First-Year Preceptorial - Academics - Knox College
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First-Year Preceptorial - Academics - Knox College
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First-Year Preceptorial
Power of Experience
Majors & Minors
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First-Year Preceptorial
First-Year Preceptorial Courses
Research & Creative Work
Study Abroad & Off-Campus Study
Internships
Civic Engagement
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Academic Calendar
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Knox College Faculty
Academic Resources & Support
Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center Renovation
Seymour Library
Knox's First-Year Preceptorial program lays the foundations for a life of intellectual discovery. By exploring the language, culture, and meaning of the liberal arts—including themes such as independent and critical thinking, respect for diverse perspectives, forms of clear expression, and intellectual and academic integrity—Preceptorial enables students to get the most out of a Knox education.
In keeping with the College's spirit of intellectual inquiry, First-Year Preceptorial introduces liberal learning through a range of
ever-evolving topics
, such as "Cinematic Vision," "Creating Monsters," "Science Fiction and Human Identity," "Epidemics and Societies," "Human Rights," and "Time."
Preceptorial explores classic, existential questions in a broadly engaged, real-world context that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Issues are examined through reading, writing, critical analysis and, most importantly, class discussion. As a true interdisciplinary program, Preceptorial is taught by professors from all academic divisions.
Skip to Main Content
First-Year Preceptorial
Power of Experience
Majors & Minors
Immersion Experiences
First-Year Preceptorial
First-Year Preceptorial Courses
Research & Creative Work
Study Abroad & Off-Campus Study
Internships
Civic Engagement
Registrar
Academic Calendar
Catalog
Knox College Faculty
Academic Resources & Support
Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center Renovation
Seymour Library
Knox's First-Year Preceptorial program lays the foundations for a life of intellectual discovery. By exploring the language, culture, and meaning of the liberal arts—including themes such as independent and critical thinking, respect for diverse perspectives, forms of clear expression, and intellectual and academic integrity—Preceptorial enables students to get the most out of a Knox education.
In keeping with the College's spirit of intellectual inquiry, First-Year Preceptorial introduces liberal learning through a range of
ever-evolving topics
, such as "Cinematic Vision," "Creating Monsters," "Science Fiction and Human Identity," "Epidemics and Societies," "Human Rights," and "Time."
Preceptorial explores classic, existential questions in a broadly engaged, real-world context that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Issues are examined through reading, writing, critical analysis and, most importantly, class discussion. As a true interdisciplinary program, Preceptorial is taught by professors from all academic divisions.