ESP Biography



MATTHEW DAVIS, ESP Teacher




Major: Aeronautics and Astronautics

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2016

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Past Classes

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H10276: Societal Dynamics in HSSP Spring 2016 (Feb. 20, 2016)
How does a society undergo change, and what factors underpin and cause such change? Together, we will explore how societies function at a fundamental level, and apply the lessons learned to our lives. Course will include some written, reflective assignments.


H10206: Hard Rock Networking in Splash 2015 (Nov. 21 - 22, 2015)
Rock out with your classmates as you make new friends and learn how to network! Show up for food, drinks and fun.


S9221: Political Leadership in HSSP Spring 2015 (Feb. 21, 2015)
An analysis of various types of political leadership around the globe, looking at contemporary leaders, parties, constitutions, and their governments. The aim of the class is to analyze how political leaders work to promote and pass their agendas. In addition to lecturing, students will have the opportunity to experiment with government types and coalition building in class.


H8437: Leadership, Reason and Rhetoric in HSSP Summer 2014 (Jul. 06, 2014)
How do people rise to power and positions of authority? How do individuals shape and maintain the fabric of society? How does civilization continue and change over time? These questions, as well as the deeper questions of motivation and "why" people and societies do what they do, will be addressed in this course.


H8194: Belief and Truth in HSSP Spring 2014 (Mar. 01, 2014)
Why do we automatically reject certain ideas, while fervently believing in others? Together, we will challenge the core of our reasoning and take a journey to discover the roots (or lack thereof) of proof and logic, learning to always question everything.


Z7697: Statecraft and Power in Splash! 2013 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2013)
Together, we will examine what allowed past states and enables modern states to establish and maintain domestic and international power.


H6821: Pragmatism in HSSP Spring 2013 (Mar. 02, 2013)
Who says philosophy cannot be practical? In this class, we will explore how to use the concept of pragmatism as a lens of viewing the world and a tool to solve complex problems. Through a series of stimulating conversations, we will explore the inner depths of the human mind and its relationships with the surrounding world, seeing how reality shapes us, how we shape reality, and how different fields of study, different people, and how we can use this dynamic in our everyday life... and to change the world.


H6901: Dating in Spark! 2013 (Mar. 16, 2013)
Ever wondered how to ace that date with the man/woman of your dreams? This class will take you through the steps necessary to land a solid relationship with the one you love.


H6902: Dating Throughout the Globe in Spark! 2013 (Mar. 16, 2013)
How do dating rituals differ among different cultures? In this class, students from the International Development House at MIT will guide us through an exploration of dating methods in many regions of the world, looking at their similarities and differences.


S6328: Belief and Truth in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
Why do we automatically reject certain ideas, while fervently believing in others? Together, we will challenge the core of our reasoning and take a journey to discover the roots (or lack thereof) of proof and logic, learning to always question everything.