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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 Third World Cinema: the Middle East and Beyond Elizabeth Hanly Online (Summer B) This class explores Middle Eastern film as art. The class also considers film as window into understanding the region's cultures, history and politics. 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 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 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 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. Learn More Filter - All Player One Natalie Yagual March 5, 2023 Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Summer, Fully Online Summer, Summer, Technology and Innovation Summer
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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 Third World Cinema: the Middle East and Beyond Elizabeth Hanly Online (Summer B) This class explores Middle Eastern film as art. The class also considers film as window into understanding the region's cultures, history and politics. 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 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 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 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. Learn More Filter - All