For the class of 2013 and later:
Have you ever taken a class and then wondered what you got out of it?
Say goodbye to ordinary introductory courses in the core curriculum.
What does it mean to study something? Do you simply memorize facts for a test? Or, does study mean something deeper-like, explore, inquire or examine? At Roanoke, we believe that to really understand something, we must see its application firsthand.
Learn Firsthand Through Topic-Based Courses
Focusing a course on a real problem or issue brings it to life, encouraging you to delve deeper.
Maybe chemical calculations do not pique your interest. But, perhaps you're devoted to protecting the environment. Take Environmental Chemistry and learn the fundamentals while pursuing your passion.
Or, maybe you are intrigued by numbers but wonder how they relate to politics. Choose The Mathematics of Democracy and analyze the role of math in elections throughout American history.
What are the benefits?
The Intellectual Inquiry core curriculum is taken in addition to courses in your major. It invites you to learn in a way that makes the advantage of your liberal arts education obvious. Instead of taking a checklist of introductory core courses, you will:
- Learn firsthand through topic-based courses.
- Apply fundamental concepts to real problems and issues.
- Choose topics that interest you.
