Taking courses through the Department of Comparative Studies introduces students to a wide range of topics, while helping them to hone their analytical, critical thinking, writing, and collaborative skills. Our instructors continue to developed a wide range of courses that fulfill major/minor requirements, as well as requirements for the University's General Education program. Recently developed topics include religion, health, and healing; banned books and censorship; food systems and sustainability; "serious" board games; artificial intelligence; and a new summer course in Lisbon, Portugal!