The goal of the College's curriculum is to develop habits of mind that enable persons to be lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and participatory citizens in a democratic society. The College emphasizes small classes, generally limited to 19 students; seminars, multi-disciplinary team taught courses and other engaged modes of learning; and the development of critical reading, discussion, and writing skills. The College appoints faculty members who are responsible for offering the core honors curriculum, but the College otherwise utilizes the instructional and research resources of the University as a whole. In essence, The Human Event represents, in microcosm, the great benefits of becoming part of the Barrett Honors College - small, student-centered, seminar-style classes in which you and your classmates explore the world's greatest literature and most profound ideas with a faculty member chosen for his or her ability to facilitate lively, meaningful discussion. In this intellectually charged atmosphere, there is a bonding that takes place among students over the course of the year, and student-faculty interaction becomes a meaningful mentoring experience.