Academic Schedule Spring

SPRING 2025 COURSE OFFERINGS

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Course	Sec	Course Title	Faculty	Day	Time
AHT 103	1	Intro to Art History & Visual Culture II	Gee	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture II: High Renaissance to Contemporary Art The course is the sequel to AHT 102 and offers an introduction to the history of art and visual culture from the High Renaissance to the present day. It studies early modern painting, sculpture, architecture, and prints within their historical, social, and cultural contexts, as well as photography and new media in the modern and contemporary world.
AHT 226T	1	Gardens and Art (Naples)	Gee	W	13:00 - 15:45
Gardens and Art (Naples) Gardens condense world views that balance environmental and human agency reflective of a given age and society. Some were designed to reflect an imperious order, others to display a playful mindfulness, when some chose to embrace the monstruous, the sublime, and the wasteland. A certain art is required to organize and manage the actors of enclosed gardens: plants, flowers, trees, but also rocks, water, wind, in a sculptural design that might involve sight, smell, touch, sound, and sometimes taste. On the one hand, students are introduced to a history of garden design, paying particular attention to cosmological visions and social contexts through case studies in Europe, Asia and Africa. In parallel, the course presents a range of contemporary artistic interventions with garden spaces and histories, in an age of increasing environmental imbalance and planetary awareness, in which the decision to garden can offer a path to nurture an active engagement with the present. The course includes a travel component to Naples.
AHT 334W	1	Artists in Film	Gee	W	10:00 - 12:45
Artists in Film This course looks at the representation of artists’ lives and artistic practices in film. Biopics explore a character’s personal journey, depicting a biographical tableau of a lifetime’s tribulation and achievements. The figure of the artist has long held a fascination for society. Misunderstood, decadent, melancholic, single-minded against the odds, and above all prophetic and visionary, the romantic potential of artists offered dramatic material to film directors and the film industries alike. At the same time, the cinematic medium provides a remarkable platform from which to enter the artist’ personal studio, and to gain an insight into the complex mechanisms of artistic creation. This course will explore both facets of artists’ biopics, engaging with the representation in film of the lives of artists such as Caravaggio, Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and the works of directors such as Maurice Pialat, Dereck Jarman and Peter Greenaway. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)
AHT 361W	1	Art and Trauma	Fassl	Th	10:00 - 12:45
Art and Trauma Studies: The Visual Culture of Disaster Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches, and pandemics, as well as wars, nuclear explosions, and cyber attacks are some examples of natural and man-made disasters that have tremendous impact on both the planet and human lives. How do humans confront and come to terms with catastrophic events? Can trauma in the wake of disaster be faithfully documented or accurately represented? Does devastation produce a tabula rasa effect on visual culture, meaning in what manner does it have the potential to destroy existing and produce new forms of representation? In addition to answering these questions from historical and contemporary perspectives, the course will probe what kinds of aesthetics and visual iconographies have proven to be effective in the raising of awareness of pending disasters and in contributing to positive change. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

BIO 101	1	Intro to Biology: Genetics & Evolution	Della Croce	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology An introduction to the biological sciences. Topics include the principles of genetics, evolutionary theory, ecology, and conservation biology. Students enrolling in this course must enroll in the parallel laboratory section BIO 101L.

BIO 101L	1	Lab to Introduction to Biology I	Della Croce	W	10:00 - 12:45
Laboratory to Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology The laboratory course parallels the topics in BIO 101 and provides lab-based investigations of the material covered in BIO 101. Students must register for both BIO 101 and the lab section concurrently. (This course carries an additional fee for laboratory supplies).
BIO 101L	2	Lab to Introduction to Biology I	Della Croce	W	10:00 - 12:45
Laboratory to Introduction to Biology: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology The laboratory course parallels the topics in BIO 101 and provides lab-based investigations of the material covered in BIO 101. Students must register for both BIO 101 and the lab section concurrently. (This course carries an additional fee for laboratory supplies).

BIO 203	1	Plant Biology	Piccinelli	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Plant Biology The course provides an overview of the fascinating world of plants, with a primary focus on higher plants. It explores how plants are structured at both the cellular and organismal levels and how these features differ across species and environments. It examines how plants reproduce, how they interact with each other and other organisms, and their role in ecosystem functions. It also considers their interactions with humans and the important roles they play for human societies, including for food, medicine, and carbon sequestration. Using the campus grounds and the local area, students will engage in field activities that may take place outside of the regularly scheduled course period. Although only one course in introductory biology is required, students will have ideally completed both semesters of the introductory biology sequence before taking this course. (Students who have previously earned credit for BIO 103 may not also earn credit for BIO 203.)

BUS 115	1	Financial Accounting	Balushkina	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Financial Accounting This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of financial accounting concepts, procedures, analysis, and internal reports as an essential part of the decision-making process. The focus is on the three basic steps of the accounting process: recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions. Emphasis is placed on the general accounting activities leading up to the preparation of financial statements.
BUS 135	1	Introduction to Business Systems	Balushkina	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Introduction to Business Systems The course introduces the global business system in the context of the economic, political, social and technological environments, relating business to society as a whole. Topics covered include the international scope, function, and organization of firms, and other fundamental concepts of multinational business. The course also addresses functional areas such as the value chain, production, marketing, human resources, and accounting.

BUS 136T	1	Mktg Glob Context (Mediterranean)	Miniero	W	13:00 - 15:45
Marketing in a Global Context (Mediterranean Region) This course is an introduction to the tools and concepts used in the marketing process for consumer and industrial products as well as for services. The focus is on the basic marketing concepts (product, place, price, promotion) as they relate to the field of global marketing. Emphasis is placed on the increasingly important role of interdisciplinary tools to analyze economic, cultural and structural differences across international markets. Specific consideration is given to the development of integrated marketing programs for a complex, global environment. The travel component of the course will provide students with the opportunity to experience the marketing concepts (product, place, price and promotion) for the specific case of a cruise company (MSC Cruise). Students will go on a cruise on the Mediterranean Sea and will work side to side with the cruise management.

BUS 226	1	Managerial Finance	Suleiman	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Managerial Finance Managerial Finance is an introductory course in corporate finance that teaches students the basic theoretical and practical foundations in financial decision-making. In particular, students will learn about concepts and tools needed for valuing investment projects. Topics covered include the time value of money, valuation of corporate investment projects, the risk/return relationship, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, developing appropriate selection criteria, and short- and long-term financial management. Throughout the course, real-world examples are used to link theory with practice.

BUS 235T	1	Corporate SR (Mediterranean Region)	Schultz	W	13:00 - 15:45
Corporate Social Responsibility (Mediterranean Region) The course provides students with a state-of-the-art understanding of corporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The practical relevance of CSR is highlighted through various examples that show how corporations have to deal with emerging ecological and social sustainability issues and stakeholder demands. Given the challenges' underlying complexity and uncertainty as well as multi-stakeholder involvement, corporations require awareness and strategic thinking to engage with their evolving responsibilities. Drawing on examples from various sectors, students will learn about different managerial approaches to address CSR issues and meet diverging stakeholder demands when designing and implementing long-term CSR strategies. To enrich the learning experience, the course includes a travel component where students can opt for a Mediterranean cruise visiting Italy, France, and Spain.

BUS 251	1	Sustainable Luxury Management	Schultz	T	16:00 - 18:45
Sustainable Luxury Management This course aims to bring clarity to the paradoxical nature of the luxury industry, where excess and indulgence stand in sharp contrast to the concept of sustainability. Students will be introduced to the peculiarities that make the luxury sector distinct from conventional management environments. Thus, the course will teach students about the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the luxury industry. Students will learn about the peculiar social and environmental challenges faced by luxury corporations due to their focus on experiential and hedonic products and services. Furthermore, the course teaches students how luxury corporations can effectively handle diverging stakeholder demands and create a long-term sustainability strategy. The course outlook spotlights cutting edge topics related to emerging industry trends. Luxury corporations are under pressure to meet expectations from younger consumer generations who prioritize social and environmental practices throughout supply chains and have different ideas about what luxury means in the digital age. To address this, the course outlook offers insights into the role of new technologies.

BUS 274	1	Brand Management	Miniero	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Brand Management The course focuses on how to build and manage a brand, based on the concept of Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE). The goal of the course is to expose students to the challenges that today brands face both from competitors' but also from consumers' points of view and to make students aware and to experience the potential tools companies can use to manage brands today.

BUS 306	1	Quantitative Methods and Dynamic Forecas	Burke	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Quantitative Methods and Dynamic Forecasting In the first part of this course students learn concepts in inferential statistics, its main principles and algorithms. They learn how to apply sampling distributions in the case of business random variables, how to state and test business hypotheses about population mean or proportion differences, how to calculate ANOVA table components, and how to deploy estimation methods to provide information needed to solve real business problems. In the second part of the course, students learn advanced model building methods, algorithms needed to make and test dynamic multiple regression models and time series (ARMA) models. In addition to teaching and learning methods based on the textbook, problem-based learning (PBL) and interactive engagement (IE) are used. Many internet data bases, EXCEL add-ins and EViews are used to enhance IE based learning. Selected SPSS or STATA examples are also provided.
BUS 342W	1	Marketing for a Sustainable Society	Miniero	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Marketing for a Sustainable Society Sustainability is a consolidated managerial approach that companies today embrace when managing their businesses. The course illustrates the main sustainability models in marketing employed by corporations across industries to operate in ways that respect both people and planet while still being profitable. Specific attention will be given to mechanisms that foster sustainable consumption through marketing communication campaigns aimed at customers and stakeholders in general. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirement.)

BUS 353	1	Strategic Management Theory	Schultz	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
International Management Theory and Concepts Strategic management is the study of firms and the political, economic, social and technological environments that affect their organization and strategic decisions. This course considers the external market environment in which firms operate, and provides theoretical foundations, focusing on economic and strategic theories of the firm and introducing key concepts of organizational theory. Practically, the course looks at the creation of competitive advantage of a firm in the global arena. The readings and class discussions include both theoretical concepts and practical case studies. (Junior status recommended)
BUS 358	1	Financial Markets and Institutions	Suleiman	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Financial Markets and Institutions This course examines the infrastructure of the financial system and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the different functions performed by financial markets and institutions and the role they play in assisting small and large companies. The main emphasis of this course will be the in-depth exploration of the major instruments in the financial market and the institutional characteristics of the markets (i.e.: money, stock, bond, mortgage, crypto, and blockchain markets) in which these assets are traded. Furthermore, the course analyzes the different types of financial intermediaries (commercial banks, investment banks, mutual funds, venture capitalists), which facilitate the flow of funds and are crucial for a well-functioning financial market.

BUS 370	1	M&A Law and Finance	Marazzi	M	10:00 - 12:45
M&A Law and Finance Course dates: 20 January - 17 February 2025. This special topics course will feature lectures and student-centered activities, focusing on cross-border M&A operations from non-binding offers to sale agreements. The students will be instructed and led by experts of M&A transactions, and the activities will be taught from a common law perspective. A strong emphasis of the course will be an experiential learning component that will include the implementation of a moot competition dividing students into 'Vendor Team' and 'Buyer Team' to simulate real-world M&A negotiations and presentations. The teams will be tasked with creating persuasive arguments, negotiating terms, and producing documents relevant to a cross-border M&A transaction.

BUS 397	1	Data Mining (Business Intelligence)	Burke	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Data Mining (Business Intelligence) This course introduces the cutting-edge computing methods for the analysis of business and marketing big data which help in inferring and validating patterns, structures and relationships in data, as a tool to support decisions at all levels of management. Students learn key descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive data mining methods with both supervised and non-supervised machine learning algorithms, which produce information for non-structured and semi structured decision making. While the course introduces a systems approach to business data processing, emphasis will be given to empirical applications using modern software tools such as Data Mining in Solver-Analytics More specifically, students will become familiar with and demonstrate proficiency in applications such as Cluster Analysis, Market Basket Analysis. Logistic Regression, Naïve Bayes Classification, Entropy Calculation, Classification Trees. Engagement-based learning is provided by using real world cases as well as computer based hands-on for real data analysis. Ultimately, working in teams, students will make the month long projects in applying Data Mining analytical techniques on the real world business problems, and will make suggestions for improvement which will be backed by the new information, gained from DM. Projects are presented in groups. Research papers, which are based on the projects, are individual.
BUS 426W	1	International Financial Management	Dianova	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
International Financial Management This course deals with financial problems of multinational business. Topics include sources of funds for foreign operations, capital budgeting and foreign investment decisions, foreign exchange losses, and evaluation of securities of multinational and foreign corporations. Particular emphasis is placed on international capital and financial markets. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.) Recommended: BUS 306.

BUS 453	1	Fintech	Suleiman	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Fintech This course explores the intersection between finance and technology and how technological developments are transforming the finance industry. The main emphasis of this course will be the in-depth analysis of the digitalization in the financial service industry focusing on three core areas: Payments, Lending, and Investments. The course will examine the market structure and its digital transformation by comparing services offered by traditional and challenger banks. Finally, the course will provide evidence on the impact of those new services on consumers, investors, and corporations. (Recommended: BUS 358)
BUS 455W	1	Global Strategic Management	Balushkina	M/TH	17:30 - 18:45
Global Strategic Management This course is intended as a capstone for the International Management, International Marketing Management and Finance majors and should come after students have studied all basic aspects of management. Students will be challenged to think critically, strategically, creatively, collaboratively, and compassionately with the goal of working on a field project together with a company/institution. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirement).

CHEM 102	1	General Chemistry II	Bullock	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
General Chemistry II This course examines chemical equilibria and acids and bases, coordination chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and an overview of organic chemistry. Students are required to concurrently enroll in the corresponding lab section CHEM 102L. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level chemistry courses and is a pre-health course.

CHEM 102L	1	Lab to General Chemistry II	Bullock	T	16:00 - 18:45
Lab to General Chemistry II The laboratory course parallels the topics in CHEM 102 and provides lab-based investigations of the material covered in CHEM 102. Students must register for both CHEM 102 and the lab section concurrently (This course carries an additional fee for laboratory supplies).

CLCS 110	1	Reading Cultures: Cultural Studies	Wiedmer	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Reading Cultures: Approaches to Cultural Studies This course has two primary goals: to introduce students to the history and theoretical writings of various strands of cultural studies, and to acquaint them with some of the intersecting axes - race, class and gender - that energize the field. Close attention will be paid to issues such as the shaping of identity, forms of representation, the production, consumption and distribution of cultural goods, and the construction of knowledge and power in a host of cultural practices and cultural institutions.
CLCS 236T	1	Prague on the Page	Roy	W	13:00 - 15:45
Prague on the Page The literature of Prague lies in the city's complex web of identities, a web created by social upheaval through the ages. Beginning with sixteenth-century tales of the Golem, the clay figure animated by Rabbi Loew to protect the city's Jewish community, students will investigate how Prague's writers have responded to the politics of their times by embracing the surreal and the ambiguous. In particular, this class will look at how these authors have found inspiration in the city itself. Reading includes Franz Kafka's evocation of the early twentieth-century city and a selection of works by more recent writers such as Weil, Kundera, and Hakl. Studying the way these writers repeatedly draw on each other through the idea of the city as a text, students will visit their haunts in Prague and its surroundings, and map their works onto the city's landscape and onto its history, with the surreal Kafka museum as a starting point.

CLCS 241W	1	Forbidden Acts: Queer Studies & Perfo	Ferrari	M	17:30 - 20:15
Forbidden Acts: Queer Studies and Performance This course explores queer solo performance and theater as playful acts of transgression that challenge and reimagine political identities shaped by race, ethnicity, HIV status, class, gender, and sexuality. These performances, often rooted in autobiography, simultaneously unsettle and engage community norms. The term "queer" is examined as a dynamic, destabilizing force that provokes through its refusal to be easily defined, embracing multiplicity and fluidity in identity. Students will investigate the political implications of these queer performances and their potential to infuse personal identity with collective utopian aspirations. Through performative exercises, theoretical reflections, and autobiographical monologues, students are encouraged to explore and articulate their own “forbidden acts”, blurring the lines between theatrical expression and ideological engagement. This course invites participants to expand their understanding of queer identity and creative defiance, crafting new narratives that reflect their unique experiences.

CLCS 251T	1	Reading Moroccan Culture	Saveau	M/TH	16:00 - 17:15
Reading Moroccan Culture This course examines gender, ethnic, class, family, age, religious relationships within contemporary Morocco. It first provides students with a historical overview of Morocco since its independence in 1956, focusing on the monarchies of Hassan II and Mohammed VI the current king. It explores the power dynamics that exist in a society that is predominantly patrilinear and where gender roles are mostly divided along a binary system; it studies the place of the individual in a society where the collective ego prevails; it considers the place of Berber identity within Moroccan society and finally it explores Sufism as a counter-power to any form of Islamic rigorism. All the themes studied are substantiated with presentations by Moroccan scholars working in the fields of sociology, gender, ethnic, religious, and music studies. (Knowledge of French recommended.) This Academic Travel course carries a supplemental fee: CHF 450 (for students invoiced in CHF) or USD 550 (for students invoiced in USD).

CLCS 325	1	Advanced Creative Writing Workshop	Ferrari	M	17:30 - 20:15
Advanced Creative Writing Workshop A writing workshop that allows students to explore different forms of prose writing including the traditional novel, the epistolary novel, and the graphic novel. This course will emphasize central techniques such as character, setting, beginnings and endings. Each week students will present sketches for critique in the writing workshop, and will compose a short piece of fiction for publication in the final class journal.

CLCS 330	1	The Politics of Mobility: Exile and Immi	Roy	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
The Politics of Mobility: Exile and Immigration Beginning with the post-colonial theory of Edward Said, this class will examine the ideas of exile and immigration in a colonial and post-colonial context. This course will explore exile vs. expatriatism, language and power, movement across cultures, narrative agency and authority, and voices in the new immigrant narrative. By approaching the topic from a comparative perspective, students will be exposed to a polyphony of voices and the variety of experiences associated with exile and the construction of identity. Students will examine, in particular, contemporary fiction as a window to the context of this experience.

CLCS 372W	1	Tales of Catastrophe	Wiedmer	T	16:00 - 18:45
Tales of Catastrophe The cultural debris that results from political and natural catastrophes is made up of narratives that contain both implosion and creation, wreckage and renewal. In that sense disasters mark pivotal turning points in the way we conceptualize and understand human phenomena and cultural processes in a number of disciplinary perspectives from psychoanalysis to literature, from environmental science to religion and from ethics to aesthetics. Students will read the narrative fallout in fiction, science, and film that emanate from distinct disaster zones ranging from the petrified texture of Pompeii to the generative force field of ground zero. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

COM 105	1	Intro to CMS in the Global Context	Sugiyama	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Introduction to Communication and Media This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of communication and media studies as they apply to the ever-increasing intercultural interactions of a contemporary world. In particular, students will learn the basics of intercultural/international communication processes, gaining a foundation for developing intercultural communication competence.

COM 203	1	Communication Research Methods	Martinisi	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Communication Research This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative research methods as they apply to communication and media studies. Students will acquire skill in examining various communication and media issues by conducting an original research project.
COM 218W	1	Writing and Reporting for the Media	Martinisi	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Writing and Reporting for the Media This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of media writing and news reporting. Students will learn the art and craft of writing clear, concise, and accurate news stories and reports for various media platforms, including print, broadcast, and digital. Drawing on foundational concepts, students will develop skills in researching, interviewing, fact-checking, and producing newsworthy content. Emphasis will be placed on storytelling techniques, ethics, information evaluation and adapting writing for different audiences and formats. Students will engage in practical writing exercises, real-world reporting, and critical media analysis. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

COM 235T	1	Food Journalism and Culture (Italy)	Martinisi	W	13:00 - 15:45
Pizza, Spaghetti and Other Stories: Food Journalism and Culture The importance of food is clear: we eat food to stay alive and thrive. Food, its production, commodification, preparation and consumption is and it has long been a place of cultural formation, negotiation and mediatization. In this sense food journalism plays a crucial role in today's journalism practice around the world in attracting a larger and diversified readership. The course will introduce food through its mediated representation involving journalism but also film, television and the Internet. The topics include the politics of celebrity chefs, food TV shows, restaurant reviews, lifestyle journalism, and other food media's place in the "world of goods". It will also include the social dimensions of food in media by engaging with issues of multinational power, globalization and inequality. The travel component to Italy will include visits to Milan, Parma, and Bologna. This will offer a great opportunity for students to develop insights into the field of food journalism and to experience the excellence of the Italian food with the aim of connecting food texts, culture and writing.

COM 301	1	Globalization and Media	Barile	T	16:00 - 18:45
Globalization and Media This course examines media in the context of globalization. Most broadly, students will explore what constitutes globalization, how globalization has been facilitated and articulated by media, how media have been shaped by the processes of globalization, and perhaps most significantly, the social implications of these complex and varied processes on politics, international relations, advocacy and cultural flows. In order to map this terrain, students will survey the major theories that constitute this dynamic area of study.

COM 497	1	Senior Research Seminar in Communication	Sugiyama	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Senior Research Seminar in Communication This seminar provides students with a capstone experience in synthesizing their theoretical and methodological knowledge in the form of a high-quality research paper. Some of the major areas of research and theories in the field of communication and media studies will be reviewed and discussed in class as students work on their own research project. At the end of the semester, students will present their final research paper to an audience of students and professors. Students will also be encouraged to submit their paper to an appropriate conference venue around the world. (Prerequisite: Senior status)

ECN 100	1	Principles of Macroeconomics	Galli	T	14:30 - 17:15
Principles of Macroeconomics This entry-level course in economics covers the fundamentals of macroeconomics and, together with ECN 101, it provides the necessary prerequisites for any other upper-level course in economics. This course introduces students to the study of economics as a field of knowledge within the social sciences. In the first part, focus will be on the definition, the explanation, and the significance of national income, business fluctuations, the price level, and aggregate employment. In the second part, special attention is devoted to the functioning of a payment system based on currency and bank money. Finally, students will discuss the instruments and the functioning of public policy aimed to stabilize prices and maintain high levels of output and employment within the current macroeconomic context. Current economic news will be regularly scrutinized.

ECN 101	1	Principles of Microeconomics	Dianova	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Principles of Microeconomics This is an entry-level course in economics, covering fundamentals of microeconomics and aimed at students who choose it as an elective or plan to continue their studies in economics. This course helps students develop basic analytical skills in economics and microeconomics. It provides students with a basic understanding of the market system in advanced capitalist economies. It examines the logic of constrained choice with a focus on the economic behavior of individuals and organizations. After a theoretical analysis of the determinants and the interaction of supply and demand under competitive conditions, alternative market structures will be investigated, including monopolistic and oligopolistic forms. The course examines the conditions under which markets allocate resources efficiently and identifies causes of market failure and the appropriate government response. The introduction to the role of government includes its taxing and expenditure activities as well as regulatory policies.
ECN 115T	1	Economics EU (Brussels and Luxembourg)	Filic	W	13:00 - 15:45
Economics of European Integration (Brussels and Luxembourg) The European Union is one of the most ambitious and influential supranational organizations in history, defined by a complexity of political, economic and cultural forces of member states. This course introduces students to the European Union from a variety of perspectives, with the ultimate goal of illustrating the rationale, the mechanics and the challenges of economic integration of unprecedented scope and scale. Students will study the historical process of integration, EU institutions and the main common policies from an economic perspective. Particular attention will be devoted to understanding monetary integration and the institution of a monetary union, competition policy, regional policy and trade policy. An analysis of the European sovereign debt crisis will serve to illustrate the challenges of economic integration as well as motivations for further economic and political coordination amongst the bloc's member states. The travel component of the course will take students to Brussels, the EU's de facto capital, as well as to Luxembourg, which also hosts a variety of key EU institutions. Brussels and Luxembourg are also cultural capitals with French and Germanic influences and a rich cultural heritage.

ECN 319	1	Behavioral Economics	Dianova	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Behavioral Economics "Why do individuals sometimes make seemingly irrational decisions? Do consumers always make choices that maximize their utility? This course capitalizes on students' basic knowledge of economic decision making to question some of the assumptions of mainstream economic models introduced in lower-level economics courses. Discovering the drivers of decision making that appears to deviate from full rationality is a relatively new field of study that integrates insight from psychology into traditional analysis of behavior and choice. Findings from behavioral economics have wide-ranging application in the professional world, spanning economic policy making, corporate management, marketing and finance. The analytical approach in this field breaks from the long-standing mainstream economics tradition of treating subjects as rational agents, effectively making use of available information to make rational decisions with the goal of maximizing personal utility. Analysis in the context of behavioral economics alters this approach by integrating biases, heuristic reasoning and social norms into models of human behavior with the scope of increasing explanatory and predictive power of theory."
ECN 320	1	Games and Strategic Decision Making	Colombo	W	10:00 - 12:45
Games and Strategic Decision Making Most decisions taken by economic agents (consumers, firms, investors, borrowers, and lenders, among others) have an effect on other agents’ actions. In many circumstances, people try to respond optimally to the actions taken by those with whom they interact. Therefore, investigating how the strategic interaction between agents unfolds is crucial to understand how decisions are taken in most economic and financial environments, and what their implications are. The course investigates strategic decision making by relying on game theory in a simple and accessible way, privileging an intuitive, yet accurate, understanding of the key underlying concepts of strategic behavior, rationality, and equilibrium in games, through a number of applications both in economics and finance.
ECN 366	1	Investment Analysis II (Corp Finance)	Colombo	W	16:00 - 18:45
Investment Analysis II (Corporate Finance) This course focuses on the financing decisions of firms. After an introduction to the questions related to the definition of debt policy and the capital structure of the firm, the course investigates the problems related to the issue of securities and dividend policy, as well as the impact of corporate taxes and the costs associated to bankruptcy, financial distress and conflicts of interest. The second part of the course studies the fundamentals of option pricing theory and the valuation of options - with applications to warrants and convertible bonds - and provides an introduction to the use of derivatives for hedging financial risk.

ENV 220W	1	Ecocritical Approaches to Literature	Roy	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Ecocritical Approaches to Literature This interdisciplinary, writing-intensive course will introduce students to environmental literary criticism, more commonly known since the 1990s as “ecocriticism.” As a theoretical approach to literature, eco-criticism provides a secondary lens through which to analyze primary sources; an eco-critical approach focuses on how these primary sources have “constructed” our relationship to the natural world through writing and narrative. In applying eco-critical theory to a selection of primary fiction, students will examine some of the major environmental themes found in literature, among others: land use, speciesism, climate change, environmental apocalypse, and the post-human. Students will explore these themes using some of the basic critical tools and methodologies of ecocriticism, not only to explore how authors write about the environment, but also to examine how the environment itself is constructed through aesthetic discourse. Students should leave the course with improved critical environmental literacy skills that will enable interdisciplinary reflection about our interactions with the natural environment. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

ENV 230T	1	Freshwater Conserv (Italy and Slovenia)	Della Croce	W	13:00 - 15:45
Freshwater Conservation This course explores various aspects of rivers, freshwater lakes, and groundwater aquifers. It provides an introduction to the distinct ecology of these three freshwater systems, their human uses, different approaches to their conservation, possibilities for restoration of degraded systems, and a look at the role that lakes and rivers play in international relationships. During Academic Travel, the class will visit various freshwater systems and will also practice field data collection techniques. Tentatively, the travel will take place in North-East Italy and Slovenia. This course may also include shorter day-trips to local points of interests.

ENV 372W	1	Sustainability Science	Piccinelli	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Sustainability Science This seminar-style course will examine the emergent field of sustainability as well as the science it employs to understand and manage the interactions between human society and the natural world. It will trace the development of our understanding of sustainability and its importance in the contemporary world. It will examine key processes driving global change in areas such as biodiversity, climate, energy use, pollution, population growth, public health, and urbanization, as well as provide an overview of the tools we use to measure sustainability. Lastly, it will explore some of the innovative approaches people are employing to address contemporary problems and effect a transition to a more sustainable society. Students in the course will apply their learning in a project that develops a solution for a particular sustainability problem on campus, locally, or somewhere on the globe. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

FAS 100	1	Introduction to Fashion Studies	Barile	W	10:00 - 12:45
Introduction to Fashion Studies This course introduces students to Fashion Studies beginning with the history of the making of fashion, thus laying the groundwork for the understanding of fashion as a creative and cultural phenomenon from the Renaissance to the present day. It then examines fashion as a dynamic communication process that is based on everyday social interactions in the contemporary world. In this section, special attention is paid to media representations, interactions with cultural industries, subcultural practices, and the impact of emerging technologies, exploring how the fashion process becomes an integral part of the identity formation. Finally, the fashion process is analyzed from the business perspective with a particular focus on marketing. Taking the classic concept of product life cycle, students learn how the fashion industry and consumer behavior propagate new trends in society.

FRE 101	1	Introductory French, Part II	Röhrenbach	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Introductory French, Part II This course is designed for students who have completed one semester of French Language study. This course builds on FRE 100 and provides an introduction to the essentials of French grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral skills are stressed, and as such, the predominant language of instruction is French. In this course, students will acquire basic knowledge of written and spoken structures so that they will be able to read and comprehend short passages in French and write simple compositions and dialogues.
FRE 201	1	Intermediate French, Part II	Saveau	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Intermediate French, Part II This course is designed for students who have completed three semesters of French language study. It reviews and expands on grammar, vocabulary, and culture acquired over the previous semesters of language study. The acquisition of aural/oral skills are stressed, and as such, the predominant language of instruction is French. By the end of the course, students are expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of intermediate linguistic structures. Further, students are introduced to literary texts, inviting conversation and some initial literary analysis.

FRE 301	1	Advanced French, Part II	Röhrenbach	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Advanced French, Pt. II For students who have completed at least two years of college-level language studies or the equivalent. This course reinforces and expands on grammar, vocabulary, and culture learnt in previous years of French language study. It introduces students to different literary and cinematic genres reflecting the contemporary scene of the Francophone world. Development of techniques of expression are accomplished through oral and written exercises. By the end of this course, students are expected to achieve proficiency at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

FRE 372	1	Distinction in French Literature	Saveau	M/TH	17:30 - 18:45
Distinction in French Literature: From the 17th to the 21st Century Throughout the centuries, writers have imagined and created characters who strive to distinguish themselves. Origins, education, social milieu, gender, and ability are just some of the ways that literary characters determine how they establish, assert, and distinguish themselves from others. Starting with Molière in the 17th century and ending with Philippe Vilain in the 21st century, this course will examine how distinction is expressed and represented in different literary genres including comedy, the philosophical tale, novels, and autofiction. This course offers a critical perspective on the notion of distinction in modern French literature through the exploration of primary texts. Taught in French.

GER 101	1	Introductory German, Part II	Heinkel Pennati	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Introductory German, Part II This course is designed for students who have completed one semester of German Language study. This course builds on GER 100 and provides an introduction to the essentials of German grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral skills are stressed, and as such, the predominant language of instruction is German. In this course, students will acquire basic knowledge of written and spoken structures so that they will be able to read and comprehend short passages in German and write simple compositions and dialogues.
GER 201	1	Intermediate German, Part II	Heinkel Pennati	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Intermediate German, Part II This course is designed for students who have completed three semesters of German language study. It reviews and expands on grammar, vocabulary, and culture acquired over the previous semesters of language study. The acquisition of aural/oral skills are stressed, and as such, the predominant language of instruction is German. By the end of the course, students are expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of intermediate linguistic structures. Further, students are introduced to literary texts, inviting conversation and some initial literary analysis.

GER 301	1	Advanced German, Part II	Wiedmer	W	10:00 - 12:45
Advanced German, Part II For students who have completed at least two years of college or university-level language studies or the equivalent. This course offers cultural readings from a variety of sources, including some literary pieces, as well as magazine and newspaper articles reflecting the contemporary scene in the countries where the language is spoken. Vocabulary expansion and development of techniques of expression are accomplished through oral and written exercises.This course has a substantial reading, writing and speaking requirement.
GER 374	1	Strangers in Paradise?: Historical and C	Wiedmer	W	10:00 - 12:45
Strangers in Paradise?: Historical and Cultural Texts on Immigration into Switzerland This course will trace the different waves of immigration into Switzerland through the lens of cultural and political texts produced in German (or translated into German) over the last thirty years, both by those who have immigrated to Switzerland and by Swiss natives in reaction to the immigrants' presence. We will begin our examination of the various tensions immigration has engendered with Rolf Lyssy's film Die Schweizermacher, a comedy about the hurdles facing would-be naturalized citizens in the mid-seventies. Next, in a variety of literary, filmic and legal texts, we will look at the situation of Italians, Spaniards,Tamils, Turks, immigrants from Balkan countries, and, most recently, from Iraq. Finally, we will study the contemporary campaigns of the Swiss People's Party (SVP), and the heated debates fueled by their right-wing provocations about who does and does not belong in this "paradise" known as Switzerland. This course is taught in German.
HIS 101	1	Western Civilization II	Hoey	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Western Civilization II: Modern This survey course is an introduction to the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the west from the scientific revolution to the present. Our knowledge and understanding of the past is contingent and contested. The course explores areas of contestation to give students a better understanding of the forces and events which have shaped the modern world.

HIS 105	1	Global History II	Pyka	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Global History II: Globalization, the Emergence of the Modern State, and Coping with Change This course is an introduction to themes and trends in the political, economic, cultural, and social history of modern societies in global perspective. It covers the development of societies in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas from the "Columbian Exchange" to the twenty-first century with emphasis on the development of institutions within their changing cultural, political, and environmental context, as well as the impact of encounters between human societies. Students are introduced to the historiography of globalization and of the modern state. Further attention is devoted to the analysis of different categories of primary sources. (It is recommended that HIS 104 be taken prior to HIS 105).
HIS 204	1	Italy from the Renaissance to Present	Pyka	M/TH	17:30 - 18:45
Love and Betrayal in the History of Italy from the Renaissance to the Present Italy in many of its aspects can be considered to be a laboratory of Western modernity. The peninsula had a leading role in Western affairs during Antiquity and the Middle Ages, but this role was lost by the end of the fifteenth century. During the modern age, however, Italy continued to provide a central point of reference in the European mind. This course focuses attention on the cultural, social and political developments in Italian history in their European context since the Renaissance. Themes include the struggles over national identity in the absence of a unified nation state, the differing regions and competing centers, the interplay of culture and politics, the discussions of the nature of law and of legitimacy, and the relation between religion and politics. Music and opera in their social and cultural roles, as well as the development of legal concepts for the strengthening of statehood provide the main avenues to show how emotions such as love and accusations of betrayal have played a driving role in shaping the Italy of today.

HIS 245W	1	Worlds of Judaism	Pyka	T	16:00 - 18:45
Worlds of Judaism This course is an introduction to the multifaceted civilization of Judaism as both a religion and as a historical phenomenon. After a survey of the background and preconditions of the emergence of the Hebrew bible and of monotheistic culture within the context of the ancient Middle East in antiquity, the course focuses on the cultural mechanisms such as religious law and memory that kept the various Jewish worlds somewhat linked, despite the Diaspora from the time of the Babylonian Captivity onwards, and even more so following the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE. Attention is given to religious, cultural, and social developments that made Judaism survive from antiquity through the middle ages to the present, and also to the different reactions to its respective environments, in areas as diverse as Babylonia in the age of the Talmud, the "Golden Age" of Islamic Spain, or Germany and the Americas in the Modern era. The final part of the course covers the rise of a Jewish center in Palestine in the twentieth century, the ensuing tensions between this center and the persisting diasporas particularly after the Holocaust, as well as the often violent relations between the state of Israel and the non-Jewish inhabitants of the area, and the wider Muslim world. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

HIS 275T	1	History of Modern Ireland	Hoey	W	13:00 - 15:45
History of Modern Ireland: Union and Dis-union, 1798-1998 Ireland has undergone profound social, economic and political changes over the last two centuries. Its history has been largely defined, for better or worse, by its relationship with its larger neighbor, Britain. This course critically examines the contours and effects of this often troubled relationship which can largely be defined as the struggle between union and dis-union, that is, either strengthening or severing the link with Britain. Going beyond these constitutional issues it also examines wider social and cultural changes; the famine and its legacy, the land revolution of the late nineteenth century, emigration, the ‘Celtic Tiger’ economy and Ireland’s delayed sexual revolution.

HIS 358W	1	Global Britishness	Hoey	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Global Britishness The concept of ‘Global Britishness’ began as loyalty to the colonial motherland on the part of Britain’s white settler colonies (Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand). This was transformed after the Second World War into a set of uneasy nationalisms by the 1970s. In recent years these ex-colonies have witnessed a re-identification with earlier concepts of Britishness (royal visits, war commemoration) at a time when the very concept of Britishness is perceived to be under threat from Scottish devolution (and possible independence) and Britain’s exit from the European Union. ‘Global Britishness’ presents a fascinating array of competing and intersecting identities across global, imperial and national lines. Students gain a greater understanding and awareness of; the processes and agencies of Britain’s imperial decline; the reactions to this among the various white settler colonies; the differences and similarities between these reactions; the practices of cultural and transnational history; and, contemporary legacies of the British Empire in the settler colonial world. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

ITA 101	1	Introductory Italian, Part II	Kugler Bertola	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Introductory Italian, Part II ITA 101 employs immersive experiential learning pedagogy, providing an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. This course is designed for students who have completed one semester of Italian language study. The course provides an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral communication skills will be stressed and, as such, the predominant language of instruction will be Italian. By the end of the course students will achieve proficiency at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of basic linguistic structures. Students will be expected to read and comprehend short passages in Italian and to draft simple compositions / dialogues. Project-based assignments will be designed to foster practical communication skills and encourage efforts towards increased student integration in the local Italian-speaking community. Whenever possible, students will be encouraged to participate actively in local initiatives, festivals, events and to apply the skills they are mastering in class to their co-curricular learning on and off campus.
ITA 101	2	Introductory Italian, Part II	Kugler Bertola	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Introductory Italian, Part II ITA 101 employs immersive experiential learning pedagogy, providing an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. This course is designed for students who have completed one semester of Italian language study. The course provides an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral communication skills will be stressed and, as such, the predominant language of instruction will be Italian. By the end of the course students will achieve proficiency at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of basic linguistic structures. Students will be expected to read and comprehend short passages in Italian and to draft simple compositions / dialogues. Project-based assignments will be designed to foster practical communication skills and encourage efforts towards increased student integration in the local Italian-speaking community. Whenever possible, students will be encouraged to participate actively in local initiatives, festivals, events and to apply the skills they are mastering in class to their co-curricular learning on and off campus.

ITA 101	3	Introductory Italian, Part II	Mottale	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Introductory Italian, Part II ITA 101 employs immersive experiential learning pedagogy, providing an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. This course is designed for students who have completed one semester of Italian language study. The course provides an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral communication skills will be stressed and, as such, the predominant language of instruction will be Italian. By the end of the course students will achieve proficiency at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of basic linguistic structures. Students will be expected to read and comprehend short passages in Italian and to draft simple compositions / dialogues. Project-based assignments will be designed to foster practical communication skills and encourage efforts towards increased student integration in the local Italian-speaking community. Whenever possible, students will be encouraged to participate actively in local initiatives, festivals, events and to apply the skills they are mastering in class to their co-curricular learning on and off campus.
ITA 101	4	Introductory Italian, Part II	Mottale	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Introductory Italian, Part II ITA 101 employs immersive experiential learning pedagogy, providing an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. This course is designed for students who have completed one semester of Italian language study. The course provides an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral communication skills will be stressed and, as such, the predominant language of instruction will be Italian. By the end of the course students will achieve proficiency at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of basic linguistic structures. Students will be expected to read and comprehend short passages in Italian and to draft simple compositions / dialogues. Project-based assignments will be designed to foster practical communication skills and encourage efforts towards increased student integration in the local Italian-speaking community. Whenever possible, students will be encouraged to participate actively in local initiatives, festivals, events and to apply the skills they are mastering in class to their co-curricular learning on and off campus.

ITA 201	1	Intermediate Italian, Part II	Zanoli	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Introductory Italian, Part II This course is designed for students who have completed three semesters of Italian language study. The course provides a review and expansion of command of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral communication skills will be stressed and, as such, the predominant language of instruction will be Italian. By the end of the course students will achieve proficiency at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of intermediate linguistic structures. Students will be able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. They will be able to: a) understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization; b) produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Whenever possible, the written assignments will be designed to foster practical communication skills and encourage efforts towards increased student integration in the local Italian-speaking community.
ITA 201	2	Intermediate Italian, Part II	Zanoli	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Introductory Italian, Part II This course is designed for students who have completed three semesters of Italian language study. The course provides a review and expansion of command of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral communication skills will be stressed and, as such, the predominant language of instruction will be Italian. By the end of the course students will achieve proficiency at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of intermediate linguistic structures. Students will be able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. They will be able to: a) understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization; b) produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Whenever possible, the written assignments will be designed to foster practical communication skills and encourage efforts towards increased student integration in the local Italian-speaking community.

ITA 301	1	Advanced Italian, Part II	Ferrari	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Advanced Italian, Part II For students who have completed at least two years of college-level language studies or the equivalent. This course offers cultural readings from a variety of sources, including some literary pieces, as well as magazine and newspaper articles reflecting the contemporary scene in the countries where the language is spoken. Vocabulary expansion and development of techniques of expression are accomplished through oral and written exercises.
ITA 353	1	Italian Theater Workshop	Ferrari	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Italian Theater Workshop This course introduces the advanced Italian student to a wide array of Italian writers, cultural theorists, and filmmakers through the cultivation of performance skills, exercises in improvisation, acting games, textual analysis, peer critiques, and group discussion. Conceived as a student-centered workshop, the main objective of the course is to experiment creatively, and across literary genres, with the task of making Italian culture come alive on stage. The pronunciation and fluency of the advanced Italian language student is expected to benefit greatly from the memorization, dramatization, and rehearsal of Italian-language scenes and monologues. Creative writing assignments, requiring different methods of stage adaptation, will invite students to "play with" the Italian language as they "play out" their interpretations in the form of weekly performances. Students who sign up for this course need not have prior theater experience, but must be motivated to collaborate in a dynamic workshop setting and willing to interact both creatively and intellectually with a wide variety of texts ranging from the essays of Umberto Eco to the screenplays of Federico Fellini to the poetry of Eugenio Montale and Alda Merini.

MAT 100	1	Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning	Bernasconi	T	16:00 - 18:45
Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning This course presents concepts essential to the understanding of the basics of college algebra. Topics include rational expressions and equations, exponents and radicals, polynomials, factoring, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, elementary word problems, Cartesian coordinate systems, graphs, and straight lines. This course prepares students for other 100-level mathematics courses. It does not satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning core requirement, but counts as elective credit. Prerequisite: appropriate math placement score.

MAT 181	1	Math for Everybody	Prisner	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
Math for Everybody Mathematics can be used by everybody to better understand the world around us, and also make informed decisions throughout our life. This course presents some essential tools for this, spanning from basic math and basic algebra to linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic functions, growth sequences, and system of equations with three or more variables. One additional topic from Graph Theory/Discrete Mathematics, Voting Theory, Fairness Concepts, Optimization versus Game Theoretical Approaches will also be covered in the class. Students culminate their learning with a final project, in which they will thoroughly investigate a more complex application to the real world or our lives.
MAT 181	2	Math for Everybody	Prisner	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Math for Everybody Mathematics can be used by everybody to better understand the world around us, and also make informed decisions throughout our life. This course presents some essential tools for this, spanning from basic math and basic algebra to linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic functions, growth sequences, and system of equations with three or more variables. One additional topic from Graph Theory/Discrete Mathematics, Voting Theory, Fairness Concepts, Optimization versus Game Theoretical Approaches will also be covered in the class. Students culminate their learning with a final project, in which they will thoroughly investigate a more complex application to the real world or our lives.
MAT 182	1	Statistics For Everybody	Burke	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Statistics For Everybody Statistics for Everybody is an introductory course covering essential applied statistical concepts and techniques. It incorporates a well known Social Science statistical portal called the Survey Documentation and Analysis tool throughout the course. The course begins with an understanding of how we conceptualize and operationalize statistical concepts into measurable variables. We then begin to explore data using descriptive statistics and simple data visualizations – learning both how to create and interpret meaningful data visualizations. Next we learn how to compare and contrast different variables and cohorts, exploring similarities through correlation and differences through means testing. Finally, we explore more advanced analysis techniques including developing contingency tables and multiple regression models, examining their outputs (z-scores, p-values) to better understand the notion of statistical significance. Students culminate their learning with a final project, leveraging their own hypotheses and statistical analyses in order to present their own unique findings.

MAT 182	2	Statistics For Everybody	Burke	W	16:00 - 18:45
Statistics For Everybody Statistics for Everybody is an introductory course covering essential applied statistical concepts and techniques. It incorporates a well known Social Science statistical portal called the Survey Documentation and Analysis tool throughout the course. The course begins with an understanding of how we conceptualize and operationalize statistical concepts into measurable variables. We then begin to explore data using descriptive statistics and simple data visualizations – learning both how to create and interpret meaningful data visualizations. Next we learn how to compare and contrast different variables and cohorts, exploring similarities through correlation and differences through means testing. Finally, we explore more advanced analysis techniques including developing contingency tables and multiple regression models, examining their outputs (z-scores, p-values) to better understand the notion of statistical significance. Students culminate their learning with a final project, leveraging their own hypotheses and statistical analyses in order to present their own unique findings.

MUS 217	1	Masterpieces of Western Classical Music	Trebici Marin	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Masterpieces of Western Classical Music Based on classical music milestones, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, the course provides the students with the basic elements needed in order to learn active listening and to develop critical and comparative skills. It explains the various genres from symphonic music to opera, offering the students the tools to better understand the various idioms in Western music, and the historical and cultural context of their creation. The use of the "great works" will also create a cultural portfolio for students and introduce them to the debates related to the character and purposes of music, as well as to its chronological evolution.

PHL 200W	1	Mind and Meaning	Dawson	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Mind and Meaning What is the relationship between our words and our possibilities of knowing the world, and to what extent might the languages we inherit shape what we can think? In this course, students will focus on a small number of central contemporary debates in the literature related to this topic, including the philosophy of knowledge (epistemology) and the philosophy of language. Starting from an overview of the most influential positions from the twentieth century, including Karl Popper, W.V.O.Quine, Saul Kripke and Daniel Dennett, students will review the literature in recent books and academic journals so as to compare and contrast the positions presented. As a class, students will classify the range of available positions in the contemporary debate with labels and representative writers, and subsequently build their own positions on the nature of the mind, language, identity and knowledge. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)
POL 100	1	Introduction to Political Science	Volpi	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Introduction to Political Science Basic concepts of the discipline are discussed in this class with a focus on the evolution of the state and the role of the individual from historical, ideological, and comparative perspectives.
POL 101	1	Introduction to International Relations	Bucher	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Introduction to International Relations This course provides the basic analytic tools necessary for the understanding of international relations. After a brief introduction to the realist and liberal approaches to the study of international relations, the course covers various fundamental concepts, such as national power, foreign policy, conflict, political economy, international trade, and international organizations.
POL 112	1	Markets, Policy and Administration	Strijbis	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Markets, Policy and Administration The analysis of contemporary challenges calls for a theoretically informed and multi-disciplinary approach. This course introduces students to the key concepts related to allocating tangible and intangible resources under conditions of scarcity, and producing public or commercial goods and services In doing so, the course draws on political, managerial, game-theoretical and economic frameworks and encourages students to apply them to a broad range of cases. The objectives include enabling students to understand and analyze policy-making, the functioning of markets and their social and political implications, as well as the management of public and private institutions. Specific topics covered include (but are not limited to) modes of decision-making, rational behavior, supply and demand, competitive dynamics, welfare, externalities and public goods, consumer choice, and basic monetary and fiscal policy. While special emphasis will be placed on the analysis of political and managerial challenges, the course is relevant to students of other disciplines.
POL 228T	1	Nations and Nationalism (Basque Country)	Strijbis	M/TH	16:00 - 17:15
Nations and Nationalism: The Case of Basque Secessionism Basque nationalism is a form of nationalism that asserts that Basques, an ethnic group indigenous to the western Pyrenees, are a nation and promotes the political unity of the Basques, today scattered between Spain and France. Since Basque nationalism has developed at the end of the 19th century it clashed with Spanish nationalism and gave rise to a strong independence movement, which culminated in the actions of the terrorist organization ETA. What are nations and why do people identify with these imagined communities? What makes individuals become nationalist? What are the drivers of secessionism and when does it become violent? And how does secessionism impact political systems and individual behavior? In this course, students will learn political science theories that give answers to these questions and apply it to the case of the Basque Country. The academic travel will bring us to various places in the (Spanish) Basque Country that have been central to the development of Basque nationalism including the cities of Bilbao and San Sebastian. On our trip to the Basque Country, we will study Basque nationalism through ethnographic observation, will visit events through which the Basque nation is constructed and celebrated (e.g. folkloric festivals, typical “Basque” sports, Basque folk and/or punk music), visit expositions on Basque nationalism, and speak to experts of Basque politics.

POL 231T	1	Organized Crime (Sicily)	Volpi	W	13:00 - 15:45
The Politics of Organized Crime (Sicily) While popular media often depicts Italian criminal organizations through clichéd portrayals in movies and literature, scrutinizing actual data—such as court records, investigative findings, and crime statistics—debunks many long-held beliefs about Italian mafias. This course aims to provide students with a nuanced understanding of these complex criminal networks by dispelling commonly held myths. It delves into the inner workings of Italy's mafia organizations, exploring their unique codes, symbols, and operations in both legitimate and illicit sectors. Additionally, the course investigates the mafias' ties to political and societal institutions. To offer a broader perspective, the course also compares Italian organized crime with its counterparts in other nations. Such comparative analyses will help students differentiate between various forms of organized crime and identify commonalities and variances in their origins and sustainability across different countries. Furthermore, the course encompasses an overview of anti-crime policies and community-led efforts aimed at mitigating the impact and spread of mafia influence in local economies and societies.
POL 281T	1	Pol of Sustain & Develop (Costa Rica)	Zanecchia	W	13:00 - 15:45
Politics of Sustainability and Development (Costa Rica) This interdisciplinary course explores the politics and practice of sustainable development in the industrial North and developing South. Through a series of problem-based case studies, students will explore the political, social, economic, environmental, and cultural relationships that encompass the important field of sustainable development. Students will come to better understand how developed, as well as lesser developed countries, approach sustainability and natural resource management. Student research projects will include team-based analyses of the politics of sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable design within the broader context of global environmental issues such as deforestation, desertification, habitat degradation, and conventional models of development. This Academic Travel course carries a supplemental fee: CHF 1,390 (for students invoiced in CHF) or USD 1,695 (for students invoiced in USD).

POL 301	1	Theories of International Relations	Bucher	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Theories of International Relations This course concentrates on the major approaches, models and theories in the study of international relations. Micro and macro theories, deductive and inductive methods are explored from historical, political and economic perspectives. The relations between the major powers in the twentieth century are examined for their relevance in the study of international politics.
POL 302	1	Political Philosophy	Bucher	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Political Philosophy This course is designed to familiarize students with the major currents of political philosophy. It covers a broad range of central thinkers from the major philosophers of ancient Greece up to the proponents of modern-day liberalism. The course situates political philosophies in their historical context of emergence and thereby provides an overview of the history of the central ideas which are at the heart of thinking about politics, society and justice. The reading of primary and secondary sources serves as the basis for in-depth class discussions and a critical engagement with the normative underpinnings of societal organization.
POL 309	1	Legal Studies and the Study of Law	Barcilon Brenna	M/TH	08:30 - 09:45
Legal Studies and the Study of Law The law governs many of our daily activities and behaviors. Who then decides what the law should be and who should be subject to it? How are laws made? What are the implications for our daily life? This course examines the law in Switzerland, Europe, and the United States, offering a cross-cultural comparison and building on concepts fundamental to political science. Initially focusing on developing a vocabulary in legal terminology, students then consider how domestic law relates to international law. The course examines the relationships between domestic and international law, considering both civil and common law. Connecting theory to practice, students may have the opportunity to visit the Federal Tribunal or attend a trial at one of the nearby courts.

POL 317W	1	East Asian Politics and Society	Schwak	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
East Asian Politics and Society East Asia is the region of the world that has experienced the most rapid and dramatic industrialization and modernization in the second half of the 20th century. This has turned East Asia today into a global powerhouse, but it has also deeply transformed East Asian societies and their political organization. What is East Asia? Is it a united region, built upon a shared history and culture, or is it a disparate assemblage of very diverse societies and political systems? What are the foundations of the region’s dramatic economic development and staggering transformations over the second half of the 20th century? What are the challenges that the region currently faces? This course will provide students with comparative tools to answer these questions. Students will learn about the political evolution of the region, contrast different types of states and regimes currently in place, discuss different theories behind East Asia’s development, address social changes related to globalization in East Asian contexts, and engage with debates on East Asia’s political culture(s). Additional topics will include the global success and contents of East Asian pop culture products, and the emergence of nostalgia in contemporary East Asian societies. Film will be used as a medium of instruction that students will analyze with the help of the instructor. This is a writing course, and a significant component of the total grade will depend on a variety of writing assignments that students will work on throughout the semester. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)
POL 377	1	International Political Economy	Schwak	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
International Political Economy The interplay between political and economic issues has become central to the study of international relations in the modern world. This course will examine the traditional theoretical foundations of International Political Economy (the views of the liberals, the Marxists, the nationalists, etc.) and their applicability to today's world. Using an inter-disciplinary approach, the course will look at both historical background and present-day issues and conditions. The problems of development and North-South relations and the question of sustainability will be examined. International trade issues, such as the relations between trade globalization and environmental and human rights concerns and the role of institutions such as, the WTO, the IMF and G8 meetings will be studied. Finally the course will also consider new problem areas such as the internet and its control and e-commerce and the emerging role of non-governmental organizations.(Formerly POL 277. Students cannot earn credit for both POL 277 and POL 377.)
PSY 203	1	Theories of Personality	Ongis	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Theories of Personality The course addresses itself to a comprehensive in-depth study of the following question: What is personality? The major theories of personality which are prominent and important today in the field of psychology are considered individually in detail, chronologically and comparatively. These include the classical psycho-analytical theory of Freud, Jungian theory, existential/phenomenological theories, cognitive theories and behavior psychology.

PSY 206	1	Criminology and Criminal Psychology	Travaini, Flutti	W	16:00 - 18:45
Criminology and Criminal Psychology Criminology approaches crimes and their authors in a multi-disciplinary perspective through psychology, medicine, law, and sociology. It is in the union of these competences that criminology finds its uniqueness. Criminal psychology studies mental illness and its manifestations which can result in crimes and violent behavior. After introducing theoretical frameworks, the course will focus on the analysis of single types of crimes, particularly, homicide, sexual crimes, and abuse within the family. It will also focus on the psychological assessment in the forensic and penitentiary contexts. In addition to the methodological principles of forensic psychological assessment of legal skills, the course will place importance on the process of creating and applying psychological assessment instruments to forensic queries. Within this framework, the role of mental health disorders in the forensic field will also be taken into consideration. The course will include both lectures and analyses of criminal cases.

PSY 210	1	Cognitive Psychology	Toivonen	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Cognitive Psychology This course provides an in-depth exploration of human cognition, focusing on both classic and current issues. In this class, students will discuss how cognitive psychologists build theories (or models) of mental processes, and how these models are used to understand and predict behavior. Topics to be covered include (but may not be limited to): history of cognitive psychology, research methods in cognitive psychology, attention, perception, memory, language, and reasoning. In addition to these subjects, we will examine the research on social cognition, motivation, and emotions.
PSY 218	1	The Psychology of Fiction	Ongis	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
The Psychology of Fiction This course explores the psychology of fiction using scientific methods to examine questions such as how narratives impact cognition, emotion, and social behavior, and how people understand and discuss stories in various settings. We will investigate how printed fiction, as well as other cultural products like artworks and movies, are entangled with processes such as empathy, imagination, and autobiographical memory. Students will explore the cognitive and emotional effects of fiction, the neural processes involved in reading, the ways we understand and relate to fictional characters, and the relationship between language and thought. The course also addresses broader questions such as how we interpret fictional characters’ actions, how narratives can be used therapeutically, and how different stories shape people’s understanding of the world.

PSY 232T	1	Psychology and Technology (Netherlands)	Toivonen	W	13:00 - 15:45
Psychology and Technology: A Tour in the Netherlands This course introduces students to research and practice connecting technology to psychology and aims to spark an interest in exploring what technology can give to the discipline of psychology, and vice versa. The classes open your eyes to the everyday impact of technology on our psychological functioning and wellbeing. We will explore questions such as how can technology be used in psychological research and what is the potential of technology in psychological interventions and therapies. Can Virtual Reality innovations help us alleviate psychological suffering? Are mobile apps and social media only a source of digital addiction and suffering, or can they be used in ways that support human well-being and flourishing? We will also incorporate elements from narrative research into the course and ask how storytelling can assist in design thinking and in developing technological innovations. During the Academic Travel portion of the course, students will be able to appreciate first-hand the interconnectedness of psychology and technology by visiting Virtual Reality labs and by meeting and interacting with students and researchers active in various technology-related fields from Data Science to product development. Students will be exposed to recent developments in e.g. mobile app development and design thinking, and explore the business perspective to psychology and technology. Tentatively, the Academic Travel portion of this course will take place in the cities of Amsterdam, Enschede, and Tilburg.

PSY 310	1	Organizational Psychology	Bova	M	17:30 - 20:15
Organizational Psychology This course will provide an in-depth exploration of the key concepts, theories, and research methods in Organizational Psychology. Organizations are complex networks of social relationships between individuals, within groups, and between groups. In this course, students will examine individual, interpersonal, group and cultural behaviors in organizations. Topics to be covered include: group decision-making and communication styles; managing group processes and team design; leadership and power strategies within groups; performance management and work teams; and networking and negotiation within and across groups and organizations.

PSY 314	1	Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	Toivonen	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology This new course combines two previous courses that had overlapping content. Students that have taken only one of the two (Clinical, PSY 313) or (Abnormal, PSY 301) still may take this new course. Students that have taken both courses (PSY 301 and 313) cannot take this one. This course examines the treatment of psychological disorders in clinical practice. Students will study the major patterns of abnormal behavior and their description, diagnosis, interpretation, treatment, and prevention. They will explore and practice current evidence-based treatments for individual and group psychotherapy as well as crisis management across diverse populations. Bio-psycho-social as well as spiritual models of care will be discussed with an emphasis on ethical decision-making and effective treatment planning and intervention.

PSY 496	1	Senior Capstone in Psychology	Ongis	T	16:00 - 18:45
Senior Capstone in Psychology The Senior Capstone in Psychology is a crucial part of the Psychology program. Tailored specifically for advanced-level students, this course provides guidance and practical skills necessary for carrying out a research project. Students will learn the basics of doing original research, sharpening their critical thinking abilities, and improving their academic writing skills. At the end of the course, each student will have successfully completed an individual research project.
SEM 372	1	Unveiling Power (Honors Seminar)	Volpi	W	16:00 - 18:45
Unveiling Power: Exploring the Intersection of Media and Politics (Honors Seminar) In today's media-saturated world, popular culture and propaganda are deeply intertwined, with entertainment mediums often serving as powerful vehicles for political messaging and societal influence. From catchy songs to blockbuster films, pop culture not only reflects societal values but also shapes and manipulates public perception in subtle ways. This Honors Seminar invites students from diverse disciplines to explore the intricate ways in which politics permeates popular culture. We will begin by defining popular culture and examining its pervasive role in shaping societal norms and values. The course will delve into how pop culture serves as a vehicle for propaganda and political messaging, investigating who finances these cultural products and for what purposes. Through critical analysis of various media – including movies, novels, music, television, radio, and sports – we will uncover the underlying messages and genres that convey different political ideologies. Special attention will be given to the Eurovision Song Contest, dedicating several sessions for an in-depth exploration of its historical and contemporary political significance in the year when Switzerland is hosting this most popular event.

SOC 100	1	Introduction to Sociology	Schwak	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Introduction to Sociology What is "society"? What does its structure look like and how does it work? How does it change? Why does it change? How do are individuals and society intertwined? This course provides students with the tools to answer these questions. Modern societies have experienced dramatic social changes with the emergence of individualism, new class structures, the development of urban life or changing relationships between individuals and their natural environments. Sociology provides an understanding of these changes by studying human interactions and forms of social organization. In this course, students will be introduced to major sociological thinkers, concepts and approaches.
STA 107	1	Introduction to Digital Photography	Fassl	M	10:00 - 12:45
Introduction to Digital Photography This course course in digital photography introduces the beginner to the elements of digital photography. There will be two areas of concentration: 1. Image capture and manipulation using digital imaging technology (cameras and editing software). 2. Photograph design (crafting a photograph that reflects the photographer’s intention using composition, framing, lighting etc.). Throughout the course emphasis will be placed on the artistic value of photographs rather than the technicalities of digital imaging. Photography is one of the various artistic media available for self-expression and much emphasis will be put on precisely that. Students will synthesize these elements to create a portfolio of work that reflects not only their newly developed skills but also an appreciation and understanding of photography as an art medium. The course carries a fee for photography/art supplies.
STA 114	1	Drawing Related Media	Zdanski	W	10:00 - 12:45
Drawing Related Media The course will explore various media related to drawing, like pen and ink, charcoal, colored pencils, felt tip markers, tissue paper and glue, collage, crayons, oil and watercolor pastels, watercolor, tempera, gouache, spray paint. There is virtually no limit to the media that may be employed during the semester. At the same time, the course also reinforces the rudiments of drawing, but with primary emphasis on materials and new media rather than theoretical questions. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 115	1	Introductory Painting	Zdanski	Th	10:00 - 12:45
Introductory Painting This introductory course explores basic painting techniques and attempts to assist the development of visual awareness through various experiments and media, thus providing a foundation for further art study. With a combination of theory and studio practice, the course investigates the properties of color, line, point, plane and texture in an effort to free students from dead convention and at the same time encourage their creative abilities. The course will incorporate structured exercises on the nature of paint and the rudiments of color theory, while encouraging students to study the painting of past and present artists to develop their own creative identity. Visits to museums, galleries or ateliers may be organized if possible. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 207	1	Intermediate Digital Photography	Fassl	M	10:00 - 12:45
Intermediate Digital Photography A more intermediate course where students who have completed STA 107 may take their work further. The course carries a fee for photography/art supplies.
STA 214	1	Drawing Related Media	Zdanski	WTH	10:00 - 12:45
Drawing Related Media Intermediate course aimed at further developing the basic skills learned in STA 114. More emphasis will be placed on developing individual projects. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 215	1	Intermediate Painting	Zdanski	Th	10:00 - 12:44
Intermediate Painting Intermediate course aimed at further developing the basic skills learned in STA 115. More emphasis will be placed on developing individual projects and exploring different media and genre as students work towards finding a personal identity through creative experience. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 307	1	Advanced Digital Photography	Fassl	M	10:00 - 12:45
Advanced Digital Photography A more advanced course where students who have completed STA 207 may take their work further. The course carries a fee for photography/art supplies.
STA 314	1	Drawing Related Media	Zdanski	WTH	10:00 - 12:45
Drawing Related Media A higher course aimed at further developing the basic skills learned in STA 114. More emphasis will be placed on developing individual projects. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 315	1	Higher Painting	Zdanski	Th	10:00 - 12:45
Higher Painting Continuation of the previous painting courses to more advanced levels. The course carries a fee for art supplies.

WTG 130	1	Academic Writing: Entering Conversation	Mac Kenzie	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
Academic Writing: Entering the Conversation This course provides students with a bridge to university-level academic writing. It is designed to help students further develop their critical writing skills. It looks at best practices for research and use of information, including evaluation and effective incorporation of outside sources through paraphrase, summary and correct citation formats, and addresses the development of structure and expression in academic writing and techniques for effectively sharing information in both written and oral forms. Upon successful completion of WTG 130 (i.e. with a minimum final grade of C) the student must take WTG 150 in the following semester.

WTG 150	1	Academic Writing: Crossing Borders	Mac Kenzie	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Academic Writing: Crossing Borders Designed as a discussion/workshop seminar, this writing course develops students’ awareness of scholarly discourse and their participation in it: what makes academic discourse different from other kinds of writing, how different disciplines approach analysis and evidence, and what counts as effective communication within scholarly communities. Through the study of borders -- what they are, how they shape culture, politics and society, and why they change -- the course helps students develop academic communication strategies that are applicable across the curriculum at Franklin. The main focus of the course is to help students develop strategies for joining the academic conversation, covering skills such as close reading and responding to texts; generating, supporting and sharing ideas in both oral and written form; and scholarly researching. Drawing from a wide selection of texts and media about cross-border and cross cultural practices, which has recently garnered much attention among scholars and speaks to the Franklin mission, students will explore various academic responses to the phenomenon of border crossing, concluding with a research-based final project and defense. Succesful completion of WTG 150 requires a minimum final grade of C. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)
WTG 150	2	Academic Writing: Crossing Borders	Dawson	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Academic Writing: Crossing Borders Designed as a discussion/workshop seminar, this writing course develops students’ awareness of scholarly discourse and their participation in it: what makes academic discourse different from other kinds of writing, how different disciplines approach analysis and evidence, and what counts as effective communication within scholarly communities. Through the study of borders -- what they are, how they shape culture, politics and society, and why they change -- the course helps students develop academic communication strategies that are applicable across the curriculum at Franklin. The main focus of the course is to help students develop strategies for joining the academic conversation, covering skills such as close reading and responding to texts; generating, supporting and sharing ideas in both oral and written form; and scholarly researching. Drawing from a wide selection of texts and media about cross-border and cross cultural practices, which has recently garnered much attention among scholars and speaks to the Franklin mission, students will explore various academic responses to the phenomenon of border crossing, concluding with a research-based final project and defense. Succesful completion of WTG 150 requires a minimum final grade of C. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)

WTG 150	3	Academic Writing: Crossing Borders	Dawson	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
Academic Writing: Crossing Borders Designed as a discussion/workshop seminar, this writing course develops students’ awareness of scholarly discourse and their participation in it: what makes academic discourse different from other kinds of writing, how different disciplines approach analysis and evidence, and what counts as effective communication within scholarly communities. Through the study of borders -- what they are, how they shape culture, politics and society, and why they change -- the course helps students develop academic communication strategies that are applicable across the curriculum at Franklin. The main focus of the course is to help students develop strategies for joining the academic conversation, covering skills such as close reading and responding to texts; generating, supporting and sharing ideas in both oral and written form; and scholarly researching. Drawing from a wide selection of texts and media about cross-border and cross cultural practices, which has recently garnered much attention among scholars and speaks to the Franklin mission, students will explore various academic responses to the phenomenon of border crossing, concluding with a research-based final project and defense. Succesful completion of WTG 150 requires a minimum final grade of C. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)
WTG 150	4	Academic Writing: Crossing Borders	Dawson	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Academic Writing: Crossing Borders Designed as a discussion/workshop seminar, this writing course develops students’ awareness of scholarly discourse and their participation in it: what makes academic discourse different from other kinds of writing, how different disciplines approach analysis and evidence, and what counts as effective communication within scholarly communities. Through the study of borders -- what they are, how they shape culture, politics and society, and why they change -- the course helps students develop academic communication strategies that are applicable across the curriculum at Franklin. The main focus of the course is to help students develop strategies for joining the academic conversation, covering skills such as close reading and responding to texts; generating, supporting and sharing ideas in both oral and written form; and scholarly researching. Drawing from a wide selection of texts and media about cross-border and cross cultural practices, which has recently garnered much attention among scholars and speaks to the Franklin mission, students will explore various academic responses to the phenomenon of border crossing, concluding with a research-based final project and defense. Succesful completion of WTG 150 requires a minimum final grade of C. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)
WTG 150	5	Academic Writing: Crossing Borders	Yount	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Academic Writing: Crossing Borders Designed as a discussion/workshop seminar, this writing course develops students’ awareness of scholarly discourse and their participation in it: what makes academic discourse different from other kinds of writing, how different disciplines approach analysis and evidence, and what counts as effective communication within scholarly communities. Through the study of borders -- what they are, how they shape culture, politics and society, and why they change -- the course helps students develop academic communication strategies that are applicable across the curriculum at Franklin. The main focus of the course is to help students develop strategies for joining the academic conversation, covering skills such as close reading and responding to texts; generating, supporting and sharing ideas in both oral and written form; and scholarly researching. Drawing from a wide selection of texts and media about cross-border and cross cultural practices, which has recently garnered much attention among scholars and speaks to the Franklin mission, students will explore various academic responses to the phenomenon of border crossing, concluding with a research-based final project and defense. Succesful completion of WTG 150 requires a minimum final grade of C. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)