In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches.

An introduction to the theory, basic principles, and methods of oral communication with emphasis on improving speaking and listening skills in the context of interpersonal communication, small group discussion, and public speaking.

Explores the role of the film director in the translation of script to screen through development and execution of single-camera-style short form projects. Emphasis is on script analysis, pre-visualization planning and blocking, crew management and working with actors.

In Advanced Cinematography & Lighting, students further develop their ability to translate theme, story, and emotion into motion picture imagery. Cinematography & lighting skills are refined via single-camera-styled projects. Assignments focus on complex lighting design and camera movement as students employ advanced camera, lighting & grip equipment.

An introductory course that teaches essential skills in developing feature-length and short documentary films. Students learn about content development, narrative structure, script formatting, interviewing techniques, budget, distrubution preparation, and grant writing.

Continuation of beginner's course in Mandarin. Extensive oral training in Mandarin. Emphasis on practical vocabulary, pronunciation, and idiomatic usage. Designed for students wishing to acquire basic skills of spoken Mandarin rather than reading and writing in Chinese characters.

The first semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry for students who major in chemistry, biochemistry, and other chemistry-intensive sciences. The combination of CHEM 212A/212B also satisfies the organic chemistry requirements of medical schools.

An exploration of early childhood development with an emphasis on parent/child relationships, community resources and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion. Discussion of the developmental needs of children 2-5 years. Parents attend 5-17 hours per week within the cooperative nursery school model.

A global perspective on basic techniques of sausage making, including curing, smoking, and making forcemeats.

This creative spray-painting and custom graphics course introduces students to a detailed process of transforming imagination into a unique vehicle appearance.