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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Learn More Filter - All The History of Evil Natalie Yagual March 4, 2023 History Culture and The Arts Summer, Hybrid Summer, Summer
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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Learn More Filter - All