Phone: 231-777-0271

Office: 246-A

email: Bill.Jacobks@muskegoncc.

Political Science / History / Humanities

Credentials: B.A. DePaul University; M.A. University of Texas at Austin (M.A. History; M.A. Government); M.L.A. St. John's College of Sante Fe (Great Books)

Courses Taught:  Hist. 201:  US to 1877; Hist.202: US From 1877; Hist210:  World Hist. fr 1500; Hum. 195:  Intro to Humanities; Phil. 210:  World Relgions; PSCI 111:  Intro to American Politics: PSCI 203:  Readings in Western Political Thought

Teaching Methods:  Lecture, Discussion of Texts, Movie Analysis

Teaching Philosophy:  I prefer to use original sources, often of a cultural nature.  I believe that Histoy is in what people think as well as in what they do, but before action comes thinking.  As consequence, I emphasize cultural works in my teaching.

Other Activities:  I regularly broadcast a television show on great books on Muskegon Community College television called "Variations on Themes," with cohost Janice Agard.  I also hold sitting meditation in room 246 on Wednesdays with Paula McClurg.