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ENVS 520 - GIS III: Analysis and Modeling
The use of Geographic Information Systems technology for analysis and modeling of spatial data and processes. Focus on the collection, storage, analysis, and display of spatial data. Introduction to the use of models to automate geoprocessing tasks. Practical experience in GIS application through lab assignments and an original research project.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 321 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 521 - GIS IV: Advanced GIS Applications
Analysis and visualization of geospatial data using advanced cartographic methods and Geographic Information Systems techniques. Practical experience in GIS applications through lab assignments.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 520 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 522 - Advanced Spatial Analysis
Advanced techniques for the analysis and visualization of spatial data. Focus on statistical methods and computer tools for identifying spatial patterns and processes, effective communication of results, and professional development for geospatial analysts. Introduction to open source analytical and cartographic software options, including the development of web maps and online professional portfolios. Students will complete an extensive original research project.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 521 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 526 - Understanding Soil Data
A soil science perspective on soil as a natural body. This course will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil and how to access existing soil data sets. Soil description and classification of soils will be explored through the USDA system. Theories of soil formation will be surveyed and process of pedogeneisis will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status and instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 528 - Advanced Topics in Biogeography
Study of the spatial distribution patterns of organisms through the integration of the many factors that have interacted to determine these patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 203; ENVS 326 or ESCI 325; or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 529 - Pyrogeography
Graduate students will explore the spatial and temporal relationships of fire and society as an integral landscape process with an emphasis on the maintenance of North American ecosystems and the threat of wildfire to the built environment. We will assess historic and contemporary implications of fire management and policies, and where appropriate we will compare fire processes and practices from abroad. The course will end with interdisciplinary group projects delving into specific fire issues and developing proposals and solutions. Graduate students are expected to take a lead role in the development of group projects and development of final products.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 530 - Borderlands: Resource Management
Geographic investigation of cross-border resource management and other issues associated with the growing importance of the United States’ cross-border regions, especially our northern border with Canada; selected trans-border environmental, sustainability, economic, and urban topics.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 501 or ESCI 501 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 531 - Pacific Rim: Environment, Economy, and Sustainability
Geographic Investigation of the economies, environmental impacts, and issues of sustainability of Pacific Rim nations; special comparative emphasis on East Asia versus North America.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 501 or ESCI 501 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 540 - Advanced Public and Stakeholder Engagement in Energy, Climate, and Environmental Policymaking
We examine different types of civic engagement in public policymaking about energy, climate, and environment through the lens of deliberative democracy. Students will learn to think critically and creatively about how the public, business, and organized interest groups can be effectively involved in policymaking.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 304 or ENVS 350 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 545 - American Environmental History
Readings seminar focusing on the literature on the history of the interaction of nature and society in America. Concentration on methods in environmental history. Also offered as HIST 553.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in Department of Environmental Studies or Environmental Sciences or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 546 - World Environmental History
The organizing theme of this seminar will be that of ‘exchange’ - biological and cultural - of organisms and ideas about what to do with them. By focusing on the problem of the history of exchanges of organisms and ideas about the environment around the globe, the seminar will at the same time illuminate other themes in world environmental history. Also offered as HIST 554.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in Department of Environmental Studies or Environmental Sciences or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 549 - Energy Systems Transitions
This course explores the social and technological changes underway to transition from a fossil-fuel based energy system to a low-carbon system. We study the technology involved with existing and evolving electricity, transportation, food, and building energy systems and then interrogate the social, economic, and political structures that substantiate the existing system or promote change to a low carbon future.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 550 - Environmental Politics and Policy
Survey of the field of environmental politics and policy. Examination of how social scientists have addressed environmental issues by focusing on questions raised, methods used and conclusions reached. Approach will be comparative in examining research on different political and policy dynamics of regional case studies.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 551 - Natural Resource Policy
The course addresses history, politics, conflicts, and current events (e.g. Malheur NWR) around natural resources, with a particular emphasis on public lands.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 559 - Advanced Energy Policy
The goal of this course is to explore policy making and policy implementation in the context of energy technologies. Using case studies we will reveal the multidimensionality and tensions implicit in policy debates. We will assemble a toolbox that enables us to innovate, assess, and promote policy options. Focus will be placed on policy solutions such as common pool resource management, community-based social marketing, civic dialogue, and analytic-deliberation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 580 - Place-based Learning in the North Cascades
Explores learning and teaching about the natural and cultural history of a place using the Skagit River watershed and North Cascades mountains as the classroom and focus of inquiry. This is an intensive, field-based, experiential learning process which introduces place through the lenses of socio-ecological issues, development of environmental responsibility, and how educators can use place in environmental education curricula.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to M.Ed. in Environmental Education Residency.
Credits: 6
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 581 - Practicum in Teaching Natural and Cultural History
Supervised field experience in teaching about natural and cultural history in an environmental learning center setting.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 580.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 582 - Curriculum in Environmental Education
Examination of all aspects of curriculum for environmental education, especially in the non-formal setting of environmental learning centers, nature centers and outdoor schools. Curriculum theory and methodology appropriate to these settings will be studied, as will processes of curriculum design. Current programs and materials will be reviewed. Students will practice the skills of preparing curriculum and learning materials.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 583 - Natural History and Science of the North Cascades
Studies the natural history of the North Cascades to understand the basic ecological, hydrological, and geological principles operating there. Explores diverse processes of scientific inquiry that have been applied to study the landscape. Includes examination of how natural history and scientific inquiry into natural processes may be incorporated into interdisciplinary environmental education programs.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 580; ENVS 581; ENVS 582.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 584 - Leadership and Nonprofit Administration
Examination of the nature and qualities of nonprofit educational organizations and of models of nonprofit administration. Leadership, management, and partnership principles and strategies will be studied. Topics will include all aspects of running an educational nonprofit organization, including financial management, fundraising, and organizational development and evaluation. Working with public and private sector partners will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 580; ENVS 581; ENVS 582; ENVS 583.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 585 - Environmental Education Foundations
Examination of the principles and processes of education about and for the environment. Review of theory and practice of environmental education in a variety of programmatic settings.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 587 - Conservation Psychology
Critical examination of the psychological and educational research bases for environmental education. Introduction to theories and methods used to study environmental behavior change, learning about the environment, and formation of ecological social-environmental ethics, and social influences across the lifespan.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 588 - Assessment, Evaluation and Research in Environment Education
Covers assessment in the instructional context; evaluation of programming; and evidence-based practice. The main focus is on program evaluation in EE and its value, principles and methods. How can the gathering of useful and accurate information be integrated throughout program life-cycle and organizational culture? A beginner level of competence in designing and conducting simple and useful applied research will be facilitated through case studies and group projects. Study and practice of methods will be balanced with broader discussion of evaluation purposes and guiding questions.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 589 - Professional Writing and Presentation
Capstone course for students completing master’s work in environmental education, Residency Track. Reflection on program; writing and presentation of research and curriculum projects during the course of the master’s program.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 580; ENVS 501; ENVS 581; ENVS 582; ENVS 583; ENVS 584; ENVS 585; ENVS 587.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 590 - Graduate Colloquium
Current trends and issues in geographic and environmental studies research. Repeatable up to 3 credits including original course.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 593 - Environmental Impact Assessment Practicum
Preparation of an objective assessment description of a real natural area including the search for public documentation, evaluation of coverage and specific new analyses. Coordinating role in task group data assembly and editorial review of draft project summaries. Experience directly related to professional responsibilities in the environmental field. Review of assessment utilization in the EIS format and of significant legislation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 595 - Teaching Practicum
Experience in teaching a lecture or laboratory course in environmental studies. Repeatable. S/U grading
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status, relevant coursework and permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENVS 598 - Research Project
Individualized research experience in the field, not including research related to thesis of field project. Repeatable up to 6 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: Completion of 15 credits 500-level courses toward MA in Environmental Studies or MEd in Environmental Education.
Credits: 2-6
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENVS 599 - Graduate Environmental Studies Seminar
Selected topics across the spectrum of environmental studies (e/g/. toxicology, watershed studies, applied ecology, geography, environmental education, etc.). Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits, including original course. S/U grading.
Credits: 1-2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENVS 690 - Thesis
Thesis research in environmental studies under faculty direction. Repeatable up to 36 credits, including original course. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Advancement to candidacy for the Master’s degree and appointment of thesis advisor and thesis committee. Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-12
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENVS 691 - Field Project
Development of an application of knowledge in practical context. This may take the form or an environmental program in the student’s area of graduate work, such as preparation of curriculum or other educational materials; policy analysis or implementation; planning or design portfolio, or other project. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Completion of 15 credits at the 500-level and approval of the student’s committee in a Master’s program in the Department of Environmental Studies. Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-12
Grade Mode: S/U
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EUS 201 - Russian Civilization
Survey of the history and culture of the Russian people from the earliest times to the present, with comparisons to other Western societies.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCGM
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EUS 210 - Nomads of Eurasia
Surveys the origins, cultures and languages of the pastoral peoples of Eurasia, including the Mongols, Turks, Arabs, peoples of Iran and Afghanistan, as well as the native tribes of Siberia and the North Pacific Rim.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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EUS 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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EUS 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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EUS 450 - Topics in Eurasian Studies
Variable topics in Eurasian Studies, including folklore, linguistics, area studies. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes: EUS 201 or EUS 210 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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Fairhaven Fairhaven’s 2014-2015 Curriculum. The courses and studies listed in this catalog will be offered during the 2013-2014 academic years. Additional classes will be announced and described in the Fairhaven College Quarterly Class Description booklet, available at Fairhaven College Office and at http://www.wwu.edu/fairhaven/academics/courses/.
At Fairhaven, new courses are constantly being developed by faculty and account for about one-half of the course offerings.
Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog.
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FAIR 101A - An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study At Fairhaven College
Provides a framework for Fairhaven College’s interdisciplinary philosophy and practices. Students will be introduced to the Fairhaven community, mission, educational philosophies, and their complementary processes leading toward graduation. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: admission to Fairhaven College
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 162B - Film/Video Production with Final Cut Pro
In this course you will learn how to plan for, shoot and edit short videos using Final Cut Pro X. Students will complete 4 short videos by the end of the week; one 30 second commercial, one “my life on campus” video, a short silent video and a group music video. Throughout the assignments the class will cover the basics of shooting with a green screen, light kit set-up, microphones and prosumer video cameras. Taught during Summer Quarter for College Quest only.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 200 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver. S/U grading.
Credits: 1-15
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FAIR 201A - Critical and Reflective Inquiry
This interdisciplinary seminar engages students in the processes of critical and reflective thinking, reading and writing. It is a place to explore what these processes are, why they are valued, how they work, and where they fit into a Fairhaven education. Exploration of these processes will be rooted in a topical and methodological approach of the professor’s choosing. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Fairhaven College
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 202A - Core: Humanities and the Expressive Arts I
Explores the assumptions and practices which inform human inquiry and creativity in literature, philosophy and the arts. S/U grading.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 203A - Social Relationships and Responsibility: Theories and Critiques
This interdisciplinary seminar is an introduction to modern social theory. Employs critical social theories to explore social relationships and examine society from positions of race, class, gender and sexuality, focusing specifically on the rights, responsibilities and obligations of individuals and communities. Integral to this examination are the experiences of those excluded from the Western ideals of freedom and equality that, arguably, form the basis of liberal democracy. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Fairhaven College
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 206A - Core: Science and Our Place on the Planet I
Science and technology are systematic, self-critical, intellectual activities by which a culture seeks to understand and benefit from the physical phenomena of its world. This course addresses science in Western culture - its social and philosophical implications, its technological applications, its potential and its limitations. S/U grading.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 210A - World Issues
Exploration of the complex dynamics of our globalized world from a holistic, inter-disciplinary and cross-border perspective. Examination of multiple world issues such as global inequality and poverty, food security, human rights, water, energy, population growth, migration, cultural change and public health, and of our individual and community roles as agents of social change on local and global levels. This course is connected to the World Issues Forum speaker series. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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FAIR 212C - Introduction to Political Economy
Study of the American macroeconomic system from two perspectives: orthodox and critical; application of both theoretical frameworks to problems in modern society. S/U grading.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 212E - Coast to Coast on a Piece of Toast: Hoboism and the Great Depression
Explores phenomenon of ‘riding the rails’ in America in the Twentieth Century. Examines the effects of ‘hoboism’ and the Great Depression on labor and politics as well as literature, music and art. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 213B - Topics in Popular Culture
Introductory course looking at critical interpretations of popular culture theory as it relates to particular popular culture phenomena from an interdisciplinary perspective. Topics may include reality television, soap operas, celebrity and tabloid magazines, advertising, and more. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 201A or concurrent registration.
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 213D - Slave Narratives and Other Testimonies of the Old South
An introductory, interdisciplinary approach to early African American history and the history of the Old South. Using slave autobiographies, WPA interviews, free black testimonies and memoirs in addition to contemporary historical works, we will reconstruct, analyze and deconstruct the history of Southern life and culture during the Antebellum era through the Civil War. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 214B - Interdisciplinary Topics in American Experience
Significant events, movements, art genres, history or other phenomena in American society. Uses multiple approaches, not limited to the traditional disciplines, to interpret course material. Examples of topics include a particular art form, the Ku Klux Klan etc. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Credits: 3-4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 215F - The Asian-American Experience
The history of Asians in the United States, the development of communities and the effects of the encounter between Asian cultures and the developing American cultural context. Also offered as AMST 205. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Also offered as AMST 205
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 216B - Testimonies of the New South
An interdisciplinary, introductory-level course examining the social, cultural, economic changes that occurred in the South after the Civil War to the early 1900s. The primary source of documentation will be autobiographies, speeches, literature and commentaries made by black and white southerners who experienced these changes at that time. This course is a continuation of Fair 213D. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 218C - The Hispano/A-American Experience
The development of the Hispano/a-American community, with emphasis on its history, its social and political institutions, and the effects of education, continuing immigration and economic stratification. Also offered as AMST 203. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Also offered as AMST 203.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 219D - The African-American Experience
An overview of African-American history from an interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis is on the struggle for social and political equality in a developing capitalist economy. The contemporary social, economic and political life of African Americans will also be examined. S/U grading. Also offered as AMST 204.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 221J - Interdisciplinary Writing
Directed toward the student who wishes to improve expository writing skills. Theory, practice and criticism of student work. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 222G - Imaginative Writing: Poetry
This course is an invitation to immerse yourself in the language of being: poetry. We will explore what it means to breathe, to live as creatures of rhythm, to delight in pattern, to illuminate images and moments, to sing, and to let words trip the light fantastic along our tongues. We will read ancient and contemporary poetry, listen to poetry, discuss poetry, cook poetry, eat poetry, make poetry, walk poetry, and discover poetry in strange and ordinary places in our lives. Be prepared to experiment, take risks, work hard, ask lots of questions, and write and write and write. Repeatable to 12 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
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FAIR 222H - Imaginative Writing: Fiction
This class will look at fiction through both reading and creative writing, it will follow examples of fiction, non-fiction and poetry into that borderland of nets where the marvelous meets the real. Repeatable to 12 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 223G - Elements of Style
An examination of the rules and principles of English composition, including grammar, punctuation, word usage, sentence construction, and strategies for proofreading and revision. Repeatable 3 times. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
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FAIR 223K - Collecting Personal Narratives: The Art of the Interview
Introduction to skills in listening, questioning, and critical approaches to critiquing interviews. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 225G - Presentational Speaking
An opportunity to develop strategies for effective presentations in a variety of contexts. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 226H - Words
An etymological exploration of words: their origins, roots, history, evolution, connotations, and usage. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
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FAIR 227J - Walking
A literary and experiential examination of walking. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: 0
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 230C - Active Lifestyles for Health
This course combines the academic and practical study of active lifestyles. Classes will include the study of particular types of fitness activities combined with involvement in the activity itself. Repeatable up to four credits including original course. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 201A or concurrent.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 231N - Introduction to Applied Human Ecology: Sustainable Systems
Study of relationships between human systems and the environment with an emphasis on the principle of sustainability. Study of models of sustainable development and appropriate technology complement practical applications in the Outback Farm/Wetland/Outdoor Learning Center. Student participation in instruction. S/U grading. Repeatable up to 9 credits, including original course.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 232P - User-Friendly Statistics
Basic statistical techniques (sampling, distributions, graphing, hypothesis testing, test of correlation and significance) in the context of real-world issues of concern to nontechnical majors, along with skills for evaluating and critiquing statistical arguments and discerning statistical abuse. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 234P - Psychology and Society
This class will take a social psychological perspective to understand the ways individual’s behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of others, with a focus on social situations and construals as causes of behavior. The core areas of the field concentrate on attitudes, group processes, and interpersonal and intergroup relations. S/U grading.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 234U - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology
This survey course provides an introduction to understanding and developing an appreciation for cultural influences on the self, behavior, cognition, emotion, relationships, morality, and mental and physical health, with an emphasis on social psychological research. The course will focus on both international and U.S. perspectives. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
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FAIR 242R - The Art of Play: Reclaiming Imagination and Spontaneity for The Adult
The practice of adult play with focus on methods to reclaim imagination and spontaneity. Providing an intellectual and interdisciplinary framework for understanding the nature of play through readings in philosophy, anthropology and psychology. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
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FAIR 243T - Awareness Through the Body
An experiential introduction to the discipline of somatics and to traditions of somatic practice. Attention is paid both to theories and experiences of the body and its immediate environment. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 243U - Topics in Mind and Body
An interdisciplinary exploration of the interface between mind, body and psyche; including, but not limited to, studies in somatics, movement, dance, sensory awareness, cross-cultural or integrative wellness paradigms, consciousness, death and dying. Approaches may be experiential, historical, education, theoretical, cultural, political and transpersonal. Repeatable with different topics to a maximum of 15 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 3-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 252V - Introduction to Drawing
Studio course introducing experimental drawing mediums and style. Assigned projects emphasize the possibilities of extending traditional concepts concerning the parameters of drawing. Students set and solve their own experiential creative problems. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 254X - Introduction to Relief Printing
Introduction to basic relief printing techniques with emphasis on narrative image-making and composition. Woodblocks, linoleum blocks and plexiglass plates will be employed for understanding printing techniques. Repeatable up to 8 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 255Y - Folk Music Experience
Focus on group performance of music from the American folk tradition, practicing instruments, learning songs, and researching folk music issues, performers, and/or songs and meeting weekly to play music together. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 2
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FAIR 257V - Topics in Studio Art
An interdisciplinary exploration of specific topics in studio art, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. Approaches may include historical, theoretical, literary, cultural, or political readings. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Credits: 3-8
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 258W - Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Acrylic painting techniques and elements of form composition and color using still life, photographs and live models. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
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FAIR 261E - Race In/To the Movies I: Race Relations on Film 1900-1950
Explores race relations in America between 1900 and 1950 using film as one source of historical documentation. Films such as Birth of a Nation, Broken Blossoms and The Scar of Shame will demonstrate how movies both reflect and reinforce contemporary perceptions of inter- and intra-race relations. Readings will place the films into a broader historical context. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
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FAIR 263B - The American Indian Experience
Pre-contact American Indian cultures and the impacts of colonization, primarily in North America. Focus on such aspects as sovereignty, treaty rights, health, education and economic development. Also offered as AMST 202. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Also offered as AMST 202
Credits: 4
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FAIR 270B - Introduction to Digital Video Production
This class will introduce basic camera use and video editing in the digital medium. Students will script, shoot, and edit 5 assignments using Final Cut Studio 2. Projects range from a 30-second commercial to a 3-5 minute final video on the student’s choice of topic. S/U grading.
Credits: 2
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FAIR 270H - Introduction to Audio Recording
Introduction to Audio Recording explores the techniques, tools, and technology used in multi-track recording. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 280 - Practicum
By arrangement: fall, winter and spring. Fairhaven College independent study proposal approval required for registration. Learning through practical involvement outside the classroom; general exposure and experience. Repeatable. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: approval by two or more Fairhaven faculty
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver. S/U grading.
Credits: 1-15
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FAIR 303A - Core: Interdisciplinary Concentration Seminar
Application of procedures and assistance in ordering one’s course of study into an effective concentration proposal. Credit awarded upon filing the proposal or declaration of a WWU major. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 101a, FAIR 201a, FAIR 203a and FAIR 305a. Required of students in the Interdisciplinary Concentration.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 305A - Core: Writing and Transition Conference
Development of a portfolio of writing and demonstration of writing competency and readiness to pursue Concentrated Studies, in consultation with faculty. See Student Guide to Fairhaven College for procedure. Partially satisfies the all-University writing proficiency requirement. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 101a and FAIR 201a.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 310N - American Indians in the Cinema
Explores portrayal of American Indians in the cinema and the effects of racist images and perpetuated stereotypes on Native identity, self-esteem and cultural survival. S/U grading.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 310W - American Indian Celebrations
Cultural background and history of some American Indian celebrations. Films, readings, discussion, and sharing individual research. Will attend several Native celebrations in the area. This course is offered during the Summer quarter. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: AMST course or instructor permission
Credits: 3-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 311B - The American Legal System
The American legal system and how it affects individuals and society. The structure and evolving nature of the legal system, legal reasoning and the role of courts in government. Skill development in reading and analyzing court opinions. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 203A or Social Science GUR or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
GUR Attributes: SSC
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FAIR 311C - Alternatives in Education
Exploration of various alternative education and school reform movements including philosophy, politics, implementation, financing and historical context. Some of the models which may be discussed include: Montessori, Steiner (Waldorf), home schooling, free schools, single culture or gender school programs, New American Schools Development Corporation. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 312D - Issues in International Studies
Explores issues of concern to selected nations. May also include global scope. Examples of topics include globalization, reinventing development, and environmental issues in economically poor countries. Repeatable with various topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 203a or instructor permission.
Credits: 3-6
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 312E - Transgender Identities and Histories
An overview of the transgender, transsexual, and intersex communities, focusing on the development of identity (male, female, ‘other’). This course will look at the narratives of trans people and the history of the communities, as well as the questions raised about the nature of gender identity formation. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 201A and FAIR 203A.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 312F - Globalizations since 1870
Overview of the global political economy and the expansions of the capitalist system from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first, from the era of globalization before World War I to our current era of globalization since 1973, via Two World Wars, the Great Depression, decolonization, and the Cold War. Examines facets of the history, politics, economics, sociology, and culture of globalization, the increased mobility of goods, people, capital, and ideas around the world. S/U grading. Also offered as INTL 312.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 203A or INTL 201 required; FAIR 212C or ECON 206 or HNRS 209 recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
GUR Attributes: SSC
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FAIR 313D - Slave Narratives and Other Testimonies of the Old South
This is an upper division course that examines the history of African and African-American slavery in the U.S. Starting from 1619, we will be exploring the development of the slave system, also referred to as the ‘peculiar institution,’ from the view point of enslaved African Americans, to the final collapse and destruction of slavery during the Civil War. While the predominant source of documentation will be narratives and other testimonies written during the 19th century, we will also pay attention to how scholars have approached slavery over the years.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any lower division U.S. history course or AMST 204 or FAIR 203A; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 313E - Queer Issues in Education
Explores challenges for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered students, teachers and families in the education system including social and development considerations, the impact of mediated heterosexism, politics of schooling. Also explores roles of allies and curriculum transformation. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: AMST 242
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 314B - Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics in American Experience
Study of events, movements, art genres, or other phenomena in America. Employs interdisciplinary approaches and social theory to deeply explore topics. Topics might include the art deco movement, nativist movements, or war. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 203A
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 314E - Critical Pedagogy
This course helps students, who may or may not be looking toward a professional career in schools, develop the knowledge and skills necessary to critically examine and evaluate various classroom practices using the theories and practice of critical pedagogy. Analyses will focus on those practices which are conceptually sound, ethically responsible, and culturally responsive, or will consider the various ways to make them so.
Prerequisites & Notes: AMST 301 or FAIR 366E.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 319B - Current Issues in Law
A look at one or two current legal issues being addressed by US courts (including federal, state and/or tribal) today. Study of the cases surrounding the legal issue, popular opinion about the issue, and current cases testing the legal issue. Examples of possible topics include abortion, immigration, criminal law and procedure. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 311B or PLSC 311 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 319E - Advanced Topics in Popular Culture
Advanced course studying major popular culture theorists and applying those theories to the study of popular culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 201A and FAIR 203A
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 322M - Memoirs and Memory: Childhood in America
Using literature, film and theoretical readings, investigates the ‘idea’ of childhood and, using other cultures and historical periods as lenses, examines how today’s American society constructs the ideal and implements the reality. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 201A and FAIR 203A or equivalent or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 323G - Imaginative Writing II
An opportunity to continue development of creative skills in fiction, poetry or writing for children, including the revision of promising works for publication. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 222G or FAIR 222H, creative writing course, or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 323H - Elements of Style II
An exploration into the art of syntax and sentence-making. Builds on the exercises and concepts examined in Fair 223g Elements of Style. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 223g or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 324H - Poetry and Lyric
Exploration of both poetry and song lyrics with a focus on similarities and differences of compositional intent. Reading, listening and writing to explore how constraints and conventions of form shape poems and songs. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 202A or equivalent or poetry course.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 325G - Maps
An interdisciplinary exploration of maps and mapmaking. Emphasis on the history of maps, diverse ways of mapping, cross-cultural expressions of space, and hands-on creation of individual and communal maps. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 202A or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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