A specialized sequence for undergraduate linguistics or SLP students examining the articulatory and acoustic constraints on phoneme manipulation. Students move from theoretical phonetics to professional diagnostic reasoning.
A two-day historical simulation and project focused on the Bay of Pigs invasion, Cold War containment strategies, and multi-perspective journalism. Students analyze primary sources and government documents to create a 1961 newspaper report.
A comprehensive deep-dive into Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Act 1. Students will analyze character dynamics, the tension between destiny and choice, and the rich poetic language of the play across individual scenes.
A comprehensive 4-week microeconomics unit covering elasticity, consumer behavior, production theory, market failures, and labor economics. This sequence blends theoretical models with real-world applications and quantitative analysis.
A foundational sequence introducing undergraduate psychology students to the core concepts, history, and applications of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
A series of lessons exploring the lives and legacies of global leaders who fought for justice and equality.
A comprehensive look at the origins and early stages of World War II, from global systemic failures to the specific regional reasons for Australian involvement.
A comprehensive unit exploring Japan's transition from a feudal isolationist state to a modern global power, covering the decline of the Shogunate and the rapid modernization of the Meiji era.
A series of lessons examining the hidden narratives of social justice movements and the diverse leaders who shaped American history through advocacy and resilience.
An in-depth exploration of First Amendment law, focusing on the tension between individual liberty and the public good through various categories of restricted speech.
An immersive unit on the Cold War, styled as a series of declassified intelligence briefings exploring the global struggle for power between 1945 and 1991.
A comprehensive unit exploring the structure, functions, and historical evolution of the U.S. Judicial Branch, focusing on how the courts interpret the Constitution.
A university-level exploration of the evolution of human movement, comparing the 'Age of Mass Migration' with contemporary globalized mobility patterns. Students analyze how technology, policy, and social identity have transformed what it means to move across borders.
A deep dive into the Māori concept of Turangawaewae and global perspectives on belonging, identity, and the significance of land.
A comprehensive study of the major global shifts during the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on industrialization, imperialism, and the resulting geopolitical changes.
A comprehensive unit on the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the strategic leadership of key figures and the transformative power of youth-led activism through primary source analysis and classroom instruction.
A 5-day unit exploring the multi-faceted decline of the Gupta Empire, from internal structural weaknesses to the devastating Huna invasions and economic collapse.
A comprehensive exploration of Black freedom movements in America, designed for adult learners to engage in critical discussion and historical analysis of resistance from the abolitionist era to modern social justice movements.
A comprehensive unit focused on the psychological debate of Nature vs. Nurture, culminating in a major literature review research paper. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and synthesize existing research.
An undergraduate psychology lesson centered on critiquing the Biopsychosocial Model of depression through video analysis and gap identification. Students categorize clinical findings and propose expanded educational content to address systemic and environmental complexities.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit on the American Civil Rights Movement, covering the legal battles, non-violent protests, key legislation, and the evolving strategies for racial justice.
A comprehensive unit on the American Abolitionist movement, examining the rhetorical strategies, diverse perspectives, and historical impact of leading abolitionist voices through primary source analysis.
A lesson examining the Populist Party's Omaha Platform of 1892, its agrarian roots, and its long-term impact on American political and economic policy through the Progressive Era.
A deep dive into the tensions between classical philosophy and modern democratic practice, focusing on Plato's critiques and contemporary responses.
A series of lessons exploring the intersectional history of the Black Power movement, focusing on the leadership of women and the cultural impact of Black activism.
A sequence exploring the intersection of medical history, racial narratives, and public health, focusing on how diseases like tuberculosis have been used to justify social hierarchies.
An advanced graduate seminar sequence exploring the social, political, and ideological forces that shape Western Art Music history. Students move from deconstructing 19th-century canon-building to proposing new, inclusive curricular frameworks.
This graduate-level sequence focuses on the design, implementation, and stress-testing of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs). Students explore logistics, legal compliance, and crisis leadership through fire safety, medical emergencies, active threat protocols, and a culminating multi-hazard tabletop simulation.
A comprehensive graduate-level exploration of federal anti-discrimination laws, focusing on Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and retaliation. Students analyze landmark cases, calculate disparate impact, and navigate the complexities of reasonable accommodation and workforce restructuring.
This graduate-level sequence explores the detection and analysis of micro-expressions and subtle affect. Students move from theoretical foundations of emotional leakage to high-fidelity real-time clinical simulations.
This advanced undergraduate sequence explores the neuromuscular mechanics of facial expressions using the Facial Action Coding System (FACS). Students learn to identify Action Units, distinguish between universal emotions, detect micro-expressions, and apply these skills to clinical social communication interventions.
A comprehensive introduction to objective behavioral assessment for undergraduate students, focusing on operationalizing behavior, ABC recording, quantitative measurement, setting events, and data visualization.
This sequence engages undergraduate students in a critical examination of mental health literacy and the sociological mechanisms of stigma. Students will progress from theoretical frameworks to practical application, culminating in the design of a targeted educational intervention for their community.
A critical exploration of behavioral psychology, focusing on the tension between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Students analyze the ethical implications of reward systems in education, technology, and society.
This sequence provides a rigorous introduction to operant conditioning for undergraduate students, focusing on the technical application of positive reinforcement. It covers the Three-Term Contingency, discrimination between consequences, operational definitions, motivational operations, and theoretical critiques.