Fall 2019
FR 2020: Intermediate French
Emphasis on reading nontechnical French prose more rapidly. Writing, speaking, and listening skills developed. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.
Spring 2020
FR 3050: Intermediate French Conversation & Composition
Practice in the spoken language stressing vocabulary building, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Completed written work to increase accuracy.
Spring 2021
FR 3170: Contemporary French Civilization
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Study of significant aspects of France today; the country, its economy, government, and society. Included a research paper and presentation on an essential economic sector in France.
Fall 2021
Study of significant aspects of French culture from its origins to the present.
FR 3070: French Civilization
Fall 2022
FR 4090: Writing in French II
Intensive study of syntax and stylistics through composition and translations. Included close study of some major subject areas of writing: description, character/portraiture,
narrative.
Linguistic Artifacts
Research Paper
FR 3170: Contemporary French Civilization
In this French course, we studied various aspects of contemporary France, including its important economic sectors. As a part of this course, I was tasked to research and write about a product within a certain economic sector. I chose perfume, which is a part of the luxury sector. Through this assignment, I was able to expand my researching and essay writing skills in French. In addition, I gained relevant technical vocabulary. It proved difficult to find relevant sources and to convey the information concisely, but the research paper challenged me to learn how to conduct meaningful research in a foreign language.
Scene Description
FR 4090: Writing in French II
As a part of this French course, voice, technique, point of view, and style were explored through short writing prompts, or incitations. For a descriptive writing exercise, I was tasked to describe a scene of a place I knew well in French. We were also challenged to express the scene using the five senses. I chose my family’s property in Highlands, NC, and depicted the drive and entrance scenery to the house. This writing assignment not only allowed me to practice and improve my French writing skills, vocabulary, and grammar, but also forced me to expand my creativity. Although short, this description assignment was challenging because I had to clarify my thoughts and emotions in my non-dominant language.
Spring 2020
SOC 2010: Introduction to Sociology
The study of contemporary groups, organizations, and societies in terms of human social behavior, social change, social structure, and social institutions.
Fall 2020
FR 3000: Survey of French Literature
Studied selected masterpieces of French literature in their artistic, cultural, and historical context. Included a group project of creating a Virtual Museum representing a theme in the novella, L'Ingénu, by Voltaire and Montesquieu's Lettres Persanes.
Fall 2021
ANTH 2010: Introduction to Anthropology
A four-field overview of primates and human biological origins, the development of agriculture and complex societies in the archaeological record, contemporary human societies cross-culturally, and the relationship between languages and cultures.
Spring 2022
FR 3040: French Short Story
Introduction to the study of French narrative literature and the elements of critical analysis through the examination of short stories spanning the medieval era to the present from both France and Francophone countries.
Summer 2022
FR 4980: Independent Study in French
Independent study in French examining the history of Haiti, the United Nations and its agencies, as well as diplomacy. Studied selected documents and translated a manuscript written during the Haitian Revolution.
Cultural Artifacts
Virtual Museum Project
FR 3000: Survey of French Literature
As a final project, I was tasked, along with a partner, to create a virtual art museum demonstrating a common theme in two literary works we studied. We chose to study the imagery of "Savage vs. Civilized" during the French colonial period, which we explored in L'ingénu by Voltaire and Lettres Persanes by Montesquieu. The project proved challenging because we had to find paintings that were created during the imperial period and from the perspective of European artists. Through the virtual museum project, I was able further my analysis skills. We studied the symbolism and cultural significance of the works as well.
Translation Project
FR 4980: Independent Study in French
As a part of this course, I translated a manuscript written in Haiti. The letter is dated from 1802 and gives a glimpse of the Haitian Revolution, as well as the lives of those living in Cap-Haitian at the time. It reveals the local politics, laws, and business dealing during this time, as well as critical events in the Revolution. There was not much information about this letter, so I had to conduct thorough research of the events, people, and time period mentioned in the manuscript. Translating the document proved difficult as the penmanship was quite complicated to read, some words were incomplete, and the syntax was difficult. However, through this project, I was able to advance my French reading and critical thinking skills.
Spring 2020
HLTH 2980: Human Health & Disease
Overview of behavioral, biological and psycho-social factors associated with major human diseases and conditions, with an emphasis on best health practices.
Spring 2021
HLTH 2400: Determinants of Health Behavior
Analysis of health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Includes completion of a literature review.
Fall 2021
HLTH 4700: Global Health
Introduction to assessment of international health needs and designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs in international settings. Includes a final paper relating the Sustainable Development Goals to global health current events / global health topics in a chosen low-income country.
Spring 2022
HLTH 3800: Epidemiology
Introduces epidemiological principles and methods used in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease.
Spring 2022
HLTH 3250: Infectious Diseases and Exposure
Introduction to communicable diseases commonly seen worldwide, and methods used to identify, treat, control and prevent these infections.
Public / Global Health Artifacts
Literature Review: HIV Testing of Pregnant Women
HLTH 2400: Determinants of Health Behavior
Throughout this course, I completed a literature review on a public health topic relating to the Healthy People 2030 objectives. I studied intrapersonal, organizational, environmental, community, and policy factors, in addition to health behavior theories associated with HIV testing of pregnant women. I also examined suggestions for intervention. This was one of the most difficult assignments I encountered in a health course because I had never completed a literature review before. I had to learn a new type of writing style, as well as how to find relevant research sources and properly analyze them. Furthermore, I was able to improve my critical reading and evaluation skills.
The Health of Afghanistan
HLTH 4700: Global Health
As a final paper, I was tasked to analyze and present three key health issues in a low-income country that related to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. I chose Afghanistan, as it is the 21st least developed country in the world and has suffered several health consequences due to its political instability and conflict. This assignment proved difficult as Afghanistan has a complex history and I had to summarize it, as well as its relation to the country's health in a concise manner. Choosing three health issues that I believed to need the most attention also took a lot of research and consideration. However, I really enjoyed writing this paper and I think that I improved my persuasive writing skills with this assignment. It was interesting to study another country so intensely and I was able to broaden my worldview as well.
Other Coursework
Fall 2019
BIOL 1030 /Â 1050: General Biology I with Laboratory
An evolutionary approach to cells, cellular activities, genetics, and animal diversity emphasizing the processes of science. Includes laboratory.
Spring 2020
CH 1010 / 1011: General Chemistry with Laboratory
Chemical ideas and mathematical skills as applied to important topics including the particulate nature of matter, visualization of chemical behavior, and application of mathematical principles to describe chemical systems.
Fall 2020
BIOL 2220: Human Anatomy &Â Physiology I
Introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as sensory organs.
Spring 2021
BIOL 2230: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Course covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, as well as fluid and electrolyte balance.
Summer 2021
BIOL 1040: General Biology II
An evolutionary approach to human anatomy and physiology, plant diversity, morphology, and physiology and principles of ecology.