Online Courses

Explore the history of gender non-conformity in the Ancient World, journeying from the steppes of the Ancient Near East, to the complex religious rituals of Ancient Cyprus, and the elusive cult of the Magna Mater to explore the compelling evidence of Transgender and Non-Binary lives across the Ancient World.

A fast-paced introduction to the art of writing short stories. In this 6-week course you will receive technical advice, use creative exercises to generate ideas, and receive feedback to develop your writing skills.

A life is measured in moments as well as momentous occasions. This fun workshop coaches students in the art of micro-memoir. Can you write about an instant that changed you in 200 words or less?

After the release of Spielberg’s Jaws, Hollywood was transformed once again. In the age of the blockbuster, stars again found a new type of fame and arguably became one of the key points of interest for the movie-going audience. However, as blockbusters grew, so did independent American cinema. The indie stars represented a very different version of stardom, and in particular, drew attention to the appreciation of an actor’s performance.

Este curso analizará algunos aspectos históricos y culturales de este fascinante periodo que abarca desde el año 711 hasta 1609. Exploraremos las relaciones interculturales que se formaron entre las comunidades musulmana, cristiana y judía a medida que el carácter geográfico y político de al-Andalus se desarrollaba y cambiaba. También estudiaremos el legado de este periodo en la identidad nacional del pueblo español actual y las diferentes interpretaciones que se han ofrecido de la diversa y dinámica cultura de la España musulmana. Este curso es
para estudiantes con nivel intermedio avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).