3-week summer courses
JOUR266 Introduction to eSports (on-campus July 14 - August 1)
This course will take you through every aspect related to eSports productions. It will also put students in the position to be a part of an eSports production team for the University of Maryland eSports Team. Students will learn how and why eSports productions are different from other productions and will learn every position that makes up an eSports production crew. Most of this course will be hands-on production opportunities.
Dive into the diverse and complex field of environmental politics! This course will provide you with an overview of modern environmental philosophy, politics, and policy, exploring environmental politics in the US through comparisons with other developed and developing countries. Become a leader in this dynamic and relatively new field by gaining expertise in critical topics such as green political thought, federal environmental policy, the relationship between the environment and conflict, and citizen movements and actions. Throughout the course, you’ll critically engage with work from social scientists, environmentalists, journalists, and scientists. This course fulfills the following General Education requirement: Scholarship in Practice (DSSP).
Immerse yourself in the writing of fiction and poetry that encourages creativity while expanding knowledge in this online course. Hone your writing craft in a nurturing, interactive environment while developing skills that help uncover your own distinctive voice. You will read great poems and stories from across cultures, refine your skill through close reading, radical revision, and the delivery of constructive criticism on peer work. Sessions emphasize assigned readings, writing, analysis, and discussions of craft. Students receive careful, detailed responses to their writing from both instructors and peers. Sessions are also devoted to studio time spent reading and writing. You will share your original writing in a supportive workshop setting and discover new approaches to revision. This course is offered through the Jiménez-Porter Writers' House in the College of Arts and Humanities, and is open to both domestic and international students, and aims to amplify the voice of writers from across the globe. This course fulfills the following General Education requirement: Scholarship in Practice (DSSP).
Dive into the vibrant world of art and activism! This course invites you to explore how artists confront social justice, using visual art as a powerful lens to examine identity and society. Engaging with trailblazing scholars bell hooks and Eli Clare, you’ll discover key issues and analytical frameworks shaping the field. Together, we’ll analyze how artistic products challenge oppressive systems and serve as forms of creative expression. Get ready to think deeply, engage passionately, and participate in artistic production as we explore art’s role in shaping our understanding of justice and the social systems that define our world. This course fulfills the following General Education requirements: Humanities (DSHU) and Understanding Plural Societies (DVUP).
