As a continuation of Western Heritage I, course seminars explore ideas raised in the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and our modern era. As the range and treatment of concepts from different fields and time periods proceeds, the course draws together the divergent strands that compose the complex history of Western thought. Students continue to examine course texts in relation to various topics. Coursework includes substantial argumentative writing, supplemented from time to time with field trips, guest speakers, and experts on campus.