A survey of women in American films from the silent period to the present, examining: 1) how women are represented on film, and how those images relate to actual contemporaneous American society, culture and politics; 2) how theoretical formulations, expectations and realities of female spectatorship relate to genre, the star and studio systems (and other production and distribution modes), dominant and alternative codes of narration and developments in digital and new media modes; and 3) how women as stars, writers, producers and directors shape and respond to, work within and against, domina

A survey of women in American films from the silent period to the present, examining: 1) how women are represented on film, and how those images relate to actual contemporaneous American society, culture and politics; 2) how theoretical formulations, expectations and realities of female spectatorship relate to genre, the star and studio systems (and other production and distribution modes), dominant and alternative codes of narration and developments in digital and new media modes; and 3) how women as stars, writers, producers and directors shape and respond to, work within and against, domina

The drive to represent reality has animated media makers throughout history. In the service of this urgent, impossible ambition, documentarians have used myriad forms of media and produced some of each form’s most complex works. This course examines how they have done so, concentrating on different approaches to documentary (observational, ethnographic, essayistic, autobiographical) and considering work in photography, film, television, radio/podcasts, websites and virtual reality.

The drive to represent reality has animated media makers throughout history. In the service of this urgent, impossible ambition, documentarians have used myriad forms of media and produced some of each form’s most complex works. This course examines how they have done so, concentrating on different approaches to documentary (observational, ethnographic, essayistic, autobiographical) and considering work in photography, film, television, radio/podcasts, websites and virtual reality.

An introduction to yoga that is adaptive to the individual, gentle and slowly dynamic with a breath-centered approach. This is a practice designed to empower students, giving them tools to reduce stress and improve strength, flexibility and alignment. Injuries are accommodated. Gaining understanding from ancient yoga theory, students learn to embody experiences of focus, acceptance, courage and letting go.  This positive energy is tapped into through breathing techniques, yoga poses, contemplation, meditation and deep relaxation.

This gentle yoga concentration focuses on the body’s core and its multi-dimensionality. The self- care component combines contemporary and ancient understanding along with practices associated with yogic theory and anatomy, fascia anatomy and Polyvagal Theory of the Autonomic Nervous System (PTANS). Practices include: therapeutic/adaptive yoga, breathing/subtle energy techniques, awareness, soft foam rolling massage, contemplation and guided meditation. This body-positive class constellates to areas of compassion, focus, equanimity, courage and joy. Enrollment limited to 26.

This gentle yoga concentration focuses on the body’s core and its multi-dimensionality. The self- care component combines contemporary and ancient understanding along with practices associated with yogic theory and anatomy, fascia anatomy and Polyvagal Theory of the Autonomic Nervous System (PTANS). Practices include: therapeutic/adaptive yoga, breathing/subtle energy techniques, awareness, soft foam rolling massage, contemplation and guided meditation. This body-positive class constellates to areas of compassion, focus, equanimity, courage and joy. Enrollment limited to 26.

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: ESS 960ta. Enrollment limited to 16.

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.

This course provides an introduction to various methods of resistance training. The focus of this class is functional strength training. Students learn specific training methods. This is an ideal course for students interested in sport, applied sports medicine and rehabilitation. Enrollment limited to 20.