FSEM Courses

Hurricanes. Floods. Tornadoes. Wildfires. Earthquakes. Blizzards. Throughout United States history, natural disasters have redefined the American physical and political landscape. They have also exposed human-made decision-making and social structures that proved disastrous in their own right.

In Arabic culture, food transcends the simple act of nourishment to become a vital thread in the fabric of daily life. It is a cultural touchstone, reflecting a rich tapestry of history and tradition that varies across different regions of the Arab world. Hospitality is a cornerstone value, and meals are a profound expression of warmth and generosity.

This course will focus on reading of contemporary graphic novels, a form with a voice made through juxtaposing visual art and written text. Our readings will focus on unique demands this voice places on readers, writers/ artists, and how a form first known for pulp science fiction and melodrama now engages in “culture work” by telling stories about race, gender, addiction, sexuality, censorship, and terrorism through apocalyptic narratives.

While ADHD has often been understood as a disorder that individuals must overcome in order to be successful, some researchers have begun to examine how ADHD traits can be the source of great creativity and innovation.

It’s been estimated that college graduates have 80,000 working hours in their career. So, as a future college graduate, if you desire to build a better world for yourself and future generations, then your choice of career is one of their best opportuni …

THIS COURSE HAS CURRENTLY FILLED FOR FALL 2025. You will be spending a good chunk of the next four years in Fredericksburg, a city with a long history stretching back into the colonial era, located in a region with an even deeper human history. This cl …