Words That Win Maikel Right Wednesday, 10:00A-1:20P (HYBRID - SUMMER B) Embark on a captivating intellectual adventure with "Words That Win: The Art of Argumentation," an honors course that melds the history and theory of rhetoric with practical skill-building in persuasive communication and argumentation. Delve into the strategies of ancient and modern orators, engage with contemporary debates, and explore the ethics of persuasion. Learn More Exploring Culture Through Music and Dance Wendy Guess Online (Summer A) This course explores the transformative power to create, connect and master the understanding of our world through the lens of movement and music. Learn More The Japanese Sense of Beauty Masako Kubota Online (Summer A) During the semester, we will begin with the Anthology of Japanese Literature searching " The Japanese Sense of Beauty" from the earliest era to the mid-nineteenth century. Learn More Mythopoeia and the Secret Fire Adam Gorelick Tues., Thurs., 10:00A-1:20P (Summer A) This course explores the theory and practice of imagination through the works of philologist and author, J.R.R. Tolkien. Famous for deep fictional world-building and profound intimacy with language, Tolkien transcended the fantasy genre and offered through his works insight into philosophy, history, linguistics, mythology, sociology, mysticism, and ecology—not to mention poetry, astronomy, gardening, and many other subjects. Learn More Save our Parks: Environmental Law, Policy and Politics Anthony Rionda Mon., 6:00P-9:20P (Online LIVE - Summer A) Our National Parks are America’s Crown Jewels. They are worshipped by avid adventurers, campers, road-trippers and the former students of FIU Honor’s Everglades course. The aim of this course (Save our Parks) is to focus on how politics, policy, and law have shaped, saved, and at threatened our most beautiful natural legacy. Learn More Miami Stories Maikel Right Wednesday, 10:00A-1:20P (HYBRID - SUMMER A) Miami Stories invites students to delve into the vibrant tapestry of Miami's cultural communities through the lens of virtual reality storytelling. This immersive course empowers students to create VR experiences that bring to life the rich traditions, values, food, music, and practices of their cultural backgrounds in Miami, Florida. Utilizing cutting-edge VR technology, the course covers storytelling fundamentals, world-building, research, and VR production. Learn More The Question of God Edmund Newborn Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10:00A-11:35A (SUMMER B) The past several decades have seen a statistical decline in the number of people who claim to believe in God or who choose to participate in a religion. This course will explore the underlying philosophical causes for this shift as well as looking at how people of faith can possibly answer the challenges of modern atheism. Learn More The Political Cycle Anthony Rionda Mon., 6:00P - 9:20P (ONLINE LIVE - SUMMER B) The organization of this course leverages a unique interdisciplinary approach to politics, government, civic engagement, policy analysis, and advocacy. Learn More Exploring Disability Culture: Why it Matters Amy Paul-Ward Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00AM-1:20PM (SUMMER A) This course provides students with an introduction to topics related to Disability Culture. To understand the evolution of disability culture, we will begin by reviewing relevant interdisciplinary theories that highlight foundational concepts, ongoing debates, and critiques of the concept of disability as it relates to representation, access, and inclusion in everyday life. Learn More The Paradox-Savvy Mind Matthew Kutz Online (Summer A) This course is an interactive virtual class that introduces the student to the nuance of how a binary paradigm makes us uncomfortable with paradox and limits our thinking, creativity, and innovation. Attention is given to how cognitive diversity and contextual intelligence are prerequisites for successful leadership in a rapidly changing and dynamic workforce. Learn More Living in Sustainable, Resilient and Smart Cities Mohamed ElZomor Tuesdays, 10:00AM-1:20PM (Hybrid - SUMMER A) This course is suitable for honors students from all disciplines, interested in conducting research and applying interdisciplinary practical solutions to developing, designing, and building sustainable, resilient, smart cities. The course presents a study of the sustainability and resilience concepts as well as techniques to develop smart cities through integrating technologies. An in-depth review of sustainable infrastructure and building certifications will be covered to prepare students to be accredited. Learn More Public Speaking for Lawyers Andrej Milic Monday, Wednesday, 11:00AM-2:20PM (SUMMER B) This course will help students develop the skills relied on by lawyers when engaged in public speaking situations other than in litigation settings such as speaking to lay groups, appearing before legislatures and municipal boards, presenting to colleagues, clients, potential employers and clients, and media. Students will examine communication theories, strategies and techniques needed for effective public speaking. Learn More One Health: Of the People, By the People, For the People Alok Deoraj Online (Summer B) The course, "One Health: Of the People, By the People, For the People" enables students to examine the historical influence of demographic, epidemiological and socio-cultural transitions at the intersection of environment, health, and wellbeing. Learn More Visions of Utopia Ruben Garrote Online (Summer A) The course is an examination of some of the ""big questions"" students explore in a liberal arts program about ""life, the universe, and everything."" In particular, we deal with questions of faith and reason, with pain and suffering, and of various ways of expressing deep truths (myth, e.g.). We do this through reading classic passages in religious, philosophical, and literary works. Learn More A Thematic Exploration of Horror, Race, and Desire in 'Candy Man' Trina Sanders Online (Summer B) This course will use the folklore horror, and urban legends, in the film “Candyman” to uncover the impact of Black history and Black horror. Going beyond trauma to embrace the resiliency and the power of Black culture. Learn More Filter - All Save our Parks: Environmental Law, Policy and Politics Natalie Yagual February 21, 2024 Nature and Environment Summer, Politics and Society Summer, Summer
Words That Win Maikel Right Wednesday, 10:00A-1:20P (HYBRID - SUMMER B) Embark on a captivating intellectual adventure with "Words That Win: The Art of Argumentation," an honors course that melds the history and theory of rhetoric with practical skill-building in persuasive communication and argumentation. Delve into the strategies of ancient and modern orators, engage with contemporary debates, and explore the ethics of persuasion. Learn More Exploring Culture Through Music and Dance Wendy Guess Online (Summer A) This course explores the transformative power to create, connect and master the understanding of our world through the lens of movement and music. Learn More The Japanese Sense of Beauty Masako Kubota Online (Summer A) During the semester, we will begin with the Anthology of Japanese Literature searching " The Japanese Sense of Beauty" from the earliest era to the mid-nineteenth century. Learn More Mythopoeia and the Secret Fire Adam Gorelick Tues., Thurs., 10:00A-1:20P (Summer A) This course explores the theory and practice of imagination through the works of philologist and author, J.R.R. Tolkien. Famous for deep fictional world-building and profound intimacy with language, Tolkien transcended the fantasy genre and offered through his works insight into philosophy, history, linguistics, mythology, sociology, mysticism, and ecology—not to mention poetry, astronomy, gardening, and many other subjects. Learn More Save our Parks: Environmental Law, Policy and Politics Anthony Rionda Mon., 6:00P-9:20P (Online LIVE - Summer A) Our National Parks are America’s Crown Jewels. They are worshipped by avid adventurers, campers, road-trippers and the former students of FIU Honor’s Everglades course. The aim of this course (Save our Parks) is to focus on how politics, policy, and law have shaped, saved, and at threatened our most beautiful natural legacy. Learn More Miami Stories Maikel Right Wednesday, 10:00A-1:20P (HYBRID - SUMMER A) Miami Stories invites students to delve into the vibrant tapestry of Miami's cultural communities through the lens of virtual reality storytelling. This immersive course empowers students to create VR experiences that bring to life the rich traditions, values, food, music, and practices of their cultural backgrounds in Miami, Florida. Utilizing cutting-edge VR technology, the course covers storytelling fundamentals, world-building, research, and VR production. Learn More The Question of God Edmund Newborn Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10:00A-11:35A (SUMMER B) The past several decades have seen a statistical decline in the number of people who claim to believe in God or who choose to participate in a religion. This course will explore the underlying philosophical causes for this shift as well as looking at how people of faith can possibly answer the challenges of modern atheism. Learn More The Political Cycle Anthony Rionda Mon., 6:00P - 9:20P (ONLINE LIVE - SUMMER B) The organization of this course leverages a unique interdisciplinary approach to politics, government, civic engagement, policy analysis, and advocacy. Learn More Exploring Disability Culture: Why it Matters Amy Paul-Ward Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00AM-1:20PM (SUMMER A) This course provides students with an introduction to topics related to Disability Culture. To understand the evolution of disability culture, we will begin by reviewing relevant interdisciplinary theories that highlight foundational concepts, ongoing debates, and critiques of the concept of disability as it relates to representation, access, and inclusion in everyday life. Learn More The Paradox-Savvy Mind Matthew Kutz Online (Summer A) This course is an interactive virtual class that introduces the student to the nuance of how a binary paradigm makes us uncomfortable with paradox and limits our thinking, creativity, and innovation. Attention is given to how cognitive diversity and contextual intelligence are prerequisites for successful leadership in a rapidly changing and dynamic workforce. Learn More Living in Sustainable, Resilient and Smart Cities Mohamed ElZomor Tuesdays, 10:00AM-1:20PM (Hybrid - SUMMER A) This course is suitable for honors students from all disciplines, interested in conducting research and applying interdisciplinary practical solutions to developing, designing, and building sustainable, resilient, smart cities. The course presents a study of the sustainability and resilience concepts as well as techniques to develop smart cities through integrating technologies. An in-depth review of sustainable infrastructure and building certifications will be covered to prepare students to be accredited. Learn More Public Speaking for Lawyers Andrej Milic Monday, Wednesday, 11:00AM-2:20PM (SUMMER B) This course will help students develop the skills relied on by lawyers when engaged in public speaking situations other than in litigation settings such as speaking to lay groups, appearing before legislatures and municipal boards, presenting to colleagues, clients, potential employers and clients, and media. Students will examine communication theories, strategies and techniques needed for effective public speaking. Learn More One Health: Of the People, By the People, For the People Alok Deoraj Online (Summer B) The course, "One Health: Of the People, By the People, For the People" enables students to examine the historical influence of demographic, epidemiological and socio-cultural transitions at the intersection of environment, health, and wellbeing. Learn More Visions of Utopia Ruben Garrote Online (Summer A) The course is an examination of some of the ""big questions"" students explore in a liberal arts program about ""life, the universe, and everything."" In particular, we deal with questions of faith and reason, with pain and suffering, and of various ways of expressing deep truths (myth, e.g.). We do this through reading classic passages in religious, philosophical, and literary works. Learn More A Thematic Exploration of Horror, Race, and Desire in 'Candy Man' Trina Sanders Online (Summer B) This course will use the folklore horror, and urban legends, in the film “Candyman” to uncover the impact of Black history and Black horror. Going beyond trauma to embrace the resiliency and the power of Black culture. Learn More Filter - All