From cinematography to rocket science, international relations to illegal antiquities, explore some of Kenyon’s hundreds of course offerings.
60 Second Syllabus Courses
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Illegal Antiquities
Students discuss a broad range of ethical dilemmas presented by the practice of archaeology in the 21st century.
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Music Theory/Ear Training
Ted Buehrer's "Music Theory/Ear Training" course is offered over the course of two semesters, providing students with an in-depth study of the parameters of music and how they function within a composition.
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Rocket Science
It really is rocket science for students in PHYS 101 (“Rocket Science”), a general education class that’s become a popular staple of the spring semester for nonmajors.
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Basic Cinematography
The hidden essence of movie magic and visual storytelling is what Jonathan Tazewell '84 teaches in FILM 243 through a series of group projects that require coordination with writing and directing classes, where students learn to work closely with peers.
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International Relations
Students in David Rowe's PSCI 260 course receive an introduction to the study of international relations.
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Modern/Postmodern Dance Practices
Students in Balinda Craig-Quijada's intermediate DANC 208 course apply movement principles established by creative artists and teachers from the contemporary dance tradition as they practice embodied learning.
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Science and Pseudoscience
Students in Bruce Hardy's ANTH 150 course, Science and Pseudoscience: Anthropological Confrontations with Fantastical Explanations, examine how we know about the world around us and what passes for knowledge of a particular type.
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Positive Psychology
Students in Leah Dickens's PSYC 231 course, Positive Psychology, focus on the aspects of life that tend to help individuals and communities flourish.
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Neurophilosophy of Consciousness
What exactly is human consciousness? If there’s one thing that Professor of Neuroscience Hewlet McFarlane and Professor of Philosophy Joel Richeimer can agree on, it’s that they don’t know.
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Making A Life
First-year English seminars — required for all departmental majors — are made to prepare students for their academic future. Professor of English Sarah Heidt ’97 designed hers to prepare them for life.
60 Second Syllabus Series Trailer
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Explore Kenyon in Video
Find out what Kenyon is like on the weekends, hear a 60-second description of a course from the professor, learn where students find community on campus or spend a minute in the sights and sounds of spaces on campus. It will almost feel like you're right here with us.
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Second Homes
In Kenyon's fully residential community, students find "second homes" on campus outside of their dorm or apartment where they gather around interests and people that matter to them.
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60-Second Syllabus
Take 60 seconds to hear from professors about their favorite courses, part of a wide-ranging liberal arts curriculum with over fifty majors, minors and concentrations.
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The Weekend is Here
What do Kenyon students do on the weekends? Follow students through 36 hours of their lives outside of class to find out.
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One Minute at Kenyon
This ASMR-friendly series transports you to Kenyon campus to hear the sounds of Kenyon in places like Middle Path, the library, the dining hall, the athletic center, and more.
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