University of Cambridge, Pembroke College

Over the last half-century, economists have developed sophisticated mathematical models and other analytics to measure and predict economic phenomenon. In recent times, the credibility of these traditional economic tools has become increasingly questioned due to recent global financial turmoil. With many countries still digging out from underneath this economic rubble, alternative methods for understanding the economy have been given further consideration in an effort to rebuild a more robust economy. A revolutionary time in economic theory and practice is occurring. Alternative methods to traditional economics have laid the foundation for radical reconfigurations of economic methods. Unorthodox approaches are now being employed to better understand the mechanics in a post-crash economy, particularly in seeking to grasp the complexities and nuances surrounding financial decision-making. What is Behavioral Economics? Generally, behavioral economists are interested in the same questions as traditional economists, but they have different assumptions when it comes to finding the answers. Simply put, behavioral economists accept human economic decision-making to be not as meticulous, calculating or orderly as traditional economics would propose. Human choices are not made in a vacuum but in more a chaotic environment and made in an untidy fashion, affected by a myriad of external influences. Multiple rationalities can influence behavior, and choice surroundings, cultural, psychological, or social sensitivities can distort or constrain decisions. These and other subtle and not-so-subtle factors contribute to unique individual purchasing and investment choices that lead, eventually, to observable macro financial market phenomenon. The course aids students in examining applied mathematic, numerical models and theorems to re-examine and critique their current explanatory powers in financial markets. It also bolsters students' understanding of traditional economics and mathematics in terms of investigating its rise, established grip, bounds, credibility, and explanatory influence. However, the vast majority of the course aids students in understanding how other disciplines can be applied to economics – such as the cognitive sciences.

Alfred Hitchcock's work is crucial to the idea of cinema as a popular art form. His development as an artist and entertainer is integral to the progress of the medium itself as the dominant 20th century art form. Hitchcock's films prompted the key movements in film theory, and have fundamentally shaped our understanding of visual and narrative language. This course looks at some of these key theories and considers them in relation to Hitchcock's provocative creativity. Hitchcock was a theorist himself, and this course examines his own engagement with montage, expressionism, auteur theory, psychoanalysis, gender, and spectatorship, as a portal to the different critical approaches he has inspired. From THE LODGER (1926) to FRENZY (1972) Hitchcock's work pushes at stylistic and ethical boundaries, and manipulates audience reaction, within a determinedly commercial aesthetic. He was very happy to describe, explain, and promote his films. Students discuss what they tell us now about how cinema works. The course is accompanied by a short program of full length screenings of key Hitchcock films which cover the British, American, and "later" Hitchcock.

The course explores the doctrines and principles of English Criminal Law. It begins with an overview of the building blocks of criminal responsibility: the different forms of mens rea, the rules of causation, and the principles underlying the imposition of criminal responsibility. It then considers a number of different offences (including murder, manslaughter, grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, sexual offences, and property offences) and defenses (consent, self-defense, duress, and insanity).

This course provides an overarching view of how psychiatric illnesses as well as physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities are situated within the global context, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Topics covered include barriers and access to care; institutionalization and asylums; cultural and social determinants of mental health; trauma and recovery; mental health promotion, education, and literacy; and some basic psychiatric epidemiology.

This course, which is divided into four chronological sections, provides an introduction to the development of Modern Architecture during the 20th century by focusing on the reading of number of key buildings and texts and the relationship between them. It encompasses some of the most recognizable and often controversial schools of modern architecture, include the Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau and Bauhaus, and offers a unique insight into the evolution of the modern built environment.

Innovation and creativity are often seen as crucial for individual success and companies' performance, and indeed for economic growth and social development. Business innovation is broader in scope than product or technological innovation, as it also involves changes to organizational processes, structures, and services. Creativity is a central aspect of innovation, as it drives the generation of new ideas and behaviors. Thus, studying creativity is crucial for understanding innovation, and indeed for becoming more creative. Yet, many questions remain open. Are novel ideas based on imagination leaps or incremental processes? Is creativity about finding new solutions or about exploring new problems altogether? How can we become more creative? Moreover, is it always the “best” solutions that prevail in the market? If not, what else matters for success? In addition to creativity, innovation requires tailored expertise, coordinated resources, and appropriate structures. Thus, most types of business innovation rely on a collective endeavor driven by the top management and employees from different functional areas. Collaboration with internal and external parties and constant changes of market and competitive factors expand innovation opportunities; however, they also complicate the innovation management process.

This course offers an overview of European history since the French Revolution. Students learn about, and interpret, the great events of the modern period - the revolutions, national unifications, and wars - as well as the processes that have shaped our time, such as industrialization, democratization, imperialism, and changing gender roles. Ranging across political, socio-economic, and cultural themes, and visiting all parts of Europe, from Britain to Russia, from Sweden to Italy, it allows students to debate the great historiographical controversies of modern Europe, and ultimately to reflect on the ways that history informs the crises of the present day.