ANTH-345-01/SOC-345-01 Culinary Travel, France (January 2010)

Please contact Professor and Vice Provost for Research Chris Wilkes, wilkesc@pacificu.edu, phone 503-352-1479 for course description and program information.

 

BIOL-145-01 Natural History of Galapagos and Ecuador (January 2010 - open to non-science majors or as an upper-level biology elective)

This travel course is a unique opportunity for Pacific Students to explore and study one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world.  Students will compare the biodiversity, adaptations and natural history of species in the Galapagos Islands and the Andes cloud forest. Student will hike through the cloud forest in the highlands, and spend a week exploring the Galapagos Islands.  While in Ecuador students will have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Ecuador, and study the unique features of the Galapagos Islands where Darwin developed his ideas on the origin of species.  Evaluation will be based on pre-departure readings, lectures, participation, examinations, and presentation of a final project.

Contact: Dr. David Scholnick, e-mail: david.scholnick@pacificu.edu, 503-352-2727.

 

ED 467/467G EDUC-467 Practicum in Tapalpa, Mexico
(Tentative dates: late-May to mid-June, possibly mid-June to first week of July)

This 3-week travel course immerses students in the language, culture and educational system of rural Mexico. It also exposes students to elements of pre-Colombian cultures in Mexico that are still important today (religion, food, health care). Students will observe and teach in elementary/middle schools in the small town of Tapalpa, Mexico and will participate in workshops that focus on a variety of regional indigenous cultural expressions. Travel course also includes several pre- and post-trip meetings at Pacific University. Students will also attend evening class sessions on literature and culture while in Tapalpa. Taught in Spanish with some English. Offered intermittently.

Prerequisite: SPAN-202 or equivalent. Meets comparative cultural core requirement. 3 credits.

Contact: Mike Charles, Associate Professor of Education, e-mail: charlesm@pacificu.edu, phone: 503-352-1441
 

ENV 210 Tropical Environmental Biology (4 credits, May 2010)

A study of the effects of human activity on natural environments associated with Third World, developing countries (i.e. Belize and Guatemala, Central America). A variety of ecosystems and areas will be studied, including lowland savannas, tropical seasonal forests, limestone caves, coastal lagoons, mangrove swamps, sea-grass flats, coral reefs and urban and rural societies. The course meets during the spring, in order to present lectures and background materials, which will prepare students for activities in Belize and Guatemala in May. Additional fee required. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and sophomore standing. This course will fulfill part of the science core requirement.

Contact Deke Gundersen: deke@pacificu.edu

 

THEA 270 Theatre in London (3 credits, January 10-23, 2010)

An experiential two-week exploration of theatre in England, during which students attend and critique at least 9 professional plays, meet with British theatre professionals and tour theatre facilities in London and Stratford-upon-Avon. Extra cost for airfare, tickets and lodging.

Contact Edwin Collier: edwincollier@comcast.net,  cell 503-917-3594, home 503-284-8721