2008-09 Courses: Spring

Orissi, one of the major classical dance styles of India, combines both rythmic movement and expressive mime. This class will be devoted to the principles of Orissi dance: the synthesis of foot, wrist, hand and face movement in a lyrical flow to express the philosophy of yoga. Throughout the quarter we will study tala (rhythm). Student will keep a journal of class notes, discuss the readings and have cross-cultural dialogues.

This course emphasizes beginning-level skill development in camera use, lighting, exposure, b/w film and print processing. We will also briefly explore basic color printing and digital photography techniques. The essential elements of the class will include assignments, critiques and surveys of images by other photographers. Students of this class will develop a basic understanding of the language of photography, as a communications tool and a means for personal expression. Students must invest ample time outside of class to complete assignments.

This is an intermediate to advanced level photography class where students will be using many of the methods and techniques that have been left behind in the era of digital photography. We’ll be spending a significant part of this class learning and using 4x5 cameras. Additionally, we'll be working with liquid emulsion, lith films, and cyanotypes. There will be assignments based in these processes and each student will produce a final project. We’ll also look at the work of contemporary and historical artists using these methods.

This course is designed to help students in the Prior Learning (PLE) program progress with their document writing. We will concentrate on writing essays that address the learning language in the knowledge areas identified in the Writing from Life course. Students will also create the structure of their document by writing the Introduction, Table of Contents and Synthesis of Learning Essay.

This poetry course is open to all students and will focus on the poetry found in new music, such as rap and hip-hop, as well as poets who do not use music to support their verse. Students will research and present a poet or songwriter of their choice to their peers. Students will write poems collaboratively and individually to produce a portfolio of work and will put on a performance of their work at the end of the quarter. Science students are especially encouraged to take this class.

This course will begin to prepare students for calculus and more advanced mathematics. It is a good course for students who have recently had a college-level math class or at least three years of high school math. Students should enter the class with a good knowledge of supporting algebra. The course will include an in-depth study of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Collaborative learning, data analysis and approaching problems algebraically, numerically, graphically, and verbally will be emphasized.

This course will continue to prepare students for calculus and more advanced mathematics. Students should enter the class with a good knowledge of pre-calculus I (linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions). The course will include an in-depth study of trigonometric, polynomial, and rational functions as well as vectors, parametric equations, and polar curves. Collaborative learning, data analysis and approaching problems algebraically, numerically, graphically, and verbally will be emphasized.

This course is designed to acquaint students to cultural adjustment theory, cross-cultural communication and analytical journal writing prior to study abroad. Students explore the meaning of culture; examine our own cultural assumptions; learn effective methods for gathering information in a different culture; and consider the challenges associated with the cultural adjustment process. Course work culminates with constructing and presenting a plan for project work abroad.

In this course, students will study contemporary and traditional techniques in lithography. Traditional lithography, invented in 1796, is the practice of drawing directly onto a prepared stone surface, etching and then printing from that surface. Photolithography involves creating positive films and exposing an image onto a photo pre-sensitized aluminum plate. Polyester plate and paper lithography will also be demonstrated. Throughout the quarter, students will work towards creating a technical portfolio. The course will conclude with a print exchange.

In the third quarter of this sequence, we will continue to learn more advanced structures, grammar patterns, and vocabulary. We will cover various Russian idioms while gaining further exposure to authentic Russian language, literature, history, and culture. Activities such as staging skits, acting out true-to-life situations, and using the language to obtain on-line information and deliver reports in class will help students strengthen their comprehension skills and build confidence.

If you are completing your Evergreen undergraduate work, wondering what comes next, and thinking about how you got where you are now, this course will give you time to reflect on your education. We will think about the connections between our academic work and its context, both to us as individuals and to our communities. We will discuss common readings, share reflections and write. Be prepared to share your “best work” with others, to comment on especially influential books, to design an Evergreen program for entering students, and to write multiple drafts of a summative self-evaluation. The final project will be a polished piece of reflective writing that may be included in your transcript.

This interactive, student focused class emphasizes communicative activities and integrates the culture of the Spanish speaking world. This quarter covers stem changing verbs, irregular yo forms; ser and estar; saber and conocer. Vistas (Vistas Higher Learning, 2008) Third Edition, workbook and lab manual; includes practice activities on its website, and an integrated fotonovela. Student access to internet required; activities, assignments and practices will be posted on-line throughtout the quarter.

This student-centered class will cover the imperfect tense, familiar and formal commands, por and para, the subjunctive and more. Students will develop better comprehension for Latino and Spanish culture, a strong base for second year Spanish, and prepare for listening comprehension and response with native Spanish speakers. This class has a strong grammatical component. Textbook is Vistas 3rd edition.

This course is designed as a comprehensive review of the subjunctive mode and other selected grammatical topics. The main objective will be to prepare students for conversational activities using several audio-visual and reading materials to engage them in conversation. Songs from Latin America will be used to introduce vocabulary.

This course is designed for students who have well developed conversational language skills and can read and understand complex and abstract ideas. Students will read selected short stories and current news from different sources and be required to engage in conversational activities in small and large groups. In addition to this, students will write several papers based on specific questions provided by the faculty.

This course will cover the advantages and limitations of curriculum and instructional strategies for teaching students with disabilities. Students will learn about modifications and accommodations to integrate learners into the general curriculum. They will learn how to provide specially designed instruction based on Individual Education Plan goals and objectives, the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements, and Grade Level Expectations. A practicum of 36 hours is required.

This course is intended as an introduction to statistics. It is understood that the student has limited mathematical skills, little if any formal exposure to data and data analysis, and no experience with statistics. This class will introduce the student to the statistical process - data collection, ways of organizing data, an introduction to data analysis and an opportunity to learn how practitioners present their findings. We will consider several case studies, explore how data is used in explaining common events, and develop a more critical understanding about how statistics allows us to understand the world around us.

In this class we will explore the concepts of inferential statistics. This class assumes that the student has a prior background in descriptive statistics. The class will discuss probability, especially in terms of probability distributions, and move on to hypothesis testing. In this context, the class will work with several distributions, such as t, chi square, F as well as the normal distribution, and work with ANOVA and multiple regression. The class will finish with an introduction to non-parametric statistics. In addition, the students will consider journal articles and research concepts, and will prepare a small presentation using the concepts from the class. Upper division mathematics credit awarded.

Tutoring Math and Science Across Significant Differences will include an examination of some of the current research on the teaching and learning of math and science in higher education and will focus this knowledge on its implications for and applications to diverse groups of learners. Students will experience and evaluate a variety of tutoring strategies as a student and as a facilitator. This class is strongly suggested for students who are planning on teaching math and/or science or who would like to tutor in Evergreen's Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Center.

Each quarter there are some graduate courses offered through the Master of Environmental Studies program which may be open to advanced undergraduate students on a space-available basis. In spring of 2009, these courses include:

• Environmental Policy Making (Craig Partridge)
• Floristic Research Methods (Frederica Bowcutt)
• Forest Ecology: Form & Function of PNW Forests (Richard Bigley)
• Public Works: Sustainability and Democracy (Rob Knapp & Cheryl Simrell King)

For more information about these courses, please visit the MES website: www.evergreen.edu/mes/

Each quarter there are some graduate courses offered through the Master of Public Administration program which may be open to advanced undergraduate students on a very limited, space-available basis. In spring of 2009, these courses include:

• Designing Social Enterprises – Nelson Pizarro
• Education Policy – Nita Rinehart
• Public Works: Sustainability and Democracy – Rob Knapp & Cheryl Simrell King (jointly offered with MES)
• Project Management – Faith Trimble
• HR: Diversity in the Workplace – Pam Peters

For more information about these courses, please visit the MPA website: www.evergreen.edu/mpa/

This class is designed for the visual arts student intending to apply for exhibitions, residencies, grants or graduate programs. We will cover the important requirements for portfolio preparation and presentation, including visual documentation, artist resumes, artist statements and cover letters. All members of the class will participant in peer critique sessions on all aspects of their work as they prepare their portfolios. For the first class, students will need to bring five jpg files on CD for introductions and review.

There is a sense of personal satisfaction and creative accomplishment to be gained from working with wood. The aim of this course will be to provide a way to realize that intention through an understanding of the basic principles of designing in wood, the physical properties of the material, and the fundamental skills necessary to shape timber to a purpose.

This is a course designed to assist Prior Learning from Experience students in writing their documents. We will explore various techniques for deriving, clarifying and expressing meaning from life experience. Students will identify the specific knowledge they have gained and will explore various writing techniques available for self- expression. Students should be prepared to work collaboratively on creating their document content as they work in small groups to discuss ideas and give feedback on each other's writing.