University
of Nevada, Reno
Email: Kim Zaski
Last updated: 01/11/08
Spring 2008 UCAN
Courses by City
Carson
City
Contact: W. Reed Scull, UNR Extended Studies,
Nevada State Library and Archives Building, Room 257, 100 Stewart St., Carson
City, NV 89710, 687-6406, FAX:
784-4801, email: wrs@unr.edu
Social Work Courses
Please see the electronic distance education
(EDE) course page for details
Elko
Contact: Gay Neuberger, Extended Studies/0048
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia Street, University of Nevada,
Reno, Reno, NV 89557-0054, 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928
FAX: 784-4801 gayn@unr.edu
Social Work Courses
Please see the electronic distance education
(EDE) course page for details
Ely
Contact: Colleen Goff, White Pine County School District, 1135 Ave. C, East
Ely, NV 89301, 289-4851, FAX: 289-3999
Social Work Courses
Please see the electronic distance education
(EDE) course page for details
Reno/Sparks
Contact: Extended Studies,
Mail Stop
048, Continuing Education Building,
1041 N.
Virginia
Street, University
of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557-0054,
784-4046
or 1-800-233-8928, FAX:
784-4801
ANTH 499/699 Independent Research: Mythology and
Folklore — Modern
Folklore and the West
In this third in a series of three “Mythology and Folklore” classes
under the same course number, Nevada legends, conspiracy theories, Internet
folklore and urban legends are just a few of the topics to be covered. (Enrollment
in the first two classes is not a requirement to participate.) This course
will deal with modern forms of folklore with a special emphasis on Nevada
and the West. Students will learn about how oral tradition and belief affect
modern American culture, and they will examine how folklore unfolded with
the founding and development of Nevada. Students will be required to write
a paper (3-4 pages for undergraduates; 5-7 pages for graduate students) based
on a mythology/folklore research topic. Internet and email access are required
for this course.
Credits: 1
When: April 11-12; Fri., 4-10 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: Building A, Rm. 214, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno
Instr.: Ron James, M.A., Nevada state historic preservation officer
Fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; $176.25, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 081 Sub. 286 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 010, 011, 012
BASQ 460/660 Topics in Basque Cultural Studies:
Basques in “The Sweet
Promised Land”
This class utilizes Robert Laxalt’s widely acclaimed memoir, Sweet
Promised Land, as a window through which to explore the experiences of a
father and son in both Nevada and the Basque Country, and the processes that
shaped their changing sense of belonging and self. The course also places
Laxalt’s narrative within the broader context of the Basque diaspora
and culture by drawing upon anthropology, history, human geography and documentary
film. As the central text for the course, Sweet Promised Land also provides
an opportunity to examine global, contemporary issues faced by citizens of
today’s world: ethnic diversity, migration and immigration, and questions
surrounding the construction of a national identity alongside the preservation
of minority cultures. Students will be required to write a paper (5-6 pages
for undergraduates; 8-9 pages for graduate students, or a lesson plan) and
take a final exam.
Credits: 1
When: April 1-29; April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Tues., 4-6:45 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Building and room, TBA
Instr.: Sandra Ott, Ph.D., associate professor, Center for Basque Studies,
UNR
Fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; $176.25, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 081 Sub. 283 Sect. 902
Footnotes: 001, 002, 005, 006, 011
CEP 491/691 Special Topics Workshop: Art of Encouragement
As a result of active participation in this experiential workshop and successful
completion of course requirements, students will learn to define the concepts
of self-esteem and encouragement, explore personal levels of self-esteem,
understand encouraging strategies for self and others, and learn effective
use of communication skills.
Credits: 1
When: April 25-26; Fri., 4-10 p.m.,
Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: Building A, Rm. 227, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno
Instr.: Nancy Held, Ed.D., family counselor
Fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; $176.25, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 081 Sub. 173 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 003, 007, 010, 011, 012
EDUC 473/673 Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials
This course is part of a seven-course series for those seeking public librarian
certification through the Nevada State Library and Archives, or a school
library/media services endorsement through the Nevada Department of Education.
For more information about this program, contact Gay Neuberger at gayn@unr.edu.
Please include “Library Program” in the subject line.
The course will discuss the theories, principles and practices of selecting
books and other library materials with particular emphasis on public, special
and school libraries. An overview of the prevailing concepts and methods
of materials selection will be provided, with an eye toward methods and concepts
that lead to increased participation in all phases of the selection and acquisition
process. The role of the library in the community, censorship and making
collection development policy will be covered, as well as issues such as
collection assessment, weeding and budget development. Internet access and
an email account are required. In addition to public librarian certification
and library/media services endorsement candidates, participants seeking to
learn about or upgrade their current knowledge of work in public or school
libraries may also find this course of interest.
Credits: 3
When: Feb. 8-April 26; Feb. 8, 9, 29, March 1, April 4, 5, 25 and 26; Fri.,
4:30-9:30 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: Building A, Rm. 213, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno
Instr.: Phyllis Sargent, M.A., assistant administrator, Nevada State Library
and Archives
Fee: $362.25, three undergraduate credits; $528.75, three graduate credits
Sched. #: 081 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 005, 006, 011, 012
EDUC 495/695 Education Topics: Sociocultural Perspectives on Latino/a Students
in K-12 Education
This class is intended for preservice and inservice teachers at all levels
who are seeking an overview of issues relevant to making the needs of Latino/a
students an integral part of curricular and instructional planning. Interested
program coordinators, specialists and administrators are also welcome. Issues
covered will include demographic trends, history and politics of U.S.-Latin
American relations, ESL and bilingual education, learning cognitive and communication
styles, and instructional strategies. Cottage languages and Engish-as-a-Third-Language
issues are other possible topics addressed. Short films, discussion groups,
guest lectures and hands-on activities will be among the methods used. Participants
will be asked to complete an application project outside of class time. Internet
access and an email account are required.
Credits: 1
When: Feb. 14-April 3; Feb. 14, 28, March 6, 20 and April 3; Thurs., 4-6:45
p.m.
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: Building A, Rm. 214, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno
Instr.: Kim O’Reilly, Ph.D., assistant professor, department of curriculum,
teaching and learning, UNR
Fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; $176.25, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 081 Sub. 288 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 005, 006, 011, 012
EL 791 Special Topics: Nevada School Law and Constitution
This course surveys federal and state legal and ethical issues. Successful
completion of the course meets state teacher licensure requirements for
Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution.
GEOG 491/691 Special Topics:
World of Travel and
Tourism I:
Air Travel and Travel in the U.S. and Canada
This course will cover the basics of air travel, use of the Official Airline
Guide (OAG), flight itineraries and reading airline tickets. Included will
be an overview of travel in the U.S. and Canada, and geographic factors affecting
travel such as climate, land surfaces, time zones and cultural differences.
Destinations such as Alaska, the Canadian Rockies, French Canada, New England,
the Gulf Coast and the Southwest will be emphasized.
Credits: 1
When: April 5-6; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 107/109
Instr.: Richard Eigenheer, Ph.D., adjunct
associate professor, department of geography, UNR
Fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; $176.25, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 081 Sub. 142 Sect. 901
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 010, 011
GEOG 491/691 Special Topics:
World of Travel and Tourism V:
Cultural Tourism and Travel in Africa and
the Middle East
The basics of cultural tourism will be covered, focusing on travel experiences
that are conducted with respect for the ways of the world’s diverse
cultures. Tourism’s negative and positive impacts on unique local groups,
particularly in developing countries, will be discussed. Geographic factors
that have an impact on travel, such as climate, topography, cultural differences
and political and economic stability, are included. Major tourist destinations
such as archaeological sites in the Middle East, the Holy Land and Egypt,
and the animal preserves in Africa are emphasized.
Credits: 1
When: April 19-20; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 107/109
Instr.: Richard Eigenheer, Ph.D., adjunct associate professor,
department of geography, UNR
Fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; $176.25, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 081 Sub. 015 Sect. 902
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 010, 011
Summer Study Tour to Turkey
HIST 498/698, PSC 407i/607i or SOC 497/697 History,
Culture, Politics and Society in Turkey
This tour will be based at Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey, and
is offered by the University of Nevada Reno’s departments of history,
political science and sociology.
View a full program description here or call (775) 784-4046 or
1-800-233-8928 for a program flier.
Online Instruction and Summer Study Tour to Toronto, Ontario
MGT 491/691 Global Business: Canada, Western Hemisphere
Trade and NAFTA
This online course and accompanying tour will be based at the University
of Toronto, and is offered by the University of Nevada Reno’s College
of Business Administration.
Preregistration required by April 1, 2008, for the online portion (May 19-30) and tour (June 1-7). For more information and a program flier, call Extended Studies at (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928.
Winnemucca
Contact: Paula Wright, Humboldt County School District, 310 E. 4th St., Winnemucca,
NV 89445, 623-8103, FAX: 623-8102
Social Work Courses
Please see the electronic distance education
(EDE) course page for details
Participating Cities
Carson City
Elko
Ely
Reno/Sparks
Winnemucca
Spring 2008
EDE Courses
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as you decide to enroll in a UCAN course, please call (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.
Doing so will help ensure that the course you need will, in fact, be offered.
For more information about UCAN courses, call Extended Studies at (775) 784-4046, or any of our community coordinators.
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