The ancient Indian epic poems Ramayana and Mahabharata, counterparts of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, are popular stories and Hindu sacred texts, rendered in oral, written, and dramatic forms in the languages of India and Southeast Asia. We will follow the Mahabharata war and the adventures of Rama, Sita, and the monkey Hanuman (Ramayana), exploring the interpretations of the epics in text, art, and performance.

An introduction to literary and cultural theory with an emphasis on twentieth century and contemporary thought. We will explore crucial questions that have focused, and continue to focus, critical debate. These questions may include representation, subjectivity, ideology, identity, difference, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and nation. Throughout we will be particularly interested in the ways in which language and form mediate and construct social experience.

Offers on-course instruction in appropriate shots for various situations. For those with some golf experience.

Offers on-course instruction in appropriate shots for various situations. For those with some golf experience.

This course continues the work of Pilates mat exercises. Students will attain a deeper understanding of the movement patterns and refine their skills to achieve a higher level of core conditioning and control.

Intermediate yoga introduces more advanced variations of basic postures and is an opportunity for students to deepen their experience of this practice. Yoga vinyasa, a style of yoga that links postures together in a flowing sequence will be introduced along with basic inversions. Recommended for students who have completed beginning yoga.

Intermediate yoga introduces more advanced variations of basic postures and is an opportunity for students to deepen their experience of this practice. Yoga vinyasa, a style of yoga that links postures together in a flowing sequence will be introduced along with basic inversions. Recommended for students who have completed beginning yoga.

Intermediate yoga introduces more advanced variations of basic postures and is an opportunity for students to deepen their experience of this practice. Yoga vinyasa, a style of yoga that links postures together in a flowing sequence will be introduced along with basic inversions. Recommended for students who have completed beginning yoga.

This course is an introduction to the game of racquetball. Covers basic strokes, rules, and strategy. For those with little or no racquetball experience.

Rowing is a lifelong activity that provides excellent cardiovascular conditioning as well as full body muscular training. This course is designed to introduce participants to sculling-rowing with two oars/person. Boat care and rigging will also be taught.Participants must pass a swimming test.