Information for Faculty
Teaching Honors
Small classes, engaged students, and the opportunity to be passionate about your field of study—these are just some of the reasons to teach an Honors course. Because the students are highly motivated and academically prepared, it is possible to structure courses that explore connections among disciplines and relate course content to global issues. Students should engage in research in primary sources, think independently and creatively, and contribute to the class through discussion, oral presentations, or other special projects. Depth is more important than breadth; deep understanding is preferable to acing exams. Students should develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility to the larger culture. Honors is about more than jumping through hoops; it is about forming defensible opinions, asking intelligent questions, and shaping individual as well as cultural values.
Develop New Honors Courses
Lloyd International Honors College welcomes your proposals for Honors courses, whether Honors versions of regular UNCG courses, embedded Honors courses, or new Honors seminars. Faculty interested in proposing new courses are encouraged to contact the Director and their Department head to discuss possibilities in more detail.