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Spanish for Reading

SPAN S999E (CRN: 30134) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: María Pilar Asensio-Manrique
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to college students only

Online Course. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will offer an online, non-credit Spanish for Reading course to assist students in satisfying their degree requirements. Students will acquire skills for reading Spanish language texts of any difficulty with some fluency. Study of syntax and grammar; practice in close reading and translation of texts in different genres in the humanities and sciences. The course is self-paced but has daily or weekly deadlines for assignments. These courses do not have live online class meetings and will not appear on transcripts issued by the University. Grades will be available in Yale Hub one week after the conclusion of the course. Open to Yale doctoral and visiting graduate students. Non-Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Yale doctoral student Tuition and Technology Fee are funded by GSAS. Visiting students, Tuition: $850. Technology Fee: $85.

Intensive English Program

SUMR S011 (CRN: 30240) | Learn More

Instructors: Alan Gibbons
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

In-person Course. This is a full-time program designed for international college students who want to improve their academic English language skills among a diverse, dynamic group. This summer, build the fluency, skills, and confidence needed to communicate effectively in English, while gaining a deeper understanding of cultural diversity in the U.S. See the website for a sample daily schedule. No credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5325.

Postgraduate Seminar

SUMR S012 (CRN: 30241) | Learn More

Instructors: Anne Thalheimer
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to college students only

In-person Course. The Postgraduate Seminar is an intensive English program designed for international students currently enrolled or planning to attend graduate school in the U.S., as well as for mature students and professionals seeking an academically-focused English study experience. This program prepares you for the rigorous demands of graduate-level coursework by refining your academic writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. For college students and beyond. No Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5325.

Business Seminar for International Students

SUMR S014 (CRN: 30242) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Enrique Juncadella
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to college students only

In-person Course. The Business Seminar is a transformative program crafted to equip you with the essential skills for thriving in professional roles or excelling in graduate business studies. It prepares you to succeed in today’s competitive global business environment by honing your communication abilities, expanding your international network, deepening your cross-cultural understanding, and developing hands-on experience with real-world business case analysis. This is a full-time program. See the website for a sample daily schedule. For college students and beyond. No credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $6520.

Law Seminar for International Students

SUMR S015 (CRN: 30243) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Robin Esposito
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: N/A
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to college students only

In-person Course. The Law Seminar offers an immersive introduction to the American legal system, crafted to prepare you for law school in the U.S. or a career in international law. Build global connections, gain a strong foundation in U.S. legal principles, and sharpen the specialized legal English skills essential for success in this field. This is a full-time program. See the website for a sample daily schedule. For college students and beyond. No credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $6520.

Public Speaking

THST S343 (CRN: 30050) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Elise Morrison
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MW 1.00-4.15
Distributional Requirements: N/A
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

In-person Course. Development of skills in public speaking and in critical analysis of public discourse. Key aspects of rhetoric and cultural communication; techniques for formulating and organizing persuasive arguments, engaging with an audience, and using the voice and body effectively. Enrollment limited to 16 students. 1 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $5270.

Women, Politics, and Policy

WGSS S204E (CRN: 30256) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Andrea Aldrich
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

Online Course. This course explores theoretical and empirical work in political science to study the relationship between gender and politics in the United States and around the world. In doing so, we will examine women’s access to power over time, women’s descriptive and substantive representation in political institutions, the causes and consequences of women’s underrepresentation, the way gender shapes both policy making, and how government policy impacts the lives of women. 1 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $5270. Technology Fee: $85.

Rye: Cultural History and Embodied Practice

WGSS S263E (CRN: 30171) | Syllabus | Learn More

Instructors: Maria Trumpler
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 1.00-2.15
Distributional Requirements: Writing
Eligibility: Open to college students only

Online Course. Based in methodology from gender and sexuality studies, we use the grain rye as a focal point to offer a highly interdisciplinary exploration of the biology, agriculture, changing cultural importance, culinary practice and mythology around “rye.”  Part of a collaboration with the Bread Lab at Washington State University, this class will include an examination of when, how and where desire for rye food products flourished and waned, how different knowledges co-exist about “rye” including the embodied practices of women who bake with rye as well as the knowledge that rye itself might contain. Enrollment limited to 20 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270. Technology Fee: $85.