English

The course offers an introductory survey of public international law. It provides non-lawyers the ability to understand how international law influences/is influenced by international relations. It offers a detailed understanding of the sources of international law, then moves on to examine different themes in international law, such as the use of force, self-determination and laws of armed conflict. This course is premised on the idea of student-led learning: student views (informed by reading, thinking, discussion and independent research) are considered both legitimate and important. Therefore, students are not only encouraged, but expected, to participate. 

Employing literary sources as well as inscriptions, funerary art and ancient iconography, and other archaeological finds, this course investigates the religious beliefs and practice of the various peoples and civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean from ancient Egypt to Imperial Rome, focusing on the study of ancient rituals (e.g., burial customs, animal and human sacrifice) and on Mediterranean myths and mythologies (e.g., dying-and-rising deities in Egypt, Syria and ancient Greece). Students reflect on the methodological challenges of studying ancient religions, focusing on the problem of interpreting fragmentary evidence, understanding ancient definitions of religion and magic, and distinguishing between private and public devotion in ancient societies. The course provides an opportunity to think about such questions as: "Did people in antiquity believe in their myths?",  "Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?", "What is the significance of the ancient myths of Osiris, Gilgamesh and Baal?", and "Did the ancient Phoenicians and Carthaginians practice human sacrifice?"

Through intensive directed learning, this course combines the analytical, creative and expressive skills already acquired in Years 1 and 2. The course explores means and ends of making theater performance and develops team performance projects in response to a specific remit. In groups, students create theater performance either text-based, adapted or devised.

The course provides an overview of the innovative developments in biotech industry and useful tools in learning how an exciting research idea can be turned into a viable business. It introduces the entrepreneurial process with a focus on the biotechnology industry. The course provides a thoughtful, practical guide to the process of successfully launching an entrepreneurial venture. It places a special emphasis on the decision to become a biotech entrepreneur and how to develop successful business ideas. It also discusses the process of moving from an idea to a biotech firm. Topics on intellectual properties, patent laws, patent application process, licensing and fundraising are covered. Throughout the course, guest entrepreneurs, managers and directors of the biotech industry present case studies and explain their involvement in various biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Prerequisites: BIOL1110, NOT for Year 1 students.

This course is designed for students who are curious about the role of science in daily life. It covers the science in the household and the science of driving, sports and amusement. Daily applications are explored with simple and lucid explanations. Developments in optical recording, medical imaging for diagnosis and the magnetic levitated trains in public transportation are introduced as examples of the modern technology. Contents of the course are constantly updated to reflect the advances in modern science and technology.

This course provides an in-depth study in the understanding and modification of human behavior in organizations. It explores factors that affect behaviors in an organization at three different levels: individual, interpersonal, and team. This course uses a cooperative learning approach in which the instructors and students work together closely, using a variety of learning methods to achieve the course objectives. The topics covered include introduction to organizational behavior (OB), performance, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, personality, motivation, ability, groups and teamwork, decision making, leadership, power, and negotiation and conflict management. The course content is delivered through interactive mini-lectures, assigned readings, and in-class discussions and activities. Additionally, cases, exercises, and assignments provide experience in applying organizational behavior concepts.

This course explores the role of English as a global language and its impact on communication, culture, and identity, with a specific focus on plurilingualism. Students will critically examine the historical, social, and linguistic aspects of English as it has spread worldwide. The course will also address the challenges and opportunities plurilingual speakers encounter in using English as a tool for international communication. By the end of this course, students will understand the historical development and global role of English, including key theoretical frameworks such as World English's and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). Develop intercultural communication skills and critically reflect on how English interacts with cultural identity, multilingualism, and power dynamics in diverse global contexts. Analyze the sociolinguistic, political, and educational implications of English’s global spread, and reflect on its impact on local languages, language policies, and future trends.

This course introduces the concept of the 'First' and 'Second' nuclear ages, in addition to questions about proliferation's impact on world security, crisis decision making, the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, deterrence, arms control, civil-military nuclear links, the non-proliferation regime, nuclear safeguards, and 'new' nuclear threats (smuggling and terrorism). Recent and contemporary case studies such as Iraq, Iran and North Korea are considered.

This course introduces students to the history of gender and sexuality from the medieval period to the present. Students look at a variety of textual and visual sources, and consider global perspectives on gender and sexuality and how they intersect with structures of power and social hierarchies. Students explore themes such as gender fluidity, women's reproductive health, sexualities, family structures, women at work, women's rights and oppression, gender violence and feminism(s). The course offers an opportunity for global comparison between societies of the past and our modern world, helping students to understand how categories such as gender are not fixed but rather develop over time.

This course covers basic skills and aesthetic principles of photography, how the camera works, types of cameras and digital image capture, techniques in taking pictures, in camera editing, specialized forms of photography, simple editing adjustments, the aesthetics of picture taking.