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Meets Jan. 29 & 30. One traditionally invoked reason for building elaborate monumental constructions is that agricultural economies gave rise to surplus food production, and therefore more spare time for elaborate monumental building projects. In this class we discuss the larger issues of participating in an agricultural economy and what criteria define a “surplus.” The environmental conditions of Ireland are also examined in relationship to the appearance and development of monumental constructions.

CFS 399 Adolescent Pregnancy (Meets Feb. 19 & 20)

(1 cr)

CRN:

45068

Section:

S12

Instructor:

Jean Lasater

Day:

Friday/Saturday

Time:

F 5:30-9:00/S9-1:00 pm

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Feb. 19

Notes:

Meets Feb. 19 & 20. To acquaint students with a holistic view of adolescent pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of resiliency and asset development at any stage in the cycle of teen pregnancy and parenthood.

CFS 399 At Risk Youth (Meets Jan. 22 & 23)

(1 cr)

CRN:

45063

Section:

S07

Instructor:

Jean Lasater

Day:

Friday/Saturday

Time:

F 5:30-9:00/S9-1:00 pm

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Jan. 22

Notes:

Meets Jan. 22 & 23. This course will develop critical student awareness of the issues faced by runaway and homeless youth and their families. Students will gain knowledge about the youth themselves, the family issues that send them into the streets, and the critical community resources and effective practices that change the lives of this under served and vulnerable population of older children and youth.

CFS 399 Step Families (Meet Feb. 26 & 27)

(1 cr)

CRN:

45065

Section:

S09

Instructor:

Tom Stern

Day:

Friday/Saturday

Time:

F 5:30-9:00/S9-1:00 pm

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Feb. 26

Notes:

Meets Feb. 26 & 27.

ChLa 390 Latinos in the Northwest (Meet in class each week)

(4 cr)

CRN:

45283

Section:

S13

Instructor:

Willan Cervantes

Day:

Wednesday

Time:

5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Jan. 6

Notes:

Introduction to past and present experiences of Mexicans and other Latin American-origin populations in the US Pacific Northwest. Attention to current population growth, including sources of migration and settlement patterns. Explores the present social, economic, and political status of Latinos in this region of the country.

ChLa 399 Contemporary Youth Issues (Meets March 5 & 6)

(1 cr)

CRN:

45067

Section:

S11

Instructor:

James Garcia

Day:

Friday/Saturday

Time:

F 5:30-9:00/S9-1:00 pm

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

March 5

Notes:

Meets March 5 & 6. The course will explore the status of Latino youth today in U.S. society. In addition to identifying processes that may discourage full participation of Latino youth in U.S. society, programs and strategies that are having a positive impact on Latino youth will also be highlighted. This course will provide a foundation for developing strategies to outreach to Latino youth.

CR 399 Managing Family Conflict (Meets Feb. 5 & 6)

(1 cr)

CRN:

45066

Section:

S10

Instructor:

Tomas Garza

Day:

Friday/Saturday

Time:

F 5:30-9:00/S9-1:00 pm

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Feb. 5

Notes:

Meets Feb. 5 & 6. Through comprehensive discussion, to gain a broad awareness of what constitutes “family” and gain a solid understanding of the many varieties of conflict in a family system. By studying several particular scenarios, to learn strategies for skillful and effective family conflict management. To gain knowledge of and practice techniques for communicating with family members, including active listening, reframing, speaking, constructive confrontation, and more.

PS 399 Veterans' Politics (Meet in classroom every week)

(4 cr)

CRN:

45057

Section:

S01

Instructor:

Paul Evans

Day:

Tuesday

Time:

5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Jan. 5

Notes:

Students will examine the politics of veterans' policy in America. With a special focus on federal veterans' policy of the post-World War II era, the course will review origins and history of the "contract" between the United States of America and those that serve in defense of its promise. Students will assess existing benefits and health entitlements as well as emerging demographic trends among military families. Although the origin of the Afghanistan and Iraq War will be discussed; it is the impact of those wars - rather than their cause/s - that is the major theme for this course. A central goal is to prepare students with an awareness of the underpinnings of veterans' policy - to better understand the fundamentals that few Americans know.

Unst. 421 CAP: At Risk Families ECHO Project (Meet in class each week)

(2 cr)

CRN:

45059

Section:

S04

Instructor:

Jean Lasater

Day:

Thursday

Time:

5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Room:

TBA

Starts:

Jan. 7

Notes:

This Capstone is an intensive learning experience for students interested in working with at-risk youth. The Capstone involves class room information on Positive Youth development and a resiliency approach to youth work. The field placement gives students hands on application of these principles in a youth program setting.

Unst. 421CAP Role of the Museum in the Community (Meet in class each week)

(3 cr)

CRN:

45060

Section:

S04

Instructor:

Sarah Sterling

Day:

Thursday

Time:

5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Room:

TBA

Starts:

Jan. 7

Notes:

This course gives students the opportunity to conduct original research, and to help the Marion County Historical Society (MCHS) implement their institutional goals of inspiring interest in local history. Students will have hands-on experience researching objects in the museum’s collections for which the society has limited information. Objects provide historical context that differs from written history, illuminating the experiences of all members of a community.

Course taught partially online

WS 399 Body Image (Meet Feb. 12 & 13 only)

(1 cr)

CRN:

45062

Section:

S06

Instructor:

Sally Sheklow

Day:

Friday/Saturday

Time:

F 5:30-9:00/S9-1:00 pm

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Feb. 12

Notes:

Students will understand how their own body image has been shaped by outside forces and how institutionalized gender oppression contributes to shaping women’s body image in the USA.

WS 399 Politics of Women's Health (Meet Jan. 8 & 9 only)

(1 cr)

CRN:

45061

Section:

S05

Instructor:

Sally Sheklow

Day:

Friday/Saturday

Time:

F 5:30-9:00/S9-1:00 pm

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Jan. 8

Notes:

Women working collectively to gain control of their bodies and their health has affected a revolution in women's health care and public policy. Explore the work of leading activists, feminist health clinics, book projects, and national organizations and the impact of political struggles over race and class within the women's health movement.

WS 399 Women Creativity and Healing (Meet in classroom each week)

(4 cr)

CRN:

45058

Section:

S02

Instructor:

Serena Barton

Day:

Monday

Time:

5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Room:

Bldg. 48 Rm. 102

Starts:

Jan. 4

Notes:

In this course we’ll learn how women have overcome external oppression and internal challenges through discovering and pursuing their creativity. Both historical and modern examples will be covered. We’ll explore ways you can reclaim your right to create and have opportunities to create as part of this class. Students will do creative projects based on issues covered in class. No previous art experience is needed.