Humanities courses to satisfy Core Objective 5 (History and Culture). Students may choose any two courses out of CH 201, CH 202 and CH 203. All Core Humanities courses satisfy Core Objective 5. In addition, CH 203 satisfies Core Objective 8 (Constitution).

Students who are completing their degrees under the old core curriculum (i.e., those who began at the University before Fall 2016) must take all three CH courses (CH 201, CH 202 and CH 203). Students may choose to meet the requirements of either the catalog that was in effect when they began their studies (old core curriculum), or the catalog that is in effect in the semester they graduate (silver core curriculum). Note that although the new core curriculum requires one less CH course, it includes other, additional requirements that students must meet. Depending on the courses you have taken already, you might complete your degree more quickly by taking all three CH courses and graduating under the old core requirements rather than the new ones. Be sure to consult with your major advisor to see what would be the best course of action for your particular case and to make sure you complete the appropriate paperwork for changing catalog years if that is your best option.