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These classes are based on real courses taught at Syracuse University and are open to all prospective students, no matter your desired academic program.

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College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School

A&S | Maxwell Virtual Sample Class: Travel in Time to Medieval Italy

In this sample class you'll meet Professor Anne Leone, who is a published author and professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Professor Leone's virtual class discussion will mimic her medieval Italian literature and culture courses for undergraduate students at Syracuse. You'll consider texts and images from medieval times to understand the past and connect it to the present. 

Monday, December 2, 2024 6 - 7 p.m. ET Register Now

A&S | Maxwell Virtual Sample Class: Travel in Time to Medieval Italy

In this sample class you'll meet Professor Anne Leone, who is a published author and professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Professor Leone's virtual class discussion will mimic her medieval Italian literature and culture courses for undergraduate students at Syracuse. You'll consider texts and images from medieval times to understand the past and connect it to the present. 

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7 - 8 p.m. Register Now

A&S | Maxwell Virtual Sample Class: Neuroscience in Action: Exploring the Brain Through Dissection

This class, led by Dr. Lauren Mavica, Associate Teaching Professor of Neuroscience, is tailored for beginners eager to explore the anatomy of the brain. You’ll investigate its structures through a sheep brain dissection demonstration. The brain is the most complex and fascinating organ in an animal’s body, serving as the source of all actions, emotions, and instincts. Composed of billions of nerve cells that send and receive information, the brain acts as the coordinating center for sensation and action, orchestrating the smooth functioning of all bodily systems and organs. By following along during a sheep brain dissection, you’ll gain insights into the organization and function of various brain regions, including the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, cerebellum, and brainstem. Additionally, we’ll explore the impact of traumatic brain injury and neurological disorders, and discuss how these conditions disrupt normal brain function and alter behavior. 

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7 - 8 p.m. Register Now

A&S | Maxwell Virtual Sample Class: Creative Writing 101

Join a virtual creative writing classroom with Syracuse professors Matt Grzecki and Sarah Harwell. This class will use examples from contemporary poets and fiction writers to help inspire and generate new work. You will learn techniques of evocative, compelling writing to discover what you want to say, to surprise yourself and your readers, and to make your readers feel and think a little more deeply. While we imagine some of you have been practicing your creative writing for some time, no past experience with creative writing is necessary - all levels are welcome! 

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6 - 7 p.m. Register Now