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Breaking Bread: Finding Peace and Justice Through Food

Erica del Riego

In Person Meetings Arranged (Summer A)

This course focuses on human's relationship to food and the rise in food insecurity in the United States due to the Covid 19 Pandemic.

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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.

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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. We will explore a number of musical genres - country, folk, hip hop and contemporary pop music.

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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.

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Digital Fairytale

Maikel Right

Online (SUMMER B)

Digital Fairytale: Once Upon A Time, is a course dedicated to evaluating the disruption of the “Smart-phone Era” and the Internet of Things have had on our holistic living experience.

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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.

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The History of Evil

Erika Kern

Tues. Thurs., 1:30P – 4:50P (SUMMER A)

In this course, we will explore the history of evil through history, art, religion, and politics with focus on the development of the Devil as concept in Christianity. The purpose is to understand how the belief in the Devil, and its two aspects Satan and Lucifer, affect how we view the world and how we relate to those who, throughout history, have been deemed as Other.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Intern’s Interdisciplinary Journey to a Legal Career

Andrej Milic

Mon., Wed., 11:00A-2:20P (Summer A)

The course will teach students how to gain valuable experience in obtaining an internship, participating in pro bono legal events as volunteers and learning to network in the legal community.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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