Splash at Northwestern: March, 2025!


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BEN CARRIS, ESP Teacher




College: Northwestern University

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Year of Graduation: Not available.

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Past Classes

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H683: Philosophy of Happiness in Splash Spring 2024 (May. 25, 2024)
What is happiness? How does one become happy? What do various philosophical traditions have to say about it? Explore all of these questions and more with Philosophy of Happiness.


X661: Intro to Business Recruitment: How to Get Your First Job in Finance, Consulting, and Marketing in Splash Winter 2024 (Mar. 02, 2024)
Looking for a job in finance, consulting, or marketing? Curious about how to navigate the job recruitment process? Want to learn how to ace your next interview? This crash course will cover all of these things, and more! Students will leave the course with a fundamental understanding of business recruitment topics like networking, interviewing, and other soft skills. All backgrounds welcome.


H631: The Politics of Superheroes in Splash Winter 2023 (Feb. 26, 2023)
Are you a super fan of superheroes? Are you a history buff for American propaganda? Curious how the two may be connected? In this course, we’ll explore how American comic book characters serve as propaganda tools not just for young people but society at large. Get ready to explore themes of patriotism, wartime messaging, and nationalism in the context of superheroes you might already know.