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Mythology (PM) Cultural Ethnography (AM) Cultural Ethnography (PM) Intro. to Architectural Design (AM) Intro. to Architectural Design (PM) Making Fun of Research Introduction to Psychology Social Pyschology The Practice of Law (AM) The Practice of Law (PM) Language Studies World Religions Philosophy Aesthetics and Art AP Psychology (AM) AP Psychology (PM) AP US Government AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics

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2350 Mythology (PM)
5 units	T/TH, 1:00-4:30	Edan Dekel	$407
This course will provide an introduction to several mythologies. Beginning with the gods of the Greeks and the Romans, we will explore numerous tales of heroism and intrigue in the ancient world. We will then turn to the mythological aspects of the Bible, with particular emphasis on the book of Genesis. Finally, we will briefly examine other mythological traditions with an eye toward developing a comparative approach to mythology. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2351.1 Cultural Ethnography (AM)
5 units	T/F, 8:30-12:00	George Austin	$407
What role do music, movies, religion, family, and friends play in your life? How do the foods you eat reflect your family's history and heritage? What influences your choices about the clothes you wear? What determines who is considered popular at your school? Ethnographers strive to answer these questions and more. As students in this class become ethnographers, they will learn how to describe aspects of a culture or subculture from the "inside out"—from the point of view of the people involved. As they conduct ethnographic research, students will gain a better understanding of social life by closely observing what people do and say. The San Francisco Bay Area, one of the most diverse regions in the world, will serve as the lab for students in this course. They will learn a variety of approaches to ethnography and will design ethnographic studies on topics of their choosing. The research may include formal and informal interviewing of respondents, as well as exploring their own neighborhoods and social spaces. The class will culminate in a presentation of student projects. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2351.2 Cultural Ethnography (PM)
5 units	T/F, 1:00-4:30	George Austin	$407
(Same as course #2351.1, except for the schedule.)

2352.1 Introduction to Architectural Design (AM)
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Arijit Sen and Preeti Chopra	$665
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADES 8 AND UP. This course explores the built environment and introduces students to the architectural profession. The focus of this course will primarily be on the formal principles of ordering architectural design. Students will also be introduced to concepts in two-dimensional composition, color, structural design, landscape design, and architectural history. Students will express their ideas in scaled models and various drawing media: pencil, pen and ink, color pencils, and markers. The course consists of several small in-class and homework assignments that culminate in a final three-week design project. Lectures, guest presentations, visits to buildings on and off campus, a tour of an architect's office, and weekly reading assignments round out this intensive six-week course. While working individually and in teams, students will be able to explore their creative potential and test their ability to work effectively in groups. Knowing how to draw or build models is not a prerequisite for this course. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2352.2 Introduction to Architectural Design (PM)
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Preeti Chopra and Marie Alice L'Heureux	$665
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADES 8 AND UP. Same as course #2352.1, except for the schedule and instructors.)

2353 Making Fun of Research Methods to Observe and Analyze the Material World
5 units	T/Th, 8:30-12:00	Arijit Sen	$407
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADES 8 AND UP. This course introduces students to various ways to answer questions about the world around us and to research methods in fields such as anthropology, history, literature, film analysis, architecture, cognitive psychology, and environmental design. During the course students will examine various ways to measure, analyze, read, and map the built environment. They will analyze census data, practice several ethnographic methods of research, examine films, television series, and sections of novels, and work with historical maps, city plans, and written documents. In addition to reading, building, and researching on the Internet, classwork will include written exercises that lead to a final research project. This class will give students a way to frame the questions that will help them look at the world in a scholarly way. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2354 Introduction to Psychology
5 units	T/Th, 1:00-4:30	Beverly Vandiver	$407
The word psychology comes from the Greek psyche, which means "soul," and -ology, which has come to mean "the study of." This course will focus on the nature, dimensions, methods, and issues of this study of human behavior. As this is an introductory course in psychology, the syllabus is rather broad. Course topics will include learning and memory, language and thought, emotion and motivation, mental abilities and cognitive processes. Students will be required to lead classroom discussions and will work in research teams to develop and conduct original studies. Grades will be based on class participation, quizzes, take-home, mid-course, and final examinations, and a group research project. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2355 Social Psychology Stereotyping and Prejudice
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Stacey Anderson Anderson	$582
This course provides an introduction to the scientific literature on the social psychology of stereotyping and prejudice, their cognitive predecessors, and their social ramifications. Content covered will be drawn from the following main topics: research methods and statistics; self-concept, gender identity, and ethnic identity; person perception; attitudes; stereotypes; prejudice; social psychology; and social problems. The course will use a college-level textbook and will require a lot of reading, active participation in classroom discussions and exercises, several homework assignments, completion and presentation of a research project, and completion of two examinations. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2356.1 The Practice of Law (AM)
5 units	T/F, 8:30-12:00	Gary Kitajo	$407
This course will provide an overview of social institutions and functions addressed in the practice of law. Students will participate in each of the lawyer's roles: investigation, research, advocacy, negotiation, trial preparation, and dispute resolution. In the process, students will examine the nature and history of law, interrogate parties, argue hypothetical cases, arbitrate conflicts, and draft legal documents. This class will require active participation in lively classroom activities and projects, which will include simulated trials, oral argument, and case briefing. Students will be encouraged to participate freely in robust classroom discussions and debates, with a premium placed on the open exchange of ideas and opinions. The course will culminate in a mock trial, conducted in a local courtroom before a judge. Course grades will be based upon classroom participation, outside projects, and examinations. College-level texts will be used. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2356.2 The Practice of Law (PM)
5 units	T/F, 1:00-4:30	Gary Kitajo	$407
(Same as course #2356.1, except for the schedule.)

2357 Language Studies
5 units	T/Th, 8:30-12:00	Edan Dekel	$407
This course will explore the fascinating world of language. Students will weave their way through such diverse topics as etymology, the history of the English language, linguistic sounds and forms, languages of the world, and semantics. In essence, they will study both the inner and outer workings of human forms of communication in order to gain a greater understanding of human civilization. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2358 World Religions
5 units	T/Th, 1:00-4:30	Edan Dekel	$407
This course will explore the major religious traditions of the world. Students will examine the ways in which philosophy, mythology, literature, art, and music define the religious experiences of various times and places in history. From the literary masterpieces of the Hebrew Bible to the majestic temples of Cambodia, they will explore a wide range of cultural products in order to interpret the rich religious traditions of the globe. Throughout this investigation, they will develop an understanding of the historical context of various religions with an eye towards gaining a broader perspective of the human mind. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2359 Philosophy
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Alex James	$582
In this course students will become acquainted with the ideas and lives of the most important philosophers of the Western tradition. Topics will include ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, the existence of God, free will versus determinism, and the nature of science. Homework per class meeting: 4-6 hours

2360 Aesthetics and Art
5 units	T/Th, 8:30-12:00	Alex James	$407
Aesthetics is the study of the nature and purpose of art. In this course we will examine some of the central theoretical work on the subject by thinkers such as Tolstoy, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche. In order to provide a background and context for our inquiry, we will also focus on a number of specific visual and musical works of art spanning the ages from the Renaissance to the Modern period. By applying critical and investigative techniques to these masterworks, we will attempt to gain a deeper understanding of the human imagination. Homework per class meeting: 4-6 hours

2361.1 Advanced Placement Psychology (AM)
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Stacey Anderson	$582
This course provides an opportunity for students to prepare for the May 2004 AP Exam in Psychology. The course is guided by the AP Psychology syllabus and covers the following areas: history of psychology as a science, research methods, statistics, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, personality, testing and individual differences, abnormal psychology, treatment of psychological disorders, and social psychology. The course uses a college textbook and will require a lot of reading, active participation in classroom activities (discussions, labs), completion of an independent research project, and completion of examination questions similar to those given in the actual AP examination. For an additional fee, students in this class will have the option of taking a Saturday review session in the spring of 2004 to prepare for the AP exam in May of 2004. Homework per class meeting: 8-10 hours Prerequisite: Completion of at least freshman year of high school or permission of the Director. Completion of at least sophomore year is recommended.

2361.2 Advanced Placement Psychology (PM)
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Emilie Mitchell	$582
(Same as course #2361.1, except for the schedule and instructor.)

2362 Advanced Placement US Government
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Anthony Loveday	$582
This course provides an opportunity for students to prepare for the May 2004 AP Exam in US Government. The course is guided by the AP Government syllabus and includes the following areas: the Constitution and Bill of Rights, Federalism, elections, the presidency and executive branch, the legislative process, the judicial system, major Supreme Court decisions, social welfare policy, foreign policy, voting patterns and political beliefs, political parties and their functions, civil rights, and civil liberties. There will be special emphasis on strategic short essay writing for the exam, including using statistical data and charts to formulate prose arguments, as well as an emphasis on understanding and retaining facts and important concepts. The course requires a great deal of reading, solid essay writing skills, the ability to organize and memorize sizeable amounts of information, and participation in classroom discussions. For an additional fee, students in this class will have the option of taking a Saturday review session in the spring of 2004 to prepare for the AP exam in May of 2004. Homework per class meeting: 6-8 hours Prerequisite: Completion of at least freshman year of high school or permission of the Director. Completion of at least sophomore year is recommended.

2363 Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Bette Spagel	$582
This course provides an opportunity for students to prepare for the May 2004 AP Exam in Macroeconomics. The course is guided by the AP Economics syllabus and includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: supply and demand, elasticity, economic performance measurement, output and costs, monetary and fiscal policy, public and private goods, markets, taxes, and international trade. In addition, we will analyze current stabilization policies involving interest and taxes and other relative programs and events. The course involves a great deal of reading and requires an ability to analyze and construct graphs and perform basic algebraic functions, active participation in classroom discussions and activities, and completion of examination questions similar to those given on the actual AP exam. For an additional fee, students in this class will have the option of taking a Saturday review session in the spring of 2004 to prepare for the AP exam in May of 2004. Homework per class meeting: 4-6 hours Prerequisite: Completion of at least freshman year of high school or permission of the Director. Completion of at least sophomore year is recommended.

2364 Advanced Placement Microeconomics
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Anite Cole	$582
This course provides preparation for taking the AP Microeconomics exam in May 2004. The class will discuss topics including, but not limited to: markets, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, public and private goods, taxes, and international trade. This course involves intensive reading and critical analysis of theories and data, and an ability to analyze and create graphs and perform basic algebraic manipulations. Students will step into the minds and shoes of the [dead and living] people who have come up with the theories that are such useful tools today. At the end of the course an examination similar to the AP exam will be given. This is a fast-paced, collaborative course, and students' experiences in this course will depend greatly upon contributions to our class discussions. Quizzes and exams will be given throughout the course Homework per class meeting: 4-6 hours Prerequisite: Completion of at least freshman year of high school or permission of the Director. Completion of at least sophomore year is recommended.