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]

ANTH 204: Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Erika Hoffmann-Dilloway, [email protected], Oberlin College
This course offers an introduction to linguistic anthropology, the study of linguistic practices in comparative sociocultural contexts. In addition to studying linguistic diversity within and across contexts, we will see that ways of using and evaluating language do not only reflect social relations but also (re)produce them. We will explore studies of language in context from a wide range of geographical, cultural, and historical settings and will consider (and experiment with) the methods by which these studies have been conducted. [Expected enrollment: 25]

LING 217 Introduction to Linguistics
Azeem Alphonce, [email protected], Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
Theoretical concepts and empirical findings of modern linguistics on a non-technical level; highlights of the connection between linguistics and other disciplines; study of language, understanding of related disciplines. [Expected enrollment: 25 to 30]

SOCY152 Indian Society and Culture
Anup Tripathi, [email protected], FLAME University
This course is aimed at presenting an integrated understanding of the Indian society and its diverse cultures. It explores the pluralistic composition of Indian society focusing on tribal, rural and urban societies; enabling students to comprehend the diverse nature of Indian society and its culture. By understanding the social structures and cultural patterns embedded within it, the course will also facilitate an intercultural and multicultural understanding of the society. Students will critically examine the processes of social change and continuity in contemporary India. In doing so, they will also engage in reflecting on issues of identity and marginalisation. [Expected enrollment: 10]

SOCY333 Urban Sociology
Anup Tripathi, [email protected], FLAME University
This course will engage students in understanding the contours of urban sociology. The course focuses on the dimensions and the perspectives in the study of urban society. The course will enable students to study the distinctive characterization of urban society. The theories pertaining to the urban will be critically examined. The various empirical studies of urban transformations will be reflected upon. The changing dimensions of space, power, caste, gender and class in urban society will be examined. Urban developmental issues will be probed. [Expected enrollment: 20]

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]

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]

CORE 2089 Earth, Energy, Environment, and Economy
Sherif Fakher, [email protected], The American University in Cairo
The course focuses on Egypt energy resources and environmental impacts. It discusses the different energy resources, renewable and non-renewable, and their impacts on the environment focusing on Egypt. It also discusses the solutions proposed by the industry to reduce/eliminate the adverse environmental impacts. The course has an emphasis on Egypt climate change and the government plans to reduce these effects. [Expected enrollment: 20]

EDUC 308: Children’s Literature in the Elementary/Middle School
Katherine Higgs-Coulthard, [email protected], Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame
This course explores the diverse genres of children’s literature and their vital role in enriching the elementary and middle school curriculum. Students will engage in practical applications and hands-on experiences in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to curate a dynamic classroom library to ensure all students find representation and to effectively integrate such texts throughout the English Language Arts program to enrich learning. Key topics include designing a classroom library tailored to diverse student needs, implementing vocabulary instruction through engaging routines, enhancing comprehension skills through genre-specific strategies, and fostering discussions to address critical and complex issues. [Expected enrollment: 18]

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]