Translation is one of the oldest and most complex forms of cross-cultural communication. By its very nature, translation depends on the nuances of human experience, thought, and emotion in contexts that vary widely both in time and place. Being able to translate means both analyzing cultural, religious, linguistic, artistic, and philosophical expressions in their respective,… Read more »

This course discusses cinematic representations of oppression, including depictions of systemic violence used by totalitarian regimes, unjust power relations of capitalist society, the destructive influence of patriarchal norms, and toxic family relations. We will explore specific scenarios of oppression presented in Polish films made between the 1970s and the present day, focusing on how they… Read more »

If you ask ChatGPT (the hyped Generative AI LLM (large language model)) what the scientific method is, it will spit out the following “The scientific method is an _iterative, communal, systematic _approach used by scientists to _investigate _and _understand _the natural world. It is a _logical _and _organized _process that involves the general following steps:… Read more »

**THIS CLASS IS OPEN ONLY TO INCOMING HUTTON HONORS COLLEGE STUDENTS** People spend a lot of time thinking about the future—from where to have lunch, to what kind of career to prepare for in twenty years. But how do we think about these uncertain outcomes? Are we good or bad at it? Could we do better? In this course we will… Read more »

This course looks to explore the myriad ways in which “science,” in a variety of forms, is discussed and presented to scientific communities, governmental organizations, and the public. Specifically, we will focus on five main components related to the above topic: The shifting conceptions of what constitutes a scientific argument throughout the past three centuries,… Read more »

This class meets during the First Eight Weeks. This interactive course will help you develop important communication skills, build self-confidence, foster creativity and spontaneity, and enhance your teamwork skills in a fun and supportive environment. This is not a performance class. Instead, we will apply the principles of improvisation to our daily lives and personal… Read more »

Every day, billions of people interact with information technologies on the internet and contribute to a world of valuable information. But the human brain simply cannot fathom the quantity of data generated daily. The term “big data” refers to data that is so large, fast, or complex that it’s difficult or impossible to process using… Read more »

“Globalization” is not new, but its problematic entwinement with capitalism and democracy is. The past 250 years introduced ever more rapid flows of capital and goods (money and things) across the globe, outpacing any attempts at regulation and control by political powers anchored in the system of nation-states. There is an irresistible tension here: governance… Read more »

What is law? For something that permeates and influences so much of our lives, it can be hard to grasp upon reflection. Is the law whatever a sovereign commands? Or is there a higher moral law or some external standard that limits what a ruler can legislate? And what about the role of judges? Do they… Read more »

This course explores the enigmatic connections between violence and political power. Specifically, we will try to understand how the destructive periods of war turn into productive moments that generate new political spaces. Our guiding questions, in other words, will be: what takes place when violence recedes and political power emerges? Is politics a peaceful resolution… Read more »