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NOTE: This course is available as an In-Person
Section or an Online Section. Each section has its
own course description. Check the current catalog
or WebAdvisor to see which section is offered in
any given year.


Legal Research: Environmental Law - Professor
Robert Truman


Course Number: LAW-583-OL Online Section


Course Type: Highly Specialized


Credits: 2


Enrollment Limit: 25


Description: This course will be offered online
with no scheduled course meetings. Students will
gain advanced understanding of the legal resources
and research techniques used in the practice of
environmental, natural resources, and energy law.
We will cover sources and techniques beyond those
of introductory research courses, with an emphasis
on administrative materials and advanced statutory
research, as well as exposure to current awareness
tools, topical databases, international
environmental legal research, legislative tracking
and history, science and statistics sources,
cost-effective research strategies, and current
and archived sources of government information.


The course is designed to complement other
environmental, natural resources, and energy law
courses and clinics, and to allow students to
apply knowledge gained in this class to their
research, clinical, journal, and work experiences.


Prerequisite: none


Evaluation Method: Regular exercises and short
quizzes, class participation (through online
discussion and, potentially, synchronous video
chats), and a final research project on a topic
within environmental, natural resources, or energy
law of the student's choosing. This final project
may be related to a student's Capstone or other
writing requirement, clinical experience,
internship/externship, or other work.


Capstone: no


WIE: no

NOTE: This course is available as an In-Person
Section or an Online Section. Each section has its
own course description. Check the current catalog
or WebAdvisor to see which section is offered in
any given year.


Legal Research: Environmental Law - Professor
Robert Truman


Course Number: LAW-583-OL Online Section


Course Type: Highly Specialized


Credits: 2


Enrollment Limit: 25


Description: This course will be offered online
with no scheduled course meetings. Students will
gain advanced understanding of the legal resources
and research techniques used in the practice of
environmental, natural resources, and energy law.
We will cover sources and techniques beyond those
of introductory research courses, with an emphasis
on administrative materials and advanced statutory
research, as well as exposure to current awareness
tools, topical databases, international
environmental legal research, legislative tracking
and history, science and statistics sources,
cost-effective research strategies, and current
and archived sources of government information.


The course is designed to complement other
environmental, natural resources, and energy law
courses and clinics, and to allow students to
apply knowledge gained in this class to their
research, clinical, journal, and work experiences.


Prerequisite: none


Evaluation Method: Regular exercises and short
quizzes, class participation (through online
discussion and, potentially, synchronous video
chats), and a final research project on a topic
within environmental, natural resources, or energy
law of the student's choosing. This final project
may be related to a student's Capstone or other
writing requirement, clinical experience,
internship/externship, or other work.


Capstone: no


WIE: no




Legal Research: Environmental Law - Professor
Robert Truman


Course Number: LAW-583 In-Person Section


NOTE: This section will meet for two hours and run
for the first seven weeks of the semester. Because
of the shortened course structure, students may
not add this course after the first class meeting.


Course Type: Highly Specialized


Credits: 1


Enrollment Limit: 25


Description: This one-credit course will provide
in-depth exposure to the legal resources and the
most effective research techniques used in the
practice of environmental, natural resources, and
energy law. There will be a strong emphasis on
administrative law and the rulemaking process in
addition to advanced statutory and case law
research, and students will explore current
awareness tools, specialized information
databases, international environmental legal
research, environmental dispute resolution
resources, legislative tracking and legislative
history, science and statistics sources,
cost-effective research strategies, and current
and archived sources of government information.


The course is designed to complement other
environmental, natural resources, and energy law
courses and clinics, and to allow students to
apply knowledge gained in this class to their
research, clinical, journal, and work experiences.


Prerequisite: none


Evaluation Method: Class participation, in and out
of class exercises, and a final project on a topic
within environmental, natural resources, or energy
law of the student's choosing.


Capstone: no


WIE: no

English language instruction topics, which vary, from semester to semester. Topics include computer, applications, environmental issues, U.S. culture,, current events. Duration: first half-semester., Students take two modular courses each term (AES, 150 and AES 151). May be taken twice for credit, with change of topic.

English language study with an emphasis on, developing integrated skills in critical reading,, discussion, consensus-building, research, crafting, argumentative writing, and giving substantive, formal presentations. Exploration of authentic, content in a specific academic discipline,, abstract concepts and theories, and appropriate, field-specific terminology. Topics vary from term, to term and typically are representative of the, humanities (for example, English literature), the, social sciences (sociology, cultural anthropology,, psychology, or sociolinguistics), or the natural, sciences (such as sustainability or ecology)., Duration: first half-semester. Students take two, modular courses (AES 165 and AES 166) each term., May be taken twice for credit with change of, topic.

Overview of painting, sculpture, and architecture, produced in Europe and North America, focusing on, work created between the 14th and 21st centuries., Exploration of key theoretical problems and ways, of looking especially important to the history of, art. Multiple perspectives and methods of analysis, provided through lectures, scheduled discussions,, and museum fieldwork. Key works situated in a, variety of contexts: the role of art in religious, and memorial practices; the rise of the social, status of the artist; drawing as a form of, thinking; art as a tool of power and politics; art, as constructor of gender and identity; visual, narrative; the potentials and limitations of, various technical media; definitions of, "modernism"; the uses of "classicism."

Overview of painting, sculpture, and architecture
produced in Europe and North America, focusing on
work created between the 14th and 21st centuries.
Exploration of key theoretical problems and ways
of looking especially important to the history of
art. Multiple perspectives and methods of analysis
provided through lectures, scheduled discussions,
and museum fieldwork. Key works situated in a
variety of contexts: the role of art in religious
and memorial practices; the rise of the social
status of the artist; drawing as a form of
thinking; art as a tool of power and politics; art
as constructor of gender and identity; visual
narrative; the potentials and limitations of
various technical media; definitions of
"modernism"; the uses of "classicism."

Overview of painting, sculpture, and architecture
produced in Europe and North America, focusing on
work created between the 14th and 21st centuries.
Exploration of key theoretical problems and ways
of looking especially important to the history of
art. Multiple perspectives and methods of analysis
provided through lectures, scheduled discussions,
and museum fieldwork. Key works situated in a
variety of contexts: the role of art in religious
and memorial practices; the rise of the social
status of the artist; drawing as a form of
thinking; art as a tool of power and politics; art
as constructor of gender and identity; visual
narrative; the potentials and limitations of
various technical media; definitions of
"modernism"; the uses of "classicism."

Form and space are explored through a variety of media and techniques such as wood, plaster, found object, and assemblage. Short exercises to explore materials and techniques are used to open up a broader discussion about the possibilities and complexities of the three-dimensional form.
Readings, critiques, and more involved assignments lead to in-depth discussions and approaches to understanding and exploring sculpture.

Form and space explored through a variety of media and techniques such as wood, plaster, found, object, and assemblage. Short exercises to explore materials, techniques and critical thinking, opening up broader discussion about the possibilities and complexities of the three-dimensional form., Readings, critiques, and more involved assignments leading to in-depth discussions and expanded approaches to understanding and exploring sculpture.

Fundamentals of using oil paints in a, representational and abstract manner. Emphasis on, gaining technical proficiency with color and, paint handling, finding self-direction, and, identifying precedents in the history of, painting. Topics explored include representation,, abstraction, postmodernism, collage. Students, will develop and use critical language that, addresses the inherent issues in painting.

Fundamentals of using oil paints in a, representational and abstract manner. Emphasis on, gaining technical proficiency with color and, paint handling, finding self-direction, and, identifying precedents in the history of, painting. Topics explored include representation,, abstraction, postmodernism, collage. Students, will develop and use critical language that, addresses the inherent issues in painting.

Fundamentals of using oil paints through a focus
on the study of the human body. We address both
historical and contemporary contexts and include
specific approaches to figure painting such as
old master, alla prima, direct observation,
abstraction, color and pattern, and collage.
Emphasis is on gaining technical proficiency with
paint handling, finding self-direction, and
identifying both contemporary and historical
precedents. Through short readings, slide
lectures and discussions, students will develop
and use critical language that addresses inherent
issues in figure painting including
representation, phenomenology,
post-structuralism, and feminism.

Developments in the European tradition, 1860 to
1940, that culminate in experiments in abstraction
in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century.
Realism, impressionism, postimpressionism,
expressionism, fauvism, cubism, dada, surrealism.

Developments in the European tradition, 1860 to, 1940, that culminate in experiments in abstraction, in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century., Realism, impressionism, postimpressionism,, expressionism, fauvism, cubism, dada, surrealism.

Exploration of what it means to live and build an
artistic practice in a time of climate change and
ecological crises. As artists, how do we think
through the material, environmental, and
psychological costs of our production? What kinds
of thinking are embodied in place? How can
place-based embodied knowledge teach resilience?
What does a sustainable practice look like in
terms of material and immaterial resources?
Utilizing expertise from regional eco-artists,
field trips in and around Portland, research, and
practice, we will explore the relationship between
place, the agency of material, and the intention
of the artist.

Exploration of what it means to live and build an, artistic practice in a time of climate change and, ecological crises. Material, environmental, and, psychological costs of production. Kinds of, thinking embodied in place. How place-based, embodied knowledge teaches resilience. What a, sustainable practice looks like in terms of, material and immaterial resources. Exploration of, the relationship between place, the agency of, material, and the intention of the artist, utilizing expertise from regional eco-artists,, field trips in and around Portland, research, and, practice.

Baroque and rococo art as a global style
characterized by theatricality, dynamism, and
reality effects. Exploration of European art
created 1600-1800 and its conversation with
related monuments produced in Asia, Africa, and
the Americas. Investigation of the role of
colonialism, commerce, and empire in the
construction of a global aesthetic. Close
examination of examples of art and architecture
crafted for individual monarchs, missionaries,
merchants, and common citizens by artists such as
Rembrandt, Bernini, and Artemisia Gentileschi.

The intertwined history of realism and mass media, as integral components of an emerging modernity in, the United States and Europe during the 19th, century. Focus on technical innovations and the, examination of primary writings by artists,, critics, authors, and other cultural figures to, assess their aspirations for and anxieties about, the innovations' social and cultural implications., Realism as a movement in academic art; debates, about the artistic value of mass media and the, impact on artistic practice; early mass media and, the pursuit of political change; the relationship, between art and science; the shaping of national,, racial, class, and gender identities; the, emergence of the modern commercial market and, industrial production.

This reading, writing and talking intensive class covers issues in contemporary art critical for developing, artists. Practical and theoretical questions that face artists face today: how art is defined and understood (or misunderstood) in our culture, what art can do, and the, artist's relation to the institutions of art will be explored. This course will cultivate an understanding of our positions in conversation with art history, discussions of contemporary art theory, a visiting artist lecture series, and other art-related events. Reading, writing and forming opinions and/or good questions are crucial components of the studio seminar.

A studio-based class organized around themes or
topics in contemporary art practice. Focus varies
depending on instructor; please refer to the art
department website for detailed course
descriptions. Topics may include heterogeneity,
hybrids, environment, time, and the human-animal
relationship. May be repeated for credit with a
change of topic; however, registration for
subsequent sections must be done via the
registrar's office.

Examination of art produced in China from the 17th
century to 1949, with a focus on work created in
four cities: Suzhou, Guangzhou, Beijing, and
Shanghai. Considerations of relationships between
the built environment and artist production;
definitions of modernity; artistic conventions and
religious beliefs of the Manchu court; impacts of
trade with Europe and America on visual culture;
responses to new reproductive technologies,
including lithography and photography; woodblock
print and film as mediums of political protest.

Exploration of the creative process incorporating, studio work, readings, and discussions. Through, the language of visual art, students explore ideas, about being creative and learn how to integrate, the discipline and practice of art in ways that, extend their understanding and enhance their, capacity to solve problems. Participants employ a, variety of techniques, mediums, technologies, and, artistic forms--drawing, painting, sculpture, and, writing--to exercise their creative self and find, their voice. Students are encouraged to reflect on, insights from art history, aesthetics, and, criticism to critically evaluate their art, experience. Incorporates diverse teaching, approaches including studio work and lectures.

Advanced study in topics, disciplines, and
research methods in Asian studies. Reading and
critical analysis of scholarship; exposure to
major debates and controversies in the field that
may include, but are not limited to, comparative
study and interdisciplinary methodology. Focus
varies depending on areas of the instructor's
teaching and/or research. Assignments are
organized around a substantial final project
and/or several smaller projects. May be taken
twice with change of topic.

Advanced research and independent work under, guidance of faculty supervisor(s) on a topic, previously explored in East Asian studies., Production of a carefully researched and reasoned, thesis; distribution to convener, faculty, supervisor(s), and other class members for, assessment. Oral presentation of thesis; written, and verbal comments from convener, faculty, supervisor(s), and other students. Substantive, employment of Chinese or Japanese language in, research - including interviews, audiovisual, materials, printed material - strongly, recommended. When possible, preliminary research, conducted on an overseas studies program.

Basic theoretical assumptions of art therapy, therapeutic relationships, review and practice of, helping skills with an overview of social and, cultural contexts, types of practice, supervision,, ethical principles, and professional orientation.

Basic theoretical assumptions of art therapy, therapeutic relationships, review and practice of, helping skills with an overview of social and, cultural contexts, types of practice, supervision,, ethical principles, and professional orientation.

Basic theoretical assumptions of art therapy, therapeutic relationships, review and practice of, helping skills with an overview of social and, cultural contexts, types of practice, supervision,, ethical principles, and professional orientation.

Basic theoretical assumptions of art therapy, therapeutic relationships, review and practice of, helping skills with an overview of social and, cultural contexts, types of practice, supervision,, ethical principles, and professional orientation.

Methods of facilitating group art therapy with varied populations are presented in relation to current theories of group therapy. Skills in clinical observation and group leadership are developed.

Through the lens of art therapy this course will
examine: polyvagal theory, brain development and
the impact of trauma on the developing brain; the
stages of treatment when working with clients who
have experienced trauma; methods to protect and
manage self-care to address vicarious
traumatization in clinical practice; various
methods to treat trauma with different client
populations; and showing sensitivity to cultural,
environmental and developmental needs. The course
examines the impact of racial trauma, oppression
and historical and generational trauma to help
students address injustice and support healing.
Teaching methods include but are not limited to
readings, lecture, video, discussions, and
experiential art making directives.

Educational and psychometric theories and, approaches to appraisal and diagnosis, data and, information-gathering methods, psychometric, statistics, factors influencing appraisals, and, use of appraisal results in helping processes. The, ability to select, administer and interpret tests, and inventories is developed.

Educational and psychometric theories and, approaches to appraisal and diagnosis, data and, information-gathering methods, psychometric, statistics, factors influencing appraisals, and, use of appraisal results in helping processes. The, ability to select, administer and interpret tests, and inventories is developed.

Educational and psychometric theories and
approaches to appraisal and diagnosis, data and
information-gathering methods, psychometric
statistics, factors influencing appraisals, and
use of appraisal results in helping processes. The
ability to select, administer and interpret tests
and inventories is developed.

This course is intended to assist students in, understanding the personal, situational,, structural, and cultural influences that impede, and enhance effective and justice-oriented art, therapy practice.

This course includes types of research; basic, statistics; research-report development; research, implementation: program evaluation; needs, assessment; publication of research information;, and ethical and legal considerations.

This course includes types of research; basic, statistics; research-report development; research, implementation: program evaluation; needs, assessment; publication of research information;, and ethical and legal considerations.

This course includes types of research; basic, statistics; research-report development; research, implementation: program evaluation; needs, assessment; publication of research information;, and ethical and legal considerations.

This course includes types of research; basic, statistics; research-report development; research, implementation: program evaluation; needs, assessment; publication of research information;, and ethical and legal considerations.

This course examines emergent methods in art, therapy research. Students will explore models of, research that involve an interdisciplinary, approach: mixed methods, arts-based, and, Expressive Therapies Continuum research. Students, will be presented with examples of excellence, within these paradigms and examine their value, within the field.

This course examines emergent methods in art, therapy research. Students will explore models of, research that involve an interdisciplinary, approach: mixed methods, arts-based, and, Expressive Therapies Continuum research. Students, will be presented with examples of excellence, within these paradigms and examine their value, within the field.

Professional Orientation and Ethics provides a
survey of current issues related to ethical
practice and legal responsibilities within the
disciplines of art therapy and related fields.
Professional organizations and associations;
preparation standards and credentialing, history
and trends, ethical and legal standards and
supervision are addressed.

Students apply real or hypothetical social action, models to address a social problem through, community art therapy collaboration. Students, explore their social location and intersecting, identities in relationship to their preparation to, engage in equity-based practice. They develop a, community-based intervention that includes, consciousness-raising art therapy.

This course is intended to increase the student's, understanding of the issues and dynamics in, counseling across social and cultural lines. , Students will explore the nature of society and, culture and how these impact the counseling, process. Students will broaden their scope of, diversity awareness and knowledge including, systems of power and privilege. Attention will be, given to developing an understanding of the, intersectionality of gender, class, race, and, ethnicity in working with diverse populations in a, counseling context.

This course is intended to increase the student's understanding of the issues and dynamics in counseling across social and cultural lines. Students will explore the nature of society and culture and how these impact the counseling process. Students will broaden their scope of diversity awareness and knowledge including systems of power and privilege. Attention will be given to developing an understanding of the intersectionality of gender, class, race, and ethnicity in working with diverse populations in a counseling context.

This course is intended to increase the student's
understanding of the issues and dynamics in
counseling across social and cultural lines.
Students will explore the nature of society and
culture and how these impact the counseling
process. Students will broaden their scope of
diversity awareness and knowledge including
systems of power and privilege. Attention will be
given to developing an understanding of the
intersectionality of gender, class, race, and
ethnicity in working with diverse populations in a
counseling context.

This course is intended to increase the student's, understanding of the issues and dynamics in, counseling across social and cultural lines. Students will explore the nature of society and, culture and how these impact the counseling, process. Students will broaden their scope of, diversity awareness and knowledge including, systems of power and privilege. Attention will be, given to developing an understanding of the, intersectionality of gender, class, race, and, ethnicity in working with diverse populations in a, counseling context.

This course is intended to increase the student's, understanding of the issues and dynamics in, counseling across social and cultural lines. , Students will explore the nature of society and, culture and how these impact the counseling, process. Students will broaden their scope of, diversity awareness and knowledge including, systems of power and privilege. Attention will be, given to developing an understanding of the, intersectionality of gender, class, race, and, ethnicity in working with diverse populations in a, counseling context. Admission to Art Therapy, Program required.