This course continues reading “the best that has been thought and said” throughout the centuries. Emphasis is placed on texts written from 1700-present day. The class is discussion based, with writing as the primary form of assessment, though students should expect the usual forms of assessments, i.e. quizzes, tests and creative projects. By reading and discussing the great books, students will learn how to discern the truth, how to distinguish it from error, and how to defend it. At the end of this course, students will have had direct interaction with a variety of texts, have written for a variety of purposes and audiences, and will have had multiple opportunities to experience authentic, engaging discussions, both formal and informal in nature.