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| Title | Offering | Standing | Credits | Credits | When | F | W | S | Su | Description | Preparatory | Faculty | Days of Week | Multiple Standings | Start Quarters |
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Alternatives to Capitalism
Peter Dorman Signature Required: Spring |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | SSpring | Is there a viable alternative to capitalism as a system of economic organization? Does the collapse of communism mean that there can be debates only within capitalism, rather than between different systems? This program will provide a one-quarter survey of potential alternatives, as they have been written about and experimented with on a small scale. We will read detailed proposals and fictional visions, visit local non-capitalist institutions, and weigh the arguments on all sides. This is, above all, a program for people who need to clarify for themselves the economic dimension of their political commitments. Because it takes economic feasibility seriously, the program will consider the nuts and bolts of capitalism and anticapitalism: the role of markets and money, the organization of production, and the problem of incentives and coordination. Prior work in economics is essential; some of the readings will be technically demanding. In addition to evaluating current proposals, we will also cover the socialist calculation debate of the 1930s in some detail, since it represents the most sustained examination of the potential for systematic economic planning. Further readings will update this controversy through the eyes of modern proponents and critics of socialism. The program will include field trips, visiting speakers and films. There will be one major piece of writing, either analyzing an existing vision or experiment, or constructing a new one. In order to practice what we preach, student governance will be an essential feature of this program. | economics, history, and political economy. | Peter Dorman | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | ||||
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Caribbean Cultural Crossings
Tom Womeldorff |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | cultural studies, political economy, international relations, and economic development. | Tom Womeldorff | Tue Tue Wed Fri Fri | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||||
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Caribbean Tourism: A Critical Analysis
Tom Womeldorff cultural studies economics international studies study abroad |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | WWinter | Escaping to paradise on a tropical island has been a part of the Western psyche for centuries. Exotic plants and animals, sunshine, coconut palms, turquoise waters and romance all form part of a modern day fantasy to be lived out on a Caribbean tropical island. The tourism industry has developed to fulfill the fantasy, offering packaged deals at resorts, island hopping on cruises and local cultural entertainment. More recently, the market has expanded, catering to "non-tourists" who want to experience the authentic, wild and untouched. While not perceiving of themselves as tourists, they are driven by very similar desires and images. The collective fantasies are reinforced and shaped by countries seeking to attract needed tourist dollars, and the tourism industry carefully constructing resorts and tours to cater to the tourist's preconceptions. While tourism provides an important source of jobs and income for Caribbean peoples, it comes at a cost. Fulfilling tourist fantasies constrains self-determination. Caribbean peoples become commodified; they themselves are consumed by the tourist. In this program, we will study the evolution of Caribbean tourism with particular focus on economic impacts, the shaping of the tourist experience, impacts on the local people, changing Western perceptions of the region and the tourism mentality. In the first four weeks, we will analyze the development of Caribbean tourism and its economic role, how the tourist experience is marketed, and what happens when cultures cross and mix through the tourist experience. In week five, each of us will begin an in-depth individual investigation of tourism. The quarter will culminate in the sharing of our individual projects, comparing and contrasting the impact of tourism across the region. With approval, students previously enrolled in (Fall 2010) will have the option to travel to the Caribbean during weeks 5, 6 and 7 as part of their independent project. All other students will complete their investigations on the Evergreen campus. The regular class schedule will continue throughout the quarter. | economics, economic development, Caribbean studies, and the social sciences and humanities. | Tom Womeldorff | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Creating Sustainable Businesses in the 21st Century
Paul Horton and Rob Cole business and management economics environmental studies law and public policy sustainability studies |
Program | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | SSpring | What does it take to create and run businesses in an era of increasing resource scarcity and global climate change? The world stands on a threshold, where the reconciliation of human and natural systems is moving from an important consideration to an urgent necessity. Whether one is a protagonist or a skeptic, in many undeniable ways, business is one of the largest engines of change today. The trajectory taken by business in the first half of the 21st century will determine in many important ways the quality of life of the earth’s inhabitants for centuries to come. Students entering or returning to the workforce face have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in and shape the future direction of business either as new business owners, social entrepreneurs,sustainability consultants, or external advocates for change. Through a systems view of the interactions between humans, commerce and the environment, we will examine the need for change by looking at the key drivers of non-sustainability which include: growing consumer, regulatory and financial pressure; population increase; rising global affluence; and in particular, global climate change. We will explore the scientific evidence for global warming and the efforts to discredit that evidence. We will study the role of multinational corporations in global climate change and how they influence public opinion. We will focus on how to respond to global warming in a fashion that works toward sustainability and equity in the ecosystems that support life on the planet. We will also explore issues of justice between humans, and how humans interact with other species. We will take a critical look at the traditional business model and the changing role of business today. We will examine more sustainable alternatives, paying particular attention to the vision necessary to make a successful sustainable business. We will spend a significant portion of the quarter learning about and putting into practice cutting-edge strategies and methods to create sustainable business models. We will focus on ways to identify and prioritize sustainable business practices, and will explore several case studies and examples. This will also include an examination of the ideas and methods advocated by visionary groups like The Natural Step, Cradle-to-Cradle, Climate Solutions, and Slow Food. As part of this process, we will survey carbon dioxide mitigation strategies, study carbon budgeting and accounting, as well as the intricacies of carbon capping and offsetting strategies, and opportunities to reduce net carbon dioxide production. We will study the impact these strategies might have on sustainable business practices. Students can expect to do research on emerging technologies and business strategies that move us to carbon neutrality while fostering sustainability and justice. In addition to gaining an understanding of how we can all lessen our impact on global climate change and move toward equity, students can expect to sharpen their critical reasoning, writing and speaking skills, as well as their ability to work with quantitative methods and to interpret quantitative data from a variety of sources. Students will be expected to make a small-group presentation on a case study of a sustainable business, and complete a sustainability plan for a business as a term project. | sustainability studies, resource managment, and business. | Paul Horton Rob Cole | Mon Wed Thu | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | |||
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CSI: Re/Defining Crime
Anthony Zaragoza |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Day | SuSummer | We'll examine how crime is defined, who defines it, who's labeled a criminal, and who receives what punishment. We'll discuss meanings of “justice,” social justice, and criminal justice. We'll address questions about how justice is carried out and could be served: Why is there a disparity in investigation and incarceration between white-collar and blue-collar criminals? Is economic inequality a crime against democracy? Are environmental catastrophes crimes? Who are the criminals? Finally, we'll explore the tools need to indict such “criminals.” | social work, education, political economy, criminal justice, journalism, media, community organizing, political science, environemental studies, public administration, law and public policy, sociology | Anthony Zaragoza | Tue Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | |||
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Decolonization in Communities: Thinking Globally, Reflecting Locally
Jon Davies and Savvina Chowdhury community studies economics education field studies gender and women's studies |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 8, 12, 16 | 08 12 16 | Day | SSpring | This program builds on Imperialism, a full-time fall/winter program that examines the unequal relations of power purveyed through the discourse of neoliberal globalization. Students interested in examining resistance to neocolonialism are invited to explore the prospects for decolonization in the context of the Puget Sound area through this one-quarter full-time program. Working in conjunction with community-based institutions, schools, advocacy groups, veteran's rights groups and other non-profit organizations, Decolonization in Communities will examine resistance strategies such as popular education, immigrant rights advocacy, gay/lesbian/transgender advocacy and community-based economics. What strategies are employed by these institutions to counter the effects of oppression along the lines of gender/race/class/sexual orientation? How have neoliberal policies affected the economy in the Puget Sound area? How has neoliberalism affected public education and what community-based initiatives are contesting the commodification of education? The eight-credit classroom component for this program will focus on decolonization, education, globalization, feminist economics and political economy. For the other eight credits, students will complete a 20-hour-per-week internship related to program themes. This program is open, without faculty signature, to qualified and motivated students who wish to examine these program themes in a local community setting. | community-based social action, economics, education, gender and women's studies, law, politics, non-profit organizations and social services. | Jon Davies Savvina Chowdhury | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | ||||
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East-West Culture, Commerce, Art, and Spirit (A)
Hirsh Diamant communications economics ethnic and cultural studies teaching and education visual arts writing Signature Required: Summer |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 2 | 02 | Day | SuSummer | This course will compare and contrast foundations of Western and Eastern cultures and the implications that these foundations may have on life, commerce, and art in contemporary society. The course is designed for Chinese students that are interested in exploring education in the United States and particularly at Evergreen State College. In addition to learning about Evergreen resources and pedagogy, students will learn about the unique cultures of Pacific Northwest, will spend time on a Native American Reservation, and will visit colleges in Portland and Seattle. Chinese students will also be involved in meetings and cultural sharings with U.S. students, and learning about college requirements in the U.S. Assignments and support in section A of this course are designed for students who have less mastery of English. More fluent English speakers are encouraged to register for section B. | Cultural studies, Education, International studies | Hirsh Diamant | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | |||
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East-West Culture, Commerce, Art, and Spirit (B)
Hirsh Diamant communications economics ethnic and cultural studies teaching and education visual arts writing Signature Required: Summer |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 2 | 02 | Day | SuSummer | This course will compare and contrast foundations of Western and Eastern cultures and the implications that these foundations may have on life, commerce, and art in contemporary society. The course is designed for Chinese students that are interested in exploring education in the United States and particularly at Evergreen State College. In addition to learning about Evergreen resources and pedagogy, students will learn about the unique cultures of Pacific Northwest, will spend time on a Native American Reservation, and will visit colleges in Portland and Seattle. Chinese students will also be involved in meetings and cultural sharings with U.S. students, and learning about college requirements in the U.S. Assignments and support in section A of this course are designed for students who have less mastery of English. More fluent English speakers are encouraged to register for section B. | Cultural studies, Education, International studies | Hirsh Diamant | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | |||
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Foundations of Economics
Tom Womeldorff |
Program | FR - SOFreshmen - Sophomore | 16 | 16 | Day | SSpring | Neoclassical economic theory provides powerful tools for understanding most issues we face today as communities and nations as well as globally. This does not mean there is agreement among economists about what the theory tells us or what policies are appropriate. At the center of debates among economists, and in society as a whole, is the appropriate balance between relying on the marketplace and the government to solve economic problems. This question will be at the center of our inquiry. This program is designed to provide a broad and in-depth introduction to economic theory in the context of current economic issues. We will study introduction to micro- and macroeconomics with close attention to how these theories have evolved over time, and how they are applied across a broad spectrum of issues. We will critically assess both the usefulness and limitations of economic theories. We will study economics in the context of the major issues at the time the program is offered. Examples of previous foci include the environment and the global financial crisis. | economics, political economy, environmental studies, public policy and social science. | Tom Womeldorff | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO | Spring | ||||
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Games Marketers Play
David Shaw |
Program | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 12, 16 | 12 16 | Day | WWinter | This quarter-long program will examine the art and science of marketing, as reflected in the theories, models and techniques employed in the marketing discipline today. While this program builds on concepts and perspectives explored in the fall program , it can safely be taken as an independent program, especially by more advanced or experienced students. The focus of this program is on marketing as a contemporary, real-world practice, including the analytical tools and techniques used by professionals in the field. The primary theme will be segmentation, targeting and differentiation strategies for organizations, for-profit or non-profit, with an overview of topics related to product, distribution, communications and pricing issues. Students will participate in a complex interactive team-based simulation which will also serve as an experiential laboratory for students to apply their concepts and tactics to a simulated marketplace under competitive conditions. Students will also learn how to prepare and update their written marketing plans for the product or service they are marketing in the simulated environment. | business, marketing, management, psychology, economics and consumer studies. | David Shaw | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Imperialism
Zahid Shariff, Savvina Chowdhury and Jon Davies cultural studies economics education gender and women's studies literature political science |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | WWinter | By the time the First World War broke out in 1914, the vast majority of the societies of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas had been radically transformed through their encounters with the imperial powers of modern Europe. Colonial rule imposed through military conquests, political subjugation and the exploitation of human and natural resources was facilitated by religious, scientific, as well as cultural discursive practices that legitimized colonialist aspirations. How did the experiences of colonization affect colonized societies? What effects did colonialism have on the colonizers themselves? What lasting effects of imperial subjugation continue to impact relations between the former colonial powers and postcolonial states in the 21st century? This two quarter program explores these kinds of issues from the perspective of the peoples of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas as a way to understand the complexities of the world in which we live. We are interested in unpacking the discursive practices of both the colonial past and the neo-colonial present. Through our study of history, literature and political economy, we will examine the ways in which European ideologies, traditions, and scientific knowledge were used to legitimize the formation of empire in the past and continue to re-inscribe asymmetrical relations of power today under the guise of modernity, progress and global economic development. The program will explore the forms of resistance that arose in the historical colonial contexts, as well as those that mark the postcolonial experience as nations continue to contest manifestations of imperial power today. Frequently, the lenses of orientalism, modernity, and capitalism will guide our study of these encounters as we also consider prospects of meaningful decolonization. | education, history, international relations and organizations, law, literature, non-profit organizations, political economy, politics, and postcolonial studies. | Zahid Shariff Savvina Chowdhury Jon Davies | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | |||
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Individual Study: Legislative Processes, Regulatory Agencies and Environment
Cheri Lucas-Jennings American studies communications community studies computer science cultural studies economics environmental studies gender and women's studies government health law and government policy law and public policy leadership studies media studies political science sustainability studies Signature Required: Spring |
Contract | JR - SRJunior - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day and Weekend | SSpring | Individual studies offers important opportunities for advanced students to create their own course of study and research. Prior to the beginning of the quarter, interested individuals or small groups of students must consult with the faculty sponsor to develop an outline of proposed projects to be described in an Individual Learning Contract. If students wish to gain internship experience they must secure the agreement and signature of a field supervisor prior to the initiation of the internship contract. This faculty wecomes internships and contracts in the areas of environmental health; health policy; public law; cultural studies; ethnic studies; the arts (including acrylic and oil painting, sculpture, or textiles); water policy and hydrolic systems; permaculture, economics of agriculture; toxins and brownfields; community planning, intranational relations. This opportunity is open to those who wish to continue with applied projects that seek to create social change in our community (as a result of work begun in fall 2010 and winter 2011 "Problems to Issues to Policies;" to those begining internship work at the State capitol who seek to expand their experience to public agencies and non-profit institutions; and to those interested in the study of low income populations and legal aid. | American studies, art, communications, community studies, cultural studies, environmental field studies, gender and women's health, history, law and government and public policy leadership | Cheri Lucas-Jennings | Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | ||||
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Individual Study/Internships: Business, Management, Non-Profits, Seaport & Maritime Studies, International Trade
John Filmer business and management economics maritime studies Signature Required: Spring |
Contract | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | SSpring | Individual Learning Contracts require students to take full responsibility for their learning, including a bibliography, the design of the syllabus, and learning schedule. The faculty sponsor merely acts as an educational manager and not as a tutor. Individual Learning Contracts traditionally offer students an opportunity to do advanced study in areas that are not usually possible through regular programs or courses at Evergreen and in which they already have established skills and/or background. Internships provide a different opportunity to apply prior learning but in this case, with the intent of developing applicational skills and people skills rather than focusing solely on advanced study or research. John welcomes the opportunity to work with students interested in maritime studies including history, geography, sociology, literature and navigation and the technology of sailing vessels. He also can prove of great value to students interested in business and non-profit development, organizational management, project management, international business, financial analysis, international trade, maritime commerce, economics, intermodal transportation and seaport management. John also sponsors business and non-profit internships, legislative internships and internships with state and federal government agencies, port authorities, maritime and merchant marine firms, freight forwarders and other private sector organizations, including banks and financial houses. | agency administration, business, economics, leadership, management, maritime and seaport studies, and U.S. history. | John Filmer | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | ||||
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Individual Study/Internships: Business, Management, Non-Profits, Seaport & Maritime Studies, International Trade
John Filmer business and management economics maritime studies Signature Required: Fall |
Contract | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | Individual Learning Contracts require students to take full responsibility for their learning, including a bibliography, the design of the syllabus, and learning schedule. The faculty sponsor merely acts as an educational manager and not as a tutor.Individual Learning Contracts traditionally offer students an opportunity to do advanced study in areas that are not usually possible through regular programs or courses at Evergreen and in which they already have established skills and/or background. Internships provide a different opportunity to apply prior learning but in this case, with the intent of developing applicational skills and people skills rather than focusing solely on advanced study or research. John welcomes the opportunity to work with students interested in maritime studies including history, geography, sociology, literature and navigation and the technology of sailing vessels. He also can prove of great value to students interested in business and non-profit development, organizational management, project management, international business, financial analysis, international trade, maritime commerce, economics, intermodal transportation and seaport management. John also sponsors business and non-profit internships, legislative internships and internships with state and federal government agencies, port authorities, maritime and merchant marine firms, freight forwarders and other private sector organizations, including banks and financial houses. | agency administration, business, economics, leadership, management, maritime and seaport studies, and U.S. history. | John Filmer | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||||
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Labor Economics
Tomas Mosquera |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | WWinter | This introductory course in economics will apply basic economic concepts to the understanding of how labor markets work. By the end of the quarter, students should have gained a basic understanding of economic concepts and their relevance in answering such questions as why some people choose to work while others withdraw from the market, why some firms expand their employment at the same time that other firms are laying off workers, or why earnings are distributed unequally in most societies. The main philosophy behind this course is to put in plain words the story of the way labor markets work so that students will be much better prepared to form opinions about proposed policies and their impact on labor market opportunities. This program is designed to prepare students for career paths in economics, labor economics, business, and managerial economics. | Tomas Mosquera | Tue Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Looking Backward: America in the Twentieth Century
David Hitchens, Julianne Unsel, Thomas Rainey and Tom Maddox American studies economics government history international studies law and government policy literature sociology |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | WWinter | SSpring | The United States began the 20th century as a minor world power and a debtor country. The nation ended the century as the last superpower with an economy and military that sparked responses across the globe. In between, Americans invented flying, created atomic weapons, sent men to the moon and began exploration of the physical underpinnings of our place in the universe. Many have characterized the the 20th century as "America's Century" because in addition to developing the mightiest military machine on earth, the United States also spawned the cultural phenomenon of "the mass:" mass culture, mass media, mass action, massive destruction, massive fortunes—all significant elements of life in the United States. This program will be a retrospective, close study of the origins, development, expansion and elaboration of "the mass" phenomena and will place those aspects of national life against our heritage to determine if the political, social, and economic growth of the nation in the last century was a new thing or a logical continuation of long-standing, familiar impulses and forces in American life. While exploring these issues we will use history, economics, sociology, literature, popular culture and other tools to help us understand the nation and its place in the century. Simultaneously, students will be challenged to understand their place in the scope of national affairs, read closely, write with effective insight, and develop appropriate research projects to refine their skills and contribute to the collective enrichment of the program. There will be workshops on economic thought, weekly student panel discussions of assigned topics and program-wide discussion periods. Each weekly panel will provide a means of rounding out the term's work and provide students with valuable experience in public speaking and presentation. | American history, American literature, the humanities and social sciences, law, journalism, history, economics, sociology, literature, popular culture, cultural anthropology and education. | David Hitchens Julianne Unsel Thomas Rainey Tom Maddox | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||
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Marketing and (Anti-)Consumerism
David Shaw and Shoji Kamise |
Program | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 8, 12 | 08 12 | Day | FFall | 10301 8-credits; 10472 12-credits This program will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This quarter-long program is designed to provide an introduction to and overview of the intersection of three related fields—consumerism, anti-consumerism and marketing, including classical, critical and multidisciplinary perspectives on the field of marketing as it reflects consumer and business participation and behavior in economic exchanges in the marketplace. In the economic perspective, firms engage in various behaviors and efforts (which could include artifice, persuasion or other means) to influence consumer choice. Firms and consumers are said to be engaging in economic exchanges in pursuit of their own benefit, however calculated or construed. This quarter-long program begins a two-quarter program sequence examining (1) interdisciplinary approaches to the study of consumer behavior, firm marketing behavior and their consequences, as well as (2) an introduction to the art and science of marketing, as reflected in the theories, models and techniques employed in the marketing discipline today. In fall quarter, we will review the literature from marketing and related disciplines (e.g., economics, psychology and sociology) including classic, critical, practical and recent books, essays and studies, with an eye toward identifying the theories, models and perspectives that help illuminate real-world behavior by firms and consumers. While the primary focus will be on the behavior of marketing firms and consumers in their interdependent courtship of each other in the marketplace, positive and negative spillover effects (i.e., consequences, intentional or not) of these exchanges in the marketplace will also be examined. Students enrolled in the 12-credit section will participate in an additional research workshop. Topics may include social networking, consumerism and marketing; consumering and/or marketing to women; consumerism and/or marketing to children; and marketing and (anti-)consumerism in other countries or cultures. The underlying goal of the Research Workshop is to help students develop skills in social sicence research. | business, marketing, management, psychology, sociology, economics, consumer and leisure studies. | David Shaw Shoji Kamise | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||||
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Marketing and (Anti-)Consumerism (full-time)
David Shaw |
Program | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | Marketing and (Anti-)Consumerism was initially advertised as a full-time program, but it has been changed to a half-time program. You may see its description at . | business, marketing, management, psychology, sociology, economics, consumer and leisure studies. | David Shaw | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||||
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The Past and Future of American Youth
Zoe Van Schyndel, Candace Vogler and Stephanie Coontz economics gender and women's studies history law and public policy psychology sociology |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | WWinter | This program covers the history and contemporary sociology of American youth, with an additional emphasis on ethnography. First we examine the changing history of family life, child rearing, and the transition to adulthood from colonial times through the 1970s, paying particular attention to the socioeconomic communities as well as the family settings in which these take place. We also explore changes in courting and sexuality for young people during the same span of time. Again, we examine variations in these experiences by race, class and gender. Indeed, the final four weeks of the program focus specifically on the contrast between the hopes raised by youthful participation in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s and the obstacles facing impoverished inner-city youth during the 1980s. Winter quarter we turn to recent developments, including the changing opportunities and constraints of the work world, new trends in forging intimate relationships, changes in expectations and patterns of courtship and marriage, and the establishment of a new stage of life that one author calls "emergent adulthood." We will read several different points of view about how families, schools and other institutions reproduce or ameliorate economic, racial, class, ethnic and gender differences. We will also discuss the relative weight of factors that contribute to success, including cultural heritage, timing and persistence, and consider what changes might offer more youth the opportunity to fulfill their potential. In both seminar discussions and frequent papers, students will be expected to demonstrate a firm command of the program material and to critically analyze conflicting historical and sociological theories about the causes and consequences of the phenomena we studied. Reading and writing demands are heavy, and faculty will give detailed feedback on students' written work, with the expectation that students will then revise their papers. In addition to the historical and sociological content of the program, students will do 7-8 hours service-learning work per week in a local elementary school or a low-income after-school program. They will work as classroom aides, but after receiving some training in taking ethnographic field notes, they will also write daily summaries of their observations and type a paper on their experience at the end of each quarter. | sociology, history, psychology, family law, public policy and personal finance. | Zoe Van Schyndel Candace Vogler Stephanie Coontz | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | |||
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Political Economy and Social Change
Peter Dorman and Lori Blewett economics international studies political science Signature Required: Winter |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | WWinter | The world has entered a phase of political and economic upheaval. This program will explore the dynamics of this process, viewing it at local, national and international levels and drawing on tools from fields like economics, political theory and history. Students will get a grounding in modern economics (micro and macro) from a critical perspective, theories of the relationship between economics and politics (political economy), and historical examples of economic disruption and the organization of social movements. The program will also consider how political-economic crises are experienced by those who live through them through literature and film. In addition, in order to better understand current developments and alternative explanations for them, students will acquire basic statistical skills and use them as elements of critical thinking. Readings will include books and articles on U.S. and international political-economic structures, theories of political economy, and case studies that highlight the challenges of organizing for social change; there will also be an economics textbook. Student work will include short essays, workshops and economics/statistics assignments, and a major project that may provide research support for a community organization. Student governance will play a central role in guiding the program and will provide an opportunity for bringing together democratic theory and practice. | economics, history, politics, and political economy. | Peter Dorman Lori Blewett | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | |||
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Principles of Microeconomics
Tom Womeldorff |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Day | SuSummer | Microeconomic theory examines the behavior of firms and consumers in the market. It is widely applied in areas such as labor, international trade, and financial and environmental policy. In addition to examining the fundamentals of market behavior, we will critically assess the theory's limitations and its ideological role in legitimating free market policies. This course is a prerequisite for many graduate programs in the social sciences. | economics | Tom Womeldorff | Tue Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | |||
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Puget Sound: Gateway to the World
John Filmer business and management economics history maritime studies Signature Required: Winter |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | WWinter | Waterborne trade continues to be a primary driver of our economy. The Puget Sound, often termed "The Water Link", provides a critical portal between Pacific Rim nations and America's heartland. Using principles of critical reasoning combined with classical economics, this program will explore the cultural and economic history of our region in the context of its primary role as a transportation hub for international shipping. Students should be prepared to engage a healthy list of seminar books which will drive our discussions and provide essential focus for our essays. Daylong field trips will feature opportunities for discussion with CEOs and managers in relevant organizations and firms | agency administration, business, critical reasoning, economics, maritime and seaport industries, U.S. and N.W. history, economic development, and ocean and intermodal transportation. | John Filmer | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Student Originated Studies: Center for Community-Based Learning and Action
Therese Saliba African American studies Native American studies anthropology communications community studies cultural studies economics education environmental studies gender and women's studies history international studies law and government policy law and public policy leadership studies media studies outdoor leadership and education queer studies sociology sustainability studies Signature Required: Spring |
SOS | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | SSpring | community or youth organizing; community development; economic, racial, and gender justice; education; immigrant rights; international solidarity and International Studies; popular education; public policy; sociology; and queer studies. | Therese Saliba | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | |||||
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Student Originated Studies: Community Based Learning, Practice and Theory
Peter Bohmer African American studies American studies anthropology community studies cultural studies economics education gender and women's studies government health history international studies law and government policy law and public policy leadership studies media studies political science sociology Signature Required: Fall |
SOS | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | This is an opportunity for serious, responsible and self-motivated students to create their own courses of study and research which should include working with the broader community. Prior to the beginning of the quarter, interested students or student groups need to consult with the faculty about their proposed projects. The faculty sponsor will support student research, learning and practice in a cluster of areas linking economic justice and global justice with local, national and global social movements. There will be especially strong support for students developing projects that are connected to local communities, groups and organizations. Although students will register for this program, you will be primarily doing independent study and/or an internship. I will host this Student Originated Studies (SOS) through Evergreen's Center for Community Base Learning and Action (CCBLA). The CCBLA will serve as the center and support for this study-for learning about, engaging with and contributing to community life in the region. Students, through individual or group projects, will be able to link with social movements, non-profits, community groups, and economic and social justice organizations that focus on the issues listed above. I have substantial knowledge of and experience with local organizations, and experience working with students across the curriculum who are interested in learning through community based research, learning and activism. So does the CCBLA! We will meet weekly, either as the entire group or as subgroups interning at similar organizations or studying similar issues. At these meetings, there will be relevant presentations and workshops as well as time for problem-solving and sharing learning and experiences. During week 10, each student will make a presentation to the entire group on what he or she havs learned. | anarchism, anti-poverty, anti-racism, anti-war, building social movements, community or youth organizing, community development, economic justice, education, healthcare, homelessness and affordable housing, immigrant rights, international solidarity, labor, Latin American studies and solidarity, law, Marxism, political economy, popular economics, popular education, public policy, sociology, and unemployment. | Peter Bohmer | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||||
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Tribal Administration and Management
Gary Peterson Native American studies business and management community studies cultural studies economics education government history law and public policy leadership studies philosophy political science sociology writing Signature Required: Spring |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | FFall | WWinter | SSpring | Tribal administration presents unique challenges for policy makers, administrators and employees. This course is designed to provide a framework for understanding the dynamic relationships that must be mastered in order to effectively provide needed services in tribal communities. Students will learn about upheaval in tribal communities and how that affects efforts to manage governmental affairs today.A Native American concept, the Relational World View Model, will be the foundation for understanding tribal management. Learning to maintain workplace balance for individual workers and policy makers, creating a healthy work environment, will be the goal of the program. The concept of a "good spirit" will be a guiding principle in framing that goal. Students will learn the language of culture and organizational culture.Targeted students will include tribal employees, community members, elected officials, planners, etc. Classes will be held in tribal communities evenings and in intensive weekend sessions every third week. Expert tribal, state, and federal administrators, private business operators, community members, employees, and others will engage students in seminars about services in their communities. | administration, management, supervision, planning board/staff relations, human services, social work, and cultural competence. | Gary Peterson | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||
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Why Businesses Succeed: Sustainable Design
Bobbie McIntosh and Thuy Vu business and management economics leadership studies sustainability studies |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 8 | 08 | Weekend | FFall | WWinter | SSpring | Paul Hawken states in his book , "Business is the only mechanism on the planet today powerful enough to produce the changes necessary to reverse global environmental and social degradation." In the fall quarter of this year-long program, we will examine the history of American business and management systems, and we will research several models in support of a sustainable "green" business design. Green businesses are companies that unabashedly embrace the goal of enhancing life on Earth as an integral part of their business strategy. We will seek to lay the foundation for a paradigm shift in business design and learn how the human resource is one of the most important to small business. Within this resource we will address the questions and issues of emotional intelligence. In winter quarter, we will study marketing and define ecopreneurship while developing a toolbox of design for a sustainable "green" business. Quality business people show exceptional leadership by their explicit commitment and the significant resources they allocate to back up their commitments using triple botton line skills. Moreover, they are the leaders that open new products and services of sustainability within their communities and industry. One of the areas tackled will be "green" marketing and sales. We will also inspect the growth of sales and marketing as a vehicle for the sustainability process. In spring quarter, we will learn how to plan, develop and start a sustainable "green" business. Each student will design and construct a model for a sustainable small business utilizing leadership tools for change and emphasizing the value of seeking customers who embrace sustainability. As a final project, all students will use software tools to construct a small business plan that will be professional enough for review by a lending institution or investors. | business, economics, leadership, organizational design, and public service. | Bobbie McIntosh Thuy Vu | Sat | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall |