Summer 2008 Information
Course Dates: July 7 – Sept 5 (8 Weeks)
Technology Requirements: To find out what you need, visit the Online Readiness Survey.
Tuition & Fees: Undergraduate Course (3 credits)
$852
Graduate Course (3 credits)
$1527
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Contact
UI&U Lifelong Learning
802-257-9411, x8907/8902
Email: Cristy Sugarman
or Christine Linn
Course Descriptions
FICTION 1 – CREATIVE WRITING
Lisa Biggar
(3 Undergraduate Credits/WRI 290V)
(3 Graduate Credits/WRI 690V)
Since fiction writing is both a craft and an art, the writer must know the rules of narrative in order to write stories that transcend them. In this course we will embark on a study of fictional elements – including point of view, narrative distance, plot structure, characterization, and others—while exploring all facets of the creative process: observing, listening, thinking, drafting, and revising, giving you the opportunity to advance your level of writing while engaging with other participants.
FICTION 2: INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE WRITING
Lisa Biggar
(3 Undergraduate Credits/WRI 291V)
(3 Graduate Credits/WRI 691V)
In this course we will continue our narrative exploration, embarking on a more in-depth study of fictional elements, focusing on some of the best short stories currently being published in literary journals today, while you continue to engage in the writing process, honing your writing and analytical skills in this workshop-based on-line environment.
WRITING FOR CHILDREN
Bobbi Miller
(3 Undergraduate Credits/WRI 292V)
(3 Graduate Credits/WRI 692V)
Focusing on individual writing, you will learn the elements of a good story- from picture book to young adult novel. Sessions feature readings that provide a foundation in elements of writing. You will then explore and discuss how these elements fit into your own writing
WRITING FROM LIFE (CREATIVE NON-FICTION)
Carolyn Walker
(3 Undergraduate Credits/WRI 297V)
(3 Graduate Credits/WRI 697V)
Creative Nonfiction is more than a transcribing of what has been- it is the ongoing search for surprise and epiphany; the plunge into struggle and pathos. In this seminar you will examine life experiences with a heightened awareness and, through the creative and revision process – a probe for depth, texture, nuance, beauty, pathos, humor, and meaning – write about them in a way that engages not only the reader, but yourself at a new level. You will be given the opportunity to participate in all facets of the creative process: remembering, observing, listening, thinking, reading, creating, critiquing, interviewing, revising, etc. Based on a study of craft, including narration, characterization, setting, dialogue, tone, and the like, you will write and revise your works of creative nonfiction.
POETRY 1: GUIDING THE MUSE
Margo Lagattuta
(3 undergraduate credits/wri 295v)
(3 graduate credits/wri 695v)
An eight-week poetry workshop with award-winning poet Margo LaGattuta, MFA. In this class, students will examine the creative process of writing poetry, both the initial steps of getting a first draft onto the page and the ongoing attention to developing and revising the work. They will hone their ability to see and hear the worlds around them and within them as backdrops for content as they study both free verse and a prescribed form. Students will use reading, journal writing, imitation, and freewriting as methods to create/study content and form. This workshop is available at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
ELEMENTS OF SCHOLARSHIP
Bobbi Miller
(3 Graduate Credits/RES 602V)
With a focus on critical thinking, information literacy and academic writing, this course uses reading and discussion to explore various critical reading and writing strategies. All academic writing is a function of analysis and argument. All such writing is the exploration, analysis, and synthesis of thought, utilizing logic and reasoning as the basis for moving toward some understanding of a particular truth. The objective of this class is to engage in the analysis and synthesis of information and in academic thought, and to enhance academic writing accordingly.
STUDY SKILLS FOR THE ADULT LEARNER
Lisa Haydt
(3 Undergraduate Credits/EDU 230V)
In this course, the adult learner will be able to assess his/her own personal learning style, learn organizational techniques, note taking skills, and assignment preparation ideas needed to be a successful learner. You will engage in study skills and techniques that are much more efficient for the adult learner.
THE MYTHS OF THE AMERICAN FAMILY
Arlene Lev
(3 Undergraduate Credits/INTS 394V)
This course examines the social and historical context in which the contemporary American family has developed. We are all impacted by mythologies of the American family- what is the truth about the nuclear family and the impact of race/ethnicity, class, gender, and sexual identity on the development of diverse family forms, and how have the changes in family life transformed America? Learners will examine marriage and divorce trends, nuclear and extended family relationships, and the role and impact of race/ethnicity, class, gender, and sexual orientation on family development. Learners will explore the evolution of American family life, including the history of marriage and the changing definition of "family." Learners will analyze numerous myths about the American family- who profits from these myths and who they protect.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Bob Wubbenhorst
(3 Undergraduate Credits/PSY 205)
This course will provide a broad understanding of the field of psychology. Among the topics we will cover are: gathering data on the causes and correlates of behavior, key figures in psychology and their theories, examples of research findings from the major sub areas of the field, and using psychological knowledge to improve the quality of our lives. This course will acquaint you with the major concepts and terminology of the discipline and give you a better understanding of self and others.
PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
Ann Stanton
(3 Undergraduate Credits/PSY 291)
Behind many learners' interest in psychology lies the question, "Who am I?" In this seminar, you will peer through the lens of developmental psychology to answer that question, focusing on women's development of mind and how our minds are implicated in our senses of self, voice, and power. The course uses the book Women's Ways of Knowing as its primary guide for exploration of the theory of women's development. Besides examining this theory in detail, you will explore the process of interviewing, which was used in devising the theory. Finally, you will examine how the theory can be applied in real-world situations, and you will be challenged to devise your own applications for the theory.
IMAGINATION & THE CREATIVE UNCONSCIOUS
Ken Silvestro
(3 Undergraduate Credits/PHI 390V)
Creative expression is the hallmark of human fulfillment. Imagination is the quintessential, psychological expression of creativity, moving from one’s unconscious to conscious life. We will explore the unconscious origins of imagination and creativity. A natural means of uncovering one’s creative source is explained through the lens of depth psychology (Jung). The course introduces the learner to the psychology of creativity.
STATISTICS
Danny Clark
(3 Graduate Credits/EDU 579V)
This course is intended to introduce students in the social sciences to the basic concepts of study design, data collection, data analysis and statistical inference. Topics include an overview of observational and experimental study designs, graphical and numerical descriptive statistics, probability distributions for simple experiments and random variables, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for the mean and proportion in the one sample case. The emphasis is on developing statistical reasoning skills and concepts; computational skill is secondary. Completion of an extensive statistics project is an essential component of the course.