This course is the second semester of first-year, Spanish and students enrolled in this course should have taken LS101 or the equivalent. This class is taught almost entirely in Spanish and focuses on speaking and using Spanish. Students entering this level should be able to use the present, future (ir+a+infinitive) and preterit with some fluency and accuracy. Attention is given to building accuracy with grammatical structures introduced in LS101 and focuses on the differences between the preterit and imperfect tenses along with an introduction to present subjunctive.

This course is designed for students with no background in Spanish. Students are introduced to basic grammatical structures (including present, preterit and future (ir + a + infinitive tenses) and by the end of the semester should be able to communicate in verbal and written forms about personal information, daily activities, future plans and past experiences. All four skill areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing) are practiced through activities that are based on real-life situations, the on-line course textbook and the students' experiences.

This seminar is designed for first or second semester Division III students whose project involves some aspect of theatre. Seminar participants will be expected to read some key performance texts and discuss them in relation to their own work, as well as helping to select readings relevant to their area of focus. We will also attend performances and participate in workshops led by theatre practitioners. Considerable time throughout the semester will be devoted to students' presentation of works in progress, peer editing, and sharing strategies for completing large independent projects.

Through reading novels and short stories in a range of styles and from a range of places, we will look at how fictional characters shape and are shaped by history. What are the tools writers use to create their characters, and how do we talk about character in historical fiction? Are we looking for a portrayal that in some way complements our understanding of a time and place, one that challenges it, or both?

In this course students will construct a site specific object, a small installation, and a temporary outdoor public art project. Each project will proceed from a proposal outlining parameters such as subject matter, sources, site research, materials, scale, budget, and resources. Artists and collectives who work within these genres will be introduced through slide talks, readings, and a field trip to an area art museum. Group critiques will expose students to the responses of their peers and faculty, helping them clarify and expand the implications of their work.

Do you remember being read to as a child? Reading your first book out loud? How can the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm of telling tales, story dramatization, and ultimately reading aloud be harnessed, maintained and encouraged through theatre? The first step in the progression towards theatre is the child's natural tendency towards pretend play and storytelling. This class will examine reader's theatre as a way to engage children in the act and art of literacy.

Recycling, remanufacturing, refurbishing, repurposing and up-cycling are all ways to add value, reduce waste and lower the environmental impact of used objects. Through the notion of tinkering, we will explore how discarded objects can be creatively reused for utilitarian and artistic purposes. Through this process participants in the course will enhance their technological creativity and designing capacity. Using projects and experiential means (e.g.

This course explores different strategies for introducing innovations in both for-profit and not-for-profit ventures. Many believe that entrepreneurship only means launching a new business from scratch. But for introducing innovations in for-profit, not-for-profit and social entrepreneurship ventures there are other effective alternatives to starting a new business. Two examples include strategic partnerships and licensing innovations to established organizations. Course topics include defining the value of the innovation, protecting intellectual property and forming partnerships.

This introductory course examines and applies principles of acting to contemporary monologues and scenes. Techniques include relaxation and focus, sense memory, physical awareness, vocal expression, improvisation, imagination and critical analysis. The principles are examined in at least two written assignments as well, including one theatre review, and one substantial character analysis. Due to the highly collaborative and experiential nature of this studio course, attendance and punctuality are essential: two absences, but no late arrivals will be permitted.

This course will look at the issues involved with design and fabrication in situations where there are limited resources. Students will engage in the hands-on study and design of technologies considered appropriate for less developed and small-scale local economies. Topics will include water quality, human powered cargo transportation, energy production, food storage and preparation, and wheelchair technologies. We will consider factors that make for successful adoption and widespread use of appropriate technologies.