Developing a Course: What Liberal Education Means for Miami

Abstract

While Miami University prides itself on being a liberal arts institution, it is not clear that our liberal education curriculum is as effective as it could be in meeting the learning objectives set out for it. This senior project created a model course that can serve as an introduction to curricular life at Miami for first-year students. Offering such a course could significantly enhance students' appreciation of the Miami Plan in particular and liberal learning in general.