Using Bronowski's "Ascent of Man" Television Series as the Basis for a General Education Science Course.

Seltin, Richard J.; Racle, Fred A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Using Bronowski's "Ascent of Man" Television Series as the Basis for a General Education Science Course.

Seltin, Richard J.; Racle, Fred A.

Journal of College Science Teaching, v16 n3 p190-93 Dec-Jan 1986-87

Describes how the "Ascent of Man" television series serves as a basis for discussion with nonscience honors students in an undergraduate course at Michigan State University. Explains the format, major themes, and system of evaluation of the course. Presents samples of topics, suggested reading, and the "Ascent of Man" film titles. (ML)

Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Educational Television, Higher Education, Public Television, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Instruction, Social Change, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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