FSEM Courses

This course provides a unique perspective through the lens of artists and their historical utilization of sketchbooks. Delving into the world of art, we will deconstruct and discover the intricacies of artistic expression through lively discussions and personal interpretations in writing and artmaking, exploring the fascinating realm of artists and their sketchbooks.

This course investigates the impact and implications of psychological science on the (traditionally philosophical) topics of free will and determinism.

When you play a game, like poker or chess, the outcome depends on what you do, but it also depends on what the other players do. Many real-life situations can also be characterized this way.

To survive today’s increasingly complex and volatile world, we each should develop financial literacy.  While auditing was originally the sub-discipline of accounting dedicated to expressing an opinion as to the fairness of corporate financial statements, it has now become the art and science of gathering evidence for a host of different disciplinary objectives. 

Is science going too far? Is it pushing the boundaries of what should be done by what can be done? This FSEM will examine some of the greatest scientific advances in the last 50 years, the impacts they had on society, and the cost of these advancements.

Are you curious about how a simple shirt can tell the complex story of global trade? Join us in this engaging first-year undergraduate course where we unravel the intricate web of economics and politics that shape the global marketplace.

In this course we will explore ideas about ability and disability and how those ideas relates to artists’ lives and their artmaking as well as to notions about problematic terms such as “normal”, “disabled”, and “disability”. We’ll try to understand the ways in which we are different and differently abled, the ways in which art can help us to see and understand those ideas, and the ways in which those ideas can change how we move in, interact with, and structure our lives and worlds.

This course explores the multifaceted dimensions of leadership, including an in-depth examination of various leadership styles and their impact. Students will analyze the importance of decision-making and the role perspective plays in effective leadership.

Entertainment design and technology has a rich history of development extending back as far as the first performance. In this FSEM students will investigate the past, and they will also explore contemporary theatre companies and how they utilize today’s technology.

This course is a focused study of the intersection of news producers and news consumers in the current times of great media controversy.