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    A Passion for Art History

    David Cambronero ’16 expected to major in biology and then go on to medical school. But when he took History of Art and Architecture, he became enthralled by the professor’s deep knowledge and passion for the subject. He was captivated.
  2. A laptop and models of the human skull

    Archaeological Field Methods

    Nov 02, 2022
    In the course titled Archaeological Field Methods (ANT 291), not only will you learn how to survey, excavate, and examine the past in an archaeological field setting, you will also practice hands-on laboratory methods to analyze and interpret the artifacts discovered in the field, such as stone tools, animal remains, and more.
  3. May-Lee Chai Grinnell College Authors and Artists Podcast

    May-lee Chai ’89: Tomorrow in Shanghai and Other Stories

    Nov 01, 2022
    In a vibrant and illuminating follow-up to her award-winning story collection, Useful Phrases for Immigrants, May-lee Chai's latest collection explores multicultural complexities through lenses of class, wealth, age, gender, and sexuality. An Authors and Artists Podcast episode.
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    Lessons from Ancient Greece

    Nov 01, 2022
    History of Ancient Greece traces the history of Ancient Greece from 3000 to 323 BCE, covering the rise of the Greek city-state and the simultaneous development of the Athenian empire and its domestic democracy.
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    An Exploration of the Ancient Greeks

    Nov 01, 2022
    As a student in the course titled the Ancient Greek World, you’ll learn to read and analyze ancient Greek texts closely to extract the implicit from the explicit.
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    Academic Work and Activism

    Nov 01, 2022
    Introduction to Latin American Studies (LAS 111) is a discussion-based course that approaches “culture” broadly to include a wide spectrum of everyday experiences, leaving students ready for subsequent work in this field of study
  7. A professor and student examine a marble Roman portrait head, believed to be from 1st century, in the print study room of the Burling Library

    Roman Life Through Art

    Nov 01, 2022
    As student in Roman Archaeology and Art (CLS 250), you will come to better understand Roman culture and private life through its art and architecture.
  8. A student listens thoughtfully in a philosophy class

    Philosophy for Life

    Oct 31, 2022
    Although we may not be aware of it, we do philosophy every day, says Assistant Professor of Philosophy Jennifer Dobe. Dobe teaches Philosophy for Life (PHI 121) and says that we, as humans, use philosophy in our daily lives but rarely think about it.
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    Econometrics

    Oct 31, 2022
    Econometrics (ECN 286) is a challenging, higher-level course that will help you understand applied economic research, carry out your own research projects, and to establish relationships within the field
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    The Good, the Beautiful, the Brain

    Oct 28, 2022
    The Grinnell philosophy course titled The Good, The Beautiful, The Brain explores the philosophy of the values that shape your life. The central question is “What is the good life?”

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