Spring

SPRING 2023 COURSE OFFERINGS

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Course	Sec	Course Title	Faculty	Day	Time
BUS 455W	1	Global Strategic Management	Sinnaeve	M	17:30 - 20:15
Global Strategic Management This course, intended as a capstone to the International Management major, should come after students have studied all basic aspects of management. The course focuses on the development and implementation of multinational corporate strategies. Using the case study method and a computer-based simulation, students are required to apply the concepts of accounting, finance, marketing, management science and organizational behavior to the development of a strategic plan. Emphasis includes the integration of strategy, organizational structure and corporate culture.(As a capstone, this writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.) (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirement).
SEM 372W	1	Epidemics and Society	Pyka	M	17:30 - 20:15
Epidemics and Society in the Modern World (Honors Seminar) The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has raised public awareness of the vulnerabilities of modern societies, and the fundamental role of public health within. The optimism of global public health professionals after the successful eradication of smallpox by the 1980s has given way to much humbler and more differentiated views of the necessity to live and cope with zoonoses in particular. While Covid-19 and monkeypox, among others, have now led to the proclamation of a â€˜new era of emerging infectious diseases,â€™ the persistence of cholera, HIV, and ebola, as well as the recent return of polio, all highlight the interdependence of political and social affairs with cultural, environmental, urbanistic, and sanitary factors. By outlining the development of epidemiology from its classical roots and its modern foundations at the beginning of the 20th century to the present, this interdisciplinary Honors Seminar examines how contemporary societies are trying to cope with epidemics, both domestically and on a global scale. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements).

FRE 301	1	Advanced French, Part II	Planchard	M/TH	08:30 - 09:45
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.
WTG 150	5	Academic Writing: Crossing Borders	Yount	M/TH	08:30 - 09:45
Academic Writing: Crossing Borders Designed as a discussion/workshop seminar, this writing course develops studentsâ€™ 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. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)
BUS 315	1	Managerial Accounting	Balushkina	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Managerial Accounting This course considers the nature, concepts, techniques, and ethics of the managerial accounting function, the preparation of reports, and the uses of accounting data for internal decision-making in manufacturing, retail, service, government, and non-profit organizations. Topics covered include a review of financial accounting, cost definitions and measurement, job-order and process costing, models of cost behavior, break-even and cost-volume-profit-analysis, activity-based costing and management systems, flexible budgeting methods, cost variance analysis, and a consideration of output & pricing decisions throughout the entire enterprise.
BUS 453	1	Fintech	Suleiman	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
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.
ENV 372	1	Sustainability Science	Piccinelli	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Sustainability Science This seminar-style course will examine the emergent field of sustainability as well as the science it employs to understand and manage the interactions between human society and the natural world. It will trace the development of our understanding of sustainability and its importance in the contemporary world. It will examine key processes driving global change in areas such as biodiversity, climate, energy use, pollution, population growth, public health, and urbanization, as well as provide an overview of the tools we use to measure sustainability. Lastly, it will explore some of the innovative approaches people are employing to address contemporary problems and effect a transition to a more sustainable society. Students in the course will apply their learning in a project that develops a solution for a particular sustainability problem on campus, locally, or somewhere on the globe.
ITA 101	1	Introductory Italian, Part II	Mazzi	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
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.
MAT 109	1	Introduction to Game Theory	Prisner	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Introduction to Game Theory This course is an elementary introduction to Game Theory. It focuses on how to ana-lyze situations and make rational decisions based on the information gathered. Students will analyze parlor games, gambling, and real-world situations. As mathematical basis for the analysis, Probability Theory and some Algebra are needed, but will be developed in detail
MAT 201	1	Introduction to Statistics	Burke	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Introduction to Statistics This computer-based course presents the main concepts in Statistics: the concept of random variables, frequency, and probability distributions, variance and standard deviation, kurtosis and skewness, probability rules, Bayes theorem, and posterior probabilities. Important statistical methods like Contingency analysis, ANOVA, Correlation analysis and Regression Analysis are introduced and their algorithms are fully explained. The most important probability distributions are introduced: Binomial, Poisson, and Normal distribution, as well as the Chebyshev theorem for non-known distributions. Inferential statistics, sampling distributions, and confidence intervals are covered to introduce statistical model building and single linear regression. Active learning and algorithmic learning are stressed. Emphasis is put both on algorithms â€“methods and assumptions for their applications. Excel is used while calculators with STAT buttons are not allowed. Ultimately students are required to make a month-long research project, select the theoretical concept they want to test, perform a literature review, find real data from Internet databases or make their surveys, apply methods they studied in the class, and compare theoretical results with their findings. Research is done and presented in groups, papers are Individual. Selected SPSS or Excel Data Analysis examples are also provided.
PHL 200W	1	Mind and Meaning	Dawson	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Mind and Meaning What is the relationship between our words and our possibilities of knowing the world, and to what extent might the languages we inherit shape what we can think? In this course, students will focus on a small number of central contemporary debates in the literature related to this topic, including the philosophy of knowledge (epistemology) and the philosophy of language. Starting from an overview of the most influential positions from the twentieth century, including Karl Popper, W.V.O.Quine, Saul Kripke and Daniel Dennett, students will review the literature in recent books and academic journals so as to compare and contrast the positions presented. As a class, students will classify the range of available positions in the contemporary debate with labels and representative writers, and subsequently build their own positions on the nature of the mind, language, identity and knowledge. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)
POL 254	1	Designing Political Representation	Volpi	M/TH	10:00 - 11:15
Designing Political Representation n contemporary democracies, citizens' main task is the (s)election of politicians to represent them. The rules and policies that define how this (s)election is made are therefore of vital importance for the good functioning of democracy. Indeed, the rules of the electoral game determine who can run for office and vote, and how votes are translated into seats. This affects the party system that is formed, the types of identities that become politicized, and also the characteristics of the individuals who get elected. In recent years there has been an increasing focus on ensuring the inclusion of women and minority groups in politics. This course will discuss questions about how electoral systems are designed, with a focus on issues related to the inclusion of women and minorities in politics. It will talk about the incentive structures created by differing electoral systems, how they may affect which identities end up being politicized, talk about what constitutes "women's interests" or "group interests", and look at the effects of changing who is in power.
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 studentsâ€™ 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. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)
BUS 115	1	Financial Accounting	Balushkina	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Financial Accounting This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of financial accounting concepts, procedures, analysis, and internal reports as an essential part of the decision-making process. The focus is on the three basic steps of the accounting process: recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions. Emphasis is placed on the general accounting activities leading up to the preparation of financial statements.
BUS 342W	1	Green Marketing and CSR	Miniero	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Green Marketing and CSR "Green Economyâ€ and "Sustainability" are consolidated and solid managerial approaches that companies today need to embrace when managing their businesses. The course therefore illustrates the main sustainability models and contributions that green marketing can give to managers and outlines the main fundamental marketing decisions in order to enable students to define and implement a green marketing strategy. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirement.)
BUS 358	1	Financial Markets and Institutions	Beretta, Suleiman	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
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.
COM 212	1	Public Speaking	Sugiyama	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Public Speaking This course introduces students to the fundamental theory and practice of public speaking, ranging from speech structure, message strategies, audience analysis, to speech delivery. It also offers ample opportunities for students to practice speaking in public for a variety of purposes in both face-to-face and online formats. Special attention is paid to cultivate students' identity and communication style as global speakers who can effectively and ethically engage with the global audience. As such, the course also discusses various factors that contribute to impression formation and interpersonal credibility, communication styles, and the complexity of the global audience. Students should leave the course with a better understanding of both the theory and practice of public speaking, particularly with a view towards global social engagement.
ECN 100	1	Principles of Macroeconomics	Terzi	M/TH	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.
FRE 101	1	Introductory French, Part II	Planchard	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
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	11:30 - 12:45
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.
ITA 101	3	Introductory Italian, Part II	Patrizi	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.
POL 101	1	Introduction to International Relations	Bucher	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Introduction to International Relations This course provides the basic analytic tools necessary for the understanding of international relations. After a brief introduction to the realist and liberal approaches to the study of international relations, the course covers various fundamental concepts, such as national power, foreign policy, conflict, political economy, international trade, and international organizations.
WTG 150	4	Academic Writing: Crossing Borders	Dawson	M/TH	11:30 - 12:45
Academic Writing: Crossing Borders Designed as a discussion/workshop seminar, this writing course develops studentsâ€™ 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. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)
BIO 101	1	Intro to Biology: Genetics & Evolution	Piccinelli	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
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.
BUS 397	1	Data Mining (Business Intelligence)	Burke	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
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, NaÃ¯ve 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.
CLCS 245W	1	Critical Approaches to the Graphic Novel	Mazzi	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Critical Approaches to the Graphic Novel This interdisciplinary course will explore the theme of justice through the medium of the graphic novel. Although the battle between 'good' and 'evil' has been a mainstay of comic books for many generations, the emergence of the graphic novel as a recognized and serious artistic and literary medium has also problematized the theme of justice and its many variants, whether environmental, social, sexual, gendered, or racial. This course takes a serious look at how the graphic novel tells stories about justice. It explores the rhetorical, visual and semiotic strategies authors are using to tell those stories, considers critical approaches to the graphic novel as a medium, and studies the reception of graphic novels about justice in comparison with other media. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirement.)
COM 497	1	Senior Research Seminar in Communication	Sugiyama	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
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)
GER 301	1	Advanced German, Part II	Roy	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
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.
GER 372	1	Postcolonial Switzerland	Roy	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Postcolonial Switzerland This course, taught in German, introduces students to Switzerland as a postcolonial nation, exploring its active role in global power structures past and present through a variety of case studies drawing on historical engagements, cultural institutions and their legacies, postcolonial cityscapes, the chocolate and tobacco industries, and contemporary discussions of migration, collective memory, and "nation." German-language creative and critical engagement is rich, and the Swiss context, as Putschert and others state, of "colonialism without colonies" encourages students to begin by asking what it means to apply postcolonial methodologies in interrogating colonialism and imperialism in their different forms, past and present (trade, missions, expeditions, legacies of migration). Students will develop a critical and conceptual toolbox that will enable them to actively engage in discussions to seek to understand how and where colonial power relations of the past have left their mark on Swiss (cultural) landscapes, and how actors such as contemporary filmmakers, curators, artists and action groups are working to make these traces visible in the present.
HIS 105	1	Global History II	Pyka	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
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).
ITA 201	1	Intermediate Italian, Part II	Kugler Bertola	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.
MAT 180	1	Math for Humanities & Social Sciences	Prisner	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Mathematics for the Humanities and Social Sciences In todayâ€™s world, data and â€œnumbersâ€ are constantly presented to us: Opinion polling, election results, data on income distribution, or the probability of health outcomes. News media often come with supporting data. This course provides students with an understanding and awareness of the basic mathematics behind such data and how to correctly evaluate them. Using everyday examples from news media, this course will help students learn how to visualize data properly and how to use logic and data analyses to formulate valid hypotheses and reach solid conclusions. (Not open to students who have taken MAT 201.)
POL 100	1	Introduction to Political Science	Volpi	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Introduction to Political Science Basic concepts of the discipline are discussed in this class with a focus on the evolution of the state and the role of the individual from historical, ideological, and comparative perspectives.
POL 309	1	Legal Studies and the Study of Law	Barcilon Brenna	M/TH	13:00 - 14:15
Legal Studies and the Study of Law The law governs many of our daily activities and behaviors. Who then decides what the law should be and who should be subject to it? How are laws made? What are the implications for our daily life? This course examines the law in Switzerland, Europe, and the United States, offering a cross-cultural comparison and building on concepts fundamental to political science. Initially focusing on developing a vocabulary in legal terminology, students then consider how domestic law relates to international law. The course examines the relationships between domestic and international law, considering both civil and common law. Connecting theory to practice, students may have the opportunity to visit the Federal Tribunal or attend a trial at one of the nearby courts.
BUS 135	1	Introduction to Business Systems	Balushkina	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Introduction to Business Systems The course introduces the global business system in the context of the economic, political, social and technological environments, relating business to society as a whole. Topics covered include the international scope, function, and organization of firms, and other fundamental concepts of multinational business. The course also addresses functional areas such as the value chain, production, marketing, human resources, and accounting.
BUS 385	1	Consumer Behavior in Intl Marketing	Miniero, Mion Dalle Carbonare	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Consumer Behavior in International Marketing This course focuses on the understanding of the consumer as fundamental to marketing efforts. The course includes observational research in the community where students develop a greater understanding of consumers' consumption and decision-making behavior. Areas of focus include the consumer decision making process, research techniques, learning and motivation, segmentation and targeting, the impact of lifestyle and values, the role of society and culture in consumption, and ethical issues in consumer relationships.
COM 105	1	Intro to Communication and Media	Sugiyama	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Introduction to Communication and Media This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of communication and media studies as they apply to the ever-increasing intercultural interactions of a contemporary world. In particular, students will learn the basics of intercultural/international communication processes, gaining a foundation for developing intercultural communication competence.
CPT 150	1	Intro to Computer Programming	Prisner	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Intro Computer Programming This course offers an introduction to computer programming using some high level language. Students will learn how to formulate, represent, and solve problems using the computer. Emphasis will be on the features common to most of these languages. After introducing data structures, expressions, functions, control structures, input and output, the course will proceed to classes, events, user interface construction, documentation, and program testing. Both procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms will be discussed.
ECN 328	1	International Banking and Finance	Terzi	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
International Banking and Finance This upper-level course in economics is the second part of an ideal two-semester sequence including ECN 325. It is a program requirement for the major in International Economics and International Banking and Finance. This course is designed to provide students with an appreciation of the meaning and consequence of international monetary relations, notably with respect to cross-border payments and investments under different monetary, banking, financial, and political institutions. In the first part, the class will investigate currency exposure, the currency market and its actors, the determination of exchange rates, measures and indices of the external value of a currency. In the second part, focus will be on the structure of balance-of-payments accounting, the size and significance of current account imbalances, and exchange rate policies. Finally, students will study monetary unions with special reference to the current issues and future prospects of Economic and Monetary Union in Europe. Recommended prerequisite: ECN 225, ECN 256, ECN 325
HIS 270	1	Global Mediterranean Encounters	Ennas	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
Global Mediterranean Encounters: Contacts and Competition The Euro-Russian gas crisis, the discovery of important gas fields and new territorial claims in the Mediterranean area during the Russo-Ukrainian conflict demonstrated the relevance of the Mediterranean arena for global political developments. This course investigates the transformation of an enlarged Mediterranean area, from the expansion of the Italian Maritime Republics (11th-14th century) to the period of the early and late global empires during the Modern age. Starting from the 11th century, the course analyses the global evolution of Mediterranean inter-imperial relations in its global context, up to the end of the Cold War. Finally, it will reflect on possible future evolutions of the Mediterranean geo-strategic scenario in the 21st century and its possible significance for world balances. It emphasizes the global relevance of this inter-imperial area of contact in the emergence of global empires and international society between the 19th and the 20th century and the consequences it could have on the development of the current geopolitical situation in Europe, Asia, Africa and Americas. The course teaches students to approach the historiographical method and its possible practical applications in the study of international relations. In doing so, it will use new technologies, like map-making programs, secondary sources, online encyclopedias, and different kinds of original sources, such as original maps, international treaties, diplomatic documents and newspapers. Students will develop in-depth knowledge of the origins of contemporary global society and the skills needed to critically and independently seek reliable information and sources.
ITA 201	2	Intermediate Italian, Part II	Kugler Bertola	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.
POL 301	1	Theories of International Relations	Bucher	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
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.
PSY 210	1	Cognitive Psychology	Bova	M/TH	14:30 - 15:45
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.
CLCS 251T	1	Reading Moroccan Culture	Saveau	M/TH	16:00 - 17:15
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.) This course carries a supplemental fee: CHF 300 (for students invoiced in CHF) or USD 330 (for students invoiced in USD).
ECN 125T	1	Venice: Econ History & Current Challenge	Terzi	M/TH	16:00 - 17:15
Venice: Economic History and Current Challenges The course introduces students to the economic history of Venice and the challenges Venice is facing. Students investigate the origin of Venice as a Byzantine province, the development of independent and long-standing political institutions, the flourishing of banking and commerce when Venice was a world political and financial power, the architecture, the social fabric of the city, the exceptional flowering of the visual and applied arts, the lagoon as both protection and threat, the contemporary identity of Venice as a major tourist destination, and its current challenge in making tourism more sustainable and in developing ideas for preserving and rethinking the city. This course includes travel to Venice and its lagoon with overnight boat trips.
ENV 230T	1	Freshwater Conservation	Della Croce	M/TH	16:00 - 17:15
Freshwater Conservation This course explores various aspects of rivers, freshwater lakes, and groundwater aquifers. It provides an introduction to the distinct ecology of these three freshwater systems, their human uses, different approaches to their conservation, possibilities for restoration of degraded systems, and a look at the role that lakes and rivers play in international relationships. During Academic Travel, the class will visit various freshwater systems and will also practice field data collection techniques. Tentatively, the travel will take place in North-East Italy and Slovenia. This course may also include shorter day-trips to local points of interests.
POL 215T	1	Inequality and Politics (Spain)	Volpi	M/TH	16:00 - 17:15
Inequality and Politics (Spain) 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. This travel course will take students to Spain, specifically to Sevilla and Madrid. Students will have the opportunity to meet scholars working on inequality with different approaches and to talk with NGOs that work to reduce different kinds of inequalities.
BUS 226	1	Managerial Finance	Suleiman	M/TH	17:30 - 18:45
Managerial Finance This course examines the principles and practices of fund management in organizations. Attention is given to managerial financial decisions in a global market setting concerning such questions as how to obtain an adequate supply of capital and credit, and how to evaluate alternative sources of funds and their costs. Topics include the management of assets and liabilities, working capital management, capital budgeting, equity versus debt financing, capital structure, and financial forecasting. (This course was previously BUS 326, and replaces the BUS 326 requirement for relevant majors. Students may not earn credit for both BUS 226 and BUS 326.)
FRE 376	1	French Cinema: The New Wave	Saveau	M/TH	17:30 - 18:45
French Cinema: The New Wave The French New Wave was a major turning-point in the history of French Cinema. It gave birth to a new way of approaching cinematography as a whole. This course centers on New Wave film directors Chabrol, Truffaut, Resnais, Godard and Varda, and examine closely their cinematographic creed, theoretical preoccupations, similarities and differences. Movies will be partially watched outside of class.
PSY 310	1	Organizational Psychology	Bova	M/TH	17:30 - 18:45
Organizational Psychology This course will provide an in-depth exploration of the key concepts, theories, and research methods in Organizational Psychology. Organizations are complex networks of social relationships between individuals, within groups, and between groups. In this course, students will examine individual, interpersonal, group and cultural behaviors in organizations. Topics to be covered include: group decision-making and communication styles; managing group processes and team design; leadership and power strategies within groups; performance management and work teams; and networking and negotiation within and across groups and organizations.

AHT 371	1	Art and Ecology	Franchette	T	16:00 - 18:45
Art and Ecology The natural world has been a constant source of observation and inspiration for artists. Alongside an increasing ecological consciousness, a variety of ethically and socially engaged art practices have emerged in the late 20th century and early 21st century that respond to ecological pressure. This course looks at the changing narratives and perception of nature through the history of landscape art, land art, environmental art, and eco-feminist art. Students will explore productions from western and non-western practitioners who use a wide range of mediums such as photography, sculpture, installation and performance, to address contemporary entanglements of nature and culture in the planetary age.
BUS 306	1	Quantitative Methods and Dynamic Forecas	Burke	T	16:00 - 18:45
Quantitative Methods and Dynamic Forecasting In the first part of this course students learn concepts in inferential statistics, its main principles and algorithms. They learn how to apply sampling distributions in the case of business random variables, how to state and test business hypotheses about population mean or proportion differences, how to calculate ANOVA table components, and how to deploy estimation methods to provide information needed to solve real business problems. In the second part of the course, students learn advanced model building methods, algorithms needed to make and test dynamic multiple regression models and time series (ARMA) models. In addition to teaching and learning methods based on the textbook, problem-based learning (PBL) and interactive engagement (IE) are used. Many internet data bases, EXCEL add-ins and EViews are used to enhance IE based learning. Selected SPSS or STATA examples are also provided.
CHEM 102L	1	Lab to General Chemistry II	Bullock	T	16:00 - 19:00
Lab 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 371W	1	Law and Culture	Wiedmer	T	16:00 - 18:45
Law and Culture This course aims to investigate law's place in culture and culture's place in law. This focus proceeds from the realization that law does not function in a vacuum but exerts a powerful influence on all manner of cultural practice and production, even as its own operation is influenced in turn by various forms of culture. Given this increasing porosity and interpermeability of Law and different forms of culture, the focus of this course is on the mutual influence between law and other discursive practices, such as literature, TV sit-coms and film. In studying a number of prominent legal cases such as Brown v the Board of Education, we will explore the following questions: What are the mechanisms by which popular representations and cultural practices find their way into legal processes and decisions? How does law in turn bleed into and influence cultural processes? Does law act as a buffer against societal assumptions about, and constructions of, gender, age, ability, sexuality and ethnicity, or does it re-enforce and re-inscribe existing social norms? (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)
ENV 497	1	Senior Capstone	Della Croce	T	16:00 - 18:45
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. Junior status required
FAS 100	1	Introduction to Fashion Studies	Barile	T	16:00 - 18:45
Introduction to Fashion Studies This course introduces students to Fashion Studies beginning with the history of the making of fashion, thus laying the groundwork for the understanding of fashion as a creative and cultural phenomenon from the Renaissance to the present day. It then examines fashion as a dynamic communication process that is based on everyday social interactions in the contemporary world. In this section, special attention is paid to media representations, interactions with cultural industries, subcultural practices, and the impact of emerging technologies, exploring how the fashion process becomes an integral part of the identity formation. Finally, the fashion process is analyzed from the business perspective with a particular focus on marketing. Taking the classic concept of product life cycle, students learn how the fashion industry and consumer behavior propagate new trends in society.
HIS 243W	1	Worlds of Islam	Pyka	T	16:00 - 18:45
Worlds of Islam This course is an introduction to the multifaceted civilization of Islam as both a religion and a historical phenomenon. After a survey of the background and context of the emergence of Muhammad as a spiritual leader in the Arabian peninsula, the course analyzes the rapid spread of Islam to Spain in the west and India to the east in less than a hundred years. It follows the divergent paths of the emerging different Islamic cultures in the Arabian and Mediterranean regions, in Persia, India, Turkey and Africa, and it follows also the Muslim diaspora in the Christian West. The guiding question is the relation between "normalcy" and variety as manifest in the tensions between the importance of the holy text of the Qur'an and the impact of interpretation and tradition. The course concludes with a consideration of contemporary Islam, focusing attention on both fundamentalist approaches and open-minded ones that seek a role for Muslims in peaceful relations with the West today. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

MAT 103	1	College Algebra	Bernasconi	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
College Algebra The first part of this course reviews the basic concepts of algebra, real numbers, first-degree equations and inequalities, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, and polynomials, systems of equations and inequalities. The second part strongly emphasizes graphs and functions. The most important functions for applications are introduced, such as linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions.
POL 112	1	Markets, Policy and Administration	Dianova	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
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.
WTG 130	1	Introduction to Academic Writing	Mac Kenzie	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
Introduction to Academic Writing II 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, with a minimum final grade of C, the student must take WTG 150 in the following semester.
WTG 130	2	Introduction to Academic Writing	Yount	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
Introduction to Academic Writing II 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, with a minimum final grade of C, the student must take WTG 150 in the following semester.
WTG 150	2	Academic Writing: Crossing Borders	Dawson	T/F	08:30 - 09:45
Academic Writing: Crossing Borders Designed as a discussion/workshop seminar, this writing course develops studentsâ€™ 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. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)
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.
ENV 200	1	Understanding Environmental Issues	Della Croce	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Understanding Environmental Issues This case study based course serves as the bridge experience for students completing their introductory course requirements for the ESS major or the ENV minor and who are now moving into the upper-level courses (However it is open to all interested students meeting the prerequisite). Through detailed examination of several case studies at the local, regional, and global levels, students synthesize material from introductory level courses to explore the interdisciplinary nature of todayâ€™s environmental issues. They examine what different disciplines offer to our understanding of and attempt to solve these issues.
HIS 212W	1	Weapons of Mass Destruction	Hoey	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Weapons of Mass Destruction Through the violent and chaotic twentieth century, new technologies of destruction which threatened unprecedented levels of violence and lethality were developed. These technologies; chemical and biological weapons, strategic bombing, and, most significantly, nuclear weapons, had deep and enduring impacts on the conduct of international affairs as well as on societies and cultures. This course examines these impacts and how they revolutionized warfare and diplomacy and engendered grass-roots peace, anti-nuclear, and environmental movements. In addition, students are also introduced to the fundamentals of historiography and historical methods which enable students to develop their research, critical analysis, and writing skills. ((This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)
ITA 101	4	Introductory Italian, Part II	Mottale	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
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 301	1	Advanced Italian, Part II	Ferrari	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
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 373	1	Italian Film and Society	Ferrari	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Italian Film and Society Aspects of political, social and cultural history of twentieth century Italy are studied through documentaries and some of the major accomplishments of Italian cinema. Some novels adapted into film are also examined. Most of the films are in Italian (some with English subtitles).
MAT 100	1	Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning	Bernasconi	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning This course presents concepts essential to the understanding of the basics of college algebra. Topics include rational expressions and equations, exponents and radicals, polynomials, factoring, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, elementary word problems, Cartesian coordinate systems, graphs, and straight lines. This course prepares students for other 100-level mathematics courses. It does not satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning core requirement, but counts as elective credit. Prerequisite: appropriate math placement score. This course replaces MAT 102.
MAT 200	1	Calculus	Fliegner	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Calculus The course begins with a review of functions and their graphs, after which students are introduced to the concepts of differentiation and integration. Understanding is reinforced through extensive practical work, with a strong emphasis on applications in economics, statistics and management science.
SOC 100	1	Introduction to Sociology	Mottale, Schwak	T/F	10:00 - 11:15
Introduction to Sociology What is "society"? What does its structure look like and how does it work? How does it change? Why does it change? How do are individuals and society intertwined? This course provides students with the tools to answer these questions. Modern societies have experienced dramatic social changes with the emergence of individualism, new class structures, the development of urban life or changing relationships between individuals and their natural environments. Sociology provides an understanding of these changes by studying human interactions and forms of social organization. In this course, students will be introduced to major sociological thinkers, concepts and approaches.
WTG 150	3	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 studentsâ€™ 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. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing core requirement.)
BUS 353	1	Strategic Management Theory	Schultz	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
International Management Theory and Concepts Strategic management is the study of firms and the political, economic, social and technological environments that affect their organization and strategic decisions. This course considers the external market environment in which firms operate, and provides theoretical foundations, focusing on economic and strategic theories of the firm and introducing key concepts of organizational theory. Practically, the course looks at the creation of competitive advantage of a firm in the global arena. The readings and class discussions include both theoretical concepts and practical case studies. (Junior status recommended)
CHEM 102	1	General Chemistry II	Bullock	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
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. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level chemistry courses and is a pre-health course.
GER 101	1	Introductory German, Part II	Heinkel Pennati	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
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.
HIS 101	1	Western Civilization II	Hoey	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Western Civilization II: Modern This survey course is an introduction to the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the west from the scientific revolution to the present. Our knowledge and understanding of the past is contingent and contested. The course explores areas of contestation to give students a better understanding of the forces and events which have shaped the modern world.
IS 274	1	Italian Cinema	Ferrari	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Italian Cinema The aim of this course is to introduce students to the major accomplishments of Italian cinema from "neorealism" through the "commedia all'italiana" to the present. Emphasis is placed on film as a narrative, visual, and theoretical medium for scholarly exploration of current societal issues in contemporary life. Some of Italy's major film directors will be considered, such as Rossellini, De Sica, Visconti, Antonioni, the Taviani brothers, Scola. Particular attention is dedicated to the films of Fellini. A module dedicated to Italian-American cinema (Capra, Scorsese, Coppola, Tarantino) offers a means for comparative study of two related but contrasting traditions in filmmaking. Emphasis is placed on film as a narrative, visual, and theoretical medium for scholarly exploaration of current societal issues in contemporary life.
ITA 101	5	Introductory Italian, Part II	Mottale	T/F	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.
POL 377	1	International Political Economy	Rocourt, Schwak	T/F	11:30 - 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.)
PSY 215	1	Research Methods in the Social Sciences	Montross	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Research Methods in the Social Sciences The overall aim of this course is to promote studentsâ€™ understanding and knowledge of research methodology in the social sciences. The course has three main features: it addresses a wide range of perspectives, comprising both qualitative and quantitative approaches; it provides opportunities to learn and reflect from research practice in various social science fields, including clinical, developmental, social and work psychology; it encompasses both traditional/mainstream and critical research approaches, paying constant attention to real world research. An important part of the course is the â€œResearch Proposalâ€, which students will draft in stages over the course of the semester. By working on their own research proposal throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to engage in relevant research activity, â€˜learning by doingâ€™ in relation to crucial research principles and practices.
STA 114	1	Drawing Related Media	Zdanski	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Drawing Related Media The course will explore various media related to drawing, like pen and ink, charcoal, colored pencils, felt tip markers, tissue paper and glue, collage, crayons, oil and watercolor pastels, watercolor, tempera, gouache, spray paint. There is virtually no limit to the media that may be employed during the semester. At the same time, the course also reinforces the rudiments of drawing, but with primary emphasis on materials and new media rather than theoretical questions. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 214	1	Drawing Related Media	Zdanski	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Drawing Related Media Intermediate course aimed at further developing the basic skills learned in STA 114. More emphasis will be placed on developing individual projects. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 314	1	Drawing Related Media	Zdanski	T/F	11:30 - 12:45
Drawing Related Media A higher course aimed at further developing the basic skills learned in STA 114. More emphasis will be placed on developing individual projects. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
AHT 270	1	Theories and Methods in Art History	Gee	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Theories and Methods in Art History and Visual Culture The course introduces students to the theories and methods of art history and visual culture. It addresses both traditional and innovative models from art history and how to apply methodologies from other disciplines to the study of the visual world. Students will conduct original research projects using a variety of critical approaches to put their theoretical knowledge in practice.
CLCS 216	1	Opera: When Music Meets Literature	Trebici Marin	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Opera: When Music Meets Literature The unique alchemy of word and sound, of music, literature and theater led to the creation of a complex art form - Opera. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with all the elements that contributed to its popularity throughout the centuries. It is meant to enlarge the cultural horizon through a historic prospective from its origins to present day, overcoming the largely diffused pre-concept that opera is only for connoisseurs. Based on extensive listenings, readings and discussions, the course emphasizes the musical and literary aspects of opera history, as well as its theatrical, architectural and political context. It presents students with 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 and reading of the original literary sources.
COM 203	1	Communication Research Methods	Martinisi	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.
GER 201	1	Intermediate German, Part II	Heinkel Pennati	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
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.
PSY 100	1	Introduction to Psychology	Montross	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Introduction to Psychology This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of the field of psychology, including theoretical positions, major research areas and methods of gathering data. Subtopics of psychology, such as physiological processes, developmental, abnormal behavior and social psychology are discussed.
WTG 124	1	Discovering Academic Literacies	Mac Kenzie	T/F	13:00 - 14:15
Discovering Academic Literacies WTG 124 introduces students to the literacies necessary for successful navigation of university studies. This course helps students develop strategies to become more proficient in their comprehension and production of texts â€“ both written and oral. It increases capacity to take in and retain the content of a text by teaching students to analyze and prioritize content and structure, apply effective strategies for clarification and analysis of lexis, recognize specific text and assignment requirements, and adjust their approach to a text accordingly. The course also focuses on furthering understanding and development of the essential components and expectations of academic writing, with particular attention given to awareness and development of academic writing structures, in order to make students more confident in their approach to academic writing. Students who successfully complete WTG 124 (with a minimum final grade of C) must take WTG 130 the following semester.Â
AHT 103	1	Intro to Art History & Visual Culture II	Gee	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture II: High Renaissance to Contemporary Art The course is the sequel 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.
BUS 274	1	Brand Management	Miniero, Schultz	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
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 426W	1	International Financial Management	Dianova	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
International Financial Management This course deals with financial problems of multinational business. Topics include sources of funds for foreign operations, capital budgeting and foreign investment decisions, foreign exchange losses, and evaluation of securities of multinational and foreign corporations. Particular emphasis is placed on international capital and financial markets. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.) Recommended: BUS 306.
CLCS 360W	1	Critical Race Studies in Global Context	Wiedmer	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Critical Race Studies in Global Context In this course, the class will work to create a more critical understanding of what race is, what race does, and how contemporary racial meanings are constructed and disseminated. In order to do so, students will explore Critical Race Theory (CRT) and critical theories of race in several contexts. CRT refers to a theory that emerged among legal educators in the US in the 1980s and 1990s. In the last twenty years, a growing number of scholars in fields such as cultural studies, gender studies, history, media studies, politics, postcolonial studies and sociology have integrated and developed the work done by critical race theorists. This course will focus in particular on this interdisciplinary approach to critical race studies. We will examine the practice of race as well as the policies and institutions that shape race in a global context in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Finally, students will consider the intersection of race and other social hierarchies, including gender, sexuality and social class.(This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements)
COM 238	1	Strategic Communication in Media	Martinisi	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Multi-Media Strategies: Theories and Practice In the media-saturated contemporary world, the ability to produce a strategic media content is a powerful skill that is nowadays applicable to a variety of professional contexts. This course introduces the basic principles of strategic communication in the context of social media by focusing on the critical importance of the audience within the media content creation cycle. After developing the theoretical foundation, the course also offers an opportunity to acquire basic skills in blogs and podcasts planning and development. It also discusses concepts of ethics and social responsibility as part of a successful strategic communication campaign. (Recommended prerequisite: COM 105 or COM 201)
HIS 358W	1	Global Britishness	Hoey	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Global Britishness The concept of â€˜Global Britishnessâ€™ began as loyalty to the colonial motherland on the part of Britainâ€™s white settler colonies (Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand). This was transformed after the Second World War into a set of uneasy nationalisms by the 1970s. In recent years these ex-colonies have witnessed a re-identification with earlier concepts of Britishness (royal visits, war commemoration) at a time when the very concept of Britishness is perceived to be under threat from Scottish devolution (and possible independence) and Britainâ€™s exit from the European Union. â€˜Global Britishnessâ€™ presents a fascinating array of competing and intersecting identities across global, imperial and national lines. Students gain a greater understanding and awareness of; the processes and agencies of Britainâ€™s imperial decline; the reactions to this among the various white settler colonies; the differences and similarities between these reactions; the practices of cultural and transnational history; and, contemporary legacies of the British Empire in the settler colonial world. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)
MUS 213	1	Classical Music in Film	Trebici Marin	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Classical Music in Film The purpose of the course is to explore and understand the use of classical music in art movies. From Bach to Mahler and from D. W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation to Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey, classical music has been used as leitmotiv and supporting narrative in film. Based on the chronology of music history and the use of classical music in period movies, the course analyzes the way in which specific pieces of music have contributed to some of the greatest films of the past. Musical and film extracts will be viewed and discussed. This course carries a supplemental fee: CHF 50/USD 50.
POL 227	1	Politics and Society in East Asia	Mottale, Schwak	T/F	14:30 - 15:45
Politics and Society in East Asia Providing an introduction to the politics and society of East Asia, this course takes a comparative approach and considers East Asia as a region composed of multifaceted political entities sharing some unifying features. It asks how East Asia can be defined, what are its political specificities and its social and cultural characteristics. Students are introduced to the political history of the region, types of states and governments (from North Korea to the Philippines), questions of political economy (development models or regional division of labor), social problems (such as inequalities in global East Asian cities), and cultural debates (such as the controversy over the existence of Asian values).

BIO 101L	1	Lab to Introduction to Biology I	Piccinelli	W	09:00 - 12:00
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).
COM 301	1	Globalization and Media	Barile	W	10:00 - 12:45
Globalization and Media This course examines media in the context of globalization. Most broadly, students will explore what constitutes globalization, how globalization has been facilitated and articulated by media, how media have been shaped by the processes of globalization, and perhaps most significantly, the social implications of these complex and varied processes on politics, international relations, advocacy and cultural flows. In order to map this terrain, students will survey the major theories that constitute this dynamic area of study.
ECN 204	1	History of Economic Thought	Colombo	W	10:00 - 12:45
History of Economic Thought This intermediate-level course studies the evolution of economic ideas from the early Eighteenth century to modern times, with emphasis on the differing conceptions of economic life and the methodological underpinnings of three main strands of thought: Classical economics, Marginalism, and the Keynesian paradigm. The course is organized around four main themes: the source of wealth, the theory of value, economic growth and business cycle in the capitalist system, and the notion of equilibrium in economic analysis. The course aims at providing a systematic conceptual framework to investigate the development of economic ideas, in their intersections with philosophy and the political and historical evolution of societies, hence highlighting the nature of economics as a social science. At the same time, the course stresses the methodological features (in terms of a rigorous and formalized language) peculiar to the economic reasoning.
POL 233	1	Migration and Integration Policy	Strijbis	W	10:00 - 12:45
Migration and Integration Policy Migration policy is one of the most important policy areas of countries in the present. After a primer into policy analysis more generally, this course approaches migration policy from three angles. In the first part, the course investigates the policy preferences of electorates and elites in countries with high shares of immigrant population. The second part analyzes the types and timing of the implementation of immigration and integration policies. The last part of the course focuses on the effects of these policies with regard to the immigration, integration, and representation of immigrants. In general, the course is based on comparative analyses of countries with high shares of immigrant population.
PSY 207	1	Intro to Psychiatry and Forensic Psych	Colombo, Fregna	W	10:00 - 12:45
Introduction to Psychiatry and Forensic Psychopathology This course will examine the main concepts of psychiatry, a branch of medicine focused on studying and treating mental illnesses. In line with the present classification of mental disorders, it will consider various mental illnesses such as psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive related disorders, eating disorders, substances related disorders, organic mental disorders and personality disorders. The course will also examine associations between mental disorders, crimes and violent behaviors, as important in forensic psychopathology. The course will include lectures focused on the main psychiatric disorders and the main themes of forensic psychiatry.
STA 107	1	Introduction to Digital Photography	Bachmann	W	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 photographerâ€™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 115	1	Introductory Painting	Zdanski	W	10:00 - 12:45
Introductory Painting This introductory course explores basic painting techniques and attempts to assist the development of visual awareness through various experiments and media, thus providing a foundation for further art study. With a combination of theory and studio practice, the course investigates the properties of color, line, point, plane and texture in an effort to free students from dead convention and at the same time encourage their creative abilities. The course will incorporate structured exercises on the nature of paint and the rudiments of color theory, while encouraging students to study the painting of past and present artists to develop their own creative identity. Visits to museums, galleries or ateliers may be organized if possible. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 207	1	Intermediate Digital Photography	Bachmann	W	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 215	1	Intermediate Painting	Zdanski	W	10:00 - 12:45
Intermediate Painting Intermediate course aimed at further developing the basic skills learned in STA 115. More emphasis will be placed on developing individual projects and exploring different media and genre as students work towards finding a personal identity through creative experience. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
STA 307	1	Advanced Digital Photography	Bachmann	W	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.
STA 315	1	Higher Painting	Zdanski	W	10:00 - 12:45
Higher Painting Continuation of the previous painting courses to more advanced levels. The course carries a fee for art supplies.
AHT 225T	1	Naples and the Sea	Gee	W	13:00 - 15:45
Naples and the Sea Founded as a Greek colony on the fertile yet dangerous flanks of a volcano bordering the sea, Naples in the southern part of the Italian Peninsula has a history rich in upheavals, crossings and transformations that have shaped its unique cultural identity over the years. During varied political regimes, from the Romans to the Angevins, the crown of Aragon to the Kingdom of the two Sicilyâ€™s, the Mediterranean Sea nurtured the fortunes of the port city and its inhabitants. Commerce and politics long arrived by sea; migrating people, objects and ideas similarly converged on ships to one of the largest metropolises on the European continent. Palaces and churches, painting and sculpture, along with music, poetry and a bustling city life expressed the tumultuous inner spirit and aspirations of the maritime city. This course looks at the relation between Naples and the sea through different visual art forms from Antiquity to the present. In particular, it considers the modes through which aesthetic practices could help channel, negotiate, and construct the Neapolitan imagination at the crossroads of maritime cultural routes. The course includes an academic travel to Naples where students will get first-hand experience of the city and its arts. (Recommended prerequisite: AHT 102 or AHT 103 or AHT 280.)
BUS 136T	1	Marketing in a Global Context (Med)	Miniero	W	13:00 - 15:45
Marketing in a Global Context (Mediterranean Region) 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. The travel component of the course will provide students with the opportunity to experience the marketing concepts (product, place, price and promotion) for the specific case of a cruise company (MSC Cruise). Students will go on a cruise on the Mediterranean Sea and will work side to side with the cruise management.
BUS 235T	1	Corp Social Responsibility (Netherlands)	Schultz	W	13:00 - 15:45
Corporate Social Responsibility (The Netherlands) 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. The travel component of this course will take place in the Netherlands: Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
BUS 257T	1	Global Social Business (Spain)	Mehra	W	13:00 - 15:45
Global Social Business (Spain) The UN Agenda 2030 â€“ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a global commitment made to address challenges related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. Amongst other actors in the public, private and non-profit domain, there is a new form that is disrupting the role and identity of business. Social businesses are created with the main intent and purpose to deliver both social and financial value to society. Students will be introduced to the SDGs and will focus on a) understanding role of business and responsible leadership b) social innovation and design thinking c) stakeholders engagement and the innovative business models d) SDG impact measurement and B-Lab movement. Through case studies of global social businesses, interactive discussions and hands-on problem solving, students will have the opportunity to better understand and address sustainable development challenges through travels in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona)
CLCS 105T	1	Paris Protagonist: Lost in Translation	Ferrari	W	13:00 - 15:45
Paris Protagonist: Lost in Translation This Academic Travel and creative writing course creates the occasion for an intensive hybrid scholarly/creative encounter with a mythical urban landscape which figuratively lives and breathes, as a protagonist, through French literature and film. The travel component that underscores this course will also mark the culmination of this Parisian encounter, ushering students from the realm of theory to practice with daily (on-location/site-driven) writing prompts and workshop-style events designed to address the following key questions: What forms does this protagonist assume as s/he endures through time? What voices emerge from the space of her debris? What gets lost in translation and how can the dialogue between art and cultural theory aide us in finding our way through this impasse of loss? How can the deepening of a studentâ€™s cultural awareness help the City of Light avoid being subsumed by her own, distinctive, and almost irresistible, charme fatal? Three thematic modules will frame this exploration and create a groundwork on which to base the studentâ€™s intellectual discovery and experimentation as writers/travelers: the poetry of Charles Baudelaire highlights the unique experience of Parisian space; the contribution of Surrealism which both defines and defies the peculiarities of Parisian time; the French New Wave (contrasted to foreign cinematic renderings of Paris), with a focus on the twin concepts of translation-transfiguration, allegories of Light and â€œOthering.â€ Students enrolling in this course may expect dual-language editions of French literary sources and French films with English subtitles (when possible).
CLCS 236T	1	Prague on the Page	Roy	W	13:00 - 15:45
Prague on the Page The literature of Prague lies in the city's complex web of identities, a web created by social upheaval through the ages. Beginning with sixteenth-century tales of the Golem, the clay figure animated by Rabbi Loew to protect the city's Jewish community, students will investigate how Prague's writers have responded to the politics of their times by embracing the surreal and the ambiguous. In particular, this class will look at how these authors have found inspiration in the city itself. Reading includes Franz Kafka's evocation of the early twentieth-century city and a selection of works by more recent writers such as Weil, Kundera, and Hakl. Studying the way these writers repeatedly draw on each other through the idea of the city as a text, students will visit their haunts in Prague and its surroundings, and map their works onto the city's landscape and onto its history, with the surreal Kafka museum as a starting point.
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.
POL 381T	1	Sustainable Development in Africa	Zanecchia	W	13:00 - 15:45
Sustainable Development in Africa: Botswana This advanced Academic Travel course to Botswana builds on the politics and practice of sustainable development in the industrial North and developing South. Through case studies and on-site analysis, students will better understand the political, social, economic, historical, and cultural relationships that encompass the important field of sustainable development. Students will analyze how developed and lesser developed countries approach environmental sustainability and natural resource management. Student research projects will include team-based analyses of climate change and the related politics of sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, biodiversity, and sustainable design within the context of conventional and critical development theories. This course carries a supplemental fee: CHF 1,550 (for students invoiced in CHF) or USD 1,700 (for students invoiced in USD).
PSY 214T	1	Positive Psychology and Health	Montross	W	13:00 - 15:45
Positive Psychology and Health This course examines and applies the psychological theories, research, and evidence-based interventions designed to optimize health and well-being. By focusing on topics such as creativity, happiness, hope, humor, gratitude, mindfulness, resilience, spirituality, and wisdom, students will explore how human beings can best thrive and reach their full potential. This course will allow for an in-depth examination of how people across various generations and cultures have used their strengths to help themselves grow and their communities flourish - even during difficult times. Overall, students will learn new perspectives on how to live a healthy, meaningful life, and gain strategies to authentically advance the greater good for all humans. The travel component will take place in Spain, tentatively Madrid or Barcelona.
STA 275T	1	Studies in Ceramics (Italy)	Zdanski	W	13:00 - 15:45
Studies in Ceramics: Northern and Central Italy This introductory ceramics course combines art history and studio work with an intensive travel period in northern and central Italy. Students will be given the opportunity to understand the complete process of producing objects in clay and terracotta, from the first planning/designing phases, through the basic modeling techniques, to the more complicated processes of firing and glazing. Studio sessions both on and off campus will incorporate lectures on artists and art movements, as well as visits to local venues, major museums and other sites of importance with regard to the use of clay and terracotta in the fine arts. The on-campus lectures aim to provide students with an understanding of the importance of northern and central Italy for the history of ceramics from the age of the Etruscans to the present day. All students will have the opportunity to do in-depth, intensive work in clay modeling, hand-built ceramics and glazing techniques. The first part of the course will focus on the functional aspects of the terracotta object, while the second will introduce terracotta as sculpture.
TVL 258	1	Career Dev for Global Citizens (Prague)	Rayford	W	13:00 - 14:15
Career Development for Global Citizens (Prague) How does one integrate an international education experience with the career development process? This course emphasizes preparation for graduate and professional experience by introducing and familiarizing students with the career development process. Particular focus is placed on identifying and communicating the skills, traits, and values gained through international, cross-cultural, and disciplinary learning experiences. In Prague, students will interact closely with Franklin alums through networking and coaching sessions. Through on-site visits, they develop skills specific to the international job search. The class is geared toward juniors and seniors who are planning for their future after university and working internationally.
BUS 285	1	Integrated Marketing Communications	Ornati	W	16:00 - 18:45
Integrated Marketing Communications This course exposes students to an integrated, global approach of two-way communication with consumers, customers and suppliers, and other stakeholders of companies and organizations. Students explore the communications process that is essential in contemporary global business cultures. Media options are explored for a range of target audiences. Discussions on the use of advertising, public relations, sales promotions, internet promotion, direct marketing and other techniques will be included. It takes a contemporary approach to the field of integrated marketing communications, highlighting how recent changes and rapid changes in the family, business environment, technology and the world in general are forcing communications specialists and advertisers to make major changes in the way they reach their markets. The course will draw on knowledge in fields such as psychology, sociology and anthropology, as well as media studies and communications.
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.
SJS 370	1	Screening Stories About Sustainability	Fiumi	W	16:00 - 18:45
Screening Stories about Sustainability and Social Justice. This course has two goals: one creative, the other organizational. On the one hand, students will learn how to select topics in cultural and environmental sustainability which they will develop into short films. In so doing, they learn how to translate research and knowledge about sustainability into a visual format with a strong storyline; they gain a clear understanding of the technology required to plan, shoot and edit a short film; and they become aware of how how knowledge transmission works for specific target audiences. The second goal is to help organize a film festival on sustainability, The Global Science Film Festival, in which the best three short films will be shown. By doing so, students will learn how the topic of sustainability is presented to an audience on the level of a major event with several partners and they participate in the event with their own work. As sustainability is becoming increasingly pivotal to life on earth, this course will teach students how to tackle the topics through creative, individual work and simultaneously how to reach out to audiences on this same topic through the organizational, public work needed for community outreach in the form of a film festival.

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