Sectioned course. Students must have a working knowledge of the four basic tennis strokes (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). The format for Tennis II is a "play and learn" environment. Emphasis is on positioning and basic strategies for singles and doubles. Lobs and overheads are introduced. In addition, tennis drills are presented to help students refine and practice the four basic strokes. Prerequisite: Tennis I or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 16 per section.

Rather than working from a singular movement approach, emphasisin this course is placed on understanding the dynamic relationship of both dance and yoga from multiple perspectives. We explore how these two practices reflect, inform and enhance each other through their anatomical/energetic organization and alignment strategies, movement logic and sequencing, and embodied awareness in motion and stillness.

Admission to special studies is by permission of the department. (E)
Variable credit 1-4.

Topics course. After examining the historical roots of the foreign policy of the People's Republic of China both before and after its establishment in 1949, the seminar focuses on the process and substance of the nation's contemporary international behavior.

A departmental version of the historical role-playing First-Year Seminar by the same name, featuring games on the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention. Course satisfies the department's political theory requirement and is open to all levels of students.

Analysis of Japan's diplomacy and foreign policy since World War II. Emphasis on various approaches to the study of Japan's external relations, and on contending national identities debated in Japan, including pacifist, neo-mercantilist, civilian, normative and normal nation images. Case studies focus on relations with the U.S., Europe, East through Central Asia and other non-Western regions.

An introduction to visual experience through a study of basic principles of design. All course work is developed and completed using the functions of a computer work station. A required fee of $75 to cover group supplied materials is charged at the time of registration. Students may require additional supplies as well and are responsible for purchasing them directly. Enrollment limited to 14.

Same as ARH 247. A survey of the book -- as vehicle for the transmission of both text and image -- from the manuscripts of the middle ages to contemporary artists' books. The course examines the principal techniques of book production -- calligraphy, illustration, papermaking, typography, bookbinding -- as well as various social and cultural aspects of book history, including questions of censorship, verbal and visual literacy, the role of the book trade, and the book as an agent of change. In addition, there are labs in printing on the handpress and bookbinding.

Same as ENG 293. A survey of the book -- as vehicle for the transmission of both text and image -- from the manuscripts of the Middle Ages to contemporary artists' books. The course examines the principal techniques of book production -- calligraphy, illustration, papermaking, typography, bookbinding -- as well as various social and cultural aspects of book history, including questions of censorship, verbal and visual literacy, the role of the book trade, and the book as an agent of change. In addition, there will be labs in printing on the handpress and bookbinding.

Sectioned course. Students are introduced to the basic strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). Singles and doubles play and basic positioning are presented. Tennis rules and etiquette are included in the curriculum. Enrollment limited to 16 per section.