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This course is designed for students seeking preparation for EXPO E-25 and for others wanting to review such basics of academic argument as thesis, evidence, and structure. Short writing assignments help students develop the skills essential for producing…

This proseminar addresses problems and methods related to the study of government, history, and international relations. It stresses the critical analysis of sources, constructing explanatory models, standards of logical demonstration, and organizing and…

The scientific study of sleep is an area of research that is both highly diverse and among the most interdisciplinary and unifying of topics in psychology and neuroscience. In the past several decades, exciting new discoveries on the neurobiology of sleep…

This course provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental project management concepts, tools, techniques, and behavioral characteristics necessary for successfully launching, leading, and delivering projects in organizations. Students explore the project…

This section of the writers' residency is for writers interested in writing drama, as well as for fiction and creative nonfiction writers interested in studying elements of dramatic writing. Students interested in exploring dramatic writing for the first time…

This section of the writers' residency is for writers of fiction. The writers' residency is for advanced creative writers who have been admitted to the Harvard Extension School Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), creative writing and literature . In the first week,…

This section of the writers' residency is for writers of fiction. The writers' residency is for advanced creative writers who have been admitted to the Harvard Extension School Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), creative writing and literature . In the first week,…

This course helps students develop an academically strong capstone proposal. It is mandatory for candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, cybersecurity , who wish to register for CSCI E-599b in the upcoming fall term. It prepares students to explore…

This section of the writers' residency is for writers working in genres that depart from our known reality, including but not limited to fantasy, science fiction, dystopian fiction, alternate history, horror, and fabulism. Students interested in exploring…

This section of the writers' residency is for writers of fiction and nonfiction. The writers' residency is for advanced creative writers who have been admitted to the Harvard Extension School Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), creative writing and literature . In…

In this course, which is open to all levels, students explore how to create a polished and convincing solo song performance. Each class meeting begins with a vocal warmup, reviewing the basics of good singing technique and ear training. Through individual…

This course is dedicated to getting our hands on the materials of oil painting. We begin with a series of studio assignments that build in technical difficulty as we develop a shared language for talking about and evaluating form; later, we continue this work…

This is an intensive introductory course designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. In this course, students interact with instructors, peers, and native Spanish speakers around the world as we explore the culturally and…

Harvard University offers an engaging course in Business Rhetoric, designed to equip students with advanced communication strategies essential for leadership and success in diverse professional environments. This course, categorized under Emerging / Needs…

This section of the writers' residency is for writers of fiction. The writers' residency is for advanced creative writers who have been admitted to the Harvard Extension School Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), creative writing and literature . In the first week,…

This proseminar is designed to teach students many of the science writing, data interpretations, and analytical skills that are required to succeed in graduate-level courses in the life sciences. Through critical reading and presentation of research articles,…

This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of project management, with an emphasis on the tools, techniques, and processes involved. The course provides an overview of the project management process, focusing on its lifecycle, project definition,…

This course introduces students to the demands and conventions of academic reading and writing. It focuses on analyzing texts, building effective arguments, and using evidence and secondary source material. Instruction on the stages of the writing process,…

This is a practical design course on perspectives, tools, and methods for going from an idea for a product or service to an interactive design prototype ready for handoff to a development team, with artificial intelligence (AI) as a native part of the design…

This course is for students interested in directing theater, television, and film. It accommodates all levels of directing, from beginners with no experience at all to advanced directors interested in making a career of directing. The focus is on how a…

The personal essay inspires both readers and writers to discover new perspectives for looking at the world, to understand their own lives, and to discover meaning. Personal essays educate and illuminate readers through stories of overcoming obstacles, facing…

In this course, students dive deep into the craft of writing a compelling television pilot for an episodic series. With focus on structure, character development, and pacing, the course guides students through the essentials of creating an engaging story that…

This proseminar introduces students to basic behavioral science research methods in psychology and anthropology. It teaches them how to read and evaluate research papers and translate their ideas into viable research projects. Topics include library and…