#1 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving

Date: 7/25 Fri.

A fast-paced and hands-on workshop that will explore some powerful yet fun critical thinking and creative problem-solving methods that can be immediately applied to a variety of problems and scenarios.

#2 K-Pop & Feminism Analysis

Date: 7/31 Thu.

This course explores the intersection of K-pop and feminism by critically analyzing how Korean idols of the 20th and 21st centuries have challenged and redefined dominant discourses surrounding gender, sexuality, religion, and the body. Through feminist and cultural studies lenses, students will examine how K-pop artists navigate, reproduce, or resist hegemonic norms within Korea’s rapidly globalizing entertainment industry. Course materials include scholarly readings, translated lyrics, and music videos. Active engagement with these texts is expected in order to develop nuanced interpretations of K-pop’s cultural significance and feminist potential.

Prerequisites: Completion of assigned readings, analysis of translated lyrics, and viewing of selected music videos.

#3 Famous Experiments in Psychology

Date: 8/6 Wed.

Students will read about, discuss, and try out some of the most influential and most interesting experiments in psychology.

This session is recommended for students in the following levels. LA: 350 or above; SA or EA: any level.

Students must complete reading homework (about 12 pages) before the session.

#4 Crushed and Uncrushable: Engineering Disasters and Deep-Sea Design Secrets

Date: 8/8 Fri.

Why did a cutting-edge submersible get crushed like a soda can in the deep sea, while weird, soft-bodied fish are able to swim and float freely in the deep unknown? In this session, we’ll look at the 2023 implosion of the Titan sub. What happened, why did it fail, and what does it reveal about the limits of human engineering? We will explore the bizarre, brilliant, and unique ways deep-sea creatures survive under pressure that would destroy most machines. You’ll get to learn about real-world current events, engineering, biology, and see how nature might already have the answers to designing things that can handle extreme environments better than we can.

#5 Super Spicy Singapore

Date: 8/20 Wed.

Super Spicy Singapore explores the nation's transformation from a colonial trading post to a modern global city. Dive into its rich culture through food; from hawker centers to heritage dishes, revealing how cuisine connects diverse communities. Discover Singapore’s unique model of multiculturalism and how social harmony is achieved through cultural preservation. Have fun decoding Singlish and uncover what makes it so uniquely Singaporean. Whether you're curious about Singapore or global cultures, this session offers an engaging, flavorful introduction to Singapore.

#6 Intro to Korean Language

Date: 8/22 Fri.

In this short, immersive lesson, students will learn simple phrases for Korean conversation as well as the building blocks of the hangul alphabet.

#7 Games: A Psychological Bag of Tricks

Date: 8/27 Wed.

In this workshop, students are introduced to some fundamental theories that seek to explain human behavior in the realm of games. We will explore how different types of games appeal to us beyond the ‘fun’ factor, and find out how we can apply the same principles in other areas of our lives.