Feature films have dominated popular culture for much of the last century. But what about the short film--historically neglected, often overlooked? This class makes the argument that the short film is as vital and important as the feature; that... more

Immersion Course, Note Special Schedule. Students who register for this course will be expected to complete the reading before the start of class and to join a shared discussion on a Moodle blog 1-2 weeks before class. One introductory zoom meeting... more

We will explore various notions of non-representational or abstract imagery through the inventive use of both traditional and non-traditional drawing media. Through abstraction, one can experience a withdrawal from worldly objects, the mind becomes... more

Special Schedule: July 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 29, 31, and August 2 Sumi-e is a style of black-and-white calligraphic ink painting that originated in China and was introduced into Japan by Zen monks around 1333. Concentrating on the four basic... more

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of research design, data collection, and analysis in social sciences. Students will learn how to evaluate the theoretical and methodological foundations of research, summarize... more

"You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book (Lady Chatterley, for instance), or you take a trip, or you talk with [someone], and you discover that you are not living, that you are... more

"You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book (Lady Chatterley, for instance), or you take a trip, or you talk with [someone], and you discover that you are not living, that you are... more

ONLINE This course is an introduction to mammalian nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement, learning and memory, and diseases... more

In this one-week, full-credit course, students will learn how children develop across different domains -- physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, identity, personality. We will emphasize the primary research literature in developmental... more

ONLINE What is education? How have different people over time conceptualized the role of teacher and student in America? What have been some of the major aims and problems associated with the various competing educational philosophies in... more

ONLINE The experience of mental illness as well as the work of psychotherapy are recurrent themes in popular movies. This course will seek to help students understand how portrayals of mental illness and psychotherapy impact the ways in which... more

There's never been a more exciting and urgent time to upgrade learning design — curriculum units, classroom spaces, digital learning tools — for all ages, preK-gray. The transition back to in-person learning has raised the... more

"You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book (Lady Chatterley, for instance), or you take a trip, or you talk with [someone], and you discover that you are not living, that you are... more

"You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book (Lady Chatterley, for instance), or you take a trip, or you talk with [someone], and you discover that you are not living, that you are... more

Feature films have dominated popular culture for much of the last century. But what about the short film--historically neglected, often overlooked? This class makes the argument that the short film is as vital and important as the feature; that... more

No matter how big the topic, flash nonfiction is usually no more than 800 words long, and often much shorter. `Flash' signals the spark of insight, the illumination of a moment, the revelation hidden in the everyday. The genre embraces... more

Immersion Course, Note Special Schedule. Students who register for this course will be expected to complete the reading before the start of class and to join a shared discussion on a Moodle blog 1-2 weeks before class. One introductory zoom meeting... more

Philosophers Fred Miller and Nicholas Smith wrote that both science fiction and philosophy aim toward "the discovery of what is essential and valuable in reality." In this class, we will do just that, using both classic and modern science fiction... more

Toni Morrison has been called "the greatest chronicler of the American experience we have ever known." In this course, we'll focus on reading and unpacking her Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, Beloved. Hailed by many to be one of the most... more

ONLINE This course is an introduction to mammalian nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement, learning and memory, and diseases... more

In this one-week, full-credit course, students will learn how children develop across different domains -- physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, identity, personality. We will emphasize the primary research literature in developmental... more

This course consists of five field trips to sites along the coast of southern New England, plus 2-3 Zoom sessions. Our field trips involve a substantial amount of kayaking, wading, and walking. Participants must be capable of prolonged (but... more

ONLINE The experience of mental illness as well as the work of psychotherapy are recurrent themes in popular movies. This course will seek to help students understand how portrayals of mental illness and psychotherapy impact the ways in which... more

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of research design, data collection, and analysis in social sciences. Students will learn how to evaluate the theoretical and methodological foundations of research, summarize... more

In this one-week, full-credit course, students will learn how children develop across different domains -- physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, identity, personality. We will emphasize the primary research literature in developmental... more

This course introduces students to theories in Religious Studies and related fields in order to investigate the intellectual and cultural histories of two highly influential and essentially religious ideas: that of the zombie and that of the... more

Philosophers Fred Miller and Nicholas Smith wrote that both science fiction and philosophy aim toward "the discovery of what is essential and valuable in reality." In this class, we will do just that, using both classic and modern science fiction... more

This course explores the theory, practice, and interpretation of wars that see ostensibly stronger powers wage wars against relatively weaker powers. It combines scholarly readings and interpretive films to gain a deeper understanding of how and... more

ONLINE The experience of mental illness as well as the work of psychotherapy are recurrent themes in popular movies. This course will seek to help students understand how portrayals of mental illness and psychotherapy impact the ways in which... more