This course is designed for middle and high school teachers, for those preparing to be middle and high school teachers, and for graduate students in Education, History, English, Holocaust Studies, Museum Studies, and other related fields. It explores best practices in teaching about the Holocaust in 6-12 schools as well as in other public settings…
This course explores how societies in Eastern Europe memorialize twentieth-century events, and especially wars. A society’s museums and war memorials affect future military mobilization, define national and civic identity, and provide solace to the families of the fallen. This course examines issues of trauma, death, and memorialization in Eastern Europe generally, and in Krakow, Auschwitz,…
This course will explore the urban geographies of Stockholm and Helsinki. Students will be able to develop a greater understanding of how local experiences and conditions of urban life are affected by processes of globalization and the emergence of new information technologies, as well as how identity and place shape one another in cities.
Finland and Sweden well-known for being considered two of the “Happiest Countries in the World” according to the World Population Review. Those rankings and perception of happiness derive the perception of these countries having better work-life balances and social welfare benefits than what can be found in the U.S and elsewhere. This course will attempt…
This course provides an introduction to the foundational skills of choral and instrumental conducting. Students will develop and practice fundamental conducting patterns, along with essential technical skills including preparatory gestures, cutoffs, cues, fermatas, and techniques for communicating dynamics, articulation, tempo changes, and irregular meters. Additional emphasis is placed on score study, aural development, and effective…
This course introduces undergraduate voice students to the fundamental principles of vocal production and health. Through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, observation, and practical application, students will explore the anatomy and physiology of the singing voice, healthy vocal function, evidence-based teaching strategies, and preventative vocal care. Emphasis is placed on developing an informed understanding of healthy vocal…
Get inspired as you explore and experience Prague and the Czech Republic. Let this inspiration grow into your own writing. Learn how traveling abroad can influence and enhance your creativity. Whether it be a poem, a personal essay, or a short story, let the culture and history of central Europe influence you to create an…
This course examines contemporary policing in the United States and the Czech Republic. Students explore how history, law, political regimes, organizational structure, and culture shape policing practices from communist-era state security to post-1989 democratic reforms and current public safety challenges. Topics include police organization, training, use of force, public order policing, minority and migrant communities,…
This course is an introduction to hands-on filmmaking open to all students with no prior experience required. Students will explore key movements in French cinema history, with a focus on the French New Wave of the 1950s – 60s, examining the styles and aesthetics that defined each era. Students will then apply these lessons by…
This course will expose students to the art and culture of France. Walk the streets of Paris, experiencing the tastes and sounds of one of the world’s greatest cities. Through its art, France has revealed its cultural and political power to the world. From towering cathedrals to postmodern art, key art museums to cultural sites,…
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