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Summer Class Offerings 2004Society, Politics, Behavior and Change Summer Information 2004Building, Room and other Abbreviations Class Schedules and Room Locations
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Basic Economics and Public Policy This course is an introduction to basic economic concepts and to the fundamental techniques of economic analysis. It will cover both micro- and macroeconomics and is designed to demonstrate the importance of basic economics to public policy decisions. Current economic events and policy decisions will be emphasized. Additionally, the program serves as a prerequisite for advanced offerings in the social sciences and the MPA and MES programs at Evergreen. Better IEPs Biological Anthropology Principles Buddhist Psychotherapy A growing number of psychologists in the West are viewing the ancient Eastern tradition of Buddhism as a unique approach to psychotherapy that can be adopted for clinical use. We will explore this intriguing assumption through lectures and workshops on the basic tenets of Buddhism and its possible contributions to Western psychotherapy. We will use Buddhist meditation, selected readings, films and field trips in our exploration. The instructor teaches in clinical psychology and is an 18th-generation Buddhist priest of the True Pureland tradition. All students will attend class July 25-Aug. 24. Students enrolling for 12 credits will also participate in a four-day retreat that will focus on meditation and other forms of Buddhist practice as pathways toward mental and spiritual well-being. No previous knowledge of Buddhism or psychotherapy is required. Civil Rights, Civil Liberties I (to 1900) Civil Rights, Civil Liberties II (since 1900) Community Organizing Fundamentals Students will examine the proliferation of non-profit organizations and other grass-roots initiatives. They will acquire basic knowledge about the daily operations of and the problems facing such organizations in our area. Central topics for exploration include grant writing and fund raising, project planning and implementation, community outreach, and work with the media and various agencies. Competitive Cultures: An Introduction to China and Japan Crime and Punishment This course will take a critical look at controversial issues in criminal justice and law enforcement, including such issues as expanded police power under new anti-terrorism laws, search and seizure, Miranda rights, mandatory minimum sentencing, police misconduct, inmate rights, racial profiling, sex offender sentencing and confinement. It will be taught via the Internet through a course Web site, an electronic message board, a chat room for seminars, and e-mail. Meeting date above is for hands-on orientation. Course home page: http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/criminaljustice/home.htm Crime Time This course will explore the media and its intricate relationship to crime. We will examine the effect of tabloids on public opinions and perceptions of crime and deviancy, and how those opinions translate into tougher laws and harsher punishments. We will study the effects of media on behavior and aggression; glamorization of violence and gangster culture; and the characteristics of responsible and irresponsible programming. Students can expect to explore issues surrounding free speech, governmental intervention and parental authority in great depth. Students will replicate relevant public opinion research, analyze various media and participate in several small-group workshops. Critical Reasoning This class is designed to help you improve your ability to evaluate critically what you hear and read in both academic and everyday contexts, and is useful for all students, especially those interested in graduate or law school, and those wanting to improve their writing. We will work with step-by-step procedures for identifying and evaluating others' arguments and for constructing and developing arguments of your own. Economics For the Fun of It This is a course designed to help people understand what is currently happening in the economy. Rather than belabor technical issues, we will focus on current events and use fundamental economic concepts to explain how the economic system operates normally and in periods of stress. Both micro- and macroeconomics will be addressed. The course serves as a suitable prerequisite for both more advanced programs and graduate school, including the MPA and MES programs at Evergreen. Economics of the Public Sector The government plays important roles in the economy and economic analysis plays important roles in government policy. In this class, we will examine how the government regulates the economy through control of spending, interest rates and the money supply. Additionally, we will explore the usefulness and limitations of economic analysis in setting government policies such as regulations, standards and budgeting. In the process, students will gain a basic overview of macro- and microeconomics. This class fulfills a prerequisite for the MPA and MES programs at Evergreen. Gender and Communication Women's voices have been silenced and discredited by a number of social mechanisms throughout history. This course looks at the politics of gender and communication in both public and private spheres. In addition to reading contemporary communication and gender theories, we will establish a supportive environment for practicing interpersonal and public speaking skills with the goal of improving male/female interactions and becoming more effective speakers and listeners. The course satisfies communication credits for selected MIT endorsement areas. Grantwriting Health Care Administration: The Politics of Health Policy How to Understand the Economy The giddiness of the 1990s is over. The stock market bubble has burst, costing many millions of workers a good portion of their retirement income. The housing bubble is about to pop, consumer debt and mortgage foreclosures are at record highs and unemployment is rising rapidly. Americans have not felt so financially insecure since the Great Depression. What's happened? Where are things going? No math or economics background required. Human Resource Management An organization's human resources are its most critical assets. The management of human resources is a specialization that encompasses several functions. Performance of these functions requires understanding and skills in employment law, training, planning, job analysis, performance appraisal, compensation and labor relations. This course will provide an overview of employment laws and the major human resource functions as well as practice and application through skill development and case analysis. Identity, Power and Privilege In this dynamic workshop, students will critically examine their multiple identities and relations to systems of power and privilege. Students will become familiar with both the body of literature and the practical models used in the field of diversity training and education. Independent Study Online Intentional Communities, Alternative Lifestyles In this class students will examine theories and case studies of community living and organizing in the United States and around the world. Through participation in several field trips, students will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the motivation behind, as well as daily life and work in, several intentional communities in the Pacific Northwest. Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Many arguments against tougher penalties for juvenile offenders suggest that juvenile delinquency is a larger issue that must be prevented through communities, families, education and the media. We will explore social and economic influences, positive and negative risk factors, and past and current theories of delinquency and behavior as well as emerging and promising programs that address prevention. This course is suggested as a supplement for those enrolled in Crime Time or Nature vs. Nurture, but can be taken individually or with Juvenile Recidivism and Rehabilitation. Juvenile Recidivism and Rehabilitation In recent years, lawmakers have imposed harsher punishment on kids who commit crimes. Many arguments that support tougher penalties for juvenile offenders are retributive and claim to prevent kids from re-offending. This course will examine recidivism among juveniles and how current laws and community programs truly affect re-offense rates while also changing the overall aims of a separate justice system designed for children. This course is suggested as a supplement for those enrolled in Crime Time or Nature vs. Nurture, but can be taken individually or with Juvenile Delinquency Prevention. Labor History, Radical We will initially examine the response to the Industrial Revolution in England and in the United States. Then we will explore the transformation of an agrarian society into an industrial society and the making of the working class. Much of our focus will be on resistance to monopoly power in the 19th and early 20th century, which culminated in outbreaks of class warfare. Latin America: Culture-Politics-Music-Languages This program, conducted entirely in Spanish, will concentrate on student immersion in Spanish and Latin American arts and politics by focusing on a variety of interrelated and interactive learning activities. Students will extend their knowledge of the language by actively learning about Latin American history and political and cultural expressions. Video documentaries related to these topics will be screened and analyzed to study the differences and similarities of the many regions that make up Latin America. Students will prepare short weekly reports in Spanish and engage in group discussions to facilitate communication skills. Some small performances using Spanish will also be organized. Lifespan Developmental Psychology This course will focus on the milestones of human development from conception through death. We will consider the nature of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development throughout the lifespan, addressing major theories as well as current research that explains how and why developmental change occurs. Some of the practical topics to be explored will include child-rearing, learning disorders, adolescent rebellion, adult mid-life crisis and caregiving for elderly parents. This course serves as a prerequisite for upper-division work and graduate school admission in psychology, education and the healthcare professions. Middle Level Education This course addresses state required knowledge competencies for middle level endorsements (grades 5-8). An overview of philosophy and goals, characteristics of learners, and school context and organization will be provided. This class is intended for pre-service teachers, practicing teachers who want a middle level endorsement, and individuals interested in learning more about middle school. Please note this class will not address specific content area skills in subjects such as math, science or humanities. Mind, Movement and Meditation Nature vs. Nurture What causes delinquent and criminal behavior among children and adults? Throughout history, numerous theories have emerged that range from body type to the most minute biological aberration. This intensive weekend course is an introduction to criminology that allows students to examine classical and positivist schools of thought; psychological explanations and sociological theories; and biological and biosocial concepts. Students can expect to understand crime phenomenon and typologies; social structure and interaction theories of crime causation; and integrated approaches that combine victimization, criminality and justice. Students will seminar and debate extensively. Organizational Conflict Management This course is based on the premise that conflict is both inevitable and beneficial in successful organizations. We will provide a foundation for our work through a brief overview of conflict resolution theory and practice. We will examine interpersonal conflict, the role of organizational culture in conflict resolution and the impact of diversity on conflict. Skill development will be based on a collaborative approach involving case analysis and role-plays. Peopling the Pacific Northwest Students will examine the interactions of the diverse peoples that comprise the population of the Pacific Northwest region. Class discussion will revolve around local and regional historical events representative of larger issues addressed in the class. Through lectures, site visits, and written assignments, students will develop a critical understanding of the issues that affected the lives of people and shaped the region. Poets and Philosophers Explore Love and War Political Economy of Noam Chomsky Noam Chomsky is among the most cited sources in the arts and sciences-a field that includes the Bible, Freud, Marx and Plato. The New York Times has called Chomsky "arguably the most important intellectual alive." Chomsky is a world-renowned linguist, but the main focus will be his political economy work-his devastating critiques of U.S. foreign policy in Asia, the Middle East and Central America. He has written works about the role of intellectuals as criminals justifying genocide, and as resisters. This will be a serious advanced reading class with lectures, films, seminars and a written journal. Political Problems and Controversies (via the Internet) This course will take a critical look at unresolved political problems in the United States, including school prayer, pornography and free speech, the death penalty, affirmative action, gun control, decriminalization of drugs, campaign finance reform and term limits. It will be taught via the Internet through a course Web site, electronic message board, chat room for seminars and e-mail. For details, visit http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/problems/home.htm. Practices Put to Work: Transforming People and Institutions? Psychology of Cancer More than ten million people throughout the world are diagnosed every year with some form of cancer. This occurs annually for approximately 1.4 million Americans. A diagnosis of cancer leads to psychological and social stressors for patients and their support networks. In this course, we will examine the new and rapidly growing field of psychosocial oncology. Through readings from the latest social science, guest speakers, film and literature, we will study the complex psychosocial effects, individual resilience, and professional assistance for those affected by cancer. Professionals from oncology, nursing, and psychology, as well as people who have experienced cancer, will assist us with our learning process. Public Sector Statistics This program is a non-mathematical approach to statistics. Both descriptive and inferential statistics will be covered. Nevertheless, the emphasis will always be on the use of statistics to inform critical thinking rather than getting the right answer. In particular, students will learn to differentiate between the appropriate and inappropriate uses of particular statistical tools and to distinguish between valid and invalid interpretations of the meaning of quantitative data sets. This program fulfills the requirement for Evergreen's MPA and MES programs. Reading, Reasoning and Action Sea Stories/Seamanship/Seawulff Searching for Self-Leadership Leadership scholars spend a good deal of time analyzing why many people never realize their full potential. Recent studies show one reason is that we often overlook the greatest challenge of all: ourselves. This class will look at leadership theory and how understanding our emotions can unlock the best in us. It is for students who want to be challenged, to be stretched, to grow, and who have a desire for change, both inward, and in their external environments. Sexual Politics: Monica to Saddam This class surveys the history of the major American political parties from 1945 to the present, with an analytical focus on the role of masculinity in American nationalism. We will combine academic readings in party history with recent journalism on the Clinton and Bush administrations and the Bush family. Sociology for Activists This course will familiarize the student with the main theoretical paradigms and the sociological imagination. A significant portion of this class will be in major theory discussion of social institutions, socialization, race, class, gender and especially social movements. Special Education, Introduction Statistics and Research Design, Introduction Statistics and Research Methods for Psychology and Other Social Sciences This course provides a concentrated overview of the statistics and research methodology required for entrance to graduate school in psychology, education and other social sciences. The emphasis will be on hands-on, intuitive knowledge. By providing a thorough working knowledge of statistics and research methodology, it will be an ideal preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We will approach statistics as a language rather than as math alone; thus this course is gentle on math phobics. The course will provide tools for you to become an informed and savvy consumer of information from classroom to workplace. We will cover both descriptive and inferential statistics, research methodology and ethics. This will serve as a prerequisite for upper-division work and graduate school admission. No computer skills are required. Theories of Counseling Understanding the principles of human change is critical to those who counsel others. This course will examine the research on human change processes, and the vast diversity in theories and techniques employed in assisting others. Historical perspectives will be explored, as well as promising directions for the new millennium. We will also focus on counselor development and clinical judgment. Through readings, lectures, seminars, films, exercises, group projects and guest speakers, students will gain a basic foundation in this helping profession. Transforming Relationships In this workshop, students will learn basic theories and skills designed both to analyze and transform dysfunctional relationships. We will focus on romantic relationships, relationships between parents and children and relationships within working environments. We will also address the interplay between interpersonal dynamics and the structural conditions that may affect them. Transition Economics This course examines the economic path of east central European post-communist countries from paternalistic systems to free markets. Topics covered will include the post-Tsarist economics in Russia, implosion of the Communist economics in June 1989-December 1991, aftereffects of the Washington Consensus of the 1990s, integration of Eastern and Western European economies. Lectures will look at the impact on post-communist countries of a new economic approach, changing trade regime, challenging transnational business activities, as well as the logic and flow of history and culture. Lectures will stimulate a debate about new European paradigms, reliability of the European Union and difficulties of post-communist transition. |
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