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Third World Film: Africa Elizabeth Hanly Online (Summer A) During the Summer A Semesters, this stand-alone, QM approved fully online course will focus on African film. Learn More Global Environmental Health and You Brenda Luna Tues., 10:00A-1:20P (Hybrid - Summer B) This course examines the relationships between human health and the environment. Students will explore the role of the natural and built environment and their impact on their health, as well as their local and global community’s health. 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 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 Myth and Ritual in Film, Part 1 Adam Gorelick Tues.,Thurs., 10:00A - 1:20P (SUMMER B) This course applies theoretical discussions of myth and ritual to the contemporary medium of film. 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 God and Man in the "Great Conversation" Ruben Garrote Online (Summer B) he course is an examination of some of the "big questions" students explore in a liberal arts program about "life, the universe, and everything." 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 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 Legal Ethics and Professionalism Andrej Milic ONLINE (SUMMER B) This course will explore the ethical issues facing all legal professionals and lawyers in the practice of law. We will focus on the ABA's Model Rules of Professional Conduct as well as ethics opinions, statutes, regulations and relevant case law, with consideration of Florida ethics rules on select issues. 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 Apocalypse How: Crisis And Optimism in The 21st Century Garrett Pierman Fully Online (SUMMER B) Living in this century, it is pretty clear that, as a species, we have some pretty big problems. Some of these problems are so big, in fact, that they may threaten the continued survival and success of homo sapiens. Thinking about problems that may doom our species can be a serious downer. Instead, in this course we will take a careful, analytical look at a series of problems that are massive, and think towards their solutions. Learn More Current Events & Law Through the Lens of Music Melba Pearson Online (Summer B) In this course, we will explore themes of criminal and social justice through the words of a variety of artists. Themes relating to constitutional issues will be discussed as well. 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