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At least 10 undertakings in philosophy, including:
a. Two courses (or equivalent) in the history of philosophy, including ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, or both.
b. One course (or equivalent) in deductive logic.
c. One course (or equivalent) in ethics, and one additional course in value theory (e.g., ethics, aesthetics, metaethics, social and political philosophy).
d. Two courses (or equivalent) in contemporary analytic systematic areas (e.g., metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion).
e. One course in Continental thought.
f. One philosophy course (or equivalent) that meets the college’s Diverse Perspectives LAC requirement.
An undertaking that meets requirement “f” can also meet one of the other distribution requirements if the subject-matter is appropriate.
At least seven undertakings in philosophy. Distribution may be adjusted to individual students’ needs and interests, but will usually include:
a. One course (or equivalent) in the history of either ancient or modern philosophy.
b. One course (or equivalent) in deductive logic.
c. One course (or equivalent) in ethics.
d. One course (or equivalent) in contemporary analytic systematic areas (e.g., metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion).
e. One course (or equivalent) in Continental thought.
f. One philosophy course (or equivalent) that meets the college’s Diverse Perspectives LAC requirement.
An undertaking that meets requirement “f” can also meet one of the other distribution requirements if the subject-matter is appropriate.
New College students must satisfy both the requirements of the Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC), New College’s general education program, and the specific requirements for the Area of Concentration (AOC). With so many opportunities each term, the pathway below is provided as an example of how a student could complete the requirements for graduation. We’ve put some checkpoints in place so that you make the most of your time at New College. Each term you’ll meet with a faculty advisor to discuss courses, tutorials, internships, or other academic experiences. Schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor to discuss which courses satisfy the LAC and which satisfy the AOC. Each student completes a Provisional AOC Plan in the fifth contract to select an AOC, and each student submits a Thesis Prospectus/AOC Form in the sixth contract.
| Year | Fall Term | January / ISP | Spring Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Philosophy LAC course (may satisfy specific AOC requirements depending on choice) | ISP 1 | Classical Philosophy |
| LAC 2 | Analytic 1 (i.e., a course counting toward the two required courses in Recent Analytic Philosophy) | ||
| LAC 3 | LAC 4 | ||
| General college elective | General college elective | ||
| Year 2 | Value theory 1 (ethics) | ISP 2 | European Continental course |
| Formal Logic | Modern Philosophy | ||
| LAC 5 | LAC 6 | ||
| General college elective | General college elective | ||
| Year 3 | Analytic 2 | ISP 3 | Value theory 2 |
| Philosophy elective (may satisfy specific AOC requirement depending on choice) | Tutorial in potential thesis area | ||
| LAC 7 | LAC 8 | ||
| General college elective | |||
| Year 4 | Thesis tutorial | Thesis tutorial; baccalaureate exam | |
| Philosophy elective | Philosophy elective | ||
| Year | Fall Term | January / ISP | Spring Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | Value theory 1 | ISP 1 | Modern Philosophy |
| Analytic 1 | European Continental | ||
| Formal Logic | Tutorial in potential thesis area (may satisfy a Value Theory, Analytic, or European Continental requirement depending on the area). | ||
| Elective Course | Elective Course | ||
| Year 4 | Thesis tutorial | ISP 2 | Thesis tutorial |
| Value theory 2 | Classical Philosophy or Medieval Philosophy | ||
| Analytic 2 | Elective Course | ||