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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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."

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Current Events & Law Through the Lens of Music

Natalie Yagual March 5, 2023 Fully Online Summer, Global Issues and Social Justice Summer, History Culture and The Arts Summer, Summer

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