History (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
This course introduces students to the use of statistical methods. Topics include: descriptive statistics; introduction to probability; sampling; statistical inference concerning means, standard deviations, and proportions; correlation; analysis of variance; linear regression, including multiple regression analysis. Applications to empirical situations are an integral part of the course. Pre-requisites: None Fulfillment: This course satisfies the following: Major req: BUSF, BUSM, ECON, CS, DS Foundational course; Social Science: methods course; IMB Business elective.
Business and Finance (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 13 Weeks
BUSF-SHU 101-000 (17187)09/13/2022 – 12/16/2022 Tue1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at ShanghaiInstructed by Zheng, Dan
BUSF-SHU 101-000 (17188)09/13/2022 – 12/16/2022 Wed1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at ShanghaiInstructed by Zheng, Dan
BUSF-SHU 101-000 (17189)09/13/2022 – 12/16/2022 Fri1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Early afternoon)at ShanghaiInstructed by Zheng, Dan
Survey of Greek and Roman narrative fiction in antiquity, its origins and development as a literary genre, and its influence on the tradition of the novel in Western literature. Readings include Chariton?s Chaereas and Callirrhoe, Longus?s Daphnis and Chloe, Heliodorus?s Ethiopian Tale, Lucian?s True History, Petronius?s Satyricon, and Apuleius?s Golden Ass. Concludes with the Gesta Romanorum and the influence of this tradition on later prose, such as Elizabethan prose romance.
Classics (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
CLASS-UA 203-000 (19322)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Tue,Thu12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Barchiesi, Alessandro
This introductory-level course is needed to provide students with a firm understanding of distinctively philosophical approaches to issues concerning race and racism. This course has two themes. The first is an exploration of the concept of race. This is a question in social ontology, which is the philosophical study of the nature of social entities. The second is an examination of some of the normative and conceptual issues surrounding the most morally significant of the ways in which “race” has mattered for social life, namely as the concept that defines the object of the attitudes, practices, institutions and beliefs we call “racist.” We shall ask what racism is, what sorts of things can be racist, and what makes racism wrong.
Philosophy (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
PHIL-UA 8-000 (10079)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Tue,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Appiah, Kwame Anthony
PHIL-UA 8-000 (10080)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Ulerie, Jodell
PHIL-UA 8-000 (10081)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Ulerie, Jodell
PHIL-UA 8-000 (10082)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Grabelsky, Dana
PHIL-UA 8-000 (10083)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Grabelsky, Dana
Art History (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
Introduces students to issues and themes in the history of the Jesus movement and early Christianity through a survey of the main texts of the canonical New Testament as well as other important early Christian documents. Students are given the opportunity to read most of the New Testament text in a lecture hall setting where the professor provides historical context and focus on significant issues, describes modern scholarly methodologies, and places the empirical material within the larger framework of ancient history and the theoretical study of religion.
Religious Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
RELST-UA 302-000 (26095)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Tue,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Cady, Alyssa
Can we truly classify one’s personality, the very essence of an individual, as “disordered”? We explore the history, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of personality disorders. We begin with an overview of personality and theories of personality development and then complete an in-depth review of each disorder. We consider the genetic, neurobiological, and developmental research supporting and refuting these diagnoses. We review various classification systems, observe how the media often portrays personality disorders, and challenge the notion that undesirable personality traits are always maladaptive. Finally, we utilize both research and clinical material and aims at a nuanced understanding of these disorders and their sustained impact upon affected individuals.
Child/Adoles Mental Hlth Stds (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
CAMS-UA 202-000 (9695)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon,Wed12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Goldberg, Ross · Davis, Jordan
Addresses current problems facing our society and threatening our mental health, such as the opioid epidemic, gun violence, video game addiction, legal use of marijuana, and prolonged separation of children from their parents. Students contrast what is scientifically understood with what is commonly believed and learn critical reading and thinking skills as they parse fact from fiction, reality from supposition. Given the topical nature of this course, themes may vary by semester and instructor expertise (including a focus on social and cultural issues, novel neuroscience, digital health technology, etc.).
Child/Adoles Mental Hlth Stds (Undergraduate)
2 credits – 15 Weeks
CAMS-UA 504-000 (9479)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Tue8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Waugh, Whitney
CAMS-UA 504-000 (9700)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Tue12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Castellanos, Francisco · Baroni, Argelinda
CAMS-UA 504-000 (19793)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Wed8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Gerson, Ruth · Marsh, Akeem · Chhabra, Divya
Spanish (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
Spanish (Undergraduate)
6 credits – 14 Weeks
Spanish (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
Open to students with no previous training in Spanish and to others on assignment by placement test. 4 points. Beginning course designed to teach the elements of Spanish grammar and language structure through a primarily oral approach. Emphasis is on building vocabulary and language patterns to encourage spontaneous language use in and out of the classroom.
Spanish (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
SPAN-UA 1-000 (9237)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10108)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10109)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10110)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (9252)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10111)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10112)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10113)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10114)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Munoz, Sophy
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10115)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by
SPAN-UA 1-000 (9268)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Munoz, Sophy
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10116)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Burgos Trujillo, Felix
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10117)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Munoz, Sophy
SPAN-UA 1-000 (9277)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu,Fri4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Burgos Trujillo, Felix
SPAN-UA 1-000 (10118)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Del Risco, Eida
The nature and dimensions of power in society. Theoretical and empirical material dealing with national power structures of the contemporary United States and with power in local communities. Topics: the iron law of oligarchy, theoretical and empirical considerations of democracy, totalitarianism, mass society theories, voting and political participation, the political and social dynamics of advanced and developing societies, and the political role of intellectuals. Considers selected models for political analysis.
Sociology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 6 Weeks
SOC-UA 471-000 (2730)07/06/2021 – 08/15/2021 Mon,Wed,Thu1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Meyer, Neal
SOC-UA 471-000 (2742)07/06/2021 – 08/15/2021 Mon,Wed,Thu1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Meyer, Neal
What forms does gender inequality take, and how can it best be explained? How and why are the relations between women and men changing? What are the most important social, political, and economic consequences of this ?gender revolution?? The course provides answers to these questions by examining a range of theories about gender in light of empirical findings about women?s and men?s behavior.
Sociology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 6 Weeks
SOC-UA 21-000 (2406)05/23/2022 – 07/06/2022 Mon,Tue,Thu1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Leigh, Jenny
SOC-UA 21-000 (4294)07/07/2022 – 08/17/2022 Mon,Tue,Thu1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kaplan, Golda
SOC-UA 21-000 (4373)07/07/2022 – 08/17/2022 Mon,Tue,Thu1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kaplan, Golda
Sociology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
From the perspective of psychological science, developments in machine-learning and AI raise many interesting questions. AI technologies are already proving useful in their ability to monitor and assess human behaviors, emotions, and decision patterns. This is becoming possible through the sheer volume of information available online in connection with individuals, groups, and through the sophistication of predictive algorithms that can see patterns that the human mind cannot. As AI systems, machines, and robots are increasingly built to mimic human beings, will we begin to communicate with, react to, or feel the same towards them as we do to other human beings? If an AI system can assist in an online purchase or a psychological intervention (e.g., a chatbot), can they also become our friends? Could we fall in love with an artificial agent or a robot? In this course, we use the lens of psychological science to investigate these and other aspects of human-machine communication and their effects on human-human relationships. Prerequisite: Introduction to psychology (PSYC-SHU 101) OR Introduction to Neural Science (NEUR-SHU 201) OR Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-SHU 101) Fulfillment: Core STS; IMA/IMB elective; Neural Science elective; Social Science Focus Psychology 300 level.
Psychology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 6 Weeks
PSYC-SHU 344-000 (4390)07/04/2022 – 08/12/2022 Mon,Wed1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at ShanghaiInstructed by Nyman, Thomas
This course will examine the communication of ideas online, and how that communication is shaped by commerce and surveillance. We will begin by considering the role of the public sphere in a democratic society, and then turn to the early anonymous days of the internet, the rise of social media platforms, and finally the Snowden revelations, debates over digital free speech, and new technologies like TikTok and virtual reality. We will experiment with simple counter-surveillance techniques like encrypted texts that are increasingly fundamental to the sensible practice of modern journalism and media work. The course will feature occasional guests. Students will finish the course with an understanding of the relationship between modern media forms and the expression of ideas in the public sphere.
Practicum (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
PRACT-UG 1460-000 (9642)09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Fri2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Leonard, Sarah
This course is an introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), an interdisciplinary field treating science and technology as socially embedded enterprises. We will examine how social, political, cultural, and material conditions shape scientific and technological activity and how science and technology, in turn, shape society. You will become familiar with the basic concepts and methods developed by STS scholars in history, sociology, and anthropology and explore how the scope of the field has expanded to include a variety of empirical case studies, theoretical arguments, and scholarly debates. The kinds of questions we will explore include: What counts as scientific knowledge? How is it produced? How do scientists establish credibility? Can there be a scientific study of scientific inquiry? To what extent are science and technology shaped by historical context? Prerequisite: None.
Humanities (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
HUMN-SHU 110-000 (23807)09/05/2022 – 12/16/2022 Mon,Wed2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at ShanghaiInstructed by
Why must Luke Skywalker turn off his in computer at the climactic moment of George Lucas’s iconic film Star Wars (1977)? The film started a revolution in cinematic special-effects, but underlying its narrative logic is a deeply rooted anxiety about the right uses of technology. If man, as Hannah Arendt famously put it, is homo faber, the “creator,” the tool-making animal, then from at least Plato to the present, human beings have told stories about how dangerous tools can be. This course investigates philosophical writing, novels, plays, and films from a variety of world cultures to explore the vexed relationship between humans and the technologies they create. Why are human beings, perhaps more than ever at the start of the 21st century, so enamored with technological progress? Why is technophilia, the love of technology, so often accompanied by its opposite, technophobia, the fear of technology? What do the attitudes represented in the texts and films we examine tell us about human agency and about the relationship between science and religion?
Core: Cultural Exploration & Analysis (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 3 Weeks
CCEA-UH 1043-000 (6042)06/13/2022 – 07/07/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Abu DhabiInstructed by Patell, Cyrus
In Information Technology in Business and Society, students learn the fundamental concepts underlying current and future developments in computer-based information technology – including hardware, software, network and database-related technologies. They will also acquire proficiency in the essential tools used by today’s knowledge workers and learn how these can be used to help solve problems of economic, social or personal nature. Throughout the course, they will be exposed to a range of more advanced topics which may include big data, information privacy, information security, digital piracy and digital music. Pre-requisites: not open to freshman. Fulfillment: This course satisfies BUSF/ BUSM Business Elective, Business Analytics Track; IMB Business Flexible Core.
Business and Finance (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
BUSF-SHU 142-000 (17570)02/07/2022 – 05/13/2022 Mon,Wed1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Early afternoon)at ShanghaiInstructed by Junque De Fortuny, Enric