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Environmental Studies Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500; 417, 445, 517, 545 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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ESTU 691 - Field Project
Development of an educational program, preparation of curriculum or production of educational materials. May be done off campus between periods of residence work. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 credits at the 500 level and approval of student’s committee in the MEd in Environmental Education Program.
Credits: 1 TO 12
Grade Mode: Letter
Maximum Repeatability: 12
Huxley Coll of the Environment
Environmental Studies
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Eurasian Studies Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400; 417, 445 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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EUS 201 - Introduction to Russian Civilization
Survey of the history and culture of the Russian people from the earliest times to the present.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
GUR Attributes: HUM
Humanities and Social Sciences
Modern and Classical Languages
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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: L
GUR Attributes: ACGM
Humanities and Social Sciences
Modern and Classical Languages
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EUS 310 - Origins of Europe
Explores the origins and distribution of modern European peoples and their languages by gathering evidence from archeology, paleoecology, paleoclimatology, DNA studies, comparative linguistics, folklore, as well as early history. Provides a broad-based knowledge of European ethnogenesis.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EUS 201 or EUS 210
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Humanities and Social Sciences
Modern and Classical Languages
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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: L
Maximum Repeatability: 9
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Modern and Classical Languages
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Extended Education Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400; 417, 445 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog.
No more than 15 credits of courses taken in the EXT prefix can be applied toward a degree at Western Washington University.
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EXT 129 - Writing Conventions
Vocabulary of language, standard writing conventions, and the process of effective writing. Practice in identifying proper English usage and in developing fluent, professional writing.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 370 - Principles and Practices of Emergency Management
An introduction to society’s organized response to natural and technological hazards and disasters. Explore the history and evolution of the profession and investigate the organization of emergency management systems in public and private sectors.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 371 - Practical Applications of Emergency Management
Study the theory and techniques involved in developing an emergency management plan for a public or private sector organization. Explore the processes involved in data gathering, hazard identification and vulnerability assessment, plan development, training and exercise. Students will prepare a draft emergency program development plan for the organization of their choice.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 372 - Law and Policy of Emergency Management
Discusses the legal processes related to emergency management and their effect on social change, delivery systems, and affected populations. Readings encompass the intent, development, and use of legislative, judicial, administrative, and policy/procedural systems within Federal, State, and local levels of government.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 424E - Current Educational Topics: Patterns, Functions, and Algebraic Thinking
Designed to model a learning environment that meets the needs of all students, helping them become successful problem solvers who are able to use Math as a powerful tool for making sense of situations and information in the real world.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 424G - Current Educational Topics: Numerical Reasoning
Designed as part of a series of mathematics content courses for educators. Participants will have opportunities to deepen their understanding of the mathematics of number. Participants will work as independent problem solvers in small collaborative groups within a classroom environment that fully models what we want for students. Performance assessment (WASL-type scoring rubrics, learning logs, observations and on demand assessment tasks) will be used to judge the quality of student work. In addition to doing and learning mathematics, participants will have professional articles to read and synthesize each evening, with group discussions of the articles held each morning. The course is designed so that teachers have opportunities to learn important mathematics and to experience and examine characteristics of an optimal environment. This fourth in a series of courses will provide educators with an opportunity to more fully understand number theory while continuing to prepare them to fundamentally restructure their classrooms so that mathematics instruction is fully aligned with the goals and intent of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ “Curriculum and Evaluation Standards” (1980), the NCTM “Professional Teaching Standards” (1990), and Washington State’s Essential Learnings in Mathematics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 424H - Current Educational Topics: Probability and Data Analysis
Designed as part of a series of mathematics content courses for educators. Participants will have opportunities to deepen their understanding of the mathematics of probability and data analysis. Participants will work as independent problem solvers and in small collaborative groups within a classroom environment that fully models what we want for students. Performance assessment (portfolios, WASL-type scoring rubrics, learning logs, observations and on demand assessment tasks) will be used to judge the quality of student work. In addition to doing and learning mathematics, participants will study the research and literature on the brain, and mathematics learning. They will have professional articles to read and synthesize each evening, with group discussions of the articles held each morning. The course is designed so that teachers have opportunities to learn important mathematics and so that they experience and examine characteristics of an optimal learning environment. This third in a series of courses will provide educators with deep level experiences with concepts in probability and data while preparing them to fundamentally restructure their classrooms so that mathematics instruction is fully aligned with the goals and intent of the ‘National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ “Curriculum and Evaluation Standards” (1980), the NCTM “Professional Teaching Standards” (1980), and Washington State’s Essential Learnings in Mathematics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 424I - Current Educational Topics: Geometry and Proportional Reasoning
Designed as part of a series of mathematics content courses for educators. Participants will have opportunities to deepen their understanding of the mathematics of geometry and measurement with a particular focus on proportional reasoning. Participants will work as independent problem solvers and in small collaborative groups within a classroom environment that fully models what we want for students. Performance assessment (portfolios, WASL-type scoring rubrics, learning logs, observations and on demand assessment tasks) will be used to judge the quality of student work. In addition to doing and learning mathematics, participants will study the research and literature on the brain, and mathematics learning. They will have professional articles to read and synthesize each evening, with group discussions of the articles held each morning. The course is designed so that teachers have opportunities to learn important mathematics and so that they experience and examine characteristics of an optimal learning environment. This second in a series of courses will provide educators with a deep level of understanding of geometry, measurement and proportional reasoning while preparing them to fundamentally restructure their classroom so that mathematics instruction is fully aligned with the goals and intent of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics ‘Curriculum and Evaluation Standards (1989)’, ‘Professional Teaching Standards’ (1990), and Washington State Essential Learnings in Mathematics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450A - Current Topics for Professionals: Principles and Practices of Project Management
This course, which is tailored for the business leader, education professional, and office administrator, provides the conceptual framework and practical tools to effectively plan and manage the activities of small, medium and complex projects. Students identify a project of their own and use project management tools and methods to prepare a detailed project plan. S/U grading only
Credits: 1 TO 5
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450B - Current Topics for Professionals: Web Design and Development Certificate, Part 1
Class will focus on providing an essential and solid foundation in HTML using an easy to learn approach. Learn how to format text, place photographs and web graphics, create page backgrounds, set up text and image hyper links and how to set up web page templates using HTML tables. Acquire professional page and site design skills and learn about proven design layouts that work, a user-friendly navigation scheme, how to prepare JPG and GIF images for web using Adobe PhotoShop, and how to set up an active website on a remote web server. S/U grading only.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450C - Current Topics for Professionals: Web Design and Development Certificate, Part 2
Class will focus on providing an essential and solid foundation in HTML using an easy to learn approach. Learn how to format text, place photographs and web graphics, create page backgrounds, set up text and image hyper links and how to set up web page templates using HTML tables. Acquire professional page and site design skills and learn about proven design layouts that work, a user-friendly navigation scheme, how to prepare JPG and GIF images for web using Adobe PhotoShop, and how to set up an active website on a remote web server. S/U grading only.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 450B or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450D - Current Topics for Professionals: Web Design and Development Certificate, Part 3
Class will focus on providing an essential and solid foundation in HTML using an easy to learn approach. Learn how to format text, place photographs and web graphics, create page backgrounds, set up text and image hyper links and how to set up web page templates using HTML tables. Acquire professional page and site design skills and learn about proven design layouts that work, a user-friendly navigation scheme, how to prepare JPG and GIF images for web using Adobe PhotoShop, and how to set up an active website on a remote web server. S/U grading only.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 450B & 450C, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450E - Current Topics for Professionals: Family Mediation Training
Family Mediation Training teaches mediators how to help families resolve conflicts, with a primary focus on helping couples through a dissolution. You will learn how to handle emotionally volatile situations, help parents focus on the needs of their children in order to create and modify parenting plans that work for everyone as well as tips and techniques for dealing with difficult family cases.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450F - Current Topics for Professionals: Basic Mediation Training
Basic Mediation teaches alternative dispute resolution theory and practice to people who want to add mediation techniques and to those who intend to apply for the mediation certification program. Topics include an introduction to mediation practice, the role of the mediator, and an eight stage model of mediation, conflict theory and management, communication skills for mediators and negotiation methods.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450G - Current Topics for Professionals: Project Management Professional Preparation
Prepare for professional certification exams. Covers the triad of project management: cost, scope, and schedule. Focus is on integrating the nine key areas of project management. Successful project management involves the consistent application of proven processes, methodologies, and policies, and their management control, to ensure projects are completed within budget, on schedule, and with quality design, features and functionality. S/U grading only.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450H - Microsoft Project Management Software
Teaches basic and intermediate MS Project skills in the context of Project Management fundamentals in a hands-on lab environment. Students will learn to create files, templates, and reports in order to manage projects and tasks. S/U grading only.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450P - The Marine Naturalist
Marine Naturalist Training is a marine focused course sponsored by The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor, WA. The course is endorsed for naturalist certification by the Washington/B.C. based Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest. Certification from the course allows graduates to join the newly forming Salish Sea Association of Marine Naturalists (S.S.A.M.N.). S/U grading.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450R - Rediscovery Teachers Institute
The purpose of this course is to train teachers in the interactive games and experiential/inquiry based teaching techniques that are addressed in the course text: Rediscovery: Ancient Paths - New Directions and As If The Earth Matters. That training will take place ober a two-day period as outlined below. During the course participants will be taught how to understand scientific concepts and principles that are needed to advance student learning; and how to stimulate students to analyze local, regional, national, or global problems or challenges and employ scientific design to solve those problems. S/U grading.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 450T - Introduction to SQL Server 2005/2008 and Transact SQL
This course introduces the key concepts in relational database models and their implementation in Microsoft SQL Server. It focuses on developing the basic SQL server skills that would be needed for developers, administrators or people attempting to migrate date from Access to SQL Server. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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EXT 450U - Moving from MS Access to SQL Server
This course covers in detail the steps and processes involved in moving data and applications from Microsoft Access over to Microsoft SQL Server. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 450T or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
Extended Education and Summer Programs
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EXT 450V - MSQL Server 2005/2008 for Developers
This course is intended for people who function as Developers of SQL Server systems. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 450T or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
Extended Education and Summer Programs
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EXT 460 - Principles and Practices of Emergency Management
Introduction to society’s organized response to natural and technological hazards and disasters. Explore the history and evolution of the profession and investigate the organization of emergency management systems in public and private sectors. Required for Emergency Management certificate completion.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 463 - Social Issues in Emergency Management in the 21st Century
The effects of contemporary social issues and conflicts upon the development and delivery of emergency management systems in the United States are outlined. Gain an understanding of the varying constraints and motivations of people. Lessons in the response of cross-cultural, religious, and special needs populations before, during, and after a disaster are provided.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 370, EXT 371, EXT 372; or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 464 - Group Dynamics and Facilitation of Emergency Management Systems
Evaluate group systems in relation to the effective implementation of emergency management systems. Review solutions for organizational problems and assess the role of conflict management in an emergency management setting.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 370, EXT 371 and EXT 372 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 465 - Impact of Disaster
Investigates the impact and consequences of post-traumatic stress on victims, families, emergency workers, and community members resulting from natural disasters, human-made emergencies, or societal violence.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 370, 371, 372; or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
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EXT 466 - Interpersonal Communication in Disaster Service
Examine the interpersonal dynamics of verbal and written communication in relation to emergency management. Analyze communication issues including, listening effectively, understanding nonverbal communication, speaking in public, and working with the media.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 370, 371, 372; or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
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EXT 467 - Emergency Management and the Challenge of Terrorism
Provides an introduction to the hazards posed by terrorism and the response to terrorism through the lens of the duties and functions inherent in the role of the emergency manager.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 370, 371, 372; or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Interdisciplinary Studies
Extended Education
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EXT 494 - Emergency Management Service Learning Internship
Open only to students of the Emergency Management Certificate. Internship is designed primarily for students who have had little exposure to the field of emergency management. Students find their own placement to gain hands-on practical experience with a public, private, or non-profit organization. Program provides guidance and goals. S/U grading. Repeatable to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 370, 371, 372 or permission of instructor, and a minimum of 18 credits in the cert program.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 6
Interdisciplinary Studies
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EXT 495 - Professional Research Project in Emergency Management
Professional research project designed primarily for students who have extensive career experience in the emergency management field. Self-guided project designed to enhance knowledge of a particular subject area relevant to the student’s current career responsibilities. Project supervised academically by program faculty. S/U grading only. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EXT 370, 371 & 372, or permission of instructor, and completed a min of 18 credits in cert program. Open only to students of the Emergency Management Certificate.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 6
Interdisciplinary Studies
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Fairhaven Fairhaven’s 2010-2011 Curriculum. The courses and studies listed in this catalog will be offered during the 2010-2011 academic years. Additional classes will be announced and described in the Fairhaven College Quarterly Class Description booklet, available at Fairhaven College Office.
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; 417, 445 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; required of all new students in the first quarter of enrollment at Fairhaven
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 201 - Intermediate Foundations
Focus on critical learning skills, academic writing, aspects of educational theory, curricular structures and individualized learning. Individualized attention to writing and independent study skills. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
some college experience; admission coordinator permission
Credits: 6
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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 Fair College; required of all new students in the first quarter of enrollment at Fairhaven.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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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; required of all new students in the first or second quarter of enrollment at Fairhaven
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 211B - 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.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
GUR Attributes: SSC
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 212E - Coast to Coast on a Piece of Toast: Hoboism in America
Explores phenomenon of “riding the rails” in America, with an emphasis on American labor, race, politics and creative expression and influences on literature, music, and art. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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 TO 5
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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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 TO 4
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 214E - Historian as Detective
Introduction to the challenges of investigation. Assignments develop specific research skills, an understanding of evidence and the nature of historical knowledge. Use of reference tools, historical fiction, essays and readings in classical historians: Herodotus, Thucydides, Tacitus, Gibbon. S/U grading.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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:
Alsooffered as AMST 205
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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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.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Also offered as AMST 204.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 221G - Graphic Novels
In-depth exploration of the work of a particular author (or authors) of graphic novels. Emphasis on studying how narrative works in graphic novels. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 221J - College 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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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 222G - Imaginative Writing: Poetry
S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 12
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 222H - Imaginative Writing: Fiction
S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 12
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Fairhaven College
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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
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 3
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 224M - Writing Arguments
Examination of how to construct a logical argument in written form. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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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
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 227J - Walking
A literary and experiential examination of walking. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 228K - Comics and Diversity
Examines how various peoples and experiences are depicted in comics. Explores why an artist would choose to render experiences such as the Jewish experience in the Holocaust, history of African-Americans, and the contemporary lesbian experience in comics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FAIR 202a or 200-level English course
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 9
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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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
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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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, theorretical, cultural, political and transpersonal. Repeatable with different topics to a maximum of 15 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 3 TO 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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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. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 8
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Fairhaven College
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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
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 262F - Swimming with the Sharks: The Life of a Lawyer
Explores, through guest speakers, what it means to become an attorney: education options, career choices, and possible roles of lawyers in society. Offered alternate years. S/U grading.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 263B - The American Indian Experience
The social and cultural evolution of the First Peoples of the Americas. Focus on such aspects as education, self-determination, health issues and urbanization as they have an impact on native indigenous populations. Also offered as AMST 202. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
also offered as AMST 202
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 270B - Intro 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
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven
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FAIR 270H - Audio Recording I
Audio Recording Techniques I explores the techniques, tools, and technology used in multi-track recording. S/U grading.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven
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FAIR 280 - Practicum
By arrangement: fall, winter and spring. Fairhaven College independent study permit card 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 members
Credits: 1 TO 6
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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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. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FAIR 101a, FAIR 201a, FAIR 203a and FAIR 305a. Required of students in Interdisciplinary Concentration.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 307A - Conflict Resolution
Theories of alternative dispute resolution with emphasis on skill of listening respectfully to different points of view. Focus on methods of addressing conflicts around power, privilege and law in context of the adversarial American legal system. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Fairhaven Law and Diversity program
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 308A - Legal Research and Analysis
Explores evaluative legal writing including use of legal citation. Case reading, analysis and synthesis will be stressed. Students will learn the formal structure of a legal memorandum. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Fairhaven Law and Diversity program
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 309A - Legal Writing and Analysis
Various substantive law topics with a focus on case analysis. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Fairhaven Law and Diversity program
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 310D - Peace Corps Experience
Examination of the Peace Corps program and its volunteers, including motives, duty to society, and conflicting values of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and wealth. Repeatable. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FAIR 203A or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 310G - Identity/Conflict N. Ireland
S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FAIR 204 or equivalent, or cultural anthropology or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 310N - American Indians in the Cinema
Explores portrayal of American Indians in the cinema adn the effects of racist images and perpetuated stereotypes on Native identity, self-esteem adn cultural survival. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Previous course in Native American studies or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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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 TO 6
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 313E - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender 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:
FAIR 219D or AMST 242
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 314E - Studying Korea: Modern History, Culture, and People
Survey of modern history and culture of Korea with a focus on Korean people through psychological and anthropological perspectives. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FAIR 203A or equivalent 200 level course in social science.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 315C - Over the Top: The Great War
Presents an interdisciplinary exploration of World War I. Uses multi-media resources to present the music, literature, art, and history of the war and to assess its global significance. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
20th Century history course or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 315F - Work
An interdisciplinary study which examines the meaning, value, history and changing nature of our work. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
study in social science or humanities
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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 201A, FAIR 203A, FAIR 211B
Credits: 2 TO 5
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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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 TO 5
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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FAIR 322K - Publication: from Prospectus to Press
A practical examination of how to write a book, from creating a prospectus, to editing drafts, to delivering a final product, to a press. You will gain hands-on experience by working on the instructor’s book in progress. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Fair 201A and one additional course in writing.
Credits: 3 TO 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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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
Maximum Repeatability: 98
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Fairhaven College
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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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Fairhaven College
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