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This is an intensive workshop in the craft of writing short fiction for students who have read widely among past and contemporary masters of short fiction and who are accomplished in the elements of prose composition (mechanics, syntax, and structure).…

Harvard University's Proseminar: Elements of the Writer’s Craft offers an immersive exploration of narrative techniques and stylistic devices essential for aspiring authors. This rigorous Emerging / Needs Review course examines fundamental aspects of creative…

Harvard University presents "(Re)Imagining the Prison," a thought-provoking course under the Emerging / Needs Review category. Delve into innovative approaches to prison reform, examining historical contexts, contemporary challenges, and potential solutions.…

In this proseminar, students develop the skills necessary to engage in graduate-level research in the field of museum studies. Students read classic scholarly texts in museum studies and complete short assignments designed to hone their academic writing…

This course explores the complex intersections of law, justice, politics, and public policy, and focuses on examining compelling case studies from around the world. Through a comparative lens, students delve into diverse legal systems and political structures…

This course trains students in the skills of critically engaging the scholarly literature in their field of study. They learn how to assess the presuppositions, argumentation, methodology, evidence, and conclusions of scholarly writing in their discipline.…

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…

Why do some individuals and communities thrive in the face of challenges while others struggle to adapt? This course explores psychological resilience and well-being through the lens of positive psychology. The focus is designing evidence-based interventions…

Harvard University’s College Algebra course offers a foundational exploration of algebraic concepts, tailored to support students in mastering essential mathematical skills. Designed within the Emerging / Needs Review category, this course emphasizes critical…

This course examines the science and practice of decision-making through the lens of psychology, behavioral economics, and management. Students explore the cognitive biases, heuristics, and emotional influences that shape decisions and learn how to create…

This course is the culmination of the Master of Liberal Arts, computer science, where student teams execute their capstone proposal from CSCI S-597d . It gives students the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and other students on complex…

In this course, students learn how to identify and research stories that make compelling features, develop narrative concepts, and plan effective reporting trips. They practice finding and approaching memorable characters and conducting in-depth, insightful…

This intensive workshop for serious writers of all stripes is designed as a running investigation into what good nature writing can teach us about good writing, full stop. For our purposes, nature writing is broadly defined as a cross-disciplinary field…

What is religion? Why does it show up everywhere? Using archaeology, religious studies, and social thought, this course studies the major themes in the history of religions including encountering the holy, sports and ritual, crossing borders, sacrifice as…

This course surveys empirical research methods in the social sciences. The purpose of this course is to teach the theory and application of hypothesis-based empirical research methods to help students create well-designed thesis projects. It gives students a…

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to apply basic biology and chemistry concepts to the applied field of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals, preparing them to pursue professional-level careers in the life science industry…

This hands-on experimental laboratory course is intended to complement CHEM E-17 or CHEM E-17x . Practical applications of the reactions learned in a lecture—such as those of carbonyls, amines, and aromatic compounds—are expanded upon in the laboratory. A…

Harvard University’s Writing in the Social Sciences course offers a thorough exploration of effective communication within the field of Emerging / Needs Review. Designed to enhance analytical and persuasive writing skills, this program equips students with…

This discussion-based course explores the intersection of biology and business through real-world and hypothetical case studies in biotechnology. Students analyze cases that focus on scientific advances with implications across a range of industries including…

"Offered by Harvard University, the course Museum Evaluation and Audience Research delves into the critical aspects of assessing museum effectiveness and understanding audience engagement. As part of the Emerging / Needs Review category, this course equips…

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of affordable housing, examining the policies and financing mechanisms that shape development strategies. We analyze different types of affordable multifamily housing, including supportive housing, public…

Harvard University presents Strategic Business Analytics, a cutting-edge course in the Emerging / Needs Review category. This program offers an in-depth exploration of analytical strategies and data-driven decision-making techniques essential for modern…

This is an intensive course in the craft and analysis of prose from a writer's perspective. The focus of this course is to teach prose writers how to read well. Students explore the potential and possibilities of different approaches to writing, and, by the…

This course trains students in the skills of critically engaging the scholarly literature in their field of study. They learn how to assess the presuppositions, argumentation, methodology, evidence, and conclusions of scholarly writing in their discipline.…

This tutorial helps students develop an academically strong thesis proposal. During the semester, they map critical issues of project design such as scope, background, methodology, and expected outcomes. Students are encouraged to contact their research…

Reading of selections of Homer's Iliad , with an introduction to Homeric language and meter and the history of the poem. The course also includes a survey of Homeric linguistics, including the compositional background of the poems, the effect of meter and…

To succeed in the future, managers must develop the resources and capabilities needed to gain and sustain advantage in competitive markets both traditional and emerging. The way in which organizations attempt to develop such competitive advantage constitutes…

This course establishes a strong foundation for academically rigorous capstones. It is mandatory for candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, global development practice, who wish to register for DEVP E-599 in the upcoming term. In this course, students are…

This course provides an overview of cell biology, focusing on the fundamental structures and functions of cells, the basic unit of life. Students learn about the various components of cells, how cells are organized within multicellular organisms, and how they…

In this course, students engage in a series of structured creative writing exercises that make it possible for them to delve deeply into their characters—what they look like, what they want and need, and how they interact with the world in which they live—as…