In this course, we will consider the complex intersection of race and religion in Latin America. We will begin by investigating the hybrid proto-racial and religious categories through which the Spanish and Portuguese conceived of human difference during the the early modern era. From there, we will trace how these notions were re-conceptualized in the centuries following the encounter between Europeans and the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas.

This course is designed to give students a strong introduction to computer programming, with an emphasis on programming games. No prior programming experience is necessary. As the title reveals, this course particularly invites self-identified women, though all interested students are of course welcome! We will consider (and hopefully impact) the current gender imbalances in the professional world of game development. The course will include guest interviews with notable women in game programming.

This course will offer an overview of the theoretical tenets of experiential education and how they can be applied in a variety of settings, including the outdoors,and alternative and traditional classrooms. Topics to be addressed include current issues in experiential education, oppression and empowerment in education, teaching experientially, creative expression, and the historical and philosophical basis of experiential education. The course format will include readings, discussion, guest speakers, field experiences, and individual research and presentations on experiential education.

Explore the local area while searching for wild edible plants. Students will learn plant identification, ethical harvesting techniques, and preparing wild edibles. Backcountry cooking, fires, and preserving will also be covered. The class will run 5 weeks. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

If you like basketball but have little or no experience, then this is the class for you. Students will work on the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense. Students will also spend time focusing on the rules of the game and playing. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

The class will focus on improving foot, speed, agility, and explosiveness through drills and plyometrics. Class will meet ONLY for 6 weeks after the start of the semester. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This course will give students background knowledge and first-hand experience in stretching, weight lifting, and aerobic conditioning. Students will learn the basics of flexibility training, using heart rate to guide aerobic conditioning, and assist in designing an individualized weight training program. Each class session will include stretching, running/walking, and weight lifting. People who have never been involved in a fitness program are especially welcome. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This class will utilize various techniques to improve one's strength and conditioning without the use of weights. All experience levels are welcome. The class is especially good for those interested in improving strength for sports. 5-college students will be graded pass/fail.

Sport climbing is the term used to describe the style of climbing where a person uses fixed protection to lead climb. This class will focus on teaching the technical skills and training techniques for better climbing. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT A PERSON HAVE STRONG TOP ROPE CLIMBING SKILLS BEFORE THEY ADVANCE INTO SPORT CLIMBING. This course is perfect experienced rock climbers wanting to learn to lead climb, and is a prerequisite for the spring Traditional Lead Climbing class. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This course is for beginning and experienced rock climbers. It will cover basic safety techniques, rope work, knots and climbing techniques. Enjoy the opportunity to exercise your body and mind at many local climbing areas as well as Hampshire College's indoor climbing wall. Beginners are especially welcome. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.