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Topics Courses

• Are you a student thinking about coming to Indiana University? Are you wondering about the requirements and challenges of your first years here?
• Are you an instructor interested in teaching a Topics course? Do you want to learn more about the goals and strategies of the Topics courses?

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The Topics curriculum is an exciting, innovative introduction to college-level learning in the College of Arts and Sciences.

This site provides information for students thinking about coming to Indiana University who are wondering about the requirements and challenges of their first years here; and faculty - especially newcomers to the College - who are interested in teaching a Topics course.

We'll tempt you with details of three courses from the three divisions. Then explore the selection of nearly 100 courses throughout the three divisions of Arts and Humanities, Social and Historical Studies, and Natural and Mathematical Sciences.

By the way, if you are thinking about combining an interest in the Liberal Arts with a business background, take a look at the Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) a highly regarded program whose alumni have gone on to successful careers in the business world.