Lewis & Clark Moodle

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: second half-semester. Students take two, modular courses (AES 165 and AES 166) each term., May be taken twice for credit with change of, topic.

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.

Psychopathology offers an introduction to the, structure and uses of the DSM 5 for diagnosing, mental and emotional disorders. Limits and, weaknesses of these approaches--especially with, regard to cultural differences-- will be explored,, as well as alternatives to them.