Wartburg College Archives: Inquiry Studies

Wartburg College Archives

Finding Aid

Academics – Inquiry Studies

Preface

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Introduction

Abstract: Records (1986, 1994-1999, 2005-2006) regarding Inquiry Studies. Collection includes Inquiry Studies 101 Readings in Common, Humanities Newsletter (1986), curriculum, and course syllabus.

Scope and Content Note

Extent: 1 box.

Physical Description: All materials are paper.

Dates: 1986, 1994-1999, 2005-2006.

Subjects: Academics, Curriculum, Humanities, Inquiry Studies

Related Material: None.

Administrative Information

Restrictions: None.

Preferred Citation: [item title/description], [date]; [Inquiry Studies]; Wartburg College Archives, Waverly, Iowa.

Acquisition Information: Transfer.

Processing Information: Processing completed by [LY] on [1/16/2020].

Biographical Sketch/Agency History

History: “Inquiry Studies (IS) 101 is the foundational class taken by all first-year students” (Inquiry Studies).  IS 101 (Asking Questions, Making Choices) content is divided by curriculum specific to the course and content common across all IS sections. According to Wartburg’s plan of essential education, “IS (Inquiry Studies) Courses look at problems/situations with the point of modeling how educated people formulate and respond to questions of personal and social importance.”

Bibliography:

“Inquiry Studies Program,” Wartburg College, www.wartburg.edu/inquiry-studies/.

“Wartburg Plan of Essential Education,” Wartburg College, www.wartburg.edu/essential-education/.

Series Description

1. Inquiry Studies

Inquiry Studies:

• Records from the Inquiry Studies Department.  Dates from 1986-2006.
• 1 box.
• Arranged alphabetically by content.

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