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100  Through the Lens of History: Utah's Remarkable Journey to Statehood (0)
   Through the Lens of History is a documentary film and discussion class examining pivotal people, events and locations in the evolution of Utah. In this course the focus is on pioneering settlement and developments leading to Utah statehood in 1896. Participants will gain in their understanding of the unique history of Utah, and how it differs from other states socially, culturally, economically and politically. Strategies shaping Utah's development will be assessed through viewing and discussing documentaries.

101  Beyond the Headlines: Utah's Radioactive Past, Present and Future (0) Departmental consent.
   What has been Utah's role in the history, development and contemporary practice of nuclear weapon and nuclear energy program? In this video/discussion course participants will survey pivotal events associated with the nation's development of nuclear energy sources and nuclear weapons programs, and examine case studies of Utah's direct involvement in each area. Class sessions will be divided between viewing previously-produced television documentaries and discussions about the people, events and locations related to the timeline of atomic history from 1945 to the present. Through this course students will see how the early involvements of Utah with nuclear energy and weapons form the basis for issues challenging the state today, such as licensing of high level radioactive storage, radiation exposure, clean-up of radioactive sites, and the resumption of nuclear testing in Nevada. In examining these issues students will see that the resolution of them has the potential to shape the future of the state for generations to come.

107  Tile Art: Continuing and Beginning (0)
   Many find working with surface decoration to be creatively stimulating and often relaxing. Working with bisque tiles, students will learn the steps of selecting a design, sizing and reproducing the design on tile, and glazing. Create your own designs or choose from patterns the instructor brings to class. The instructor will work with beginning students to teach the steps of basic design and tile glazing and be on hand for assisting more experienced students who will work more independently. Special fee includes starter tiles, glazes, and firing. Additional tiles can be purchased from the instructor and additional glazes can be purchased locally.

108  Ceramic Tile Art: Beyond the Basics - Three Dimensional Tile Creation (0)
   Are you comfortable with the basics of tile painting and ready to move on to more advanced techniques? Discover the realm of three-dimensional tile work. Learn the processes of making a tile from scratch, starting with raw clay, and of producing designs by adding clay in relief or by carving a design into the clay. Class will include instruction on using colorants and glazes to accent sculptural surfaces, firing, and installation. To ensure personalized attention, class size is limited to 10 students.

109  Ceramic Tile Art: Design & Glaze Painting in Two Dimensions (0)
   Creative surface decoration can elevate plain tile to an art form. Many find working in this medium to be creatively stimulating and often relaxing. Imagine a multi-tile arrangement as a wall hanging or an individual tile representing your interpretation of the earth's beauty. In this introductory class, the instructor will lead you through the steps of selecting a design, sizing and reproducing the design on tile, and glazing to produce your own unique tiles. Create your own designs or choose from patterns the instructor brings to class. You'll learn the basic techniques working on a practice tile and, when you are ready, move to working with additional tiles which can be displayed together or individually. Class will include brief demonstrations in the use of tile in homes, schools, and public places.

110  Introduction to Art History: Cave Painting to Picasso (0)
   The goal of this provocative course is to provide an overview of important works of painting, sculpture and architecture dating from the pre-historic period to the 20th century. All art and architecture is a product of its time. Therefore, cultural information and individual artists' backgrounds will be provided for each masterpiece. Chronology will serve as a framework for this class. At the conclusion of this class students should understand and be able to use basic vocabulary to describe and analyze a work of art. Participants will learn to approach and enrich their experience of viewing a work of art as a result of learning more about the artists, the purpose for creating any given masterpiece, as well as a sense of the context and culture of its time. Learners will have an expanded appreciation for the visual art forms all around them. This class will include a visit to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on the University of Utah campus. Text: This class will have as a required text, Art Past, Art Present, Third edition, David G. Wilkins, editor.

111  Italian Renaissance Art: Masterworks-Florence and Rome (0)
   In the arts and sciences as well as society and government, Italy was the major catalyst for progress during the rich period of development that occurred in Europe at the end of the Middle Ages. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of art during this 'Italian Renaissance'. Masterpieces stand as silent witnesses to the cultural and intellectual developments of the societies that created them. This will include an examination of works of painting, sculpture, and architecture created in Florence and Rome during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Chronology will serve as the course's framework. Students will learn to appreciate and enrich their experience of viewing any given masterpiece due to their understanding of the background of the artist who created it, as well as having a sense of the context and culture of that time. This course, therefore, will be dedicated to exploring the rich environments that produced artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael.

112  The Arts, Crafts and Culture of Japan (0)
   This introductory class will focus on 'mingei' or 'art of the people', referring to objects produced by craftspeople for everyday use. Explore the historical context in which Japanese art exists: culture, society, and politics; the arts of traditional Buddhism; the created landscape, in painting and garden design; historical narratives, scenes of ordinary life; and decorative and useful household objects such as ceramics, basketry, lacquer, textiles even toys. In this class students will examine how the unique mingei tradition develops and changes through the ages and how this tradition interacts with other traditions of art.

113  Suprising Color: The Unexpected Hue (0) Departmental consent.
   The class is based on the course The Interaction of Color by the great German Bauhaus colorist, Joseph Albers. Some color theories will be discussed during the class but the essential aim of class studies will be to focus on color as an environmental intuitive practice. To this end students will be engaged in a hands-on technical examination of color. In the class we will use silk screened colored paper to engage in exercises and color studies. These activities will heighten students sense of color in their daily lives. They will also increase awareness of color as a vital environmental component in our culture.

114  Going Public: Artitsts Work in Public Spaces (0) Departmental consent.
   Public art is an arena of increasing interest to people of all ages and Salt Lake City provides a wide range of examples of styles, approaches, expressions and materials. In historic buildings and at the new Main Library, on the U of U campus and at every TRAX station, one can discover and learn about the newly re-emerging field of public art. ?Going Public,? taught by the director of the SLC Arts Council, will introduce the issues, the processes and the products of current public art activities, place them in historical context and a review of the national scene. The course will involve showing slides, guest speakers, and going on two field trips. Jim Glenn, director of the state's public art program will be a guest speaker at one of the classes. Students will view Anna Bliss' commissioned work in the Math Building on the U of U campus and hear her describe the creative process involved in its production. A second class trip will be along the TRAX line to see the Art in Transit program co-sponsored by UTA and the Salt Lake City Arts Council.

115  Ethnobotany-The Study of How People Use Plants (0)
   Ethnobotany is a recently developed field of study that combines anthropology and botany. It examines the way cultures use plants for food, medicine, ritual and utilitarian purposes. This class will follow the history of ethnobotany to the present day by sharing the fascinating stories and adventures of the intrepid scientists and explorers who venture to some of the wildest places on earth to learn about plants and their uses from the indigenous people. Two field trips, one to the Garret Herbarium and one to see the collections at the Utah Museum of Natural History, will broaden the classroom experience.

116  Creating a Garden: Landscape Design Basics (0)
   Want one of those yards you see in a magazine all year long? Come learn the art of landscape design. This course will cover the basics, including how to prepare a base map, site plan, and site and needs analysis. You'll also learn design principles like color, balance, and rhythm. You will have the opportunity to draw your own plan with walks, patios, and garden beds. This class will also help students develop knowledge of the myriad of available plants to help their gardens achieve color year-round. We will focus on using plants that thrive in this area. Each student should bring an architectural ruler suitable for scaled drawings (e.g., Reuels P/N CUTS648). Paper will be provided.

117  Turning Toward Turin: A History of the Winter Olympics (0)
   This class will explore the history of the Olympic Winter Games, from their inception in 1924 in Chamonix through the 2002 Olympics in Utah and onto the upcoming Games in Turin, Italy. Among the issues to be covered are amateurism, commercialism, politics, and judging and bidding controversies. The class will also reflect on the Salt Lake City Games and comment on the ongoing Turin Games, which will run from Feb. 10-26.

118  Wasatch Mountain History (0)
   The physical traces, artifacts, and names that persist in three Wasatch canyons - Mill Creek, Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood - tantalize with what they suggest but do not tell about the history of the settlement and development of this area. In this course, retired engineer, historian by avocation and author Charles Keller will explore the fascinating origins and operations of lumbering, mining, recreation and reclamation in these canyons and bring to light some of the individuals who were involved but have long since been forgotten.

120  Fort Douglas Then and Now: The Bastion on the Bench (0)
   In this class multiple guest instructors, visits to historic buildings, and hands-on learning will ensure familiarity with the Fort's rich military and civic history. The Fort was first established to protect the Overland Mail Route from attack by hostile Native Americans. The period under study will begin with the military presence in Territorial Utah prior to 1862 and conclude with the Fort's decommissioning and encounter with the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Class discussions will include unearthed archaeological treasures and the Fort's cultural diversity.

121  The UT Artist in Early Film (0)
   Explore the works of several Utah film artists who were a part of classic silent motion pictures made during the period of 1913-1929. In this course we will include a look at such artists as Loretta Young (Lon Chaney's Laugh, Clown, Laugh), Mack 'Morni' Swain (Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush and The Pilgrim), Marion Mack (Buster Keaton's The General), John Gilbert (Flesh and the Devil and The Big Parade), Betty Compson (The Docks of New York), Margaret Livingston (F. W. Murnau's Sunrise), the lost films of Hazel Dawn, and directors Frank Borzage (first Academy Award winner for 7th Heaven) and James Cruze (The Covered Wagon and Old Ironsides). Film clips and information as to what is available on video will be provided.

122  Motion Pictures That Inspire! (0)
   This course will explore several inspiring motion pictures that deal with real persons such as Helen Keller, Peter Marshall, Anne Frank, and Eric Liddle, as well as fictional characters such as Scout Finch, Francie Nolan, Huw Morgan and Jess and Eliza Birdwell. Using books and DVD clips we will discover the source material for some of the most life-affirming stories ever captured on film. Films include: 'Friendly Persuasion', 'A Man Called Peter', 'The Miracle Worker', 'To Kill a Mockingbird', 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn', 'Chariots of Fire', 'The Diary of Anne Frank' and 'How Green Was My Valley'.

123  Ways to Talk about a Work of Art (0)
   This course offers students an opportunity to explore the process of making critical judgements about works of art by describing, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating specific examples of paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures on exhibition in the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. The primary objective of this course is to introduce ways of thinking and talking about works of art from an analytical perspective. Students will learn to search for and identify what a work of art means (or meant at the time in which it was produced), and to describe how that meaning is conveyed.

124  Art in the Early 20th Century: 1900-1950 (0)
   This class will cover the major developments in art during the first half of the 20th century that have defined modernism. Taught in the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, class discussions will be generated by slides and works currently on exhibition. Topics will include slide images of the works of Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Emil Nolde, Kathe Kollwitz, Max Ernst, and Vasily Kandinsky, among others. Readings in the form of handouts will augment class lectures and discussions

128  Dialogues on Contemporary Issues (0)
   Examine American culture by interacting with articulate advocates on different contemporary issues. Using the Socratic method, we will 'sit at the feet' of community opinion makers J. Boyer Jarvis, Dee Rowland, Edwin Firmage, Irene Fischer, France Davis, and Emma Lou Thayne. This is a chance for students to dialogue with important opinion makers from our community and gain greater insight into today's important topics.

129  American Culture: Mondays with David Jabusch (0)
   Start the week with a course that gives you an opportunity to examine controversial issues in American culture. Among others, topics such as creativity, scriptural interpretation/evolution, protecting archeological sites, and the Pony Express will be covered. We will review historic documents in class and develop arguments on various sides of the issues. You will expand your knowledge of the driving forces behind the issues, and you ability to evaluate controversial issues will grow. Guest experts will be brought into class to enhance the discussions.

130  Controversial Issues in American Politics (0)
   How much we can tell from the past about the present. This course is designed to examine controversial issues in American Politics by studying the greatest and most eloquent advocates of different points of view in American history. We will look at the methods and criteria for evaluating public discourse before analyzing issues of people's relationship to government as articulated in great debates and speeches. Students will gain insight into contemporary problems by examining historical issues, evaluating public dialogue, and reflecting upon the eloquence of arguments in American History. In this class, thoughtful discourse by participants is not only encouraged, it's practically required. Source material includes speeches by Patrick Henry, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Webster, William Jennings Bryan, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Barbara Ward, and contemporary advocates of differing political viewpoints.

131  Racism and Sexism (0) Departmental consent.
   This course is designed to examine controversial issues related to discriminatory behavior, by studying the greatest and most articulate advocates of different points of view in American History. In it, we will look at the methods and criteria for evaluating public discourse, before analyzing issues of racism, sexism and ageism as articulated in those great debates and speeches. The course starts with extremists Robert Tooms who defends slavery as a good thing and William Lloyd Garrison advocating radical abolitionism. The Lincoln-Douglas debates, present a more moderate perspective, which we will follow with Henry W. Grady who represents a moderate, post-Civil War, Southern position and Booker T. Washington presentation of a Black view. We then contrast the assimilation position of Martin Luther King with the separation view of Malcolm X. Finally we study the debate between Susan B. Anthony and Joseph E. Brown on women's suffrage.

132  War and Peace (0)
   This course is designed to examine controversial issues by studying the greatest and most eloquent advocates of different points of view with respect to war and peace during critical periods in American history. Students will evaluate the public discourse and gain insight into the issues of war and peace by examining different perspectives on the American Revolution, the Civil War, and World War I. They will also discuss issues such as the sacrifice of war, American Imperialism and the exercise of power as articulated by famous spokespersons such as Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, F.D.R., Edmond Burke and others.

133  Discover the Olympians within You - Jungian Archetypes and Greek Gods and Goddesses (0)
   Discover how the ancient Greek gods and goddesses live in you today by looking at them as archetypes, universal psychic instincts comprising of positive and negative aspects. Gain a better understanding of the gods and goddesses which have been ignored and repressed by looking at them from a Jungian psychological perspective. Understand your life better by learning about C. G. Jung's concept of individuation, the lifelong process of becoming an authentic whole person. In this course, we will share how each god and goddess lives in us or is repressed and how we might begin to honor the ones in our lives that have been repressed. Some of the gods and goddesses will be illustrated through movie clips.

135  French: Continuing (0)
   Are you interested in advancing your French language skills? Our emphasis will be on learning more about cultural nuance through the French language. Class participants will practice pronunciation, basic grammar, and important vocabulary by engaging in interactive dialogue that explores French history and current news events, contemporary life, and well-known French political and media personalities. This course may be repeated several times by students interested in continuing their learning. The course is not suitable for beginners.

140  Spanish- Beginning (0)
   This course is for students with little or no conversational Spanish skills. Students will learn the basics of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, and develop a cultural awareness about everyday life in the Spanish-speaking world. This course will focus on development of oral-aural skills through conversations and discussions in a relaxed and congenial atmosphere. It can be repeated several times to build the confidence and skills needed to move to a continuing class. To fully benefit from this class, you must be willing to spend time outside of class practicing and studying.

141  Spanish: Continuing Conversational (0)
   The course is intended for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish and the basics of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and the phrases needed to communicate successfully using the language. The emphasis will be on building on the foundation to develop oral proficiency as well as further development of cultural awareness. We will use discussions, audio-visual, and other classroom aids. The class may be repeated. Students are encouraged to practice and study outside of class.

142  Advanced Spanish (0)
   The goal of this class is to take the student to the advanced level of competency in Spanish. Participants will explore topics in Hispanic culture ranging from history, literature, politics and the visual arts. The emphasis will be on developing conversational skills. We will review and acquire new grammar skills in the process. Material will be provided by the instructor.

145  Speak Like an Italian-An Introduction to Italian Language and Culture (0)
   If you are thinking of traveling to Italy for the winter Olympic Games or just want to be more articulate in ordering your Italian dinner here at home you might want to take the Osher course on Speaking like an Italian. In this course native speaker and Honorary Consul for Italy, Giovanni Maschero will discuss Italian culture and help you achieve prefect pronunciation of key Italian terms. This basic pronunciation primer might also be just the ticket for arts enthusiasts.

146  Language: Italian- Beginning Conversational (0)
   Want to learn and practice Italian? It can come in handy for travel, the arts, or enjoying the simple pleasures of life such as Italian food. If you want to turn a phrase or two in Italian like a pro, join this class appropriate for beginning students. Native speaker and Honorary Consul for Italy, Giovanni Maschero, will help you achieve perfect pronunciation of key Italian terms and provide an interesting commentary on Italy and Italian culture.

147  Italian: Continuing (0)
   Can you converse in Italian but would like to further develop conversational skills by practicing with a pro? The instructor, a native speaker, will provide an interesting perspective on all things Italian while coaching students on their speaking skills in a relaxed classroom setting.

150  Demystifying the Middle East (0)
   This course provides the basis for understanding this interesting and culture-rich region, where the past has shaped the present and the future depends on resolving old conflicts. We will focus on the ethnic, geographic, linguistic, and religious affiliations that have shaped Middle Eastern cultures. The heart and mind of the Middle East will be demystified as we study the people and cultures that populated and conquered different parts of the region, establishing their cultural, religious, and nationalistic identities.

151  Creation Stories of the Middle East (0)
   This course entitled 'Creation Stories of the Middle East' will introduce students to numerous creation stories of the Middle East, which have shaped our modern belief systems (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam) and, consequently, our behavior for the last five thousand years. It discusses the 'imperfect' world of ancient deities in which the human beings and their creation were of no importance other than as servants to often lazy and quite human gods and goddesses, enjoying their divine lives with not too much regard for and not much of expectations from their subjects. It will be shown that once humans 'discovered' their importance and superiority over other creatures of this earth, and proclaimed themselves to be its masters, their mutual relation with the divine Master has changed---for better, or for worse. Objectives for this course include exploring the origins of modern religious systems such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and introducing participants to ancient stories of the Middle East which were later used and adjusted by creators of the Old Testament and the Qur'an.

152  Aspects of Conflict Between Israel and the Palestinians (0) Departmental consent.
   This course focuses on the background to and current dimensions of the continuing conflict between Israel and the Arab world with particular emphasis on the Palestinians. We will begin with a discussion of the origins of Zionism in the latter part of the 20th century, and the history of the last few decades of Ottoman Palestine before the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918. Then we discuss the history of the British occupation of Palestine during World War I, and focus on a number of developments that occurred under the British mandate between 1922 and 1948. Some of the main issues from the pre-statehood period include: the Arabs and Zionism before World War I; Zionist policies, politicians and institutions; Palestine Arab politics; economy and society under the mandate; Jewish immigration especially in the 1930s; Arab and international involvement; the circumstances preceding and surrounding the termination of the mandate in 1948, and the creation of the state of Israel. We will continue our examination of these issues with a brief history of Israel and Israeli politics since the formation of the state of Israel. We will direct our attention to issues related to the development of Palestinian institutions in the Diaspora, the Arab states' policies towards Israel and the Palestinians, the wars of 1948, 1967, and 1973. Consideration will also be given to Israel's policies towards the West Bank, Gaza, and its Arab neighbors, particularly Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. We will end the course with a discussion of the growth of the PLO and the various failed attempts to reach a settlement in the 1990s, and we will try to gain as nuanced a perception as possible, through fiction and eye-witness accounts, of contemporary life in Israel for both Jews and Arabs, and for the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.

153  Pharonic Egypt (0)
   This course will introduce students to history and archaeology of ancient Egypt. The most important elements of the ancient Egyptian culture such as religion, language and script, architectural and artistic achievements will be discussed. The focus of this course will be on understanding Egyptian 'obsession' with death and afterlife which shaped their attitudes toward their earthly existence. The most important pharaohs and personalities of ancient Egypt will be presented with regard to their achievements and impact on modern cultures. This course will be richly illustrated with the help of PowerPoint presentations.

154  Mummy Myths & Mysteries (0)
   When you hear the term 'mummy' what image apperars to you? If you picture a cloth-wrapped monster staggering down a dimly lit street, you are not alone. Yet in certain cultures, mummification carries with it dignity, honor and respect. In this class, we will look at how various cultures use body preservation as part of the ritual of death. We will look at types of mummification and discuss how these forms of body preservation reflect the cultures' attitudes and beliefs surrounding death and spirituality. Finally, we will compare what we have learned with Hollywood's perception of mummies, and how that perception has colored our understanding of this ritual.

155  Iraq in the 20th Century (0)
   This course deals with the modern history of the region that is now Iraq, beginning with a brief survey of its history from the thirteenth century up to WWI. We will then look at the creation of the modern Iraqi state under British mandate as part of the peace settlement following WWI. Particular emphasis will be given to the fragile nature of the state which the British created, and the inability of this structure to sustain the peaceful transfer of power from 'government' to 'opposition'. We will look at the roots and consequences of the Revolution of July 1958, the rise of the Bath Party in the context of US/USSR rivalry in the cold War, and of Iraq's importance as an oil producer. The course will cover the rise and rule of Saddam Hussein, the effects of the Iranian Revolution, the Iran/Iraq War, the invasion of Kuwait, and policies towards the Kurds, and will end with the overthrow of the regime by the US in 2003 and the consequences of that action.

160  Recording Life Stories (0)
   Ever toyed with writing a memoir? Want a license to snoop through a family member's colorful past? In this course we will be engaged in an interdisciplinary project on life story, personal experience, and memoir. After discussing the genre of life story narratives, students will learn from a professional folklorist methods for interviewing friends and family in order to elicit the fullest and most complete life stories. Techniques of recording and transcribing oral histories will allow students to produce full life stories than can be bound in book-form. Classroom instruction will be enriched by hands-on interview experiences and practice in using the actual techniques of oral history and personal experience narrative collection. Students in this class with have the opportunity to produce at least one life story, while learning the value of reminiscence in the aging process.

161  Iran: From the Safavid Empire to the Isalmic Republic (0)
   Few countries seem as impervious to Western analysis as Iran. Containing one of the world's oldest civilizations, Iran has witnessed the rise and fall of the great Persian Empire as well as frequent invasions and occupations by pwerful foreign adversaries. Nonetheless, throughout its history, Iran has managed to maintain much of its cultural and linguistic integrity. This course will cover the history of Iran from its unification under the Savafid dynasty beginning in 1501 to the current state of affairs under its theocratic form of government. Because the Islamic religion, chiefly Shi'ism, played such a critical role in the country's history, the course begins with a discussion of the origins on Islam, including the differences between Sunnism and Shi'ism. A closer examination of Iran's history will help expose many of the mysteries that challenge the West's understanding of the unique country.

165  Violence, Religion and Law, Part 1 (0)
   This is the first of two stand-alone but inter-related classes that will examine the interrelation of violence, religion, and law. This interrelation goes beyond our seeing both law and religion as allies in response to violence. This first course will reflect primarily upon violence in international relations. This will include a survey of weapons of mass destruction - nuclear, biological, and chemical - and the response of religion and law. The course's focus will extend beyond national conflicts to include extra-national violence such as terrorism. It will examine civil wars as well and the particular problems of internal strife and the role of third parties. Issues related to civil rights, civil liberties, race, gender and political rights such as 1st Amendment rights will be discussed, while stimulating thinking about questions such as is violence the antithesis to law: OR is violence essential to the development of each?

167  Comedy: So Why is that so Funny? (0)
   What is so fleeting, fragile, and time dependent that it falls to pieces under scrutiny? What often springs from intelligence, educational background, and national origins? What, throughout history, has done much to foster change in society, political systems, personal egos, and the media? COMEDY. In this serious and fun look at the ins and outs of comedy we will discuss the history, power, and the use of laughter and humor and then delve into the types of comedy through the use of the comic pages, cartoons, short stories, and film. Come prepared to laugh as we analyze, smile, and chuckle over the many layers of humor that lighten our lives.

169  Looking at Dance (0)
   Explore the development of dance in the western hemisphere beginning with 17th century France and ending with the present day in the United States. This course will illumine the choreography of the Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) and the Rire-Woodbury Dance Company and relate it to history as well as to work in other art forms. We will look at the ideas generated by the choreography and discuss these ideas in terms of the choreographer's previous work and the work of other dance-makers. Students will learn not what to think about a dance, but how to think about it, thereby enhancing their enjoyment and appreciation of dance. This class is invited to attend on performance each of RDT and Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company as a group. Dates and times will be arranged in class.

170  Music: Variations on a Theme (0)
   This session's variation is subtitled 'the art of listening.' It is an introductory course in music for those of us who aspire toward becoming professional 'listening' musicians. Following a brief philosophical discussion of music, the course will concentrate on developing listening skills and learning the accompanying vocabulary necessary to experience the 'art' of listening. The end of the course will be devoted toward using critical thinking and listening skills to explore the concept of musical styles in Western art music (also known as 'classical' music). As students practice the art of listening, expect to experience greater pleasure from all styles of music (popular and art, old and new, Western and non-Western, religious and secular) more than ever before.

171  Practical Writing for Grownups (0)
   There are many new and interesting things to know about effective communication in writing. In six sessions, students and instructor will explore together the writing genres most used by adults in non-academic settings. These include different kinds of letters, journals, family histories, reports, articles and speeches. In addition, the class will feature interesting information about the English language and language in general. Have fun while you practice and improve your writing, and become an empowered writer.

172  World Classics: Love and Obsession (0)
   This class will explore ideas about love- especially love as obsession- in two texts: William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra (which will be performed at the Utah Shakespeare Festival this summer), and Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire. Close examination of these two plays which appeared over three hundred years apart should reveal a lot about how we think of and respond to romantic love. The class will contrast ideas about love in the western world with ideas from other world cultures. Romantic love as we commonly think of it is mostly an invention of western culture, probably derived from poetic traditions brought back to Europe from the Middle East at the time of the Crusades. In ancient Greek and Roman literature, love between a man and a woman was more likely to be thought of as a disease than anything else. People hoped that they would only suffer a 'light case'. However, it appears that the idea of love as a disease or obsession, which might harm or even kill a person, has persisted along with the more appealing and tender aspects of this most important of emotions. Students will be encouraged to watch filmed versions of the plays as well as, or in place of, reading them. Passages from both plays, however, will be read in class to encourage engagement and vitality in discussion.

173  World Classics: The New Middle Ages (0)
   When many people think about the Middles Ages, they think of knights, fair ladies, castles and even dragons. This is of course an entirely fanciful view of the period, but so is the image held by many people of unremitting plague, famine, ignorance, and an ironclad religious dominance. Scholars today are uncovering interesting new evidence about the medieval period, and it supports the varied and recognizably human picture of medieval society that Chaucer gives us in his Canterbury Tales. Instructor and students will read (or re-read) some of Chaucer's tales in the light of new information (or even little-known old information) about the Middle Ages, and discuss interesting notions that arise from Chaucer's text. In each class the instructor will present a new and perhaps surprising idea about people and society in medieval England. Students will also be encouraged to make their own discoveries and present them to the class. The overall purpose of the course is to explore the Middle Ages and to make them an abiding area of interest in learning more about our own times and people.

175  The Colors of Quilts: Coloring Fabric as Used in Quilts (0)
   Through demonstrations and hands-on projects students will learn about several methods of applying color to fabric. Students will be provided with samples of fabric that can be used to make a 3 foot by 3 foot quilt after the class, if they so desire. The class will also touch briefly on fibers that are used in quilts, both historical and modern and as such serve as an excellent introduction to the Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, which will be opening at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on June 4.

176  World Classics: Africa from Inside & Out (0)
   A course entitled 'World Classics' must examine non-Western literature in addition to, or even opposed to, the writing of Western civilization. This particular class offers an opportunity to explore two works of global renown which are often pitted against each other in their view of Western colonialism. First, the class will read Chinua Achebe's classic novel, Things Fall Apart. From this reading, instructor and students will explore African traditional and family culture as fully and deeply as possible. The second reading will be Joseph Conrad's familiar work, Heart of Darkness. The class will address the opposing views of Africa embodied in the two novels, with particular attention to current critiques of Conrad's book. These critiques have arisen in the light of current representations of Africa by its own writers of whom Achebe is the perhaps the best known. The course will encourage students to consider perspectives other than the traditional views they may have acquired in the past

177  Great Conversations I from the Great Books Foundation (0)
   Great books provide a foundation for discussions that can illuminate new perspectives and expand our thinking. Using readings from the Great Books Foundation's 'Great Conversations 1' and the views and experience of fellow students and the instructor, this class will explore such questions as: What causes one generation to understand the lives of their parents, and another to see their parents' generation as hopelessly backward and unable to relate? Tillie Olsen in 'Tell Me a Riddle' helps us to see into this quandary. Other themes that resonate for the group will emerge from the readings in this interesting anthology, which includes authors such as Ibsen, Freud, Conrad, Jung, Olsen, and Munro. We will see how the force of great ideas in the Great Books has shaped our civilization and continues to do so.

180  Tapping into Your Unlimited Creativity (0)
   This course will help you understand the nature of creativity and show you how to access your unlimited abilities. Learn why blocks to creativity are myths, limiting beliefs that keep us from expressing our unique creativity and fulfilling our dreams. After reading haiku poetry and discussing the genre, its history, and its mystical philosophy, participants learn to focus on the beauty in nature and to expand their creativity by writing their own haiku. Writing haiku trains us to focus on the beauty in life's smallest details and the three-line haiku form stimulates creative expression. Based on metaphysics, spiritual wisdom and the latest discoveries in psychology, neurobiology, even a bit of quantum physics, this course will help you see the miracles in nature and yourself. Classroom discussions will be enriched by experiencing meditations and techniques for expanding creativity and by outdoor sessions that provide opportunities to closely observe the miracles of nature all around us. We will also play a literary game of writing tanka, the original five-line form from which haiku evolved, where one person writes the first three lines and another writes the last two lines. Writing haiku is easy and fun; it is not necessary to have any prior poetry writing experience, only a curious mind.

181  SL Performing Arts (0)
   Experience our local performing arts venues in ways you have never had the chance to. Get an insider's peek with behind-the-scenes tours of the Utah Symphony, Utah Opera and the Pioneer Theater company. Meet the people who make stage performances come to life. With fellow students, attend performances of : Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:Concerto No.23 for Piano with guest pianist Awadagin Pratt. Whether you've heard Mozart's Piano Concerto or not, do nto miss this interpretation! Pratt's audiences hang on every nots. We complete the evening with what many consider the richest and most powerful symphony of Shostakovich, a continued celebration of the centennial year of his birth. La Traviata. a visual feast, a vocal tour de force, and lushly romantic; this is one of Guiseppe Verdi's most beloved works. Chicago. This razzle-dazzle musical about two knock-em-dead 1920's song and dance femme fatales has been wowing audiences on Broadway and around the world for the last ten years. Winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Best Revival.

190  Brain Investigations: The Landscape of Neuroscience Research in Utah (0)
   This course will survey the rich arena of neuroscience-related research at the University of Utah that is providing the framework for development of the university?s new Brain Institute. Instructors will explore a range of topics, from sub-microscopic molecules to family studies and behavior. A main theme of the class is to investigate how cross-disciplinary approaches to neuroscience are advancing the study of neurobiology and disease, enabling the development of innovative approaches to treatment. Upon completion of this course students will be able to describe a cross section of neuroscience research underway at the University of Utah and explain conceptual relationships between projects being conducted in different disciplines. Participants will be able to explain why model organisms are useful in studying human neurobiology and disease, as well as list specific examples and their respective uses. Students will gain an understanding of how Utah?s unique resources have helped the university become one of the world?s premier institutions for human genetic research. Instructors: This distinguished group is one of the University?s real brain trusts. This Brain Institute team of researchers and teachers is engaged in research, innovation and education to decipher the fundamental basis of brain function.

191  Memory and Aging (0)
   As our society ages there is significant interest in all aspects of healthy aging. A topic that receives frequent focus is the role of memory in the aging process. Taught by experts in the memory field from The Brain Institute at the U of U and the U of U Center for Alzheimer's Care, Imaging & Research, this course will examine what constitutes normal memory, ways to optimize memory, common problems that occur with memory, and tips for care giving and planning for aging. This class will be taught from a multidisciplinary perspective with instructors who are trained in neurology, neuropsychology, social work, and health education. Interesting information regarding Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia will be addressed by leading experts experienced with patient care.

192  Today's World in the Media (0)
   Discuss the news of the day with local commentator Tom Barberi and analyze how different electronic and print media portray events locally, nationally, and internationally. Evaluate how media shapes perceptions and opinions of daily events, while searching for truth in today's news-saturated world.

193  Heart of Darkness (0)
   Paul Klee, the artist, defines a line as a dot that takes a walk. Joseph Conrad, in Heart of Darkness, uses several dots to walk lines that interweave into a multi-layered prism of brilliance and beauty. Come with us as we walk Conrad's lines: one, a semi-autobiographical rite of passage that encompasses the colonial period of African history; another, the protagonist's decent into a 'dark night of the soul.' Naturally, these lines entwine with such linguistic grace and symbolic depth that a close analysis will lead you to a greater understanding of this masterpiece.

194  Energy and Climate Change (0)
   The energy we use to power our everyday lives has direct impact on the climate in which we live. This course will examine current and possible future uses of fossil, nuclear, and alternative energies in our earth's changing climate. We will learn how coal and nuclear power plants work; how energy is used around the world for transportation, industrial, and domestic uses; about alternative energy sources and strategies; and about the science and effects of climate change.

195  Geology of Utah (0)
   We are privileged to live in a geologically interesting and revealing area. In class, we'll study the geology of Utah starting with an understanding of the different regions of the state and the rocks common to each region. Highlights include a look at the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountains and the Colorado Plateau. The class will culminate with a field trip to a nearby area where we can experience first hand several interesting geologic phenomena.

196  Identification and Study of Utah's Diurnal Raptors (0)
   Although we enjoy their beauty, hawks, eagles, and other birds of prey capture our imaginations like few creatures can. Though we cannot deny their beauty, most birds of prey are not easily definitively identified. This course will increase your familiarity with the form, function, and natural history of Utah's most common raptor families and give you the knowledge you need to comfortably name the family and species of birds of prey and tell the story of their natural history. Increase your enjoyment of our natural world and prepare yourself to share your new-found appreciation with friends and family.

197  Astronomy (0)
   Join us for a tour of the universe. We will begin our journey on earth as we discover the starry night sky and observe and model the changes we see during our yearly trip around the sun. As we travel outward, we will stop to explore planets, stars, galaxies, and even black holes. We will conclude with a discussion of dark energy, dark matter, and how recent observations have changed our understanding of the universe itself. Two optional activities include a tour of Clark Planetarium and, weather permitting, a night sky observing session with a telescope.

198  Drawing Introduction (0)
   Learn basic drawing skills, techniques, and vocabulary. This class will give you a solid foundation for continuing with drawing or for moving into other media such as watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting. Please bring pencils, an eraser, and a sketch book (8 1/2 x 11) to class.

199  Minds and Morals (0)
   Recent research from the cognitive and neuro-sciences has focused on the evolutionary and neural origins of moral decisions and judgments. The prominent claims of this research have implications for how we view human social life. Some researchers claim we have a 'moral faculty' in the brain. Is there a universal moral system of values that we can discover? Can moral values change for the better? Other topics include the role of emotion and reason in moral decisions, as well as the issues regarding moral responsibility and the prospect of human happiness.

200  Learn to Use a Computer and Love It (0)
   Are you unfamiliar with or intimidated by computers? If so, this course is for you! The course is designed to lower the intimidation factor associated with this useful technology. We'll get familiar with the equipment- how to tell it what we want it to do using the mouse, keyboard, and Microsoft Windows operating system. You will learn how to master menus, move in and out of Windows, set up control panel settings, and set up simple documents. This course includes demonstrations and in-class exercises. The computer labs are equipped with state-of-the-art PCs. All students will have their own computer stations. Students may repeat the course to continue to practice and build confidence.

205  Ins and Outs of Computers: An Introduction the World of Personal Computing (0)
   Come learn all about computers -- and love it! Combining demonstrations, discussion and a few hands-on exercises, this class will help to improve skills and reduce computer-related anxiety. Students learn the essential vocabulary used with computers and are introduced to the various parts of a computer system. Instruction includes seldom understood keyboard keys and how to properly use a mouse. The class is designed with a good amount of student interaction, and the instructor is renowned for his ability to communicate without the techno-babble. If you have never touched a computer and don't want to be left behind, or have worked with a computer but would like a more solid introduction to the computing world, this class is for you.

210  Multimedia Scrapbooks Made Easy (0)
   Turn your family photographs, recordings, movies and other memorabilia into an entertaining multimedia experience. During this course, participants will learn how to digitally scan and edit pictures and audio and video recordings. Use these tools to compile them into exciting media presentations your friends and family will treasure. Participants will learn the basics about scanners and digital cameras, and employ simple photo editing and retouching techniques to enhance their pictures. Learn how to turn records and audio tape recordings into Compact Discs that can be played in any CD player. Find out how easy it is to compile media materials into a fun and entertaining presentation.

220  Learn to Use a Computer and Loving It: Beginning (0)
   Are you unfamiliar with or intimidated by computers? If so, this course is for you! The course is designed to lower the intimidation factor associated with this useful technology. We'll get familiar with the equipment -- how to tell it what we want it to do using the mouse, keyboard, and Microsoft Windows operating system. You will learn how to master menus, move in and out of Windows, set up control panel settings, and set up simple documents. This course includes demonstrations and in-class and take-home exercises. The computer labs are equipped with state-of-the-art PCs. Each student will have their own computer station. Students may repeat the course to continue to practice and build confidence.

230  Creating Documents with Microsoft Word (0)
   Computers open a world of possibility for creating documents that reflect our purpose and convey a message beyond the words we use. Imagine a letter to a friend with a decorative border or with favorite photos embedded right in the letter. Create a professional letter with your own custom letterhead to send to a company you're doing business with. In this class you will learn to use the premiere word processing program, Microsoft Word. The computer labs are equipped with state-of-the-art PCs and each student will have a computer station. A basic familiarity of PC-based computers is needed to benefit from this course. If you are new to computers, take 'Learn to Use a Computer and Love It' first. Students may take this course repeatedly to continue to hone their skills.

235  PowerPoint Introduction: Learning to use the Presentation Program (0)
   If you have Microsoft Office on your computer, you probably have PowerPoint -- but what is it good for? Come learn this business slide show program and find out how it can also be used to create and present entertaining shows of family memories, vacations and genealogy. Learn to combine text, pictures, sound, and animation to make a fun, enjoyable presentation. Students should have a basic understanding of Windows and moderate typing and mouse skills before taking this class. Put your scanned pictures and digital camera images to good use as you learn to create slide shows worth watching.

240  Picture This: Using Computers, Scanners and Digital Cameras to Enhance Your Photography (0) Departmental consent.
   Interested in giving your own photographs a polished professional look? In this class you will learn how to digitally scan materials so you can create computerized versions of your most treasured photographs. You will also learn to transfer pictures from your digital camera to the computer. Then, you will find out how to perform basic photo repairs and enhancements. We will finish up by discussing the many ways your images can be used in print, on screen and online. For those familiar with the previously offered Multimedia Scrapbooks Made Easy class, we determined that it would be better to break the course down into smaller components. This new course is intended to be the first of a series of four courses and will deal with digital photography and imaging.

240  Picture This: Using Computers, Scanners and Digital Cameras to Enhance Your Photography. (0)
   Interested in giving your own photographs a polished professional look? In this class you will learn how to digitally scan materials so you can create computerized versions of your most treasured photographs. You will also learn to transfer pictures from your digital camera to the computer. Then, you will find out how to perform basic photo repairs and enhancements. We will finish up by discussing the many ways your images can be used in print, on screen and online. For those familiar with the previously offered Multimedia Scrapbooks Made Easy class, we determined that it would be better to break the course down into smaller components. This new course is intended to be the first of a series of four courses and will deal with digital photography and imaging.

245  Staying Connected-Maximizing E-mail and Group Participation (0)
   So you can send and receive e-mail messages, but you know there is more to online communication than just that. In this class you will learn the tips, tricks, and tools for getting more out of your e-mail, from address books to mailing lists to avoiding scams and rip-offs. We will also explore how groups, forums, chats, instant messaging, and other new Internet technologies can help to keep you connected with all your friends and family, both down the street and around the world. A dedicated online group has been established exclusively for Osher members. The ins and outs of getting signed into this group and using its features to stay connected with your fellow Osher members will be a focus of this class. Students should have a basic understanding of Windows and e-mail as well as moderate typing and mouse skills before taking this class. 'Ma Bell' has given way to some fascinating new communication tools on the Internet. Find out how to use these tools and get the most out of your Internet experience in this fun, informative class.

250  Using U of U Libraries and the Internet in the 21st Century (0) Departmental consent.
   Take advantage of the University library resources and learn to make the most of them. This course will introduce or reintroduce the University of Utah libraries to students. Students will learn basic research techniques to locate and retrieve information using various library services and the internet. Specifically students will learn how to negotiate the Marriott library catalog and website. Students will also become familiar with search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and Teoma and learn about various article databases. The course will also highlight how to find credible consumer health information.

261  Sound Expressions: Using Computers and CDs to Enjoy Music and Preserve Your Audio Recordings (0)
   Have some old record albums you would like to put onto CDs? In this class you will learn how to record various audio materials to create digitized versions on your computer. Then, you will find out how to perform basic audio editing and enhancement to make things sound better than ever. Along the way, you'll learn how to 'rip' audio from CDs you have purchased, as well as how to download music legally. We will finish up by discussing the procedures to use your audio in making CDs and in multimedia scrapbooks.

270  Computers: Email and Internet (0)
   This hands-on computer course is designed to lower the intimidation factor associated with using a computer by increasing your contact time with the computer in an instructor-guided, safe environment. The focus is on the internet as a tool to communicate (email, attachments), shop, and learn about the world around us (accessing www addresses). This course is suitable for continuing students and students with basic computer skills such as working in a Windows environment, using a keyboard and mouse, getting into and out of folders, saving files, etc.

280  Excel Basics: Learning to Use a Spreadsheets (0)
   Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to use one to do things like maintain a family budget. You will enter and modify data and labels, as well as create formulas to perform calculations. See what Excel can do for you.

290  Digital Photography (0)
   Digital photography is now considered equal in quality to traditional-film photography. Find out what mega-pixel counts, white balance, shutter speed, lens opening, digital zoom, and other digital camera terms mean and how to use them to your advantage. We'll also cover traditional photographic imaging skills such as use of shutter speeds and f-stops, composition, framing, cropping, and portraiture, so you can spend more time making great images and less time fixing them in your computer. Learn to take photographs that communicate an idea, emotion or concept while you learn the ins and outs of digital shooting. We'll also cover how to store, archive and manipulate images in a simple manner. Class critiques and instructor guidance will refine your skills and keep the creative juices flowing. We invite all digital photographers, but you will get the most out of class if your camera features manual as well as automatic controls. Please bring your camera to class.

291  Digital Photography II (0)
   This class is for students who are comfortable with their camera controls and familiar with its menu options. The primary focus will be achieving the perfect color for print, screen, or projection. We will discuss color profiles for printers, inks, and papers, and we will continue to discuss ways to make our photos more interesting and engaging. We will learn the basics of Photoshop for image color, contrast and manipulation.

292  Digital Camera Basics (0)
   Digital cameras are great, because you can see instantaneously if you got a good shot and can take pictures for a fraction of the cost of film. However, these cameras often come loaded with features that can be confusing. This class is for the 'point and shoot' camera set. We will cover the basics, including turning the camera on and off, taking pictures, deleting pictures, using the five most popular scene modes, saving and organizing pictures on a computer, erasing and changing the memory card, creating a slide show, emailing pictures, and saving pictures to a disc or flash drive to have prints made.

300  Tai Chi (0)
   Join us in our practice Tai Chi-Chi Kung, a moving meditation to heal the body and quiet the mind. Students will practice Chi Kung, the ancient Chinese healing exercises involving slow, circular movement, deep breathing, and a relaxed mind. When we combine the movements of Chi Kung in an ordered sequence, the result is a Tai Chi form. We will practice Yang style Tai Chi. Tai Chi and Chi Kung facilitate relaxation and improve muscle tone, joint movement, balance, and posture. The gentle movements help us deal with pain and give us renewed confidence in our ability to move. Through the simple philosophy associated with Tai Chi/ChiKung, we begin to relax into a way of thinking and a way of moving that become a way of life. This class is suitable for beginning and continuing students.

301  Riding the Health Wave: Promoting Healthy Living Through Nutrition & Activity (0)
   It is likely that none of us has a goal merely to live longer. What we are looking for, even demanding, is to live healthier, more active lives. Embracing this and putting strategies in place to maximize our health and well being makes sense. In this class experts from the U of U Health Sciences Department will highlight life strategies to maintain health through nutrition and activity. You will have hands on experience in assessing food products, recipes and cooking processes; gain a greater understanding of the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of food and how it affects our health and well being; discuss fitness, exercise and the role of recreation and leisure; and come away ideas for a personal plan that will make a difference. Knowing what to do doesn't always translate into action. This class is an opportunity to transform ideas into your own personal plan.

305  Feldenkrais (0)
   Learn to improve posture and coordination and to create an overall sense of well-being with fluid, gentle movement sequences. Chronic pain can be reduced and often eliminated as the student learns to move more easily and with awareness. Developed in Israel, the Feldenkrais Method is becoming known around the world as an effective way to improve the quality of one's life. Feldenkrais movements relieve muscular tension and increase flexibility, thereby improving physical comfort. With regular practice people often feel taller and lighter, breathe more freely, and find that their discomforts have eased. They experience relaxation and a sense of release. This class will include exercises to promote bone strength and postural alignment. To participate in this class, you must be able to get up and down from a mat on the floor. Each student is encouraged to find her or his own pace and level of comfort. Class size is limited.

310  Pscyhological Prosperity- Cultivating Greater Life Satisfaction as We Age (0)
   Most people acknowledge the importance of taking care of physical health and financially planning for the future. However, recent research has shown that feelings of happiness and fulfillment as we age are not necessarily tied to these tangible things. In this course participants will be introduced to theories of adult development and exposed to different empirically supported perspectives on what it means to age well. More importantly, learners will have the opportunity to apply these lessons to their lives and to formulate personal plans for creating greater life satisfaction as they age. Participants will become familiar with theory and scientific research on the psychological and social factors that contribute to aging well. Students will be guided through the development of a personal plan to cultivate skills to increase life satisfaction. Participants will learn to recognize and develop strategies for dealing with resistance to putting plans into action.

311  The Hapiness Hyposthesis (0)
   Learn about new scientific evidence that supports ancient wisdom and classical thought regarding the foundation for a happy and meaningful life. In addition to gaining insight into current research in this area, you will apply the concepts to your own life by participating in experiential learning exercises. You will also have the opportunity to share your thoughts, questions and personal approaches to incorporating the principles of a happy life into your own like. For student's who have taken Kathy Bell's Pyschological Prosperity course, this will provide and opportunity to re-examine some of the topics discussed with a fresh lens.

330  Life Work: What Two Writers Can Teach Us About Illness, Aging, and Loss of a Loved One (0)
   Professional writers have the gift of taking their personal experiences and sharing them in a way that makes them universal. The director of this course, an award-winning teacher, has corresponded with two of America's outstanding writers: May Sarton and Donald Hall. Using his correspondence, their writings, and videotapes of both writers we will explore the issues of illness, aging and loss. Short presentations will be interspersed with group discussions that allow participants to share their own personal experiences and insights. May Sarton began her artistic life in the theater. She left the stage for the printed page, creating a body of work that includes journals, poetry and fiction. When she died in 1995 her work was recognized by a large reading public for its insights on such issues as breast cancer survival and the slow loss of a loved on to Alzheimer's. Sarton's own struggles with failing health at the end of her life are guideposts for every man and woman over age 50 who are either dealing with these concerns themselves or are coming to terms with an aging parent's challenges. Donald Hall was a professor of English at the University of Michigan when he and his wife, poet Jane Kenyon, left the security of academe and moved to New Hampshire in 1975 to write full-time. Hall became the Poet Laureate of New Hampshire and has added essays and short stories to his long list of poetry achievements. In 1985, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He used his own experience to communicate the thoughts and feelings of a person dealing with this threat to his life. He beat all odds, and is today a survivor. Sadly, in the mist of his medical challenges, his wife, 19 years younger, was diagnosed, treated and dead of acute leukemia within 15 months. Now he uses his writing to explore the universal issues of the illness and early death of a spouse, as well as the reality of coping with life alone. Tap into the experience and creativity of these writers for inspiration and to learn important life lessons.

340  Personal Resilience and Health: Optimal Mental, Physical and Spiritual Health (0)
   Resilience is a concept that looks at health from an inside-out approach and provides students an opportunity to access many skills to become more resilient. This class will guide students through an introspective journey into the origins, nature of, drives of and means to fulfill their personal mind, body, and spirit needs. The course will follow experientially through the resiliency process, driving forces within each person, the optimization of the mind, and the fortification of the body. Students will have the opportunity to revisit their innate dreams and consider ways to overcome 'shadow' behaviors and bad habits. They will explore who they are and how they can feel healthier. Emphasis will be on the control, power and choice that can result in life events. Students will recognize the driving forces that come from their innate resilience, and learn skills of several forms of complementary healing strategies to enhance their resilience. Participants will learn mental and physical enrichment strategies that embody lifestyle and complementary healing skills, and ways to overcome their bad habits. The nature of the journey to resilience is a disruptive and re-integrative process. This includes being disrupted by change, opportunities, adversity, stressors or challenges and, after some chaos, accessing personal gifts and strengths (resilience) to grow stronger through the disruption. Materials: each student will receive a workbook for each of the six modules. Customized to address issues of maturity, these will be based upon the Corporate Personal Resilience Workbooks services available from The Human Experience Institute.

345  Getting What You Want and Need- Assertiveness Training (0)
   Are you uncertain about when to push and when to hold back or when it is appropriate to question an authority like a doctor or a lawyer? As we age and deal with aging parents there are many times when we need to be assertive. In this course students will define assertiveness and discuss the assertiveness ethic. The course will focus on personal rights, being aware of them, assessing them and maintaining them in challenging situations. Students will also have the opportunity to use specific techniques that will assist individuals with the practice of assertiveness.

350  Becoming a Savvy Health Information Consumer (0)
   Becoming a savvy health information consumer depends on access to authoritative, user-friendly information. MedlinePlus is a consumer-based website that provides access to quality health information in English and Spanish. This course will provide an overview of the MedlinePlus website, with an opportunity for attendees to search on a health topic of their choice. Users of MedlinePlus can look up specific health topics, drug information, view interactive tutorials, use directories to find doctors, dentists and hospitals, read the latest health news and use a medical encyclopedia. MedlinePlus online resources have been carefully selected to provide access to current and valuable health information, so the consumer can ?shop? with confidence.

355  Finding Purpose, Strength and Passion at 'Work' after Age 50 (0)
   Engage in discovery about the roles passion, strength and community or market need play in your individual pursuits. In this course students will take a look at potential new working identities and consider how at this point in their lives they might reinvent themselves through volunteer or paid endeavors. Using the research of Herminia Ibarra of Havard Business School, students will study the cycle of reinvention. Illustrative case studies will be used to show how others have gone about finding new work identities. In addition, students will use the work of Marcus Buckingham to examine how their own passion and strength converge together with market need to discover how individuals can make their own special contributions.

360  Discover the Fountain of Youth: Water Movement (0)
   Come and enjoy low impact water aerobics. Be kind to your body once a week with a low impact water aerobics class which includes warm up, aerobics, stretching, and toning - in the real fountain of youth. Take years off your life and look 10 years younger.

370  Women Growing into Wisdom (0)
   Rarely heard are the female voices that express the knowledge and blessings that come with age. Why is that? This course suggests that culture affects the way we perceive ourselves; that we need a more balanced view of women and aging; and that a fuller understanding of the developmental aspects of being female can deepen our experience of growth in the middle and later years of life. Students will use scholarly and popular writings, poetry, media, discussions, and personal projects to examine interpretations that support womanhood as a continuous process of growth. The sharing of new myths and models for the second half of life opens new possibilities for savoring the fruits of long-life experience, and reaping and sowing the gifts of wisdom.

376  Chakras, Energy, and You - Beyond the Basics (0)
   The Chakra System is the ancient Eastern method of organizing patterns of energy as they flow through the body. In this class we will go beyond the basics and work to develop skills in reading chakras. We will begin with a quick review of the Chakra System. Then, using guided imagery to go into greater depth about each chakra, we will practice on ourselves and others. We will use the analogy of the 'reading space' to read selected areas with fellow class members. We are working toward increased awareness of ourselves and others. Chakra I or an extensive background in chakra work is a prerequisite. Outside class practice to 'read' another's chakra will be recommended.

380  Relieving Pain and Stress without Drugs (0) Departmental consent.
   Good news for many of us is that we can transcend pain. Within each of us we have the power to heal but for many of us we need to learn how to tap into it - and not block it. We have excellent abilities to control pain naturally with our minds, without drugs or harmful side effects, and this class is designed to show you how to do it. This course explores the causes of stress and pain and techniques that relieve them with medications. Students will learn about the latest discoveries about how the mind works. Students will also learn and try more than a dozen proven mental and spiritual techniques for overcoming pain relief. Some of these techniques are simple and can be done in minutes for immediate pain relief. Others require more time in order to uncover the root causes of symptoms, but results can be permanent and life-changing. Many of these techniques are now being taught in medical schools and are used by many physicians and other health care professionals who understand the power of our minds to heal, but these techniques can be mastered by ordinary people like you or I.

381  Dream Journey Adventures and Interpretation (0)
   Students will experience exciting dream journeys, entering the dream state and traveling to other realms while awake in meditative states. Using dreamgates, we will journey to other planes of reality to contact dream guides and receive spiritual guidance and creative inspiration. We will explore ways to benefit from dreams by obtaining information about the future, healing physical and psychological problems, and eliminating health problems before symptoms appear. We will also use various ways to remember and interpret dreams based on psychology, spirituality, and ancient shamanic wisdom. Students will learn Yoga Nidra (Yogic sleep), a state of consciousness used by Yogis, Hindus, Tibetan Buddhists, and Westerners. We will reenter dreams while in a waking state and find positive messages in nightmares. Students will practice conscious dreaming to become aware of dreams while dreaming, so dreams can be changed during sleep.

390  Love in Later Life (0) Departmental consent.
   This course will be an ongoing conversation about love in later life. In it we will discuss current research and theory, as well as personal experiences. Through this conversation we will expand our awareness and change the way we think about this important aspect of life. Our goal is to develop a new paradigm for understanding and practicing love in our daily lives. Some of the topics that will be included in this course are: Falling in love- what does it mean? What does it feel like? Normal age-related changes and the love experience; Love and desire ? which comes first? Forgiveness and the unforgivable; Marriage in later life; Coping with adult children; Internet dating; Love in literature, movies, and poems.

391  Mind, Mood and Memory: A User's Guide to Aging (0)
   Aging is inevitable and brings many changes. Some of the changes we are experiencing in our lives, and in our minds, bodies, and emotions may be sources of doubt or uncertainty, or cause other concerns. This course will demystify some of these changes such as forgetting, staying sharp, the dementias, physical changes, grief, loss associated with transitioning from work to retirement, depression, and relationships with others. We will explore ways to positively manage the effects of these challenges.

400  Law, Society and Aging: What You Need to Know to Plan Ahead (0)
   Being practical about aging requires keeping up with rapidly changing laws and social issues. These are crucial to the social and health needs of older persons and their families. How can we navigate successfully through programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, or pension benefits? How can we maintain personal and financial autonomy and stability as we age and face the increasing risk of physical and mental impairment? Living in a mobile and diverse society, how can we provide, or receive, caregiving for/from family members, often living at great distances and in a variety of living situations? What do we need to know and do about distributing our estate to our heirs? Some laws and issues that will be explored in this course include those affecting retirement income rights and benefits, Social Security, housing options, and health care decision making and end-of-life issues. Students will gain exposure to the issues of aging in our society through an understanding of our legal rights alongside of our literary, visual, and other media images of aging.

410  Making the Most of Your Nest Egg (0)
   This is a class in personal finance that goes well beyond assessing your assets. Its thrust will be getting more out of the money you have earned and getting exactly what you pay for through aggressive consuming, effective complaining, and strengthening your bargaining skills. Skills learned will prepare Osher members to demand the service, quality and value deserved for each dollar they spend. We'll also be talking about insurance products and careful management that can help your assets work for you. Participants will have a hands-on opportunity to practice setting financial goals, prioritizing alternatives and preparing written spending plans to share with their families -if desired. Another important aspect of managing personal financial resources that will be included is understanding investment risks and returns, and avoiding investment scams that could crack a taxpayer's nest egg.

420  The Effect of the Boomer Generation on Law & Policy (0)
   Demographics show that our society is aging rapidly. This aging populace has a dramatic impact on public and private institutions, systems and programs. It also affects the elderly, their families and caregivers. This course will examine not only the demographics and policies of aging in the U.S. but will also answer quesstions about how they affect you. How can we navigate through Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Vetern Affaris or pension benefits? What do we need to know and do about distributing our estates to our heirs? And in general, what can we do to maintain personal and financial autonomy and stability? Special emphasis will be given to basic planning strategies for preserving independence and dignity as we age.

500  Exploring and Protecting the Bonneville Shoreline Trail (0)
   In the years since the founding of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Commitee, the BST has grown from a mere concept into reality, with the first major sections of trail completed in Salt Lake City twelve years ago. The trail in the foothills behind the University of Utah was the first section to be completed, and is now one of the most popular hiking areas in Utah. Today, dozens of sections of trail have been completed in a vast area stretching from Logan on the north to Provo on the south. When completed, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail will be a 120-mile-long pedestrian and bicycle path stretching along the foothills of the Wasatch Range from Cache County on the north to Spanish Fork Canyon on the south. During this course, participants will learn about the origins of the trail, its purpose, its development to date, and plans for the future, with special emphasis on the trail in Salt Lake City and the elaborate plan for extending it into Salt Lake County south of Parleys Canyon. Each session will begin with a brief discussion, followed by a hike along different sections of trail in the Salt Lake area. Some of the hiking sessions will be accompanied by botany and geology specialists. Participants must be capable of walking on graded slopes (uphill and down) at a gentle pace for up to three hours. Please come to each session ready to hike, with appropriate shoes and clothing, water, and other personal gear.

510  Meaningful Opportunities for Civic Engagement (0)
   Approaching retirement, many of us look forward to giving something back to our communities. There is a tremendous opportunity on the horizon to contribute your time, energy, skills and experience to strengthen community life. These sessions are intended to provide focus for those of us who want to find the most inspiring matches for our skills and interests. Classes begin with the seminar Finding Meaningful Community Involvement: Discovering Your Unique Opportunity to Serve. This session will walk you through exercises that will help link your personal attributes with opportunities for community involvement. If you have wondered how you can become involved in your community in ways that are personally meaningful to you, you'll want to participate. University and Salt Lake County Aging Services experts in service-learning will explain ways that mature learners can deepen their sense of purpose and well-being. Do you want to help children who are struggling with their school work so they can achieve better grades? Volunteers work in 59 elementary, intermediate and high schools throughout Salt Lake County. Help set the stage for building bridges between University and community resources. This will be a major focus of the University of Utah'sOsher Lifelong Learning Institute.

520  Spring Wild Flowers (0)
   The Salt Lake City area is amazingly diverse in its plant life, with more than 1,000 species. This course will focus on getting into the field to look at plants firsthand, and on learning key characteristics of the main groups of spring wildflowers. The starting date of this course will enable students to see some of the early blooming plants at the lower elevations around Salt Lake City. Students will be provided with descriptions of each week's locale and checklists of plants that are likely to be seen. In order to appreciate and protect these natural treasures, students will be encouraged to keep thorough records, including digital photographs, but are discouraged from collecting plant materials.

521  Botany: Fall in the Wasatch (0)
   Fall and spring are the times of rapid change in the natural world. Most plants are finished flowering by now, but remain a source of beauty and fascination. We'll spend two days outdoors learning about the changes that fall and winter produce-- fruits, seeds, changing colors, and dormancy. No need for you to go to sleep just because the plants are heading that way!

530  Summer Hiking in the Wasatch (0)
   Follow the wildflowers as we hike in the Wasatch Mountains this summer: Spring Beauties in June, Scarlet Gilia in July, Mountain Pennroyal in August. Experience relaxing days of color and quiet companionship while recalling our connection with nature on easy to moderate trails leading to a beautiful lunch spot. Increase body strength, muscle tone, balance and coordination through physical exercise. Increase mental relaxation and calmness of mind through renewing our vital connection with nature. Learn the common names of mountain wildflowers. Make new friends and experience both the necessity of cooperation and the satisfaction of self-reliance. Experience the wonder that comes at the end of the day when, from the valley, you look up at the mountains and know that you were there: the beauty of that secret place you will hold in your heart forever.

540  Herb Gardening (0)
   Students will learn to cut lavender for optimal fragrance and color and when to pick basil and mint for the freshest flavor. Topics will include design, soil, watering, botany, harvest and preservation, medicinal and culinary herbs, and more. Recipes will be shared and hands-on demonstrations will offer opportunities for participants to gain confidence in growing and using herbs. A tour of the herb gardens at Red Butte Garden will show students what mature herbs look like and how they grow. Members will need to show their student identification cards to gain free admission, or pay a visitor's fee to enter the Garden.

550  Waterwise Landscaping (0)
   If you want to learn the basics of gardening with native and water-wise plants, this is the class for you. We will teach you the principals of garden design, which you can then apply to projects ranging from designing a small patch of your yard to a complete landscape design. We will discuss the concepts of good soil management, proper irrigation and water conservation techniques. Red Butte Garden is the perfect place to see and learn about native and water-wise plants that are suitable for use in our area, including bulbs, trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, turf-grass substitutes, herbs, ground-covers, and vines. Part of each class period will be devoted to walking in the garden to see plants and their use in a designed environment. We will also teach you how to plant, grow, and maintain your water-wise landscape.

551  Landscaping in Autumn (0)
   Autumn is that special time of year with cool nights and warm days. This is the perfect season to not only see plants at their best, but fall is also a good time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, ornamental grasses, and turf grasses. At Red Butte Garden, you will be able to see the many trees and shrubs in fall colors. The ornamental grasses are in their prime at this time of year and there are still many annual, perennials and shrubs in flower. This course will provide information on plant selection, planting, pruning and care. We will also discuss techniques and activities that will prepare the garden for winter and make spring gardening that much easier. Each class period will include a walk in the garden to see the plants and garden up close and personal, and include a list of useful plants for the landscape.

560  Natural History of Emigration Canyon: A Study at the Wild/Urban Interface (0) Departmental consent.
   Over the six week session we will look at various aspects of Emigration Canyon's natural history and how they have influenced human activity. This includes a general discussion of the canyon's different environments, the geography and geology that have helped to create them, and the abundant plant, bird, and wildlife species that inhabit them. We will also consider how pending land use decisions in the canyon may affect its future.

565  Introduction to Utah's Natural History (0)
   In this classroom and field experience course students will have an introduction to Utah's natural history and the issues that affect human activities and understanding of the natural world. The course will start by looking at the tradition of naturalists in America, attempting to define what a naturalist is, and identifying major naturalists from Utah. From there students will look at concepts that guide and inform naturalists' thinking such as 'ecology', 'ecosystem', 'life zone', 'bio-region', etc. Field trips will feature aspects of up to four of Utah's distinct bio-geographical regions and the unique life forms that inhabit them, including the Great Basin, the Great Salt Lake, the Colorado Plateau, and high alpine environments. Latter class sessions will be devoted to management issues relating to our state's natural and cultural resources and look at the human dimension of natural history. Special consideration will be given to ways of knowing the natural world, and the roles that culture, economics, and other social issues play in how we value our natural and cultural heritage.

570  Examining the Legal Process: The United States Supreme Court (0) Departmental consent.
   The decisions made by the judicial branch of the federal government profoundly affect our society, communities and daily lives. The United States Supreme Court, our highest legal authority on the federal level, pronounces and shapes the law. This course is intended to explore the federal judiciary by going beyond the headlines of decisions announced in our daily news. We will explore the general background of the judicial process and look at how cases are filed, considered, decided and ultimately appealed to the Supreme Court. We will examine case examples that illustrate how, over time, the Court shapes and interprets the Constitution and federal law. As we do this we will also learn about the real people and underlying facts of the cases presented. Participants will be encouraged to read brief synopses of some cases and to be inquisitive about the decisions and the decision-making process.

570  Examining the Legal Process: The United States Supreme Court (0)
   The decisions made by the judicial branch of the federal government profoundly affect our society, communities and daily lives. The United States Supreme Court, our highest legal authority on the federal level, pronounces and shapes the law. This course is intended to explore the federal judiciary by going beyond the headlines of decisions announced in our daily news. We will explore the general background of the judicial process and look at how cases are filed, considered, decided and ultimately appealed to the Supreme Court. We will examine case examples that illustrate how, over time, the Court shapes and interprets the Constitution and federal law. As we do this we will also learn about the real people and underlying facts of the cases presented. Participants will be encouraged to read brief synopses of some cases and to be inquisitive about the decisions and the decision-making process.

571  Examining the Law:Our Constitutional Rights (0)
   Constitutional protections form a significant cornerstone of American values and society. In this class, we will reflect upon the history and think about the future of our Constitutional rights as we review various Bill of Rights amendments to the US Constitution. From a legal perspective, we will examine how the United States Supreme Court and courts have interpreted and enforced some of these rights, and we will focus on the people and underlying facts of major cases interpreting the law. Current events from recent Supreme Court cases will be highlighted, including several constitutional pronouncements arising out of Utah appeals. Participants are encouraged to read selected materials and engage in class discussion about the legal process.

580  Policy Solutions to Poverty in Utah (0)
   This course will examine some of the causes of poverty in Utah and the policy approaches to reducing poverty and alleviating its impact on low-income Utahns. We will discuss policy areas such as tax and budget policy, health care, affordable housing and homelessness, and aspects of welfare reform. We anticipate having guest lecturers from members of the anti-poverty advocacy community join us and one class session will entail a visit to the State Capitol during the legislative session.

581  Wilderness, Water & More: Conservation's Cutting Edge (0)
   Survey the new and catalytic ideas that have changed the meaning and purpose of conservation in America today, including the advent of conservation biology and emerging models for how living systems operate. Learn about and discuss the reintroduction of wolves, the protection of keystone species, the value of biodiversity, and the way we treat our watersheds. Guest speakers will explore the controversy over draining Lake Powell, the debate over wilderness designation in Utah, and how global warming will impact wildlife and their habitats.

582  Wetlands in Winter (0)
   Participate in two all-day field trips to discover the importance of our wetlands and their inhabitants. Our first trip will be to the Farmington Bay to see bald eagles and other birds that winter there. Then we will visit the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve to see first-hand the structure of a natural wetland. Our second trip will be spent visiting the Kaysville Ponds and the Bear River Bird Refuge to further our knowledge of wetlands and the birds that depend on them, particularly the tundra swans. The pre-trip meeting is designed to give participants background information and to answer questions. Class size is limited to 12. Please bring some cash to chip in for gas.

583  Utah Shakespearean Festival (0)
   There's a reason the Utah Shakespearean Festival won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Regional Theater. Join Osher friends to see great Shakespeare and appreciate it even more with an accompanying class taught by Shakespeare and theater aficionado Michele Margetts. Michele received her Ph.D. from Yale University in Renaissance Studies and to the delight of students, has been leading class discussions at the Festival for several years. In the pre trip class meeting Michele reviews the first play giving you tips on what to watch for. The daily discussions in Cedar City start with comments and review from both Michele & students of the previous day/night's plays: sets, casting, etc., followed by a discussion of the Shakespeare play for that evening. Michelle provides a handout that covers historical info, plot summary, themes & imagery. The discussion involves key elements to watch for; examples of presentations that Michele and students have seen both good & bad; and dialog for review to get students familiar with phrasing/context. Special fee includes tickets for King Lear, Twelfth Night, and Coriolanus as well as bus transportation from Salt Lake City to Cedar City, three nights lodging, and two dinners. Tickets to additional performances 'Candida, Lend Me a Tenor, and The Matchmaker' are available for $40 each. You have four lodging options. Chose the desired section listed below: Please make your lodging and ticket choices early as reservations are first-come, first-served. You must register by Wednesday, May 23. This is a special summer event and is not eligible as an Osher course on an annual membership. Registration for this course does not deduct a term from an annual membership. Trip is a joint trip with Lifelong Learning and is not eligible for a discount.

584  A Night at the Theater (0)
   Discover the variety of theatrical venues with close connections to the University of Utah. Students will attend four plays. Prior to each performance the instructor will lecture on the aesthetic, historical, and social analysis of the plays in their past and present contexts. After each play the class will gather at a local cafe for refreshments and a discussion of the performances facilitated by the instructor. We'll start with Euripides' Helen, a production of the Babcock Theater. In Euripides, surprising take on the tale, Helen was never in Troy, having been spirited away from Sparta and a fake Helen left in her place to be kidnapped and taken to Troy, thus touching off the 10-year war. Next will be Goodrich and Hackett's The Diary of Anne Frank also at the Babcock Theatre. This immensely popular and enduring play is based on the diary of a 13-year-old Jewish girl who spent 25 months in hiding in from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War II. Happy End at Studio 115 awaits us as we move into October. Written in 1929, the play is set in 1919 Chicago. The plot involves a Salvation Army worker's attempts to reform criminals, especially a gangster with whom she falls in love. And finally, we'll close out the term with Flyin' West at People Productions. In Pearl Cleage's Flyin' West, a covey of strong-willed black women flee the Jim Crow South for the Kansas heartland. Although Nicodemus, Kansas, may seem like paradise compared with Memphis, Sophie, Fannie, Miss Leah, and Minnie are about to discover a strain of prejudice within their own ranks as vile as anything they encountered in the white man's world. Special fee covers the cost of theatre tickets. The fee can be waived for any students who already have tickets (Babcock - $6, Studio 115 - $5, People Productions $8). Additional non-student tickets are available for an additional fee (Babcock - $12; Studio 115 - $9; People Productions - $12 or $8 if over 65). Call the Osher office to order. The deadline for purchasing additional tickets through Osher is September 14. Refreshments after the performances are on your own.

585  Sustainability: How Individuals Can Make a Difference (0)
   Learn from experts in the field how individuals can make a difference toward sustainable living. This course will include guest lecturers who will guide participants toward action. The series will include why we should be concerned about sustainability; sustainable energy, land use, and open space planning; sustainability and transportation; and recycling. Become informed, learn about local resources, and find out how you can move toward sustainable living.

586  Creating a Garden for All Seasons: Fall and Spring Color (0)
   This class will help students develop knowledge of the myriad of available plants to help their gardens achieve color year round. We will narrow the field to those plants that perform well in this area. Come learn the basics of design including plant selection, placement, and companionships. Shrub, perennial, and bulb use will be emphasized. We will also discuss and demonstrate use of these plants in containers.

587  Fitness: Ballroom Dance Essentials (0)
   Get your body moving and have some fun doing it! Learn the essential rhythms of the ballroom: Foxtrot, Swing and Latin. You just might impress the crowd at your next opportunity to showcase your new moves. Grab a partner (required) and join in. Class is suitable for all experience levels.

588  Creating a Garden for All Seasons: Spring Perennials (0)
   Let's plant colorful spring perennials that will really liven up those winter grays! Learn the ins and outs of the USDA zones and cold hardiness to measure what is a perennial. These resilient and rewarding plants provide fireworks of color with low maintenance. We will explore each plant in detail including time and length of bloom, fertilization and water needs, and maintenance requirements. Botany basics will also be taught, giving the reasoning behind pruning, soil work, fertilization, and more. Spring perennials that really showcase each other will be discussed, as well as those that look great with bulbs. Colorful slides and catalogs companioned with Red Butte Garden 'walkabouts' will help you come to know and love these plants.

589  Gardening For Life! (0)
   Learn to enhance safety, accessibility, and pleasure in your home garden. We will discuss creative solutions to enable you to always garden, no matter your age or ability. Topics include raised bed gardening, ergonomically designed tools, low maintenance plantings, multi-sensory gardening, wheelchair accessibility, and more. Stimulate your natural resourcefulness to make your garden barrier-free, safe, and fun. In addition, we'll enjoy sharing our favorite gardening tips!

590  Creating a Garden for All Seasons (0)
   What are those plants you see in the hills with the brilliant red fall leaves? In this course you will learn what trees, shrubs, and perennials provide great fall color. Using colorful photographs of local gardens, accompanied by Red Butte Garden 'walkabouts', you can see and come to know the plants personally. Spring bulbs must be planted in the fall, so the color, height, and bloom time of everything from daffodils to scilla will be taught. Some botany basics will also be included to help you know the reasons behind great gardening techniques.

591  First Amendment: The Continuing Societal Debate (0)
   The Constitution was the instrument the people used to literally `constitute' the United States and give the government its power. Ten amendments were simultaneously included to insure that the people retain basic human rights. The first and most important of these amendments guarantees six basic rights. Over 200 years later, the inherent tensions created by the First Amendment are still debated daily. In this class we will continue this important societal discussion.

592  Organic Gardening, Compost, Good Bugs, Bad Bugs (0)
   Come and learn the basic principles of organic gardening and how to apply them to your own garden. In addition, you'll get tips and tricks to help you make your space accessible, safe, and fun, no matter your age or abilities. Some of the many topics to be covered include soil health, choosing the right plant for the right place, tool maintenance, pest and weed management, attracting beneficial allies, composting, raised bed gardening, and creating safe pathways. Along the way, we'll all share our favorite gardening tips!

593  Seed Collecting and Storage (0)
   Bring your brown bag lunch and pruners and join Osher for a private seed collecting outing in Red Butte Garden. The instructor will provide a list of available plants, instruction on how to know when seeds are ready to collect, and discuss proper collecting, cleaning and storage techniques for each species. She will also describe what the plants will look like. Plants collected will include a variety of annuals and perennials. Each participant will be supplied envelopes for collecting samples to take home. Dress for the weather.

594  Potpourri for the Winter Gardener (0)
   Winter is a time for busy gardeners to relax, reflect, and restore. It can also be a time for learning, planning, preparing for spring, and having indoor gardening fun. Come and join us for a mixed potpourri of gardening topics that will include creating indoor container gardens, simple flower arranging, garden tool care, winter pruning, indoor plant propagation, finding great gardening resources, beginning botany for gardeners, and more.

600  Music from the Inside Out (0)
   In this course we'll examine the nature of music from the smallest component to the largest. We'll start with sound waves, harmonic structures, patterns in intervals, and the character of instruments, then move into tuning systems, intervals, scales, melodies, and harmonies. Next we'll explore collections of pitches, songs, and song forms; classical forms, evolution of songs, scales, etc., over the years; and finish with how music fits into political, religious, and social contexts. Music is one of the purest conduits for humanity. What does the musical experience teach us about life, philosophy, and human nature? The exposition will not be chronological, but rather topical. After examining scales, for example, we will investigate how scales are used in a wide variety of different styles, drawing from the students' own collections. No musical is experience necessary.

601  Political Literacy & Democratic Citizenship (0)
   We all are aware of the importance of citizen participation in our democracy, and now more than ever, it is time to get more involved. In this course we'll learn more about democracy and how we can more effectively participate in public affairs and become engaged in public political discussions and decisions. The aim of this course is to examine and discuss the nature of political literacy. We will cover such topics as: The meaning and origin of democracy especially the moral foundations of democracy; the nature of the authority to govern in a democracy (sovereignty of the people as mediated through the rule of law); and the regulative ideals of democracy: liberty, equality, and justice. We'll hone our critical thinking, communication, consensus building, networking, and peer-based deliberation skills and develop an appreciation for the diversity of cultural, religious, and ethnic traditions present in the community.

602  Religion and the Clash of Cultures (0)
   Religion is an issue that affects us all. Locally it is seen by some as the 'Great Divide'. Nationally and internationally, it is often portrayed as a point of clashing cultures, a cause of violence and war. This course will create a greater understanding of the beliefs of several of the world's religions including Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i Faith, Sikhism, and Indigenous. We will discuss how they relate to each other, and will question old assumptions and give the opportunity to hear and gain new perspectives. We will examine the role individuals, religions, and religious leaders can play in building society rather than dividing it. Class format will include guest speakers, panels and group participation.

603  Show Me the Money, Benefits & Resources - Aging Empowerment (0)
   So often aging is seen as a negative process. Just look at the classic story of Peter Pan, who refuses to age. In this class we will discuss how living now is better than living in Neverland. The class will focus on the many resources, programs, benefits, and savings out there for the 50+ population. All classes will focus on giving practical advice. Lectures will include: Caregiving Resources and programs that can help you or a loved one stay afloat; Save your Money. The best senior discounts out there, how to find them, and other financial topics; Make Sense Out of the Medicare Alphabet Soup (Part A, B, C, D) - What it does and does not cover, and what to do when you disagree with a Medicare decision; Make Your Voice Heard -- You are part of the one of most powerful segments of society - learn how to be heard with legislators, corporations, and others. This course will focus on material not covered in 'The Effect of the Boomer Generation' and 'Law & Policy in an Aging Society'.

604  The Educated Traveler (0)
   This course is designed to give travelers the tools they need to make travel rewarding in all aspects, from choosing appropriate locations for your interests and budget to finding the resources to inform your decisions. It will include advice on when and how to use a travel agent, a lesson on the joys and pitfalls of using the internet, and a discussion of solo versus group travel. We'll also look at various types of travel (e.g., adventurous, educational), and their suitability for each individual.

605  The Grapes of Wrath - The Book and the Opera (0)
   This spring, the Utah Opera Company is presenting the world premiere of a new opera, The Grapes of Wrath. John Steinbeck's epic tragedy of families fleeing the dustbowl in the 1930's, as presented in his novel, is a rich experience to share in discussion. Join us as we first explore Steinbeck's novel, then hear a presentation from The Utah Opera Company on the adaptation of the novel into an opera. Finally, attend both a preview and an evening performance (7:30 PM) of the opera with the class on Wed, May 16th. As in Steinbeck's time, the economic realities of our own era often clash with environmental forces bringing new relevance to this fine work.

606  The Nia Technique: Embrace Your Body's Wisdom (0)
   Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is an expressive movement practice that uses The Body's Way to achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual fitness and well-being and to increase your personal power. Nia is adaptable to every level of fitness, and to every age and type of body, even those with special limitations. If this is your first Nia experience, you will learn the foundation of the technique and learn that by tapping into joy you can move YOUR Body's Way. For the experienced Nia student, this will take your practice deeper, providing you with greater connection to your movements, more awareness of how to achieve health and wellness, and give you the opportunity to expand your dance. Each session will include a full Nia class plus focus on the following principles: the joy of movement; the movement forms; free dance-expressive movement; the base: feet/legs; the core: pelvis/chest/head; the upper extremities: arms/hands/fingers.

607  The Way We Were: American History since 1932 (0)
   As Osher students - unlike typical undergrads - we have a unique perspective on American history in the last two-thirds of the 20th century because we were there! In the midst of our daily routine however, it is often hard to view individual events in the larger context. This course will endeavor to present the 'Big Picture' of U.S. history since the great depression -- politically, economically, and socially/culturally -- as a prelude to class discussions in which personal recollections and observations can be shared.

608  The Wonders of Ancient China (0)
   This course will introduce students to ancient China's history and archaeology. China is one of the so-called high civilizations, which developed in isolation from other high civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley civilization. The focus of this course will be on the development of the Chinese Central Kingdom, from the legendary Xia Dynasty to the establishment of the Silk Road. China's contacts with its nomadic neighbors will be stressed to show their important role in the state formation of the Chinese empire. The connection between Western China and Eastern China will be discussed as we cover such topics as the mysterious Tarim Basin mummies of the West, and the heavenly emperors and famous Terracotta Army of the East.

609  Writing Your Life: Finding the Angle (0)
   This class will focus on finding the right angle for telling your life story in a fresh, vivid way. Rather than start with 'I was born' and proceeding chronologically, the class will look at a number of approaches to unlock the memories that can lead you to the richest accounting of your life experience. Includes hands-on writing exercises, weekly assignments and in-class critiquing with the purpose of improving each student's critical skills, and thus their writing.

610  Archeology of South America in 1491 (0)
   Although little is known outside specialist circles, South America before Columbus was home to several advanced civilizations that surpassed the Spanish in astronomy, medicine, agricultural technology, engineering, metallurgy, geology, textiles, and many other areas. The recent book 1491 has brought much of this information to the public. This course will cover the highlights of pre-Columbian South American civilizations, their development and accomplishments, factors that allowed the Spanish to conquer most of them quickly while other groups were never controlled, and ongoing controversies. Explanation of how archaeologists reach their conclusions and tips on visiting the archaeological sites and modern communities discussed will be interwoven throughout the course. All topics will be richly illustrated from the instructor's extensive fieldwork, travel, and photography collection.

611  Astronomy (0)
   Join us for a tour of the starry night sky. We will become more familiar with prominent seasonal constellations, and the nebula, star clusters, galaxies, and black holes that hide among them. As we examine these objects in detail we discover an elemental connection between us and the stars and how astronomers have pieced together our current understanding of the universe. As extensions to the class we will have an optional week seven tour of Clark Planetarium and, weather permitting, a night sky observing session with a telescope. Course is suitable for continuing and first time students.

612  Books: Appreciating and Collecting (0)
   What valuables are nestled amongst the books on your shelves or the shelves of your relatives? Why is one book worthless while another is valuable? Are you aware of the hidden treasures that may be found in first editions of notable books, out of print rarities, unusual or fine bindings, or spectacular illustrations? This fascinating class will explore the principles of valuing books, and strategies and methods of building a collection and caring for it to preserve it for future generations. You'll even have a chance to assess one of your most treasured books with the aid of an expert.

613  Bridge: Declarer Play and Defense (0)
   Bridge is a complex card game that can bring out a competitive spirit in its enthusiasts. The most successful players are not necessarily those who accumulate the most factual knowledge about the game but rather those who reason well with the information they have. This course is designed to expose less experienced players to the complexities of bridge and stimulate more experienced players to learn more about its fundamentals. There will be an interactive discussion, and students will play illustrative hands. The classroom will be available for those wishing to stay after class to continue playing. Some experience with the game is necessary to benefit from this class.

614  Ceramics: Primitive Techniques, History and Hands-on Experience (0)
   This course is designed to give students an overview of the history of primitive hand-built ceramics as well as hands-on experience forming and firing clay. Demonstrations, lectures, and slides will introduce students to the ancient techniques of pinch and coil pottery and to outdoor pit firing, saggar firing, and Japanese raku firing. Students will have ample studio time to produce pots using these age-old techniques and will be directly involved in firing their work. This course is the first in a series that will cover other handbuilding techniques and firing options. Special fee covers one bag of clay, firings, glazes, class handouts, and open studio time.

615  Classic Romantic Films: 1930-1939 (0)
   This course is an in depth look at one of the most fascinating decades of romantic motion pictures.From Charlie Chaplin's 1931 romantic comedy 'CITY LIGHTS' to David O. Selznick's production of Margaret Mitchell's 'GONE WITH THE WIND' in 1939, we will explore the great films, stars and directors who created the image of romance on film. Key films of Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Claudette Colburn, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Irene Dunne, Gary Grant, Charles Boyer, Ronald Coleman, Greer Garson, Norma Sherer, Leslie Howard, Ingrid Berman, Laurence Olivier, Katharine Hepburn, Gary Cooper, Vivian Leigh and Merle Oberon (among others) will be discussed. DVD's of the majority of the discussed titles will be available for borrowing. Special fee includes loan of DVDs so that class members will have the opportunity to actually watch a number of great films.

616  Constitutional Law: Fundamental Freedoms, The Bill of Rights, and Everyday Life (0)
   'We live in a free country' is a simple statement. The complicated process of striking the balance between fundamental freedoms and societal order is the essence of constitutional law. What are these rights, how have they been ignored, or suppressed, or voluntarily given up in times of fear? We will briefly consider the Bill of Rights from a historical perspective but will concentrate on how these freedoms play themselves out in our lives. We will also look at the way that separate branches of government handle these matters.

617  Drawing: 'Putting Your World in Perspective' (0)
   The focus of this course is drawing in one- and two-point perspective and the importance perspective has in art history. Learning to draw from observation changes the way we see, and the more we draw, the more we need to reconsider our preconceptions and expectations of drawing and ourselves. The class will focus on how to see perspective everywhere in daily life and how to render everyday subjects in two point perspective. The course is suitable for beginners and those continuing from 'Introduction to Drawing.' Please bring pencils, an eraser, a plastic ruler, and a sketch book (81/2 x 11) to class.

618  Jazz: An Introduction and History of an American Original (0)
   Enjoy an introduction to America's original art form - jazz. Students will be exposed to the essence of the music, its unique elements, and to the multitude of jazz styles that have been part of its history. We will discuss the principle developers and performers of the music and samples of their contributions to the art as well as the history and evolution of this 100-year-old music. Class members will be encouraged to attend live musical presentations as well as to listen to excerpts of the music discussed in class.

619  Bury My Heart - Wounded Knee (0)
   In the late 19th century, the U.S. government marginalized American Indians, concentrated them on reservations, and used lethal force to enforce compliance. The summer HBO series based upon Dee Brown's 1971 book, 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee,' focused our attention on this period in the history of the United States. Join fellow Osher students to either continue or begin your exploration of this period. This class is based on Jeffrey Ostler's recent book, 'The Plains Sioux and U.S. Colonialism from Lewis and Clark to Wounded Knee.' The class will explore well-known aspects of the Sioux story to gain new insights and look at many lesser-known facets of Sioux history and culture to develop a deeper understanding. We will examine the clash between two great military powers on the northern Great Plains and the tragic results for the Lakota.

620  Musical Potpourri (0)
   We will explore a variety of musical topics, both western and non-western. The first lecture will be 'Birth of the Blues'. Members of the class will select the other five topics from the following list: Form: Rondo; A Breeze Through Bamboo: The Japanese Shakuhachi; Art Song: The Marriage of Poetry and Music; What's the Score?; Keyboard Cousins: the clavichord, harpsichord, and pianoforte; Uniquely American: Barbershop Singing; The Marriage of Figaro; Opera: When the Fat Lady Sings; Requiem; Form: Theme and Variations; Music of Traditional Japanese Drama; Humor in Music; Aaron Copland and Americana; Form: Sonata-Allegro; Samuel Barber, American Aristocrat; America's Vernacular Songs; Symbolism and Numerology in the Music of J. S. Bach.

621  Navigating the Information Revolution (0)
   We are in the middle of what is deemed to be the Information Revolution, a movement as significant and life-changing as any other in human history. The power of information, the centrality of information in all aspects of life, the amount available, and the ease of access make these times unique and powerful. In this class we will explore the growth of the accessibility and availability of information on the Internet and, more importantly, we will look at ways of navigating this realm, analyzing and critiquing information sources, and using libraries as the window to this world. We will look at how information is stored, primary and secondary sources, the issues of societal memory and implications for education, business, science, the arts, and just plain living.

622  We Are Our Stories (0)
   Journey with Emma Lou Warner Thayne through her new audio autobiography in which she travels from a cloistered growing-up in a happy Mormon family to a worldwide finding of extraordinary people and places. With her, learn the richness of silence, solitude, faith, and humor. Use Emma Lou's telling of her journey and class discussions to trigger your own memories and sense of your world. By paying attention to your life, be surprised by the adventure waiting in the story that is you. In-class writing exercises provide opportunities to capture your thoughts. Please bring a spiral notebook or journal to class.

623  World War II in the Pacific: Before Bataan and After (0)
   World War II in the Pacific involved one of the largest and most varied areas ever affected by a single conflict. We will look at the strategies employed in specific phases and how local people were affected. We will examine the leaders and the ambitions that led to war in the first place, followed by a strategic and moral examination of the actions of each country and its leaders. There will be plenty of time for class discussion. The class will culminate with a discussion of the aftermath of the war including the countries and peoples involved and what, historically speaking, was actually accomplished.

624  Writing: Keys to Writing Fiction and Non-Fiction (0)
   This class will provide a wealth of information every aspiring writer needs to know! The course covers basic principles of good writing, and emphasizes key fiction techniques such as plotting, characterization, and writing dialogue. We will address writing for different age levels, as well as techniques for preparing both book-length and magazine-length manuscripts. Basic non-fiction approaches will be presented. One session will cover writing query letters, working with publishers, and publishing contracts. Another session will be devoted to eliminating the most common punctuation and grammatical errors writers typically make. Whether you want to write for publication or just for your personal enjoyment, this class will go far in helping you improve your writing skills!

625  Ceramics: Hand-building with Slabs (0)
   This course will focus on slab-building ceramics. Demonstrations and lectures will introduce students to the techniques of slab building, glazing, and high temperature firing. Students will have ample studio time to produce their own pieces using these techniques. This course is part of a series that will cover other hand-building techniques and firing options. Students may take courses in the series in any sequence they wish and may repeat courses to continue to develop proficiency with the techniques and evolve their personal style. Special fee covers one bag of clay, firings, glazes, class handouts, and open studio time.

626  Drawing: Colored Pencil (0)
   Learn the techniques and principles needed to master this incredible modern medium. Topics covered include types of pencils, paper, and strokes; basic colored pencil techniques such as tonal layering; and composition-how to recognize it and use it to strengthen your work. You will choose your own subjects, work at your own pace, and discover the versatile and vibrant medium of colored pencil. This class will give you a solid foundation for continuing with drawing or for moving into other mediums such as watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting. Class is suitable for new and returning students.

627  Computers In Society (0)
   Computing is a human endeavor. This course will examine the science, history, future, sociology, culture, politics, law, and philosophy of computing vis-a-vis humans (individually and collectively). We will explore what computing is and is not, can and can't do, should and shouldn't be, its history and future possibilities, impacts and influences through time, and how people and computing shape each other. We will discuss how to become discriminating consumers of technology and information and how to responsibly shape the interaction and development of human computing.

628  Physics: Survey of Modern Physics (0)
   The dawn of the twentieth century brought two distinct revolutions in our understanding of nature. Einstein's relativity theories and quantum mechanics challenged established notions of space, time, gravity, and the nature of light and matter. After briefly reviewing the state of physics before these remarkable developments, we will explore the strange consequences of relativity, including the prediction of black holes. We will then delve into the bizarre behavior of particles at the atomic level. We will conclude with a discussion of some of the ongoing efforts, such as string theory, to unite relativity and quantum mechanics into a theory of everything.

629  Traditional Peoples and Cultures of South America Today (0)
   Despite 500 years of European/Spanish domination of the peoples of South America, some communities have maintained much of their pre-Columbian culture, language, and technology. This course will focus on examples of 'traditional' modern peoples living in both the highlands and the lowlands of South America. Emphasis will be placed on understanding all aspects of their current cultures (such as religion, economy, language, technology, and political organization), a mix of indigenous and European ideas, languages, and technologies. Each culture will be illustrated with slides, textiles, and other portable art acquired during the instructors' many years of fieldwork and travel in the region.

630  Current Issues in American Public Affairs/Politics (0)
   This course will examine the behind-the-scenes details (strategies, personalities, power, and politics) that influence stories in 'The New York Times' about American political and governmental current events. With a new president and vice president, the news is likely to provide many controversial issues for lively discussion. In addition to 'The Times', the 'Washington Post', 'CNN', and 'NPR' radio transcripts will be our sources for breaking stories. Students should come to class prepared to ask hard questions and actively and respectfully participate in class discussion.

631  Nuclear Power and Waste: Impacts and Issues (0)
   How do you feel about a nuclear power plant or any other kind of nuclear facility in Utah? Take this class and learn from experts what you need to know to make informed decisions regarding legislation, public policy, risks and benefits of nuclear technology. As we all know, the power and radiation generated by nuclear power plants go hand in hand and represent the light and dark side of this technology. This course will cover the effects of radiation on human health based on current epidemiology studies, environmental impacts of transporting radioactive particles, applications of radioactivity that affect the economy, and the political and technical controversies over nuclear power and nuclear waste. Each topic will be addressed by invited speakers active in current research programs.

632  Archeology: Prehistory of Utah (0)
   Examine 12,000 years of human adaptations to the desert environments of Utah, including the last Ice Age hunters, the resiliency of Archaic hunters and gatherers, the first farmers, the emergence and subsequent demise of the Fremont and Anasazi farming cultures, and the arrival of ancestral Utes. The course will examine various archaeological theories within the context of the history of archaeological research, with a focus on the modern methods used to analyze and interpret the archaeological record.

633  The Golden Age of Islam: The Middle East from the Rise of Islam to the Ottomans (0)
   Join us to investigate the foundations of Islam and early Islamic History in the context of world history to 1500. Specific topics will include the Middle East on the eve of Islam; the life and times of Muhammad and the early Arab conquests; the fundamental principles of Islam; the consolidation, centralization and fragmentation of the Muslim empire(s): c. 900-1258; the Mongol conquests and the early Ottoman period to 1453; and Ottoman expansion into the Arab world.

634  Life's Dilemmas as Illustrated in Literature: Children and Authority (0)
   This literature course will use two books to study dilemmas children face when dealing with authority. When faced with pressure from adults, one child rebels while the other acquiesces. In My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok, Asher must deal with his brilliant artistic talent in the rigid system of Hassidic Judaism. In Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, a gifted boy faces the loss of his soul or the salvation of the earth. To acquiesce or not, and at what price: those are the questions. These books illustrate challenges to faith, belief, and illusion which we will use to develop insights and stimulate discussion.

635  Learning and the Brain (0)
   The goal of this class is to further our understanding of how our brains learn, work, and remember. We'll begin with how we gain knowledge by looking at how the brain organizes information and retrieves or discards it. We will discuss brain biology and the foundations of vocabulary and brain processes; the roles emotion, sense, and meaning play in learning; and neuro-plasticity- the brain's ability to regenerate.

636  Play Reading (0)
   Experiment with the presentation of a variety of characters and learn how to express those characters by using your vocal tools such as pace, pitch, volume, and emphasis. The class will cover the seven elements of effective play reading: learning to read for dramatic content, varying your cultural perspective, analyzing character, seeing the dramatic relation of the part to the whole, finding the character's voice, developing dramatic timing, and having fun. The class will culminate in a public presentation of material practiced in class for those students who wish to display their dramatic range.

637  Contemporary Ethical Issues in Medicine and Medical Research (0)
   Ethical issues in medicine cover a broad range, and along with legal forces have influenced the emergence of bioethics as a discipline. Experts from the Division of Medical Ethics and the Humanities at the U of U will offer a range of presentations, including: Controversial Cases in Medical Ethics, Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, Jeffrey R. Botkin, M.D., M.P.H., Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Ethics and Associate Vice President for Research; Religion and Bioethics: Religiously Based Demands for and Refusals of Treatment, Armand Antommaria, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics; Utah's New Approach to Advance Directives, Leslie P. Francis, Ph.D., J.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy and Alfred C. Emery Professor of Law, College of Law; Healing with Stories: Medical Humanities, Narrative Medicine, and Bioethics, Teresa Jones, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Ethics and Humanities; and Apologizing for Mistakes: In Medicine and In Life, Jay Jacobson, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Chief, Division of Medical Ethics, and Member, Division of Infectious Disease.

638  In the Eastern Realm: An Exploration of the Arts of China, India, Japan and Korea (0)
   Using the collections of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, we will explore the wide variety of arts in Asia through sculpture, ceramics and paintings. From golden Buddhas to fierce Samurai, from the third millennium BC to the 20th century, we will explore the origins and development of multiple Eastern art forms along with their influences on other cultures.

639  World Classics: The Odyssey (0)
   Most cultures produce their own stories about heroic ancestors who founded or saved their people at some point in their history. Usually these narratives appear as epics, long poems that tell in some detail of a great (national) crisis and its solution. Homer's Odyssey is arguably the most important epic in the literature of Western civilization. It tells of the lengthy journey home from the Trojan War of the Greek hero Odysseus (Roman name, Ulysses). His homecoming takes many years and involves much more that just covering territories. He encounters all kind of obstacles, terrors, temptations, and mythic traps before he is allowed to reach hearth, wife, and son. As one might expect, his journey teaches him more about himself than the lands he visits. Join us as we engage in self-discovery along with him. Even if you have read The Odyssey before, you will find it an incomparable journey no matter how many times you have read it.

640  Psychology: Where Have I Been and Where am I Going. Perspectives Across our Life Span (0)
   All our life experiences from childhood on affect our growth and development. Are you interested in learning about how early experiences affect people later in life? Have you thought about how your relationships with your children and friends change across different phases of life? Have you thought about how to optimize your aging experience (e.g., improve your memory)? What impacts development more: genes or experiences? This course will provide an introduction to the theories and concepts important in the field of human growth and development and how they may be applied to personal life situations. We will talk about development of the body, mind, and social relationships at all stages across the lifespan from conception until death. The class is designed for active participation of students through discussions on how theories and research findings apply to daily life situations and personal experiences.

641  Music from the Inside Out: Patterns (0)
   What does the musical experience teach us about life, philosophy, and human nature? In this course we'll review the basics of sound waves, harmonic structures, patterns in intervals, and the character of instruments. We?ll then continue our study of music through the theory of synthesis and instrument design, methods of organization and song forms, (fugue, invention, theme, and development), and modern constructs, including electronic music, music driven by non-musical criteria, bio-music, and artificial intelligence. The final layers will be how music fits into political, religious, and social contexts. No musical experience or previous courses in this subject are necessary.

642  Arts and Culture of Japan: Japanese Black Ink Painting (0)
   In this class students will learn the ancient art of Japanese black ink painting known as Sumi-e. Simplicity is the most outstanding characteristic of Sumi-e. An economy of brush strokes are used to communicate the essence of the subject. Success in Sumi-e is not based on natural talent; for this course, one need have no prior experience. In addition to learning and practicing Sumi-e, the class will take time to cover other aspects of the arts, crafts and culture of Japan with a focus on 'mingei' or 'art of the people', referring to objects produced by craftspeople for everyday use.

643  Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arrangement (0)
   Ikebana is one of the most important national folk arts of Japan. It is a required course in Japan's educational system, yet it is a little known and rarely offered course in America. We will briefly look at the four schools of basic Ikebana: Moribana, Nageire, Rikka (Seika), and Sogetsu. In addition to hands-on flower arranging, we will explore the art, traditions, and culture of Japan. This course is suitable for beginning and returning students.

644  Beowulf and the 'Dark Ages' (0)
   By the chance survival of only one copy in Old English, we have inherited the priceless story of the hero Beowulf, his early adventures, his battles against the monster, Grendel, and his ultimate struggle with a great dragon. We can read these as just strange old tales, or we can approach them as fascinating representations of our own cultural history. If you prefer the latter adventure, join us to learn what it was like to sit 'in hall' after a feast, listening to a bard share with us his hoard of fascinating stories and to explore the role of hero in western culture.

645  Bridge: Defense and the Play of the Hand (0)
   Bridge is a complex card game that can bring out a competitive spirit in its enthusiasts. The most successful players are not necessarily those who accumulate the most factual knowledge about the game but rather those who reason well with the information they have. This course is designed to expose beginning players to the complexities of bridge and stimulate experienced players to learn more about its fundamentals. This course will focus on bidding and play of the hand. There will be an interactive discussion and handouts, and students will play illustrative hands. The classroom will be available for those wishing to stay after class to continue playing.

646  The Classic British Films of Alec Guiness (0)
   Alec Guinness may be most remembered for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 'Star Wars' films but in his British films you will discover one of the most versatile screen artists of all-time. We will explore his roles of Pip and Fagin in 'Great Expectations' and 'Oliver Twist'; his diverse comedy roles in 'Kind Hearts and Coronets', "The Lavender Hill Mob', 'The Man in the White Suit', 'The Ladykillers', 'The Captain's Paradise' and 'The Horse's Mouth'; and his dramatic roles such as 'The Prisoner' and 'Tunes of Glory'. Class members will have the opportunity to borrow DVDs of these timeless classics to view at home.

647  Cartooning (0)
   Cartooning is a unique form of drawing. We will start by learning basic shapes to create heads and bodies and expand to dimensions and measurements that add to whole concepts. We will use exaggerations, facial expressions and sizes to create humor and appreciation of everyday life. Students should bring pencil and paper to the class. Any type is fine.

648  Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine (0)
   The science of Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine offers novel therapeutic applications. Learn about the science, the applications, and the barriers and challenges that need to be overcome to put these therapies into practice in today's medical environment. We will cover all forms of stem cells and the status of their current and future applications.

649  Environment, Health and Sustainability (0)
   Learn ecological concepts and the natural phenomena that support life on Earth including: energy flow, material cycling, and interactions of organisms and their environments. Incorporate these concepts into your personal plan for making your contribution to restoring the Earth one garden at a time. We'll discuss the health and well-being of the earth and its inhabitants at the global, community, and individual levels; examine the effects of today's human population on the environment and on future generations; and review the impacts of how we grow our food including: water use, resource depletion, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

650  Custer to Crazy Horse: Exploring the Battle of the Little Bighorn (0)
   The Little Bighorn has become one of the great icons of American history. Join us for a fun exploration of the famous battle, looking at the personalities on both sides of the conflict and discussing the actions each took. Learn how historians use a wide range of sources, including diaries, maps, photographs, oral history and archaeology, to reconstruct the events of that day in 1876.

651  Issues in Conflict, Violence, Security, and Peace (0)
   The class will provide students with an overview of contemporary issues in the area of peace and conflict studies. Discussions in the six-week course will range from interpersonal conflict and violence to war and international security. Each instructor will present practical as well as theoretical aspects of the problems, using diverse examples from the contemporary world. The course will enable students to understand better how conflicts begin, develop and are resolved and managed at multiple levels of society.

652  Life's Dilemmas - Believers and Institutions (0)
   Animal Farm, by George Orwell, and The Sparrow, by Mary Doria Russell, are not about animals or birds. Rather, they delve into the questions of how deeply an individual copes with loss of faith in either an institution or a belief in God. Animal Farm's inhabitants believe in working for a common, democratic good. The humans in The Sparrow bring God to others. What happens when idealism and belief are crushed? What, if anything, does the spirit cling to when hope is gone? Both novels should lend themselves to great discussions. Join us for insights into how two authors resolve the dilemmas they themselves raise.

653  The Middle East: Different Dimensions (0)
   The Middle East is a truly fascinating area whose past and present have influenced Western culture, politics, and economy. Learn similarities and differences between Middle Eastern and Western traditions and about the decision-making process in this area, especially in modern Iran and Iraq. A selection of topics including: 'Creation Stories of the Middle East;' 'Jiroft: A lost Kingdom of Iran;' 'Iran: An Axis of Evil or Paradise'; 'Everyday Life in Iraq and Iran;' and 'Behind the Veil: Temporary Marriages in Iran.' will provide information for the students to formulate their own opinions on often controversial subjects. The course ends with two movies questioning reality of the so-called truth about the area.

654  The Middle East: Paths to Conflict (0)
   In January 1919, at the end of World War I, the world's leading diplomats gathered in Paris and made promises of world peace and self-determination. However, the treaties they wrote led to World War II and almost continuous conflicts in the Middle East. In each class, participants will examine a particular segment of the history of the Middle East and see how it has contributed to the situation there today. Students will learn about the peoples that populate the Middle East, religious movements, political movements, kings and dictators, and the intrigues of European and American diplomats and companies. Each session will culminate with a class discussion.

655  A Fat-Free Sampler of Western Music (0)
   Sharpen your musical listening skills and increase your scope of musical preferences. We will taste a few of the genres, styles, and forms of six periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th Century.

656  Behind the Scenes at The U (0)
   Sample the wealth of performing arts events at The University of Utah and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes events. Attend the classic play 'Blood Wedding' and meet choreographer Solange Gomes. Solange will discuss her work to create the authentic rural Spanish dances and teach us some basic flamenco steps! Attend a rehearsal of the internationally acclaimed University of Utah Singers that will be accompanied by a lecture from Dr. Brady R. Allred, the U's Director of Choral Studies and Artistic Director of the Salt Lake Choral Artists. A Utah Ballet performance will include a classically based contemporary piece, a modern dance piece, the second act from Swan Lake, and a hot jazz piece. We will tour the facility, observe ballet class, and enjoy a lecture on ballet by the artistic director. The last event features violinist Timothy Vain at Libby Gardner Hall. The playing of this 'charismatic young violinist with matinee idol profile, strong musical instincts, and first rate chops' (Boston Globe) was featured as the sound of Richard Gere's violin in the 2005 movie, 'Bee Season'.

657  Shakespeare - Three Tragedies (0)
   This course will focus on two of the plays that will be performed at the Utah Shakespearian Festival in 2008 ? 'Othello' (summer) and 'Julius Caesar' (fall) and a third, 'Macbeth', which will not be performed. We will use our reading of these plays to try to fathom what Shakespearian tragedy is and how it is still relevant to our own day. Learn to read Shakespeare's language well and to understand what is being spoken in the plays and come to fuller understanding of the unique nature of Shakespearian tragedy.

658  The Economics of Poverty and Inequality (0)
   Current debates about poverty and inequality within and between countries are multifaceted and increasingly controversial. In people's everyday existence economics has never been separate from politics, social relations, culture and religion, so why do economic theories emphasize such separation? Learn why poverty reduction cannot be accomplished unless economic growth is sensitive to all forms of inequalities such as class, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, location, and religion. Explore why the blind pursuit of economic growth with cookie-cutter formulas has not worked.

659  The Way We Were -The Fifties (0)
   It is tempting to look back on the decade of the 1950s with nostalgia as a simpler time when most Americans were mercifully free of the problems of global terrorism, war, environmental pollution, rampant drug use, and escalating health care costs. This course will take a closer retrospective look at events like the Korean War, Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and his 'ism,' the Cold War, and the early part of the Civil Rights Revolution and enable students to put current events in historical perspective. There will be ample time for class discussion and the sharing of personal experiences.

660  Frontiers of Physics (0)
   Renowned faculty from The University of Utah physics department will review current cutting-edge research. Topics include nanoscience, the study of structures - both natural and man-made - that are a thousand times smaller than a human hair; the discovery of planets outside of our solar system and whether they might be hospitable to life; supernovae and the evolution of the universe; and the anthropic principle.

661  Anthropology through Film: Modern Indigenous People (0)
   Join us as we use award-willing films to stimulate discussion of the modern highland peoples of Peru and Bolivia. We will cover important aspects of Andean cultures including traditional customs, celebrations, clothing, crafts, and community organizataion; the blending of native Andean religions with Catholicism; health and economic challenges; effects of modernization, globalization, and tourism; social disruption as the young are lured to cities for wage labor; and threats to their identity and existence such as native language suppression, malnutrition, forced sterilization programs, new deseases such as AIDS, drug cartels, climate change, and "development" programs imposed from the outside.

662  Books: Their History, Why Some Are Valuable and th (0)
   The value of a book can be measured in many ways - some very personal and some universal to the book collecting community. Learn from a collector's perspective why a minority of books escalate in value and what constitutes a good book collection. We will cover the history of printing, the evolution of bindings, the high points of juvenilia, the proper care of books, and how the Internet has changed book collecting. We will conclude the course with select student presentations of personal collections and complimentary informal valuations of students' books.

663  Charlie Chaplin: Discovering the Genius (0)
   The twelve short films that Chaplin created during 1916-17 are known as the Mutual Comedies. Made during his third and fourth years in the movies, these twelve films are considered to represent Chaplin's most creative period and are among the most popular comedies ever made. Using rare outtakes, we will discover the secret to Chaplin's method of creating. The films are: The Floorwalker, The Fireman, The Vagabond, One A.M., The Count, The Pawnshop, Behind the Screen, The Rink, Easy Street, The Cure, The Immigrant, and The Adventurer. Class members will be encouraged to attend the corresponding KUER RadioWest broadcast and silent film program at the Capitol Theatre.

664  Composers in Review: Six International Families (0)
   Sharpen your musical listening skills and increase your scope of musical preferences. We will focus on the music of Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Debussy, Stravinsky, and Barber.

665  Films of Faith (0)
   After a decade of battling in the Crusades, a knight returns home searching for the meaning of life in Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal, one of several major films to be discussed dealing with faith. From Bergman's spell-binding allegory to Harrison Ford's Witness, we will explore such films as The Song of Bernadette, The Nun's Story, Martin Luther (1953), The Work and the Glory, Brigham City, and the French film, Joyeux Noel, among others. Many of the films will be available on DVD for class members to borrow.

667  Mark Twain: Selected Writings (0)
   This course will focus on selections from the writings of the great American humorist, Mark Twain. Everyone knows Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) as the creator of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. This course will feature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and will include selections from other works as well including Roughing It, Innocents Abroad, Life on the Mississippi, sketches, and stories. Twain is a very funny writer, but under the surface of his humor lies a great seriousness and a daring political irreverence.

668  Middle East History 1500-1918 (0)
   The course covers the later history of the Ottoman Middle East, from the Empire at its broadest extent to its demise at the end of the First World War. The emphasis will be on the multi-ethnic and multi-religious aspects of Ottoman rule, as well as the development of the great cities of the Arab East during the period (especially Aleppo, Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus), social and economic history, the various strains which wracked the Empire in the late 18th century, and the reform initiatives of the 19th century, leading up to the proclamation of the Constitution in 1876.

669  The Middle East: Cradle of Civilizations (Part 1) (0)
   This course is an introduction to the glorious past of the Middle East, which has not only shaped the region, but has created many traditions of the West. There is too much material to be covered in six sessions, so the course is divided in two parts, the second of which will be offered in a subsequent term. Between the two courses we will cover the most important civilizations of the Middle East such as ancient Egypt (pharaonic period), Mesopotamia (Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, Assyria); Iran (Elam, Jiroft, the Medes, and Persians); Anatolia (the Hittites); and Syria-Palestine (as a middleman of the Middle East). The course focuses on such important achievements as writing, religion (the basis for three major modern religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), art and architecture, and social traditions that have survived millennia.

670  Migrations and Immigrations (0)
   Immigration has become a divisive issue in the United States, one that continues to inform public debates and policy. This course is designed to offer participants an opportunity to explore the complexities of immigration from an interdisciplinary perspective, looking to politics, poetry, literature, history, and economics to understand the centrality and continuity of immigration and immigrants in our culture. Media portrayal of immigration and immigrants attests to the almost iconic status of the Mexican border in the West. Our forum will recognize those articulations of immigration here in the West as part of larger and more diverse human movements.

671  Mountain Literature (0)
   Mountains are fountains of life. We can enjoy the mountains and tap into the serenity and life experienced there even when sitting in the comfort of our own homes or in an Osher classroom. Authors provide access through novels, poetry, letters, and essays. We will explore the reasons why mountains have always attracted people and offered a refuge from the stress of urban life. Through discussion of selected works by Lord Byron, J. W. Goethe, W. Blake, M. Twain, J. Muir, T. Mann, W. Stegner, P. Matthiessen, G. Mortenson, J. Krakauer, M. Corona, J. Zoderer, R. Messner, C. Keller, and others, we will enhance our respect for, understanding of, and sense of responsibility to the mountains.

672  Musical Insider: Components (0)
   Broaden your listening skills and understanding of music by examining its individual components: sound waves, timbre, rhythms, intervals, and melodies. Discover how composers use these elements to keep our interest. Drawing on examples, from many periods and styles we will delve into questions such as: When does sound become music? How is the quality of any style defined and judged? What makes an instrument unique? Why are there more white keys than black? Why do synthesizers sound artificial? We will cover the development of electronic instrument design and the explosion of multi-track music production, digital signal processing, and orchestration. No musical experience or background is required, just curiosity.

673  Opera: Special Preview (0)
   Opera can be even more enjoyable with some advance insight about the performance. Take a sneak preview into The Utah Opera's performance of Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro'. They say that sequels are never as good as the original,but in this sequel to 'The Barber of Seville', Mozart created one of his most successful works. Set in Count Almaviva's castle in Seville, Spain in the late 18th century, 'The Marriage of Figaro' is an opera of triangles of amor.

674  The Shoshone and the Bear River Massacre (0)
   The arrival of Mormons in Utah and the expansion of trails through Shoshone territory prompted major conflict with these native people during the 1860s. Explore the history of Shoshone-U.S. relations during the 19th century and the events surrounding the Bear River Massacre. Includes a day trip to the massacre site.

675  The Way Things Work (0)
   Fundamental concepts of science underlie modern technology, economics, art, and even literature. We will examine the role of concepts such as positive and negative feedback, persistent loops, heirarchical structures, completeness, and symmetry. Each week we will learn how to observe the application of these concepts in our world and thus open our eyes to view our surroundings in a whole new way.

676  World Religions (0)
   Religion enters into many aspects of our lives and our world. As our world has shrunk due to globalization, instant communications, air travel, and more, the need to understand and appreciate all religions has increased. This course is a comparative study of the basic tenets of the world's major living religions aimed at an appreciative understanding of each. We will examine the Judeo-Christian traditions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) as well as eastern traditions, including Daoism, Hinduism and Buddhism.

677  Geology of the Utah's National and State Parks (0)
   Behind the scenery of Utah's national and state parks lies a fascinating story of the natural geologic processes that have built and shaped them. We will explore geologic stories of areas including Zion, Arches, and the Grand Canyon National Parks and Snow Canyon, Antelope Island, and Kodachrome Basin State Parks.

678  Photoshop Magic (0)
   Photoshop is a very powerful tool that can transform pictures into works of art - but you need to learn the basics first! This very basic Photoshop course will get you started using the program. You will learn what the tools in the toolbar do, all about layers, and using and applying both to photos. Using Photoshop is more advanced than using a word processing program, so it is recommended that you know how to use a computer and have extensively used a word processing or other software program(s) before taking this course.

679  Storytelling with Digital Photography (0)
   Too often, digital images sit unused on a hard drive once they've been downloaded from a camera. This class will teach you the secrets of combining images into an interesting story to share with family and friends by way of a slideshow with music burned to a CD or DVD. We will also learn how to take those images and print them into a photo book.

680  Demystifying Clinical Genetics (0)
   Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, it seems as though new genetic discoveries are being reported weekly. The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the implications of these discoveries to individuals and families. The course will articulate how genetics can play a role in various prenatal, pediatric, and adult conditions. The critical role of documenting a family medical history will be discussed as the first step to personalized medicine. Finally, each week the course will explore how the media reports and shapes the stories involving genetic discoveries.

681  Drugs that Affect the Brain (Behavioral Pharmacology) (0)
   Our first class will cover some basic principles of pharmacology so we understand how drugs work, why they have side effects, and why they interact. Then we will look at the following classes of drugs and their uses and effects: anti-psychotics, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety agents, anti-epileptics, and drugs used in the treatment of ADHD. If time and interest permit, we will discuss abused substances.

682  Contemporary American Literature - Women Writers (0)
   This course explores three contemporary American women writers and their contrasting (or perhaps common) views regarding the roles motherless girls play in the construction of and meaning of family. Through these works of literature we can come to understand the social construction of family. Topics focus on the value of self-preservation and relationship-building in the aftermath of damaged and fragmented families.

683  Personal Growth in the Later Years (0)
   Growth and development are not restricted to children and adolescents, but continue into adult life and perhaps all the way to death. We will explore myths about how we are 'supposed to' age, replacing notions about age-related declines in cognitive abilities with objective observations and scientific theories. Using the work of stage theorists, Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, and others, students will explore the possibilities for growth cognitively, psychosocially, and morally in the later stages of life. Facing the inevitability of one's own death and the death of loved ones is presented as the ultimate challenge in living a meaningful and fulfilling life.

684  Alfred Hitchcock: His Masterpieces! (0)
   What's more fun in the winter than to curl up to watch a good mystery movie like an Alfred Hitchcock classic? This class will explore several of Hitchcock's more important films including his British classics 'The 39 Steps' and 'The Lady Vanishes', the 1940 'Rebecca' (the only Hitchcock film to win the Oscar for Best Picture), and such masterpieces as 'Strangers on a Train', 'Psycho', 'The Birds', 'Rear Window', 'North by Northwes't, and an in depth look at what may well be his finest film, 'Vertigo'. We will examine Hitchcock's collaboration with composer Bernard Herrmann that resulted in some unforgettable motion pictures. Films are available for checkout.

685  Poetry (0)
   This discussion-based course is designed to offer students a variety of introductions to poetry, and to explore how those different entryways affect our perspectives and experiences of specific poems. What happens, for example, if we approach poems as "machine[s] made out of words" as William Carlos Williams suggested - and/or as "imaginary gardens with real toads in them", as Marianne Moore encouraged? Throughout our literary adventure together, several poets will be our guides. As we read and discuss their individual ways of seeing the field of poetry we will borrow their lenses (and develop our own) to focus on particular works.

686  Current Indigenous Social and Political Movements in Highland South America (0)
   Highland South American Indigenous Peoples continue to fight for cultural and physical survival after 500 years of repression by invaders and national governments. Various indigenous rights/power groups are rising in prominence and influence from every part of the political spectrum, with a wide variety of agendas. This course will provide an overview of historic conditions that have fostered many indigenous movements from Sendero Luminoso and Tupac Amaru to the International Congress of Aymara Yatiri. Discussion will be part of each class.

687  Elements of Music (0)
   Melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, structure, and texture are the basic elements of music. Musical compositions can be studied in terms of their similarities and differences in these elements, and music is usually grouped based on similarities in all or most elements. We will look at various genres of music with this in mind and increase our understanding of the finer points of the pieces we explore.

688  Drawing: Portraits (0)
   Learn the secrets of drawing portraits. We will begin with rendering the individual features of the face and then move on to rendering of hair, profiles, and 3/4 views of the head as our skills develop. Learning how to recognize the proportions and placement of facial features will enable you to create a likeness relatively quickly. Students should expect to progress quickly and be pleased with their results. Drawing the human face is fun and easy when you know the insider secrets! Both experienced and non-experienced students are welcome. Each student should bring a sketchbook, pencils, and erasers to class.

689  Bugles to Bonnets: A Social History of Fort Douglas, 1862-1898 (0)
   Learn about everyday life in the frontier army through the experiences of the soldiers, officers, and wives stationed at Fort Douglas during the nineteenth century. Museum curator Ephriam Dickson will guide participants through the traditions and etiquette of life in the barracks, the high society of officer's row, and the conflicts that sometimes arose off-post between the residents of Salt Lake and the military community.

690  Critical Thinking (0)
   Unlike many critical thinking courses that focus on informal logic, this course will select a matter of social importance and discuss how best to attain individual and community goals. We will discuss how to weigh evidence (logic), how to decide a course of action, and how to organize a group of people to best achieve some specific goal. The psychology of learning and organizational styles will be explored.

691  Middle East History since 1918 (0)
   Focusing primarily on the area between Egypt and Iran, this course explores the emergence of the contemporary Middle East. We will cover the emergence of new nation states after the First World War, the formation of nationalist movements, the process of decolonization, and the appearance of "revolutionary states" in the 1950s. Other topics include the Palestine mandate, Israel's creation and role in the recent history of the region, distortion of "natural" political processes caused by interference on the part of foreign powers, the rise of political Islam, the consequences and inequalities brought about by the explosion of oil wealth, and the effects of the Iranian Revolution.

692  Janet Gaynor: Her Romantic Frank Borzage/F.W. Murnau Classics (0)
   In the very first year that the Academy Awards were handed out, Janet Gaynor won the Oscar for her moving performances in three films: Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans; 7th Heaven and Street Angel. Salt Lake City-born Frank Borzage took home the Directing Oscar for 7th Heaven. Salt Lake-born actress Margaret Livingston had a major role in Sunrise. This course will examine these classics and the recently discovered lost film Lucky Star. The class period will run an extra 30 minutes on the four weeks of screenings. This is a rare opportunity to see some of greatest films dealing with the power of love from the final three years of the silent cinema (1927-29). DVDs from the works of Gaynor, Borzage, Murnau, and Livingston will be available for checkout.

693  Medical Imaging in the 21st Century More than Just an X-Ray (0)
   This course will present the history of x-ray discovery and medical use and the development of other technologies to image living tissue, and will summarize the role of medical imaging through the 20th century. It will discuss current medical imaging technologies specifically related to health screening examinations, cardiac and vascular disease, cancer detection and treatment, brain imaging, and the effects of current public health/lifestyle problems on imaging accuracy and efficiency. Lectures will be given by various subspecialists from The University of Utah department of radiology.

694  Personal Relationships across the Lifespan (0)
   A person's way of relating to others develops over time and is influenced by many factors. Beginning with infancy and childhood and moving through adolescence and adulthood to relationships in the later years, students will learn how our earliest relationships shape our capacity to love in later life. Themes such as attachment, intimacy, and conflict will be explored in the context of a wide range of relationships, including siblings, adult children, and elderly parents. Can sibling rivalry leave lasting scars? How do marriages change over time? How do men's and women's friendships differ?

695  Photo Doctor (0)
   Do you have old photos that need a little tender loving care? Photos can be repaired, color-corrected, colorized, and enhanced using Adobe Photoshop. This course will teach you the tips and tricks necessary to make old photos look 'almost' new or new photos look old! Using Photoshop is more advanced than using a word processing program, so it is recommended that you have used Photoshop or completed OSHER's basic course 'Photoshop Magic'.

696  Reading and Writing Comic Fiction (0)
   Why don't funny stories always translate to the page? Conversely, what is funny on the page? In this class, we will draw on theories of humor, rules of comedy, and the Wilder hypothesis to analyze classic examples of tragicomic fiction (Lolita, Catch-22, Lake Wobegon, etc.) to decide how they work. We will generate scenarios and comic fiction from numerous in-class and out-of-class exercises and critique our work.

697  Sacred Vocal Music: A Survey (0)
   Sharpen your musical listening skills and increase your scope of musical preferences. We will review, analyze, and, when possible, perform in class, sacred music of various eras and genres from gregorian chant of the Middle Ages to contemporary worship in the 21st century.

698  Shakespeare: Three Comedies (0)
   This course will focus on three of William Shakespeare's most engaging comedies: A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It, and Twelfth Night. The whole range of Shakespeare's comic genius is evident in these plays, from broad farce (Bottom with an ass's head, Sir Toby Belch) to idyllic romance with powerful female characters (Viola, Rosalind). We'll spend two weeks on each of these plays. An optional visit to the Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City, where As You Like It will be one of the featured plays, may be scheduled.

699  Terrorism in the Middle East (0)
   Terrorism in the Middle East comes in many flavors: against the Israelis, against the West, against local governments, country-to-country, and religion-to-religion. In this course, we will examine the major Middle Eastern organizations that various governments have labeled terrorists, including the Muslim Brotherhood, the Stern Gang, the PLO, Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Al Queda, Hamas, and the Taliban, with a brief look, for comparison purposes, at the Irish Republican Army. We will look at how each group was formed, its leaders, its objectives, what it has done, its offshoots, how it recruits terrorists and suicide bombers, and, to the extent possible, what it is doing now. Each session will culminate with a class discussion.

700  Ceramics-Coil Building (0)
   This course is designed to give students hands-on experience forming clay using coils (both hand rolled and extruded coils will be used) and glazing using high fire glazes. Demonstrations, lectures, and slides will introduce students to the technique of coil pottery and to high firing. Students will have ample studio time to produce pots. This course is part of a series that covers other hand-building techniques and firing options. Students can take courses in the series in any order. Special fee covers one bag of clay, firings, glazes, class handouts, and open studio time.

703  Ceramics: Tiles (0)
   This course gives students hands-on experience designing handmade relief tiles and plaster casting to facilitate duplication of the design. Glazing using high fire glazes will also be taught. Students will have ample studio time to practice the techniques. This course is part of a series that covers other hand-building techniques and firing options. Students may take courses in the series in any order. Special fee covers one bag of clay, firings, glazes, class handouts, and open studio time.

704  Ceramics Independent Study - Ten week option (0)
   This course is for experienced students who want to continue to practice their hand-building ceramics skills in an independent study environment. Students work at their own pace on self directed projects. This course is not suitable for students requiring instruction. Special fee includes use of studio, glazes, and firing. Clay can be purchased as needed at the site. Departmental approval required.

705  Ceramics Independent Study - Sixteen week option (0)
   This course is for experienced students who want to continue to practice their hand-building ceramics skills in an independent study environment. Students work at their own pace on self directed projects. This course is not suitable for students requiring instruction. Special fee includes use of studio, glazes, and firing. Clay can be purchased as needed at the site. Departmental approval required.

712  Water Color Painting (0)
   The focus of this course will be on learning the basic techniques and skills required for using a liquid medium. Students will work from models that the instructor provides. Some drawing skill is needed to fully benefit from this class. We will cover composition, color, and other art elements. Each student is responsible for obtaining the materials. A list will be mailed with your registration confirmation.

800  The Way We Were: The Sixties (0)
   Beginning with the end of the Eisenhower Era and the election of John F. Kennedy to the presidency, progressing through the civil rights revolution, Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society," high idealism, and social/cultural upheaval, the decade of the 1960s represented much of the best and worst that is America. Through assassinations, urban riots, a nasty war in Southeast Asia, and the election of Richard Nixon, the decade left an indelible mark on those who lived through it and is worth re-examining forty years later. Brief lectures will be followed by ample time for class discussion.

801  Investments (0)
   This course will introduce students to various investment instruments and the markets in which they trade. Students will learn about characteristics of common investment types, financial institutions and market mechanisms involved in financial investments, and the determinants of value in financial markets.

802  Biotechnology in Medicine (0)
   Biotechnology has existed since ancient times. Modern biotechnology finds many promising applications in such areas as pharmacogenomics and drug production. This course will provide an introduction to concepts in molecular and cellular biology and help us understand the impact of biotechnology on current and future medicines.

803  American Indian Art of the Northeast and Plains: The Warnock Collection (0)
   Explore the cultures of the original Americans who inhabited the Northeast and Plains areas of the United States. We will cover their lifestyles both before and after contact with Europeans in terms of adaptation to new environments, spiritual life, and the function of art in their cultures. The exhibition of American Indian art from the Warnock collection will be at the center of this exploration.

804  Baroque Art: The Age of Rembrandt and Rubens (0)
   Seventeenth-century European culture provided a rich environment for the creation of dynamic, theatrical, and exuberant works of art. Baroque artists like Rembrandt, Rubens, Bernini, and Caravaggio were superbly suited to express the robust ideas of the era that followed the Italian Renaissance. Explore the cultural and intellectual traditions that led to the creation of masterpieces like Rembrandt's 'Nightwatch' and Bernini's stately double colonnade that defines the area of St. Peter's square in Rome.

805  Women of Power in the Middle East (0)
   This course will examine the lives, roles, agendas, and influences of powerful women throughout Middle Eastern history. Classes will be organized chronologically, and include discussions of ancient female Pharaohs, classical warrior queens, medieval sultanas, and modern female prime ministers, as well as the wives and daughters of the Prophet Muhammad. The course focus will be on the ways women traditionally consolidate and maintain personal political power, as well as the role of warfare, political and civil unrest, and extreme cultural changes in bringing women into positions of power.

806  Cultures of Utah (0)
   This class is an introduction to some of the ethnic/cultural groups that are the spice of life in Utah. Students will learn about the influences of Italian, Jewish, Greek, Japanese, Hispanic, and African American culture on our state.

888  Osher Institute Summer Film Series (0)

900  Instructor Bene Course (0)
   Instructor Bene Course

999  Osher Sundance Experience (0)
   Sundance Experience