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Open Image and Authenticity in Popular Music: Hip Hop, Punk and Country (AC901-3A)
"Image and Authenticity in Popular Music: Hip Hop, Punk and Country" Are Johnny Cash, 50 Cent, or The Sex Pistols authentic?....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open From I Love Lucy to Lost: Television and American Culture (AC902-3A)
In this course, we will study how television reflects and shapes American culture, from its beginnings as focal point of fami....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open The Promised Land?: Immigration in U.S. History and Life (AC903-2C)
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”

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Open Reading, Writing and Public Speaking (AE901-2B)
In the academic and professional world, the ability to speak clearly and persuasively is absolutely vital. This course will ....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open Culture and Human Behavior (AN901-3A)
This course is an introduction to the theories and concepts as well as the research methods employed by anthropologists. The ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Globalization and Society in the 21st Century (AN902-2A)
What does it mean to live in the current age of globalization? How do transnational flows of goods, people, and ideas affect ....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Global Development (AN905-2B)
Addressing global issues like poverty, hunger, and disease often seems overwhelming. Long-established institutions like gove....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open Medicine and Society (AN906-2C)
This course challenges students to explore the relationships between medicine and its social, cultural, and political dimensi....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Democracy and Development in Latin America (AN907-2C)
Over the past decade, South American countries have undergone dramatic democratic change. Since the election of President Hug....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Birthplace of the Western Tradition: Greece and Rome (AS901-3B)
At the fount of the western tradition lie the achievements of Greece and Rome. This course will provide an introduction to th....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Discovering the Past: Introduction to Prehistory and Archaeology (AS902-2B)
What is archaeology? How has it contributed to the study of past human history and present-day human behavior? This mini-cou....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (AS904-2C)
Many people today have at least heard of the legendary “Seven Wonders,” but what exactly was so ‘wonderful&....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Greek Mythology through Ancient Masterpieces (AS905-3A)
In this course, we will encounter and explore the classical myths as the ancient Greeks themselves encountered and engaged wi....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Biological Illustration (BI900-1A)
This minicourse will introduce students to the field of Biological Illustration. Employing a range of media, students will le....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 15 - June 20

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Open Techniques in DNA-Based Biotechnology (BI901-3A)
The development of powerful tools in molecular biology has led to an explosion in our understanding of genes and the factors ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Techniques in DNA-Based Biotechnology (BI901-3B)
The development of powerful tools in molecular biology has led to an explosion in our understanding of genes and the factors ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open So You Think You Want to Be a Doctor: An Introduction to Medicine (BI903-3A)
So you think you want to be a doctor? This course is designed to help you answer that question by letting you see the practi....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Running Start: Making the Most of Your Advanced Placement Biology Course (BI904-1B)
Students regard the Advanced Placement Biology class as the most demanding, challenging, enlightening, rigorous, satisfying, ....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 22 - June 27

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Open Anatomy in Action: Analysis of Human Movement (BI905-3B)
Understanding the fundamentals of human movement is essential knowledge for many health care professionals including physicia....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Environmental Toxicology and Human Health (BI906-2C)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death following heart disease in the US. Statistics suggest that environmental factors ....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Medical Microbiology: Germs in the News (BI907-2C)
What makes some flu viruses deadly? Why is mono the “kissing disease?” What contaminates food and causes outbreak....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Introduction to Epidemiology (BI908-2B)
The popular press makes statements about health research every day, but often health news creates more questions than it answ....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open So What's up Doc? (BI909-1A)
Are you interested in a career in medicine? This one week mini course will introduce you to Medical Education "Brown" style ....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 15 - June 20

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Open So What's up Doc? (BI909-1B)
Are you interested in a career in medicine? This one week mini course will introduce you to Medical Education "Brown" style ....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 22 - June 27

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Open Nervous System Function in Health and Disease (BI911-2B)
During week 1 of the course we will learn about the basic structure of the nervous system, how neurons conduct biological ele....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open Stem Cells, Cloning, Regenerative Medicine: Changing the Face of Biology (BI912-3A)
This lecture/laboratory course will introduce students to basic stem cell theory and laboratory techniques. Topics covered i....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open The Body: An Introduction to Human Anatomy (BI913-3A)
This course will explore the integrated complexity of the human body. the course will be taught primarily using a systemic ap....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Beyond CSI: New Directions in Forensic Science (BI914-3A)
The Nature of Forensic Science

What is forensic science? While best known as an approach to the field of criminal j....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Scholar-Athlete: Sport Physiology (BI915-1C)
How does an Olympic sprinter run 200 meters in 20 seconds, an elite cyclist ride at 30 miles per hour for over 4 hours or a m....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 13 - July 18

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Open Introduction to Bio-Medical Science: Cells, Tissues and Organs (BI916-3A)
While some would say "substance over form," in this course the substance IS form: that of the vertebrate body. We will focus....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Research Techniques in Biomedical Fields (BI917-3B)
Doctors work to treat diseases but scientists work to cure them. Have you ever wondered about the work that goes on behind th....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Engineering Biomedical Systems (BI920-3B)
Human life expectancy has risen dramatically over the last century due to rapid advances in medicine. The progress of medicin....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Botanical Roots of Modern Medicine (BI921-2A )
In the search to develop new treatments and cures for disease, attention has returned to the botanical sources of many modern....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Exploring Medicine (BI926-1C)
This course is geared toward students who are completing their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year and may be considering a care....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 13 - July 18

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Open Introduction to Biochemistry (BI927-3B)
Proceeding from the foundation laid by basic coursework in biology and chemistry, this course will allow students to view liv....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Introduction to Bioethics (BI930-1B)
Is there a "right" to die? Is there a "right" to healthcare? Should human cloning be illegal? What are the benefits and d....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 22 - June 27

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Open Brain Basics: From Biology to Behavior (BN900-3B)
The study of the brain as a biological structure is very different from the study of any other organ in the body. The cells ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open The Secrets of Learning and Memory (BN901-2C)
The most intensely studied topic of brain research has been learning and memory, which has captivated the interest of scient....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic (CL902-2C)
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian religion and magic. We will carefully investigate the ....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Word Etymologies: The Greek and Latin Roots of English (CL903-2A)
Over 60 percent of English words derive from Greek or Latin, and in fields such as science and technology, over 90 percent. T....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open The Virgil You’ve Never Read (CL904-2C)
If you want a little extra preparation for the Latin AP exam, if you’ve passed your Virgil AP exam but still haven̵....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open An Introduction to Ancient Egypt (CL906-3B)
The civilization of ancient Egypt has provided us with some of the most renowned and enduring cultural treasures including th....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Introduction to Egyptian Hieroglyphics (CL907-2A)
The hieroglyphic writing system of Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest writing systems in the world. Decoding its meanings....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Principles of Computer Programming (CS900-4A)
This course will be a rigorous study of the theory and practice of computer programming. We will study program design, algor....(read more) 4 Week Mini, June 22 - July 18

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Open Key Problems in Computing (CS901-3B)
This course will survey some of the key problems in computer science. We will explore questions like: Are there problems comp....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Statistical Artificial Intelligence: Theory and Practice (CS902-3A)
The last decade has seen artificial intelligence (AI) emerge from the realm of science fiction to become a vibrant (and often....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Introduction to the Global Business Environment (EC900-3B)
This course will familiarize students with the dynamic nature and global reach of the contemporary business enterprise. Cour....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Financial Markets and Investments (EC901-3B)
This course first examines types and operations of US financial markets and institutions. Attention is given to financial con....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open International Financial Markets & Investments (EC902-3A)
This course first examines the operations of global financial markets and institutions. These markets include foreign exchang....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open An Introduction to Game Theory (EC905-3A)
A Beautiful Mind introduced many people to life of the Nobel Prize winning economist John Nash, but what about the theory tha....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open How a Nation's Economy Works: An Introduction to Macroeconomics (EC910-3A)
One out of four workers lost a job during the Great Depression. How could this happen in the absence of war or any natural di....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Economic Growth and Development (EC913-2A)
Why are some countries so much richer than others? Why is the standard of living in developed countries like the United Stat....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Introduction to Financial Markets (EC914-1A)
This course introduces students to the basics of finance. We will examine how financial markets and financial institutions wo....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 15 - June 20

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Open Cultures Across Africa: An Introduction to African Fiction and Film (EL900-2A)
Africa is presented negatively in the news as a continent of wars, famine, and disease when in fact its abundant cultural pro....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Classic Fairy Tales Reconsidered (EL901-2A )
Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Ridinghood, and Stepmothers. Originally, fairy tales were not intended for children but thr....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Writing the Academic Essay (EL902-3A )
Emphasizing how to analyze and argue, this course is designed to help you meet the challenges of academic writing. You will l....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Writing Speculative Fiction (EL903-2B)
We lump together under the term "speculative fiction" a number of fictional genres that explore worlds substantially differen....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open Literature and Film (EL904-3A)
In this course we'll consider a series of thematically related books and movies, and carefully examine how structural element....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction (EL905-4A )
This intensive program will excite young writers with numerous tools and alternative approaches to the writing process in eit....(read more) 4 Week Mini, June 22 - July 18

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Open Literature of the World (EL906-3B)
This course will introduce literary works from several different countries, all but one written in the second half of the 20t....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open On Beauty: Writing and Aesthetics (EL907-3A)
What is beauty? Who gets to decide what is beautiful and what isn’t? How do categories of beauty change over time? How ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open All that Jazz: Major American Writers of the “Roaring Twenties” (EL908-3B)
Willa Cather declares in her prefatory note to Not Under Forty (1936), "The world broke in two in 1922 or thereabouts, and th....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Unlocking the Writer’s Voice: Personal History and Solo Performance (EL909-2B )
In contemporary theatre and culture, solo performance is a popular form on Broadway, stand-up comedy, TV and in the experimen....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry (EL910-4A)
This intensive program will excite young writers with numerous tools and alternative approaches to the writing process in eit....(read more) 4 Week Mini, June 22 - July 18

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Open Writing Politics (EL911-3B)
Do words win elections? Why do Democrats spend more time blogging while Republicans spread their message on the AM dial? Is....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Running Start: Getting Ready to Make the Most of Your Advanced Placement English Course (EL912-1B)
Many students wonder how they will be able to meet the significant reading and writing requirements of AP English. This one ....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 22 - June 27

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Open Introducing The Craft of Journalism (EL913-3A)
Ever wonder what it takes to be a journalist? In this class -taught by a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Providence ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Adventures in Narrative Through Contemporary Short Stories (EL914-2C)
What does it mean to categorize fiction: realist, minimalist, lyrical, postmodern? In this reading and writing intensive cla....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open The Task of the Essay: From Criticism to Confession (EL915-3B)
Why is the essay the form we use to engage with and critique texts? What are the differences between the personal and academ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Travel Writing Workshop (EL917-2C)
Whether by foot to the corner deli or by plane to the Taj Mahal, travel is part of our daily experience. During this workshop....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open The Art of Reading/Writing: Contemporary Literature from the Inside Out (EL918-2A)
A story happens, a poem occurs, an essay unfolds: literature is an event. In this introductory "art appreciation" course for ....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Writing the College Admissions Essay (EL919-1A)
Wondering how you're going to cram yourself into 500 words? Talk about your dreams without using cliche? Set yourself apart f....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 15 - June 20

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Open Myths: From Ancient Times to the Present Day (EL920-2A)
In this course, we'll look at myths as ways of codifying, explaining and navigating the world, from the myths of ancient peo....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Scholar-Athlete: Sports Writing (EL921-1C)
After the game, when the cheering stops, a sports writer's work begins. Learn how to make sport come alive in words -- the dr....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 13 - July 18

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Open The Editorial Eye: Mastering the Written Word (EL922-3B)
Do you want to experience significant gains in your speed, strength and authority as a writer? Whether you’re writing ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Writing About Writing: American Short Stories (EL923-2A)
Are you interested in literature, but aren't sure how to write about literature? This course is designed to offer a fun, yet....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open The Good Life: An Exploration through Art and Philosophy (EL924-1C)
What do we mean when we talk about the good life? What exactly is it? How is it to be achieved? What is the role of taste? Of....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 13 - July 18

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Open Writing Flash Fiction (EL927-2C)
In this course we’ll take a look at flash fiction and how to write it. Flash fiction is a catch-all for narrative in mi....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1A )
Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a pro....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 15 - June 20

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Open Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1B)
Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a pro....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 22 - June 27

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Open Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1C)
Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a pro....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 13 - July 18

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Open Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1D)
Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a pro....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 20 - July 25

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Open Designing Mobile Machines: Robot Rover Derby (EN900-3A)
Robot Rover Derby is our framework for you having an experience of what it is like to be an engineer.

Engineers desi....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Exploring the Interface of Nanotechnology and Biology (EN901-3B)
Imagine being part of the next great technological revolution that will virtually change almost every aspect of your life! N....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open An Introduction to Electricity and Electronics for Engineering Design (EN902-3A)
What does it take for an engineer to design and create working solutions?

How can I convert one form of energy into....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Do You Want to Be an Engineer? (EN903-3B)
Do you ever wonder how things that you use every day work? Do you like to take things apart? Do you like to fix things? Do....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Alternative Energy Engineering - an Introduction (EN904-3A)
This course is designed to provide both practical and hands-on knowledge about the exciting new efforts to supply energy to o....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Brown Environmental Leadership Lab: Sustainable Development (ES900-2AL)
BELL is a unique outdoor learning laboratory. The courses draw their curricula from many different disciplines: biology, chem....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Brown Environmental Leadership Lab: Sustainable Development (ES900-2BL)
BELL is a unique outdoor learning laboratory. The courses draw their curricula from many different disciplines: biology, chem....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open Brown Environmental Leadership Lab: Field Ecology (ES900-2CL)
BELL is a unique outdoor learning laboratory. The courses draw their curricula from many different disciplines: biology, chem....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open Environmental Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to Environmental Studies (ES905-3B)
Our daily activities are changing the environment of our planet, from the atmosphere to our backyards. What will the world b....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Introduction to Japanese (FL900-4A)
The chances are that you already know more than several Japanese words such as Anime, sushi, Haiku (poem), Karaoke, Origami,....(read more) 4 Week Mini, June 22 - July 18

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Open Introduction to Standard Arabic (FL901-4A)
There is a rapidly increasing demand for Arabic speakers and translators in such fields as diplomacy, defense, education and ....(read more) 4 Week Mini, June 22 - July 18

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Open Russian Language for Beginners (FL902-4A)
This course is intended for students who are not familiar with the Russian language and alphabet. The goal is to introduce th....(read more) 4 Week Mini, June 22 - July 18

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Open Introduction to Chinese (FL903-4A)
Ni hao! (This is the way you say "hello" in Chinese.)

Maybe China is a country where you've always dreamt ....(read more) 4 Week Mini, June 22 - July 18

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Open Exploring the Planets (GE901-1D )
Want to go to Mars? To the Moon? To a comet? To Pluto? Each planetary body in our solar system preserves a complex histor....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 20 - July 25

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Open Survey of Art History: Italian Renaissance to Present (HA900-3A)
The course introduces major movements in Western art from around 1400 to the present. A brief overview of the techniques of v....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Modern Art (HA901-1D)
This course will explore the major artistic movements of the twentieth century. From Picasso's Cubism to Warhol's Pop, we wi....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 20 - July 25

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Open Running Start: Getting Ready to Make the Most of Your Advanced Placement U.S. History Course (HI901-1B)
Many high school students enrolling in Advanced Placement U.S. History will face new academic challenges. This one-week sess....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 22 - June 27

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Open What Were the Crusades? (HI902-2B)
As current events in the Middle East have brought the term ‘crusade’ into modern political discourse, a course on....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open History in Fact, History in Film: WWII-1980 (HI903-3A)
How did the Cold War shape American culture and politics? Who gets to tell the story of Vietnam? Was racism just a Southern....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open The Art of History/The Art of Fiction (HI904-3B)
What is the nature of history? What is the nature of fiction? In examining the methodology of the professional historian an....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Human Rights (HI905-3B)
The idea of human rights is prevalent in discussions of domestic and international affairs from genocide to globalization to ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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Open Women, Politics, and Mass Media in 20th Century U.S. History (HI907-2A)
With Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign currently making headlines, this course examines women’s participati....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open The Fifties: History, Memory and Popular Culture (HI908-2A)
Beyond milk shakes and happy days, the fifties was a decade of contrasts: conformity and discontent, consensus and upheaval. ....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Diplomacy (HI909-1A)
The art of negotiation has never been more important than it is today. From the classroom to the boardroom, inter-personal s....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 15 - June 20

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Open Journey through the Middle Ages (HI910-2C)
This course will introduce important themes in Medieval History through the notion of the journey. Journeys were among the mo....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open The French Revolution: An Introduction to the Practice of History (HI912-2A)
The French Revolution continues to have profound affects on western society and culture. Endlessly debated since its outbreak....(read more) 2 Week Mini, June 29 - July 11

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Open Nazi Germany and the Holocaust (HI913-2C)
The history of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust are crucial for understanding the development and outlook of the 20th century. ....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 27 - August 8

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Open American Legal History (HI914-3A)
Considering the number of courtroom dramas populating prime time television, it’s hardly controversial to suggest that ....(read more) 3 Week Mini, June 22 - July 11

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Open Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll?: Understanding the 1960s (HI915-2B)
The 1960s was a watershed decade in modern American history. The United States that emerged in its aftermath was very differe....(read more) 2 Week Mini, July 13 - July 25

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Open Battlefields and Home Fronts: America at War, 1890-Present (HI916-1C)
This course will provide students with an introduction to the basic methods of historical thinking by presenting a narrative ....(read more) 1 Week Mini, July 13 - July 18

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Open Blessed are the Peacemakers: International Cooperation in the 20th Century (HI917-1B)
Given their ubiquity in contemporary political life, it is hard to imagine a world before the United Nations, the Red Cross, ....(read more) 1 Week Mini, June 22 - June 27

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Open How to Think "The Calculus Way" (MA900-3B)
Calculus, as the most important subject in mathematics, has far-reaching consequences and applications in many sciences. How....(read more) 3 Week Mini, July 13 - August 1

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