Foundations of statistical data science—collecting, managing, summarizing, visualizing, and learning from data.

Spreadsheet skills plus an introduction to R for data manipulation, graphs, and basic statistics.

Combine statistics and Python for real-data projects: cleaning, visualization, analysis, and answering research questions.

Ethnographic methods to document cultural practices—stories, songs, gestures, greetings, jokes, and foodways.

Major movements in regional cinema since the 1980s, analyzed through historical, cultural, and aesthetic frameworks.

Afghan musical traditions and cultural context—identity, migration, gender, politics, and heritage in diaspora.

Physical/mental health benefits, history of women’s sports, Muslim women athletes, and sports-related human rights issues.

How to interpret ancient sources and women’s representation; feminist, gender, and queer criticism; modern debates in faith settings.

Intro to German vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation for practical everyday communication.

Intro to German vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation for practical everyday communication.

English grammar practice using exercises, videos, audio materials, and guided activities.

English grammar practice using exercises, videos, audio materials, and guided activities.

English grammar practice using exercises, videos, audio materials, and guided activities.

English grammar practice using exercises, videos, audio materials, and guided activities.

English vocabulary and “terms of art” used in math and science, with conversation, writing, and listening practice.

Communication-focused course to build confidence in speaking and writing, vocabulary growth, grammar usage, and comprehension through structured class materials and supportive practice.

Read Khaled Hosseini’s novel through literary and postcolonial critique; students write two original stories from different perspectives.

Close reading to strengthen vocabulary, syntax, reading speed, and comprehension. Weekly reading log and structured writing/discussion.

Short stories, essays, and poetry to build critical thinking, discussion skills, and evidence-based opinions through reading and writing.

Anglo-American poetry from the 19th–20th centuries through close reading, analysis, and historical context.

A 10-week workshop focused on reading, writing, and telling stories; students write at least one complete story.

Deep description, observation, and reflection to create lifelike scenes and portraits through writing.

Core algebra skills for sciences/economics/engineering, using a free textbook and regular assignments.

Exponents, exponential functions, trigonometry, and logarithms with structured practice and assignments.

Functions and derivatives, applications, modeling, and problem-solving; weekly lectures plus recitation.

Math tools for biology/chem/physics including unit conversions, graphing, Google Sheets, regression, and statistics.

Fundamentals of human structure, tissues, and major organ systems (lecture-based).

Cell structure, microscopy, prokaryotes vs eukaryotes, pathogens; may include mitosis and genetics.

Core biology for majors/pre-professional students: cell structure, metabolism, genetics, gene expression, biotech.

Atomic structure, bonding, intermolecular forces, acids/bases, redox, and applications to biological systems.

Informal and formal logic, argument analysis, fallacies, and propositional logic for testing validity.

Philosophical theories of freedom, responsibility, and relationships through weekly classic readings and discussion.

Major themes across Western philosophy through key thinkers; focuses on knowledge, ethics, and political legitimacy.

Women’s contributions to political theory across traditions; includes student presentations and global perspectives.

Arguments about God, suffering, and belief; learn to evaluate and construct rational arguments.

Materialism, idealism, dualism, consciousness, computation, and mind-body interaction.

International relations, human rights, development, peace & conflict; debates, simulations, and applied learning.

Comparing political systems and justice concepts; assessed through short essays with feedback and revision.

History, production, chemistry, and health claims of olive oil; sustainability and evaluation of oils.

Cultural history of astronomy, observing methods, and modern understanding of stars and galaxies.

One Health, climate change, disasters, environmental justice, and how environments shape health outcomes.

Fundamentals of chemistry relevant to medicine; problem-solving and critical thinking with applied focus.

Physiology of stress, chronic disease risk, coping strategies, and applying research to real life.

Honors seminar providing guidance for higher education opportunities outside Afghanistan.

TOEFL iBT preparation (and some Duolingo), including practice tests; high scorers may be eligible for vouchers.

Brainstorming and drafting college essays, plus Statement of Purpose writing (US/UK/Canada styles) with revisions.

Topic development, keyword searching, scholarly sources, databases, citation practices, and plagiarism prevention.

How to evaluate online information, find reliable sources, and use evidence with correct source acknowledgement.

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