How does conquest by foreigners change the ways that images, civic spaces and objects are created and used? What kinds of hybrids does colonization produce? Is it possible to describe what is “colonial” about art or architecture? Focusing on recent scholarship, this seminar addresses these queries, highlighting the 16th–19th centuries.

This course examines the relationship between feminist activism, theory, and politics and the prison. The course takes a two pronged approach that is historical and theoretical. We will examine the history of the prison in the United States as well as how feminist theorists and activists have understood the relationship beteen incarceration and race, gender, sexuality, ability, immigration, war, economics, as well as resistance. Keywords: queer, feminism, prison, activism

Even though Hawai'i is often referred to as the "Paradise on Earth," the history of Hawai'i is rife with the history and legacies of imperial ambitions of the United States. This course examines the history of U.S. occupation of Hawai'i as a case study of U.S. imperialism. We will examine the history of the rise and fall of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, the establishment of Hawai'i as a U.S. territory, and finally the current status of Hawai'i as the 50th state in the United States.

This course focuses on American southern old-time string band music, bluegrass, and early country song. We draw on cultural theory to explore the development of these musics throughout the 20th/21st centuries as well as the influences of African-American musical expression, class, gender, and music revivalism. We will consider old time and bluegrass both from a historical perspective and ethnographically as vital forms of folk expression in communities today.

This course focuses on American southern old-time string band music, bluegrass, and early country song. We draw on cultural theory to explore the development of these musics throughout the 20th/21st centuries as well as the influences of African-American musical expression, class, gender, and music revivalism. We will consider old time and bluegrass both from a historical perspective and ethnographically as vital forms of folk expression in communities today.

Wetlands provide many ecosystem services including flood control, water filtration, and storm protection and are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. Constructed wetlands utilize these principles to treat waste generated by humans (e.g. stormwater, greywater, wastewater). In this course we will explore the structure and function of natural wetland systems and then apply this knowledge in understanding the role constructed wetlands can play in the treatment of waste.

Wetlands provide many ecosystem services including flood control, water filtration, and storm protection and are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. Constructed wetlands utilize these principles to treat waste generated by humans (e.g. stormwater, greywater, wastewater). In this course we will explore the structure and function of natural wetland systems and then apply this knowledge in understanding the role constructed wetlands can play in the treatment of waste.

Aikido is an activity course of the Budo Arts Program - OPRA's martial arts division at Hampshire College. Budo, meaning the lifestyle of incorporating "warrior" philosophies and values to one's path of internal development. Practicing budo requires the study of related fields such as, but not limited to, history, etiquette, language, art, and spirituality. Students will complete brief research assignments, study literary resources, and attend lectures and media screenings to complement the primary physical content of the course.

Kyudo is an activity course of the Budo Arts Program - OPRA's martial arts division at Hampshire College. Budo, meaning the lifestyle of incorporating "warrior" philosophies and values to one's path of internal development. Practicing budo requires the study of related fields such as, but not limited to, history, etiquette, language, art, and spirituality. Students will complete brief research assignments, study literary resources, and attend lectures and media screenings to complement the primary physical content of the course.

This course is an opportunity to experience many activities that make up outdoor adventure. Students will engage in activities on a variety of levels from beginning introduction to a refinement of skills, including canoeing, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rappelling, orienteering, outdoor cooking, and caving. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.