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  • Encouraging a Critical Suspicion

    In our honors section this first week, we explored the ideas Dr. Beck presented in his lecture. We discussed obstacles to critical thinking or those things that make critical thinking difficult. I introduced the concept of the “hermeneutics of suspicion” and notions of “thin” and “thick” description and  invited students to consider an illustration from…

    September 3, 2011
  • Cornerstone #24 Remix

    Cornerstone #24 Remix

    Susan Teel shared the following video compiled by her section of Cornerstone. Her students captured highlights from their final essays as well a few favorite locations around campus. Enjoy. . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n-WHv2Xh40

    December 5, 2010
  • Final Cornerstone Podcast

    Final Cornerstone Podcast

    This week Dr. Vic McCracken interviews five ACU freshman about their Cornerstone experience, inviting them to reflect on what they’ve learned, the questions that they are still pondering, and what they anticipate this spring in the Human Identity Course. . LISTEN to Cornerstone Podcast – Dr. Vic McCracken

    November 29, 2010
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