ANSO 322: Prisoners and Detainees: Race, Citizenship, and the Law
Francisco Villegas, [email protected], Kalamazoo College
This course examines the ways laws and imprisonment have become means to discipline bodies imagined as dangerous, disposable, and detrimental to the state, in short, non-citizens. It specifically merges two social processes that define non-citizenship –the prison industrial complex and deportability- as mechanisms that actively prohibit entry into the space of belonging for those who are illegalized and strips citizenship from those who are criminalized. We will analyze illegalization and criminalization as social, political, and cultural processes that function to police, discipline, distinguish, and re/form the “other”. [Expected enrollment: 20]

Cognitive Psychology (PSYC306)
Ninad Patwardhan, [email protected], FLAME University, Pune
Cognitive psychology course focuses on various covert processes, such as perception, attention, memory, language comprehension, reasoning and decision-making, and problem solving. It delves into various theories and principles of cognition and emerging areas, such as cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The course aims at helping students critically examine research in cognitive psychology, develop ideas for conducting experiments, and apply the knowledge in various domains of life. [Expected enrollment: 26]

PLSC 301:Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Political Theory
Shehzadi Zamurrad Awan, [email protected], Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
This course introduces students to the foundations of Western political thought from Ancient Greece through the early modern period. By engaging with major political theorists such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, students examine enduring debates on justice, sovereignty, citizenship, freedom, and the ideal state. The course emphasizes critical reading and comparative analysis of political ideas across historical contexts, highlighting their relevance to contemporary governance and political challenges. Through interactive lectures, discussions, and applied activities, students develop analytical skills to connect classical political theory with modern questions of power, rights, and political order in diverse societies. [Expected enrollment: 20-25]

AP 5001 Fundamentals of Psychology Science
Chrysanthi Nega, [email protected], The American College of Greece
This foundational course introduces psychology as a natural science through real-world applications. Students connect core theories and research to everyday behaviour, learning, well-being, and decision-making, using examples such as attention, memory successes and failures, reinforcement and habit change, intelligence in practice, and social influence. By the end, students will be able to evaluate major psychological perspectives through applied scenarios; link nervous system and brain structures to functions (e.g., emotion regulation, language, executive control); explain sensory and perceptual processes and common biases; and apply theories of consciousness, learning, memory, and intelligence to practical problems like studying effectively and assessing performance claims. [Expected enrollment: 10]

Hist 345: History of the Indian Ocean
Royce Novak, [email protected], Kenyon College
Long before Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean, peoples residing along the shores of the Indian Ocean had already established an extensive maritime network that linked the civilizations of India, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and East Africa. For centuries, the volume and wealth of Indian Ocean trade exceeded that of any other region, and it was in hopes of gaining access to this commercial zone that Europeans embarked on their voyages of “discovery.” This seminar course treats the Indian Ocean region as a site of premodern globalization and explores the wide-ranging cultural and economic exchanges that occurred across it during successive eras of regional, Muslim and European dominance from the 17th to the 19th centuries, before its decline. Toward the end of the course, we explore recent historical scholarship that focuses on modern networks of labor, pilgrimage, kinship and ideas across the Indian Ocean, and questions whether this zone of exchange and interconnection did indeed decline in the era of 19th-century European dominance. [Expected enrollment: 12]

GWS 210: Human Trafficking
Susan Vdovichenko, [email protected], Washington & Jefferson College
Human trafficking affects every country in the world, whether as an origin country, a destination country, or a transit country – or sometimes, all three. In this course, we will examine the scope of the problem, look at global conditions that allow for it to thrive, search for an understanding for its underlying causes and consequences, look at what policies are being implemented to combat the issue, and most importantly, gain a greater understanding of ourselves and our responsibilities as global citizens. [Expected enrollment: 25]

SOCL 445 Sociology of South Asia
Shamaila Athar, [email protected], Forman Christian College
This course explores the cultures and societies of South Asia to develop a comparative understanding of contemporary social issues. It examines shared historical experiences, cultural heritage, colonial legacies, and the impact of global and transnational forces on social, political, and economic structures across the region. At the same time, it values diversity and differences within South Asian societies as sources of learning. By adopting a regional perspective, students learn to interpret local social trends and challenges comparatively, enabling them to critically analyze social problems and think about context-specific, culturally informed solutions. [Expected enrollment: 15]

SOCL 350 Sociology of Development
Athar Azeem, [email protected], Forman Christian College
This course offers an in-depth sociological examination of development, focusing on key theories, models, and real-world experiences across different regions. It introduces major perspectives on development and underdevelopment, including Marxist, feminist, modernization, and dependency approaches, and critically evaluates development policies and aid programs. The course explores how development processes shape economies, cultures, political systems, health, education, gender relations, and the environment. Through comparative analysis of global case studies, students gain the ability to assess the benefits and limitations of development interventions and develop a nuanced understanding of development as a complex, multidimensional process. [Expected enrollment: 25]

MCOM101: Introduction to Communication Studies
Syed Muhammad Saqib, [email protected], Forman Christian College
The course gives a brief introduction to print, electronic, and online journalism as well as advertising and public relations. It encompasses functions of news organizations, and introduces students to the basics of news writing, reporting and editing. The students are also exposed to the content of various media. [Expected enrollment: 30]

Public Policy 300 Global Ethics
Mary Ryan, [email protected], Washington & Jefferson College
Global ethics is an examination of ethical issues in public policy in an international context. Application of the principles of moral theory to such issues as the obligations of richer nations toward poorer ones, cultural and other forms of relativism, care ethics, artificial intelligence, nationalism, war, deterrence, intervention, environmental degradation, preservation of natural diversity, and responsibilities toward future generations. [Expected enrollment: 14]

SJS 2XX: Environmental Justice, Law and Policy
Jean Wu, [email protected], Franklin University Switzerland
This course introduces students to basic principles of environmental justice. By presenting frameworks for analyzing and addressing inequalities in the distribution of benefits and burdens, this course explores environmental justice from the perspectives of social science, public policy, and law. The course will include an introduction to the theories and histories of environmental justice, both as a concept and as a movement. It will then explore different approaches to evaluating and challenging environmental justice problems, including risk / cost-benefit analysis, litigation, community mobilization, government regulations and policies, and grass roots organizing. Finally, the course will explore selected contemporary environmental justice issues. As part of the course, students will develop a climate justice project proposal based on the knowledge and skills they have acquired. [Expected enrollment: 10]

PLSC 304 Research Methodology
Abeeda Qureshi, [email protected], Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with fundamental concepts and skills in research. The course will cover four broad topics: the foundations of Qualitative and quantitative research, research design, data collection, and data analysis. It needs practice to learn social research methods, therefore, we will use hands-on approach right from the beginning. During the class activity, students will be asked to demonstrate how they can use the skills in their research assignment that they are required to submit by the end of the course. By the end of the course, students will be able to 1) Understand competing epistemological debates in Social Science; 2) Select appropriate data collection and sampling techniques, and 3) Analyze the data by using appropriate data analysis approaches [Expected enrollment: 30]

CORE 2096 Selling Culture: Branding Identities and Traditions
Yousra Bakr, [email protected], The American University in Cairo
“Selling Culture: Branding Identities and Traditions” examines the intersections of culture, marketing, commerce, technology, and power, exploring how cultural artifacts, traditions, and identities are packaged, marketed, and sold in global markets. We will analyze historical and contemporary examples of cultural commodification across industries such as fashion, tourism, entertainment, food, and digital media. Through case studies ranging from nation branding campaigns like “Cool Japan” to the commercialization of street food and indigenous fashion, students will critically engage with the economic structures, ethical debates, and power dynamics that shape cultural markets. [Expected enrollment: 20]

BUS 476 International Business Management
Glenn Bryan, [email protected], Ohio Wesleyan University
Students explore the fundamentals of international business and management in a global environment. This course covers concepts related to the international macro-environment, business and national cultures, cross culture communication and negotiations, multinational strategies, and global operations management. A unique perspective of the course is its focus on “Doing Business in…” various regions and nations of the world. More than focusing just on business, this course present business as a positive promoter of nation economic development and creating opportunities for emerging economies. [Expected enrollment: 20-25]

CULS461: Environmental Humanities in the Anthropocene
Rajitha Venugopal, [email protected], FLAME University, Pune
As distinct from environmental sciences, Environmental Humanities is an area that involves cross-disciplinary dialogues that approach environmental issues from a Humanities perspective by focusing on the historical, geographical, sociological, cultural, political, and anthropological aspects of human society in relation to the environment. Along with theorisations, this area emphasises the importance of narratives and story-telling in making impactful environmental communication possible. Some of the topics of discussions in the course include environmental justice, slow violence, environmental issues in the global south in a neoliberal global economy. It is important to study the differences in environmental concerns, narratives, and movements in the Global North and the Global South, and look at the local, specific, diverse, and heterogeneous positions and perspectives within them. From these anthropocentric debates, the second half of the course focuses on the more-than-human and engages with various emerging areas such as multispecies ecology, critical animal studies, plant humanities, and ecologies of place. [Expected enrollment: 15]

COM 2301 Digital Media in the Age of AI
Abderrahim Agnaou, [email protected], Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
This course provides a thorough exploration of the evolving landscape of digital media literacy, with a particular focus on the ethical challenges brought about by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students will examine the intersection of technology, media, and ethics through focused readings and hands-on activities. The course covers a wide range of topics, including misinformation, privacy, digital citizenship, synthetic media, and the growing concerns around algorithmic bias, AdSense, identity theft, deepfakes, and media manipulation. A special focus will be placed on the role of AI in content creation and dissemination, which raises complex legal and ethical questions around accountability, consent, and the boundaries of free speech. Students will explore the dangers posed by these technologies, including their impact on public trust and the far-reaching implications for journalism, law enforcement, and other fields that rely on visual evidence. The course will also analyze the role of AI in shaping political discourse and its potential influence on elections, considering how digital media technologies may distort or amplify certain messages. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to navigate the ethical dimensions of digital media and contribute meaningfully to discussions on AI’s role in shaping the future of communication. [Expected enrollment: 20]

JMC 2020 Digital Storytelling
Darina Sarelska, [email protected], American University in Bulgaria
Digital Storytelling is an undergraduate course exploring narrative building across digital formats, including text, audio, and video, with an emphasis on ethical storytelling and audience engagement. The course seeks a Global Course Connection partner for a 4–5 week module (ideally weeks 5–10) embedded in the second course project. It typically focuses on interview-based audio storytelling. Students will interview peers from a partner course about any Gen-Z-relevant social issues of their choosing- featuring local perspectives and lived experiences across cultures, using these exchanges to produce narrative audio stories. Ideal partner courses include public speaking, creative writing, oral history, self-expression, cultural or identity studies, media or media literacy, service-learning, civic engagement, and language-and-society courses. Exchanges are primarily asynchronous and guided by clear protocols and reflection prompts. [Expected enrollment: 20-22]

ENGL 0211 – Academic English for the Liberal Arts
Laila Kamal, [email protected], The American University in Cairo
ENGL 0211 classes meet two days a week for a total of 6 (in-class) instructional hours. Being an integrated language and content course, ENGL 0211 provides opportunities for students to develop their necessary communication and critical thinking skills, learning strategies, and attitudes that are essential to success. Sessions are devoted to the comprehension of university-level texts, the development of the reading and listening skills necessary for academic studies, with special emphasis on summary writing and higher order reading and thinking skills, the introduction to basic research tools, the writing of essays on content related topics, as well as the development of oral presentation skills. [Expected enrollment: 12 to 18]

Hist 345: History of the Indian Ocean
Royce Novak, [email protected], Kenyon College
Long before Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean, peoples residing along the shores of the Indian Ocean had already established an extensive maritime network that linked the civilizations of India, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and East Africa. For centuries, the volume and wealth of Indian Ocean trade exceeded that of any other region, and it was in hopes of gaining access to this commercial zone that Europeans embarked on their voyages of “discovery.” This seminar course treats the Indian Ocean region as a site of premodern globalization and explores the wide-ranging cultural and economic exchanges that occurred across it during successive eras of regional, Muslim and European dominance from the 17th to the 19th centuries, before its decline. Toward the end of the course, we explore recent historical scholarship that focuses on modern networks of labor, pilgrimage, kinship and ideas across the Indian Ocean, and questions whether this zone of exchange and interconnection did indeed decline in the era of 19th-century European dominance. [Expected enrollment: 12]

BWS 126: Early African American History
Dawn Chisebe, [email protected], Ohio Wesleyan University
Explores the experiences, cultures, and struggles and joy of African-descended peoples from the Atlantic slave trade through the early nineteenth century. The course examines slavery, freedom, resistance, joy and community formation within broader histories of colonialism, capitalism, and empire. Centering African American voices, students analyze primary sources to understand how enslaved and free Black people shaped political, social, and cultural life. Emphasis is placed on resilience, creativity, and activism in the making of early African American history. [Expected enrollment: 15]

Caribbean Religions: From Modernity to Tradition (RLST 242)
Alex Rocklin, [email protected], Kenyon College
This course familiarizes students with the multifaceted histories of religious traditions in the cosmopolitan Caribbean. The class investigates the diversity and complexity of religious life in Caribbean societies and their diasporas. We focus on Afro-Atlantic, European, Indigenous, and Asian American traditions, such as Lucumí, Vodou, Rastafari, Obeah, Hinduism, and Kali Puja. The course examines the ways in which practitioners have adapted to the often times violent circumstances of European colonialism, the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the indentured labor scheme, and their aftermaths. The course will explore themes such as slavery, colonialism, and resistance, diversity, racialization, and religious racism, race and policing, authority and popular culture, religious freedom and the law, and migration and diaspora. [Expected enrollment: 15-20]

CN2001 Foundations of Contemporary Media
George Kyparissiadis, [email protected], Deree – American College of Greece
In this course, students develop their understanding of the foundations of mass communication and the technological and social dynamics that have shaped their evolution. They also explore the main approaches to studying the media, the ethical, political, and legal debates related to the media, and the industries that operate with media, such as News, Advertising and Public Relations. Contents include: Overview of the mass media industry; Key media theories; Impact of the media on society and the individual; and, Role of mass media in shaping public opinion [Expected enrollment: 25]

WRCM 102 Writing and Communication
Rehana John, [email protected], Forman Christian College University
The course aims to develop students’ critical and analytical skills with a strong emphasis on academic research and writing. It focuses on understanding primary and secondary sources, selecting and refining research topics, formulating effective thesis statements, writing literature reviews, identifying research gaps, and producing academic papers using appropriate research tools and citation styles. I believe this program would significantly enhance my teaching practice and contribute to meaningful academic exchange. The course also promotes active learning through ice-breaking activities, classroom discussions, student participation, group work, and presentations, fostering a collaborative and engaging academic environment. [Expected enrollment: 20-30]

Chem100: Introduction to Chemistry
Dr. Shazma Massey Azeem, [email protected], Forman Christian College
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to chemistry as a fundamental science that explains the nature and behavior of matter. It covers the composition and states of matter, elements and their periodic trends, and the basics of atomic structure. Students learn the concept of the mole and develop skills in performing simple stoichiometric calculations. The course introduces acids and bases, elementary redox reactions, and electrochemical cells, emphasizing their significance in daily life, industry, and environmental processes. Major organic functional groups and classes of organic compounds are also discussed, with emphasis on their everyday applications. Additionally, the course highlights environmental aspects of chemistry, fostering awareness of chemistry’s role in sustainable development and responsible use of chemical knowledge. [Expected enrollment: 30]

BMS 4530 Bioinformatics and Health Information Systems
Leonardos Mageiros, [email protected], The American College of Greece
The course provides an overview of Information Technology related to health and biomedical sciences. It covers the basics of computer science and its applications in genomics, transcriptomics, gene expression studies, structural bioinformatics, machine learning and artificial intelligence. [Expected enrollment: 20]

EVS 215 – Regional Issues in Environment & Development
Robert East, [email protected], Washington & Jefferson College
This course is an in-depth exploration of natural resource management within specific regions of the world vis-à-vis the goals and processes of globalization and sustainable development. Different semesters focus on sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, or China. Emphasis is placed on transboundary relationships, resource endowments, geographic/climatic factors, government policies, and international aid strategies within the region. Key issues which have affected the region in the past, and are likely to be significant in the future, are analyzed through case studies, film, discussion, and lecture. [Expected enrollment: 12]

CHE1400 Chemistry & the environment
Abdelghani El Asli, [email protected], Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane Morocco
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry, with emphasis on applications involving the environment and health. It gives an overview of the effects that various facets of chemistry have upon contemporary societies and explores some results of scientific and technological innovations. The course emphasizes on the ability for students to understand and use basic scientific principles (to derive logical conclusion from supporting data) rather than the memorization of facts. It is composed of three parts: 1) Basic chemistry concepts: i.e. atomic structure, chemical bonding, simple chemical nomenclature, formulas and reactions with detailed coverage on general classes of acid/base and redox type reactions. 2) Environmental chemistry: stressing causes, results, mechanisms, and control of various types of air and water pollution. 3) Impact of chemistry on individuals: Topics will include the basics of household chemicals and toxicology.[Expected enrollment: 25 students]

BIO1400 Biology & the Environment
Abdelghani El Asli, [email protected], Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane Morocco
This course is designed for non science majors. Its primary goal is to provide students with a basic understanding of the chemical basis of life to the interactions of living organisms with one another. Some principles underlying important biological concepts and processes as well as applications related to biotechnology and environmental sustainability will be introduced. The course will strengthen students’ understanding of the relevance of biology to contemporary issues related to lifestyle issues and critical analysis of natural resources, land use, agriculture, biodiversity, industrialization and pollution, and sustainability. [Expected enrollment: 25 students]

GD 3111 History of Graphic Design
Marina Emmanouil, [email protected], The American College of Greece
The course engages the students in the historical developments of Graphic Design as a medium of communication during the last centuries and helps them understand Graphic Design, as it exists today. It examines design within the artistic, socio-cultural, and technological contexts. Through the examination of the work of innovative and influential designers the students will gain a historical perspective of the evolution of Graphic Design and will understand its contribution to the broader fields of communication and culture. [Expected enrollment: 15]

DESN 371 – Photography for Designers
Salman Asghar, [email protected], Effat University
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of photography as a visual communication tool within product and design contexts, with a strong emphasis on global visual storytelling and intercultural exchange. Students develop technical and creative skills in composition, lighting, perspective, and photographic narrative to effectively document and present design concepts, products, and user experiences. The course integrates traditional photographic techniques with contemporary digital workflows, including image editing and AI-assisted enhancement, enabling students to produce professional-quality visual content. Through collaboration with international partner students, participants engage in cross-cultural visual documentation projects, comparing how products, materials, environments, and everyday design solutions are represented across different cultural and geographic contexts. This globally connected experience strengthens students’ ability to communicate design ideas visually for diverse audiences, enhances intercultural understanding, and prepares them to create compelling photographic portfolios relevant to international design practice. [Expected enrollment: 15-20]

EDUC 355: Teaching of English
Syed Muhammad Jaffer Hassan Gardezi, [email protected], Forman Christian College
This course focuses on the pedagogy of teaching English Language in elementary and middle school classrooms. It equips prospective teachers with the knowledge and skills to design effective lesson plans that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Emphasis is placed on instructional strategies, text selection, vocabulary development, comprehension instruction, assessment, and classroom discourse, with purposeful use of children’s literature. Through hands-on practice, students learn to plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate, inclusive English lessons that support language development and critical thinking. [Expected enrollment: 15-20]

EDUC 390 – Teaching Social Studies
Ammar Husnain Khan, [email protected], Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
This course introduces prospective teachers to effective methodologies for teaching social studies, with an emphasis on history, geography, civics, and economics. It highlights the importance of social studies in helping young learners understand societies, cultures, and democratic values. The course equips students with practical pedagogical skills, including lesson planning, inquiry-based teaching, interdisciplinary integration, and the use of diverse instructional strategies and assessments. Through reflective and hands-on learning experiences, students develop the ability to design inclusive, engaging, and meaningful social studies lessons applicable to real classroom contexts. [Expected enrollment: 10 to 15]

Disruptive Innovations in Health and Medicine
Anwar Abdelnaser, [email protected], The American University in Cairo
This course takes students on an exciting journey through groundbreaking innovations transforming medicine and healthcare. From artificial intelligence (AI) that enhances diagnostics to personalized medicine tailored to individual patients, we will explore the technologies reshaping healthcare today and tomorrow. Students will engage with real-world case studies, dynamic discussions, and hands-on activities to critically evaluate the benefits and challenges of these disruptive advancements. Throughout the course, we will also explore the ethical and societal implications of these innovations, helping students develop a well-rounded perspective on the future of healthcare. [Expected enrollment: 20]

PHRM 312 PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS-IIA (Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System)
Dr. Laiba Arshad, [email protected], Forman Christian College
This course explores the biological mechanisms underlying the actions and effects of various pharmacological agents that act on the central nervous system (CNS). Students will examine both therapeutic and recreational drugs, including sedatives, anxiolytics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and opioid analgesics. The course will also cover drugs used to treat neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions. Additionally, the effects of psychoactive substances, including legal and illegal stimulants, opioids, and therapeutic gases will also be included. Special attention will be given to the mechanisms of addiction, tolerance, and dependence, as well as the clinical application of CNS drugs in anesthesia and pain management. Through this course, students will gain an in-depth understanding of how these drugs influence brain function, behavior, and disease treatment. [Expected enrollment: 20-30]