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The History of Evil

Erika Kern

Tues., 10:00A – 1:20P (HYBRID - 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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Breaking Bread: Finding Peace and Justice Through Food

Erica del Riego

Tues. & Thurs., 5:00PM - 8:20PM (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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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.

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Mythopoeia and the Secret Fire

Adam Gorelick

Online (SUMMER B)

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.

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The Political Cycle

Anthony Rionda

Online LIVE, Mon. 6:00P-9:20P (SUMMER B)

The organization of this course leverages a unique interdisciplinary approach to politics, government, civic engagement, policy analysis, and advocacy.

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Miami Stories

Maikel Right

Wednesday, 10:00A-1:20P (HYBRID - SUMMER B)

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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Living in Sustainable, Resilient and Smart Cities

Mohamed ElZomor

Tuesdays, 11:45AM-3:05PM (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.

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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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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.

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Myth and Ritual in Film, Part 1

Adam Gorelick

Online (Summer A)

This course applies theoretical discussions of myth and ritual to the contemporary medium of film.

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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.

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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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Digital Fairytale

Maikel Right

Online (SUMMER A)

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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God and Man in the "Great Conversation"

Ruben Garrote

Online (Summer B)

The course is an examination of some of the "big questions" students explore in a liberal arts program about "life, the universe, and everything."

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