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This is an intermediate language course designed for students familiar with Spanish grammar who need to improve their oral expression. It emphasizes consolidation and expansion of the skills of oral fluency, writing, and reading comprehension. In addition to…
Taylor Swift has become the world's most famous pop star for many reasons, but first and last through her songwriting. We look at her career, life, albums and songs, from all her eras (even the Showgirl era) as literary creations. We consider songs (as…
This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus in one variable. The course begins with a study of limits and derivatives, and culminates with the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus as well as some integration techniques. The topics covered…
This beginning Latin course is designed for those who have had no previous instruction in classical Latin. The course covers the equivalent of one semester of college-level Latin and focuses on the acquisition of fundamental grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.…
The course begins with a review of geometry and then proceeds with a treatment of algebra. We cover algebraic expressions and equations, both linear and quadratic, and their manipulation and use in problem solving. From there, we look at word problems;…
This course is an introduction to basic Chinese grammar, vocabulary, usage, and the writing system for students with little or no background in the language. The course seeks to help students acquire the rudimentary knowledge of Chinese and develop basic…
This proseminar is designed to teach students many of the writing and analytical skills that are required to succeed in graduate-level courses in the biological sciences. Through critical reading and presentation of research articles, students learn how to…
The course offers an introduction to the market system, emphasizing economic interactions among individuals, firms, and the government. Topics include economic decision-making, supply-and-demand, perfect and imperfect competition, economic efficiency, and…
The Second World War profoundly shaped twentieth-century history and its legacies continue to reverberate today. This course takes an expansive approach to the history of the war, both in time and space. We begin with the legacies of the First World War and…
This course approaches the Nazi persecution of European Jewry from several disciplinary perspectives. Initially, we explore the topic historically, using a variety of historical materials dealing with the history of European anti-semitism, German history from…
The Gilded Age (approximately 1877-1900) was a period marked by rapid industrialization, obscene oppression, and extraordinary wealth. Mark Twain described it as a "time of greed, corruption, and material excess." Industrial monopolies, like the…
This course is a practical exploration of speech communication strategies and tactics with a focus on improving oral communication and presentation skills in a variety of scientific settings. Students participate in exercises that include formal and informal…
This course focuses on the application of genomic science in precision medicine. It explores the path from big data to precision medicine by discussing the utility of novel approaches, methods, and systems in genomic science. Topics include technologies and…
This course provides an opportunity to discuss diverse theories of globalization and global justice via perspectives from sociology, economics, political science, anthropology, geography, history, and the emerging literature from civil society. The course…
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to navigate across differences is critical for successfully interacting and connecting with people shaped by different values, beliefs, and experiences, whether as a leader, educator, employee, policymaker,…
Infrastructures make their social impact felt in a variety of ways, including through the technologies they embody, the materials from which they are made, and their sensory and aesthetic presence in our everyday lives. What does a bridge do besides…
Are human rights expanding or contracting worldwide? In this course, we trace the global spread of human rights rhetoric over time and compare it to human rights practices. We also focus on current challenges to human rights respecting gender relations,…
When students study optimization in mathematics courses, they often learn about calculus-based approaches for continuous optimization. However, many problems of practical societal interest (such as optimal scheduling of flights) can be framed as discrete…
This course takes place during the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Men's World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The majority of matches are played in the United States, with Boston serving as one of the…
This course invites students to wrestle with some of the most fraught questions of American political and cultural life: how does our society remember Jim Crow and the civil rights movement? How ought it? As scholars of public memory have long argued,…
Is there such a thing as women's writing, and how can it be defined and analyzed? What does being Mexican mean? Is Mexicanness a specific quality, a geography, or an identity, or does it take multiple forms? This course proposes a re-reading of the Mexican…
This intermediate-level language course explores cultural topics such as music, dance, and cuisine in France and other French-speaking countries. We in turn expand our discovery of Francophone cultures through conversations with language partners, interactive…
This course presents additional language structures, including more ways to express the past, the subjunctive mood, and the future and conditional tenses. Assignments involve work with an online textbook, several feature films and documentaries, and websites…
This 200-hour internship provides an opportunity to work on a museum-related project under the guidance of an industry supervisor. Students gain real-world experience to support their career plans. For more information, review the <a…
This 200-hour internship provides an opportunity to work on a journalism-related project under the guidance of an industry supervisor. Students gain real-world experience to support their career plans. For more information, review the <a…
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…
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…
<p>The Credential of Readiness (CORe program) is a primer on the fundamentals of business offered through Harvard Business School Online. Developed and taught by Harvard Business School faculty, this course covers business analytics, economics for managers,…
This course covers the basic principles of public speaking. Students learn how to handle nerves, organize and deliver a formal presentation, and use verbal and non-verbal communication to connect with their audience. During the course, students learn to use…
This course helps students develop critical thinking, scholarly writing skills, and research abilities while developing their individual thesis proposals. Class meetings feature lectures and discussions on different scientific approaches, group discussions,…
This course helps students develop academically strong, team-based capstone proposals. Working in teams is a critical industry skill that must be mastered for professional success. The course is mandatory for candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, data…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a creative writing project in fiction, nonfiction, or dramatic writing. You emerge from the thesis process with an original creative work which reflects your solid understanding of the…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a software engineering research project that may involve requirements gathering and prototype development to evaluate the research hypotheses. You emerge from the thesis process with a…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
The thesis is an opportunity to work with an assigned thesis director on a research project of your own design that contributes to the scholarly literature in your field. You emerge from the thesis process with a solid understanding of how original research…
This course is conducted in Italian. Aural-oral skills and conversational patterns are further developed through in-class paired and group activities and discussion of current events.
This course covers the field of resilience research, including an examination of evidence-based cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, and self-care skills that have been demonstrated to reduce risk of major psychological disorders, such as major depression and…
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, as well as organizing…
This course provides students with a deep understanding of the strategic, economic, and financial aspects related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We explore the entire M&A process, from identifying potential targets to post-deal integration. The…
This course is designed for students who wish to build upon the skills developed in <a href="/search/?p=EXPO%2025" data-action="result-detail" data-group="code:EXPO 25" >EXPO E-25</a> in order to produce more advanced research and writing in the humanities.…
This course aims to further develop a basic foundation in modern Japanese, leading to proficiency in the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It covers Lessons 7-12 of volume one of the textbook <i>Genki</i>, third edition.