Academic Schedule Spring | Franklin Switzerland

SPRING 2027 Course Offerings

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Course	Sec	Course Title	Faculty	Day	Time
AHT 103	1	Intro to Art Histories II	Gee	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Introduction to Art Histories, Ecologies, Industries II: High Renaissance to Contemporary Art The course is the sequence 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. It also introduces students to interdisciplinary modes of analyzing art that respond to developments in the fields of art ecologies and art industries.
AHT 270	1	Theories and Methods in Art Histories	Gee	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Theories and Methods of Art Histories, Ecologies, Industries The course introduces students to the theories and methods in a number of art historical traditions, of art worlds and art ecologies, and their application in art and heritage industries in the past and present. It addresses both traditional and innovative models in art history, emphasizing the variety of perspectives that can inform an understanding of art practices informed by interdisciplinary dialogues. A range of methodologies are introduced and applied to the study of art objects, practices, and environments. Students will conduct original research projects using a variety of critical approaches to put their theoretical knowledge into practice.

AHT 334W	1	Artists in Film	Gee	T	16:00 - 18:45
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. The course addresses all aspects and approaches of the Art Histories, Ecologies, Industries major. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

AHT 357	1	Art Market Studies	Fassl	Th	10:00 - 12:45
Art Market Studies: From Renaissance Commissions to Online Auctions This course studies the art market from early modernity to the contemporary age. It departs from Renaissance commissions where artists need to closely respond to patrons' needs in the creation of their works. The situation changes with the birth of the free art market in 17th century Holland where works are sold publicly and at auction, and traded across continents. The importance of the gallerist’s vision shaped the public taste in 18th century Paris, which subsequently takes on new dimensions in the 19th century in the personal relationships between artist and dealer that supersede the Salon model. In the study of the contemporary art market emphasis is placed on how artists, dealers, galleries, and auction houses determine pricing strategies and what impact pricing narratives have on aesthetic values. In online sales, AI-generated works of art, NFTs, and the shift to crypto currencies in transactions, the art world and their global markets are undergoing significant transformations. What lasting impact do particular types of market situations have on artistic production and society at large? What are the implications on questions of authenticity and authorship? How is the value of culture shaped in the digital world? These questions will be asked throughout the course to ascertain the dynamics between symbolic goods and their economic value. The course addresses all aspects and approaches of the Art Histories, Ecologies, Industries major.

BIO 101	1	Intro to Biology: Genetics & Evolution	Della Croce	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
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).

BUS 115	1	Financial Accounting	Balushkina	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Financial Accounting This course is designed to introduce students to the field of financial accounting and provide them with a foundational understanding of financial accounting concepts from the perspectives of both internal and external users. A particular emphasis will be placed on GAAP accounting standards, the preparation of financial statements, and the application of accounting information for decision-making. Students will become familiar with financial statements such as the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, as well as key accounting books and documents. They will also understand differences in accounting practices across various types of organizations and account for assets, liabilities, owners’ equity, revenues, expenses, and dividends.

BUS 135	1	International Business	Schultz	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
International Business This course introduces students to the field of international business with a twofold purpose. Firstly, it examines the external environment of international business, exploring how and why cultures, countries, and regions differ. It also addresses the economics and politics of international trade, while considering critical issues related to business ethics and sustainability in a global context. Secondly, it investigates the internal environment of international businesses, focusing on companies’ operations, the roles of various business functions and the analysis of their strategies and structures. Close attention is given to applying international business knowledge to practical problems and fostering ethical behavior and decision-making.

BUS 136	1	Marketing in a Global Context	Albert	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Marketing in a Global Context 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.
BUS 235	1	Corporate Social Responsibility	Schultz	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Corporate Social Responsibility 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.

BUS 251T	1	Sustain Luxury Management (Med Region)	Schultz	W	13:00 - 15:45
Sustainable Luxury Management (Mediterranean Region) 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. The travel component of this course will take place in the Mediterranean Region (cruise).

BUS 274	1	Brand Management	Albert	T	16:00 - 18:45
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 341	1	Diversity Management	Balushkina	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Diversity Management This course introduces students to the field of diversity management and is aimed to increase students’ awareness of diversity-related topics. Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of the mechanisms behind prejudices, stereotypes, and discrimination in organizational settings. They will explore the content and consequences of various types of stereotypes, such as those related to gender, race, age, and more. Additionally, students will discuss diversity management practices and policies that can help organizations and employees benefit from diversity.
BUS 358	1	Financial Markets and Institutions	Suleiman	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
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	Corporate Law	Marazzi	M	10:00 - 12:45
Corporate Law Course dates: 25 January - 2 February 2027. This course provides a comparative perspective on corporate law and its role in global business environments. Students examine major legal traditions shaping corporate formation, governance, contracting, and dispute resolution, including Common Law, Civil Law, and Islamic law (Sharia). Topics may include judicial precedent, codification, corporate governance structures, stakeholder versus shareholder models, Sharia-compliant business principles, and the legal foundations of international business transactions. The course also explores how cultural norms, communication styles, trust, and social expectations influence legal practice and cross-border negotiations. Through comparative case studies and applied group work, students develop the ability to identify legal and cultural risks in international corporate settings and evaluate their implications for business decision-making.
BUS 383	1	Digital Marketing	Albert	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Digital Marketing and Web Analytics This course focuses on how Internet technology and its pervasiveness shapes the most common business and marketing practices today. This course outlines the impact of the digital revolution and how it has transformed decision-making processes in marketing including the development of relationships with clients, delivering the customer experience, the implementation of a communication campaign, and the evaluation of channel performances. Through discussion of cases and lectures, the course will provide students with the tools to interpret and forecast the ever-shifting digital environment for companies.

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 453	1	Fintech	Casati	T	16:00 - 18:45
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 455	1	Advanced Topics in Management	Balushkina	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Advanced Topics in Management This course is intended as a capstone for the International Management and International Marketing Management 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.

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	W	10:00 - 12:45
Laboratory 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	Saveau	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
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 222W	1	Theories and Methods in Interdisciplinar	Roy	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Theories and Methods in Interdisciplinary This course offers theories, methods and resources for students wishing to work productively between and beyond disciplines. In particular, it gives CLCS students the tools to understand topic- and challenge-driven courses and academic travels at the intersections of storytelling and other cultural forms of production and disciplines such as film, law, environmental studies, history and politics. The course begins with an exploration of different models and theories of interdisciplinarity; it proceeds to investigate how different disciplines frame questions in different ways and discusses the basis on which decisions can be made about the effectiveness of each discipline as it relates to the research question asked. Finally, the course stresses the need for collaborative learning and thinking across disciplines and academic borders and raises awareness of personal positionalities to answer complex societal questions. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)
CLCS 251T	1	Reading Moroccan Culture	Saveau	M/TH	17:30 - 18:45
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.) NOTE: This Academic Travel course carries a supplemental fee: CHF XXX (for students invoiced in CHF) or USD XXX (for students invoiced in USD).

CLCS 330	1	The Politics of Mobility: Exile and Immi	Roy	T	16:00 - 18:45
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.

COM 203	1	Communication Research Methods	Sugiyama	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
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	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
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 347	1	Organizational Communication	Sugiyama	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Organizational Communication This course examines the dynamic process of organizational communication. Situating communication as an essential part of "organizing" in our everyday life, it seeks to understand how we can participate in the creation and recreation of effective organizations. Students will learn key issues of organizational communication research such as communication channels, networks, organizational climate, interpersonal relationships within organizations, and organizational cultures. They will also learn how to apply the theoretical/conceptual knowledge to their present and future organizational life through case studies and communication audits.

COM 497	1	Senior Research Seminar in Communication	Sugiyama	T	16:00 - 18:45
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	Filic	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
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	10:00 - 11:15
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 105T	1	Economic Growth & AI (Med Region)	Dianova	W	13:00 - 15:45
Economic Growth & AI (Mediterranean Region) Recent decades have been characterized by unprecedented rates of economic growth that have brought millions of people across the globe out of poverty. Growth dynamics are likely to change even more rapidly as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become increasingly sophisticated and integral to the process of production and distribution of goods and services worldwide. However, rapid growth and increasing reliance on sophisticated production technologies come with costs and risks that must be considered alongside the evident benefits. How will the nature of work change in the age of AI? Some professions, production processes and tasks may be, by nature, more resistant to the incursion of technology, raising important questions that society will need to answer in the coming years. What is the future of artists, artisans and tradition in an age of highly-sophisticated technologies capable of replicating creative work at a fraction of the time and cost? Should there be a 'human-made' premium on handcrafted creative output? Should economists focus on alternative measures of growth that give greater weight to quality of output rather than quantity, or to the benefit that such production brings in terms of societal wellbeing? This course will prompt contemplation of these and other important issues. Craftsmanship will be the focus of the week-long Mediterranean Cruise, which will take students to a number of different cities, all of which boast rich histories and traditions of artisanal production.
ECN 319	1	Behavioral Economics	Dianova	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
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 341	1	International Trade	Helg	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
International Trade This course will introduce students to the major theories and tools used in the study of international trade. Particular attention will be paid to deriving, analyzing, and assessing the empirical evidence for and against the Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin conceptions of comparative advantage, the Stolper-Samuelson Factor-Price Equalization Theorem, and New Trade Theories based on assumptions of imperfect competition. Students will become skilled at using a variety of graphical devices including offer curves to describe the effect which variations in government policy, factor dynamics, country size, technology, tastes, and transport costs will have on the terms of as well as the magnitude and distribution of the gains from trade. (Recommended prerequisite: ECN 256)

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.
ECN 387	1	Introduction to Econometrics	Colombo	W	10:00 - 12:45
Introduction to Econometrics The course introduces the basic principles of econometrics as a set of tools and techniques to quantitatively investigate a variety of economic and financial issues. The application of econometric methods allows studying the relationships between different economic and financial variables, hence providing a natural way to test and confront alternative theories and conjectures, as well as to forecast and simulate the effects of different economic and financial policies. The course approach is mainly focused on applications. A discussion of the main theoretical issues and a systematic analysis of econometric tools are prerequisites for the investigation of a number of economic and financial applications.
ECN 496	1	Senior Capstone in Economics & Finance	To be Announced (TBA)	Th	10:00 - 12:45
Senior Capstone in Economics & Finance This senior capstone course in Economics and Finance offers students a culminating experience that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical, interdisciplinary application. Designed to prepare students for real-world challenges, the course emphasizes experiential learning through academic research projects, case studies, or collaborative real-world company projects that engages students in analyzing contemporary economic and financial issues. Students are encouraged to synthesize insights from multiple disciplines, critically assess policy implications, and consider ethical dimensions in decision-making. As a writing-intensive course, students will perfect their ability to communicate complex ideas effectively through various written assignments and presentations. This course serves as a bridge between academic study and professional life, supporting students in becoming well-rounded, thoughtful participants in the economic and financial landscape.

ENV 232T	1	Marine System Conservation (Cape Verde)	Della Croce	M	17:30 - 20:15
Marine System Conseration (Cape Verde) This course examines various aspects of marine and coastal systems. First, it provides an overview of the major physical, chemical and ecological processes that control and shape these systems. Then, it explores how society interacts with marine systems, how human activities alter them, and what these changes could mean for humanity's future. Lastly, the course looks at different protection and conservation approaches. During Academic Travel, students will visit and study coastal and marine ecosystems and will gain hands-on experience in marine medicine (in conjunction with University of Colorado School of Medicine). The Academic Travel component of this course will take place in Cape Verde. (Good swimming abilities required.) NOTE: This Academic Travel course carries a supplemental fee: CHF XXX (for students invoiced in CHF) or USD XXX (for students invoiced in USD)
ENV 497	1	Senior Capstone in Environmental Science	Della Croce	M	10:00 - 12:45
Senior Capstone This course serves as the capstone course for students in the Environmental Sciences and Studies program. Students synthesize the material from the courses in the major and demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge this knowledge to contemporary environmental issues.
FRE 101	1	Introductory French, Part II	Röhrenbach	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
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	13:00 - 14:15
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	11:30 - 12:45
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.
GER 101	1	Introductory German, Part II	Heinkel Pennati	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
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	11:30 - 12:45
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	Roy	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
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.
HIS 105	1	Global History II	Ennas	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
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 202W	1	History of Switzerland	Mottale	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
History of Switzerland Switzerland can be seen as a striking exception to the idea of a modern Western nation state: one of the oldest republics, with four official languages, neutral by tradition with at the same time a strong military tradition, a direct democracy and nevertheless one of the most stable states in the world. Hence, it has convincingly been called a "country of minorities" or just "an exception". This course analyzes the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Switzerland as a coherent and significant part of the history of medieval and modern Europe. (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.

ITA 101	1	Introductory Italian, Part II	Kugler Bertola	M/TH	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 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 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	Mottale	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
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 350	1	Topics in Italian Cultural Studies	Mottale	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Topics in Italian Cultural Studies The land and the people of Italy and the Italian-speaking world: historical, social and cultural evolution; major developments in the arts (literature, music, opera, figurative arts, theater, cinema,; television, digital cultures, and new technologies) as these relate to enduring questions related to linguistic and political unity, immigration and emigration, race, class, gender and sexuality. Aspects of contemporary Italy are also covered.
MAT 181	1	College Algebra	Bullock	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
College Algebra 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	College Algebra	Bullock	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
College Algebra 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	Introduction to Statistics	Burke	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Introduction to Statistics This course introduces students to essential data and analytical skills, focusing on Data Literacy and fundamental statistical techniques. Students will learn how to explore, interpret, and communicate insights drawn from real-world datasets, guided by interactive DataCamp modules. The course also integrates Intermediate Google Sheets coursework to practice hands-on data cleaning, visualization, and hypothesis testing without coding. By the end of the semester, students will have a working knowledge of how and why statistics are used for data analysis, learn how to best convey their insights through data storytelling, and understand how data supports decision-making in both academic and professional contexts.
MAT 282	1	Intermediate Statistics	Burke	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Intermediate Statistics This computationally intensive course offers an in-depth exploration of the most commonly used statistical methods, emphasizing both manual calculations and R programming language to arrive at a thorough understanding of statistical formulas. Students will learn how to read and compute statistical formulas, grasp their applications and rationale, and develop proficiency in basic statistical coding and mathematical modelling. Topics include measures of central tendency and variability, probability fundamentals, the normal distribution, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, t-tests, correlation, regression, ANOVA, chi-squared tests, and Bayes' Theorem. Students will work through statistical calculations, gaining a solid foundation in statistical reasoning and the skills necessary to perform statistical analyses and communicate results. This hands-on approach to learning statistics fosters a deeper understanding of concepts than MAT 182 and prepares students to interpret and apply statistics in upper level and graduate courses.
MUS 216	1	A History of Opera	Trebici Marin	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
A History of Opera: From Orpheus to West Side Story The evolution of the music drama from the Renaissance to the twentieth century is the object of this course.Its objective is to familiarize students with opera as a unique art form. It contributes to enlarge the cultural horizon through a historic perspective from its origins to present day, overcoming the largely diffused pre-concept that opera is only for connoisseurs. Based on extensive listenings and discussions, the course emphasizes the musical and theatrical aspects of opera history, as well as its literary, architectural and political context. Students will learn the essential elements needed to attend a performance, the variety of singing voices and the complexity of preparation and staging of an opera. It encourages students to comparative listening of different versions.
POL 112	1	Markets, Policy and Administration	Volpi	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
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 215	1	Inequality and Politics	Volpi	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Inequality and Politics Since the 1980s, economic inequality has been increasing in all advanced democracies. This course will provide a broad overview of the causes and consequences of the growing economic inequality in Europe and the US. In doing so, this course will clarify the meanings of "economic inequality", consider the relationship between inequality and democracy, explore trends in inequality, and situate current economic disparities in a historical context. Some of the major themes of the course are: causes of growing economic inequality, poverty, public opinion, inequalities in political voice and representation, the role of money and politics, and public policy.
POL 216T	1	Contemporary Global Challenges (Vienna)	Bucher	W	13:00 - 15:45
Contemporary Global Challenges (Vienna) To better understand (some of) the major challenges humanity faces today, this course introduces students to the underlying structures and the key actors that shape global relations. As such, this travel course provides an opportunity to engage with the main building-blocks of the contemporary international order and to inquire into the interactions among states, international organizations and non-governmental actors. Some of the key topics covered in class (and on travel) include: understanding the prospects for cooperation and conflict and the role which International Organizations and diplomatic (language) practices play at the global level; mapping the diverging (political, economic and cultural) perspectives at the intersection of energy security, climate change, and sustainable development; and analyzing the developing discourse on state sovereignty, intervention practices and human rights.

POL 301	1	Theories of International Relations	Bucher	T	16:00 - 18:45
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	10:00 - 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 377	1	International Political Economy	Matsunaga	W	10:00 - 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.)

POL 495	1	Senior Research Project	Volpi	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Senior Research Project: Group Based Senior Research Project While discourses of academic achievement oftentimes glorify the individual genius, knowledge production is a deeply social and cooperative process. Building on the methodological skills acquired in POL 497, this course provides students with the opportunity to develop an overarching and shared research project over the course of the semester. Doing so, allows students to apply their acquired knowledge in the context of a research project that would not be possible to finalize by any individual student alone, and consequently to contribute to the joint development of new insights. This project will be supported by the teaching faculty member who will provide guidance in terms of topics, theoretical and methodological approaches, and coordination and workload distribution.
PSY 201	1	Social Psychology	Ongis	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Social Psychology Introduction to major theories and research findings of social psychology in order to provide an understanding of the roles of cognitive and motivational processes in social behavior. The focus of this course is on how people's behavior, feelings and thoughts are influenced through social environment.
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 210W	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. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

PSY 232T	1	Psychology and Technology (Finland)	Toivonen	W	13:00 - 15:45
Psychology and Technology: A Tour in Finland 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? The students develop their own concept for a technological product to support wellbeing. During the Academic Travel portion of the course, students will travel to Finland to learn first-hand about the interconnectedness of psychology and technology by e.g. visiting technology companies and interacting with students and researchers active in various technology-related fields. Tentatively, the Academic Travel portion of this course will take place in the cities of Helsinki and Tampere.
PSY 314	1	Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	Toivonen	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology 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 senior 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 a research project.
SEM 372	1	Climate Crisis (Honors Seminar)	Bullock	W	16:00 - 18:45
Responding to the Climate Crisis (Honors Seminar) This course is an opportunity for students to bring their disciplinary knowledge and skills to respond to a substantial challenge facing humanity: the climate crisis. Through lectures and shared readings, students will be introduced to the concepts of the ecological footprint, ecosystem services, the Commons, environmental justice, environmental externalities, risk, the social construction of nature, and sustainability, and discuss them with respect to each other. These concepts will be applied in analysis of issues related to the climate crisis allowing students to draw on their own disciplinary knowledge to investigate the causes, interventions and consequences of the climate crisis. Through shared readings, case studies, discussions, and conversations across the liberal arts, students learn to trace connections among complex problems while identifying points at which individuals and communities can intervene. Note: Upon registration for this course, the professor will inform students about an assignment that must be completed before classes begin in January.

SJS 213	1	Designing Sustainable Cities	To be Announced (TBA)	F	2:30 - 17:15
Designing Sustainable Cities This course focuses on the design and implementation of sustainable cities, emphasizing how urban policies, planning strategies, and economic systems can be mobilized to achieve sustainability goals. Building on the analytical foundations of urban sustainability, students learn to develop data-informed and policy-relevant solutions to complex urban challenges. The course is framed through SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), with a focus on its operational dimensions, including housing, resource allocation, trade-offs, infrastructure and the distributional impacts of urban policy. Students collect data to analyze how economic considerations shape urban planning, social considerations, infrastructure, and governance. Through case studies, fieldwork, and project-based learning, students work with urban data, economic indicators, and planning tools to assess existing conditions and model future scenarios. Using cities such as Lugano as applied case studies, students evaluate policy options and design context-specific interventions. The course culminates in the development of a comprehensive urban proposal, in which students integrate sustainability metrics, economic reasoning, and planning strategies to address real-world urban challenges. Recommended prerequisite SJS 100.

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 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 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.

WTG 130	1	Academic Writing: Entering Conversation	Mac Kenzie	T/F	8:30 - 9:45
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	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 200	1	Adv Academic Writing: Ethics at Work	Dawson	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Advanced Academic Writing: Ethics at Work This advanced writing course consolidates students’ academic communication skills through the theme of business and work ethics. Students will engage with philosophical texts and case studies dealing with various aspects of business and/or work ethics -- distributive justice, social responsibility and environmentally conscious business practices among others -- in order to improve critical reading, argumentative writing, and oral presentation/debating skills. The course helps students understand that academic communication primarily involves entering a conversation with others and particular emphasis will be placed on responding to other people’s arguments as well as developing their own arguments based on those responses. Using the broad theme of business and work ethics as a medium for discussion, students will not only explore what it means to join an academic community and their role in that community as purveyors of knowledge but also work towards entering the job/internship market with polished application materials. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)