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I love the positive energy thatstudents generally exhibitand even though most of our students are abit older, I think thatattitude remainswith most for life.By Ashley Davis, Marketing ServicesA fter nearly a decade working for Continuing Studies at UVic, it were awake. I walked into a pitch-black third floor, couldn’t find the goes without saying that Preston Randall is an integral part of light switches, and had to make my way to my office by feeling thethe team. He knows the division’s systems, people and workflows walls. Needless to say, it’s best to leave mornings to someone withlike the back of his hand. In his role as an administrative assistant a “go-get-em” style work ethic, you know, someone who may havein the Arts and Science unit, he deals first-hand with non-credit already completed half a day’s workload before the birds are evencourse registrants, manages courses in the Student Registration up—someone, well, like Preston. And besides, when you start yourSystem, and assists program coordinators on a daily basis. work day early, you finish early!A self-proclaimed early bird, Preston rises every morning at the It’s not surprising that Preston caught the academic bug, havingcrack of dawn and starts in on his lengthy bike ride across town. come from a family where not only both parents held long careers“I’m usually one of the first to arrive at the Continuing Studies in post-secondary, but his brother, too, has a connection to theBuilding, and I love to dive into my emails and get caught up university world—Jan Randall is a Continuing Studies musicbefore all the usual interruptions start to occur,” he says. instructor and just so happens to also be featured in this term’s calendar (see page 38). So it appears Preston’s passion for theEven after what is usually an hour-long cycling commute, he still education industry has always been a family affair!manages to get to the campus before a single soul, and all whilesporting a friendly grin from ear-to-ear. continued pg. 54Now as a non-morning person, I’m not quite sure how he does it. I can remember one time, I somehow managed to squeak into theoffice just before Preston. It was still so dark out, not even the birdscontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 WHY THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM 53

Preston Randall, continued from pg. 53“I obtained a BSc in biology many years ago, which I never really who believe we have a multi-million dollar offshore account—restused directly for work. But after working in both private business assured that while we made enough to be comfortable, the onlyand government, I always hoped to return some day to an things laundered during our stay were kept in a large plastic basketacademic setting. I love the positive energy that students generally in our bedroom closet!”exhibit and even though most of our [Continuing Studies] studentsare a bit older, I think that attitude remains with most [people] for Outside of the office, Preston enjoys writing short stories—evenlife.” having self-published a few on Amazon—and up until recently, he had continued his distance running. “Certain body parts haveThe same positive energy that Preston appreciates in his students, decided they will no longer cooperate with that activity. I alwayshe, too, exhibits as he describes the dedication that was required thought that I would be one of those 100-year-old marathon guysto reach one of his greatest personal goals: running the Boston you read about in some community paper, but sadly, it’s not goingMarathon. to happen.”“I started ‘jogging’ around 1976, at which time completing a Hmm, I don’t know about you, but I beg to differ. Somehow,marathon was just a vague dream. So to steadily improve over six someway, I wouldn’t be surprised if years from now, we were allyears to the point where I could actually contend in local races, and reading about a 100-year-old Preston in a community paper.then do ‘the big one’, was incredibly satisfying. [I ran] the BostonMarathon in 1982—coincidentally, the same year I met my wife,Lynda.”Years later, Preston and Lynda moved to the Cayman Islands, wherethey lived for roughly seven years on and off, returning to Victoriain 2007. “It was a fantastic experience,” he remembers, “and to those Speedround! Preston (on left) accepts a relay baton from his teammate during the 260-kilometre-long Jasper to Banff Relay in 1982. Below, he Who is your favourite writer? Why? Charles Dickens. takes a moment to pose while working for the development He uses the most wonderful, vivid descriptions of company hired to build the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Grand Cayman. scenes and people, and his characters really jump off the page. I also love that he was merciless in his attacks on the aristocracy, and was a keen social critic and satirist. I think his ideas are incredibly relevant today with the alarmingly increasing gap between rich and poor. If after death, you came back-to-life as a person/ thing, who/what would it be? My first thought is I’d like to be resurrected as an Olympic gymnast. When I was in Grade 8, we were forced to do a forward somersault in PE class using a springboard. This was before having a spotter was considered a good idea, and I landed in “tuck position” not knowing that I had to actually release my legs in midair. I sprained both ankles and developed a lifelong fear of the sport, or any apparatus where you have to hang upside-down (like the monkey bars). Cats or dogs? Cats. I admire their lack of “neediness”. Urban or rural? Urban. I worked on a ranch once, and instantly became addicted to cigarettes and beer.WHY THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM54

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Humanities NEW The Neuroscience of Human NEW Russia's Foreign Policy and Social Memory Sciences Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 20 Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 6 Time: 10 am to noon (no class on Feb. 27)An Introduction to Islam Sessions: 8 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Fee: $139 plus $6.95 GST Dates: Mondays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 26 Code: ASHI707 2018S C01 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Sessions: 4 Do you have an interest in government and Sessions: 6 the strategies used to deal with other nations? Fee: $109 plus $5.45 GST Fee: $83 plus $4.15 GST Are you looking to expand your knowledge on Code: ASHI677 2018S C01 foreign policy and, in particular, its history inIslam, as a world religion, was founded by the Code: ASHI712 2018S C01 Russia? Dive in head-first with this course on theProphet Muhammad in the seventh century evolution of Russia's foreign policy.C.E. In this course, you will learn about the basic In this course, you will be guided on an extendedreligious, political and social history of Islam and in-depth look at the neuroscience of human We will focus mostly on the present-day period,from its beginnings to modern times including memory. You will learn about memory at the with some discussion around the historicalits sectarian and ideological divisions. You will neural and systems level as well as topics such antecedents of Soviet and post-Soviet foreignbe introduced to its core theological, ritual, legal, as strategies for enhancing memory, why some policy. Over eight sessions, we will examine thetextual and historical components. We will study memories are more salient than others, and also late Soviet period, perestroika and the peacefulthe history and interpretation of the Qur’an as why we forget. end of the Soviet Union, as well as Yeltsin'sthe scripture and foundational text of Islam and period and the evolution of Russia's foreignlook at other religious texts such as Prophetic Instructor: Olav Krigolson, PhD, is a neuroscientist policy in the 1990s—with special attention givenSayings (Hadith). We will also explore some of the with a PhD from the University of Victoria (2008). to the problem of eastward NATO expansion. Wemodern issues and challenges facing Muslims He is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed will also cover Putin's foreign policy, including:today and their responses, in Muslim and non- research articles and his work was featured in aMuslim countries, such as cosmopolitanism, special edition of Macleans magazine, \"The New • its domestic foundationssectarianism, Islamophobia and the rise of ISIS. Brain\". • the problem of Russia's national identity and Instructor: Kamran Bashir is a PhD candidate Stories in Stone: Rock Art Around the relations with the so-called \"near abroad\" ofand sessional instructor in the Department of World other post-Soviet statesHistory at UVic. His main areas of research areearly Islamic history, the Qur’an and Islam in Dates: Saturday, Jan. 20 • Sino-Russian relations and Russian-AmericanSouth Asia. relations Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm • Russia's uses of energy politics in diplomacy Sessions: 1 • soft power in Russia's foreign policy Fee: $39 (includes coffee, tea and muffins) plus $5.45 GST • the Obama \"reset\"; and Code: ASHI660 2018S C01 • the present moment of a return to a new Cold War following accusations of Russia's For thousands of years, paint and stone have interference in the US presidential elections been used all over the world to make art. From painting on rock surfaces, to meticulous grinding Instructor: Mikhail A. Molchanov, PhD, taught of pigments and stone, rock art in the form of political science at several Canadian universities pictographs and petroglyphs is one of the most before coming to Victoria. He is the author of intriguing cultural expressions. Techniques, numerous books and dozens of articles on designs and meaning vary between cultures and postcommunist transitions and international between sites. This introductory class will examine relations in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. He has rock art as a worldwide phenomenon, and then offered classes and guest lectures in Ukraine, focus on the rock art of First Nations on the Central Kazakhstan, the US and Japan, where, between coast of BC. There will be a hands-on component several research stays and visits, he has spent where we will try some of the techniques nearly three years of his life altogether. discussed, so be sure to wear old clothes. We will get messy! In addition to learning about some of the famous European rock art sites (such as Lascaux Cave in France), this session will highlight that pictographs and petroglyphs are made worldwide in diverse cultural contexts. Instructor: Aurora Skala is an archaeologist who received her MA in Anthropology from UVic while working with the Heiltsuk and Wuikinuxv Nations to document their rock art. She has also experimented with techniques of rock art painting with First Nations youth. In addition, Aurora has examined submerged rock art sites and excavated underwater to record ship wrecks.HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online56

NEW Fearless in a Fearful World In this course, you will learn about these NEW Politics of North-East Asia developments through the conceptual Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 27 to Feb. 17 framework of civil resistance theory. According Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 7 to March 28 to the research literature, unarmed struggles Time: 7 to 9 pm (no class March 14) Time: 10 am to noon for rights and justice—even against oppressive Sessions: 7 regimes—have proven increasingly effective Fee: $121 plus $6.05 GST Sessions: 4 in comparison to armed movements. Among Code: ASHI708 2018S C01 the general public, however, the record of civil This course is devoted to a study of the Fee: $83 plus $4.15 GST resistance is little known. These classes aim to political systems and international relations of provide you with an overview of the field and Northeast Asian states, namely Japan, China, Code: ASHI715 2018S C01 a conceptual framework for understanding Russia, Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the contemporary movements. Democratic People's Republic of Korea (NorthThe uncertainties, dangers and lack of control Korea). Learn about politics in the region, takenthat we experience in life can often make us Instructor: Michael J. Carpenter, PhD (Political as not only the sum total of its constituent statesfeel worried, anxious or afraid. This seems to be Science), studies and teaches civil resistance, but also as a regional order in the making andone of our greatest challenges today. How do violence and nonviolence in politics, Palestinian a part of the global system of internationalyou cope with the uncertainty and instability popular struggle, Middle East and global politics, relations. Explore the evolving role of the US as aof our chaotic modern world without getting and theory. He has lived in the Middle East and security guarantor for Japan and South Korea,asoverwhelmed, angry or living in a constant state conducted fieldwork in the West Bank. well as China's ongoing dispute with Vietnam,of anxiety? How can we maintain wisdom and the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei overcompassion in the face of distressing events? NEW Archaeology and Plants the Spratly Islands.By Buddhist wisdom we can learn how to Dates: Saturday, Feb. 3 Topics include:overcome the causes of anxiety and live withoutfear. Through developing positive mental Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm • Northeast Asia as a geopolitical construct and habits, in and out of meditation, we can learn a realityto approach life with confidence and eventually Sessions: 1come to experience the peace of mental • Japan and the rise of Northeast Asia: Historyfreedom. This four-part course will explore Fee: $39 (includes coffee, tea and and presentpractical methods for transforming adversity muffins) plus $5.45 GSTfrom the point of view of Buddhist philosophy, • China: From the empire to the People’spsychology and meditative practice. Code: ASHI714 2018S C01 RepublicInstructor: Gen Kelsang Zopa has been an Plants are fundamental to the food systems, • Russia as an Asian powerordained Buddhist monk since 1996. He has and technologies, used by First Nations in BC instudied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism archaeological contexts. Perishable technology is • The tale of the two Koreasfor over 20 years under the guidance of Geshe often overlooked when analyzing archaeologicalKelsang Gyatso and has been Resident Teacher at data. Perishable technology includes things like • How regional political economy impactsBodhichitta Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Victoria animal hair weaving and spinning, or leather foreign policies of major powerssince 2007. Renowned for the clarity and depth items, but also includes many plant-based items,of his teachings, his warmth and practicality like wooden arrows, wooden house structures, • International security of Northeast Asia andbring to life the ancient art of meditation. cedar clothing, wooden handles and so on. One Asia Pacific reason for this is that plant artifacts often break NEW Civil Resistance in down very quickly in damp environments, such Instructor: Mikhail A. Molchanov, PhD (see bioContemporary Thought and Practice as on the west coast of North America. This under Russia's Foreign Policy) makes wet site archaeological sites, where items Dates: Mondays, Jan. 29 to March 12 such as baskets have been preserved perfectly, even more remarkable. In this session, we will Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm explore how plant-derived items, as well as living plants themselves (growing at archaeological Sessions: 6 sites) provide archaeological evidence of past human lifeways on the landscape. This session Fee: $109 plus $5.45 GST will also include an intro to identifying a few of the important species used on the west coast Code: ASHI703 2018S C01 which are significant indicators of past activities on the landscape. We will look at the shapingNorth American society has entered a new age and creation of landscapes by humans as wellof civil resistance. The unprecedented anti- as questions such as why plant technologiespipeline protests at Standing Rock galvanized are often overlooked in archaeologicalactivist solidarity across intersectional lines and investigations, and how this can be compensatedcaptivated news and social media, but were for when analyzing data.quickly eclipsed by the civic unrest that followedthe election of Donald Trump. The Women’s Instructor: Aurora Skala (see bio under Stories inMarch was the largest protest in US history, Stone: Rock Art Around the World)and airports across the country were disruptedin defiance of Trump’s Muslim ban. Americansociety has become increasingly polarized,with rival movements escalating violence in thestreets.continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 57

NEW A Brief History of the Caucasus Instructor: Stephanie Calce, PhD, is a For example, civil resistance can be an effective biological anthropologist and an expert weapon, even against military regimes. And Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 7 to March 14 in human osteology. Stephanie’s research Arab societies are shown to be neither prone to Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm interests are broadly based in bioarchaeology, violence nor averse to democracy, but instead Sessions: 6 paleopathology and forensic anthropology rich in traditions of civic struggle (which have Fee: $109 plus $5.45 GST to understand human skeletal variation and often been directed at Western imperialism and Code: ASHI702 2018S C01 adaptive traits. She is a Vanier Scholar (2012- colonialism).This course is designed to introduce students 2015) and has been teaching courses on topics ofto the history of the Caucasus from antiquity biological anthropology at UVic since 2011. Instructor: Michael J. Carpenter, PhD (see bioto the modern and contemporary eras. It will under Civil Resistance in Contemporary Thoughtfocus on the formation of Armenia, Georgia and NEW Medieval Dinner Parties and Practice)Azerbaijan as well as on the role of the majorpowers in their historical development. Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 21 to March 28 NEW Lawrence of ArabiaTopics include: Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm TWO SECTIONS• Peoples of the Caucasus Sessions: 6 Dates: Tuesday, March 6 Time: 2 to 4 pm• Legacy of the fallen empires Fee: $109 plus $5.45 GST Sessions: 1 Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST• National awakening in the 19th and early 20th Code: ASHI706 2018S C01 Code: ASHI710 2018S C01 centuries Food and drink are the most basic of human Dates: Thursday, March 15• The Caucasus and the two world wars needs and the catalysts for civilization; Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm commensality, the practice of eating together Sessions: 1• The Caucasus and the USSR after WWII has always meant an opportunity to refresh and Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST relax, to converse and learn, and to socialize and Code: ASHI710 2018S C02• The wars of 1989-present in the former Soviet cement—or destroy—allegiances. In this course, This year marks the 100th anniversary of TE Caucasus you will learn how medieval western Europeans Lawrence’s triumphant march into Damascus, viewed food, how they used it in their social and and the birth of modern Arabia. Through the useInstructor: Andrew Andersen, PhD, is a political political interactions and rituals, and how this of maps, artifacts and photographs we will tracescientist and historian with a research focus is reflected in their literature and documents. the life of Lawrence of Arabia with a particularon communist and post-communist studies, Explore how they used it in judging social focus on the role of cartography, geographyinternational and inter-ethnic conflicts, territorial norms, and how food preparation and feasting and strategy in the Arab Revolt. We will examinedisputes and ideological clashes. influenced their lives and deaths. Finally, we will Lawrence’s personal recollections in Seven Pillars look at what specific foods were on the menu. of Wisdom, study his contributions to the secret NEW Human Evolution intelligence files of the Arab Bulletin, and read Instructor: Deborah Moore holds a PhD from some of his personal letters. In addition, we’ll Dates: Mondays, Feb. 19 to March 26 Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, explore some of Lawrence’s unpublished maps Time: 6:30 to 9 pm where she specialized in the cultural history of and field notes which are not publicly available Sessions: 6 medieval Ireland. The Irish have always been but were recently examined in the British Library Fee: $149 plus $7.45 GST known for their love of a good party, so perhaps by your instructor. Code: ASHI711 2018S C01 not surprisingly, party-going and feasting areWhy do we walk upright? What are the secrets special interests of Deborah's. Instructor: Dr. Paul G. Chamberlain is a historicalto our incredible sense of eyesight? How are geographer who has been teaching in UVic’swe different from living apes? And why was it NEW Unarmed Arab Uprisings Division of Continuing Studies for over 25our species that evolved to successfully cover years. He grew up in Arabia and has travelledthe globe? Explore the history and evolution Dates: Thursdays, Feb. 22 to March 29 extensively throughout the Middle East. Hisof the human lineage in this six-part course current research interests span several topics,that spans the emergence of our first bipedal Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm including archaeology, history, comparativeancestors to the disappearance of our closest religion and current events in the region.fossil relative, the Neanderthals. Bringing Sessions: 6together the evidence from the fossil record,recent genetic advances, and the archaeological Fee: $109 plus $5.45 GSTdata, we will examine the biological and culturalcharacteristics that define humans, as well as Code: ASHI705 2018S C01the major theories for how such characteristicsevolved. The instruction format will combine This course examines the role of civil resistancelectures with hands-on exercises, making use as a force for change in the Arab world, focusingof UVic Anthropology’s extensive collection on Tunisia, Egypt, Syria and the occupiedof hominin and primate skeletal casts to Palestinian territories. The sessions will provideunderstand key concepts and prevailing issues you with a beginner’s background of the region,and debates in human origins. plus an overview of the theory of civil resistance. What is the relationship between civil resistance and violence? What is the relationship between Islamism and violence/nonviolence? What are the limits of unarmed struggle? What do our case studies suggest about the nature of power in the Arab world and beyond? By exploring these questions, we dispel common misperceptions about civil resistance and about the Middle East.HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online58

NEW A Cycladic Odyssey, Part 1 organizations that have provided guidance on NEW Mindfulness, Meditation and new developments in cannabis. Finally, we will Being Dates: Tuesday, March 27 look at cannabis in the international context, considering the global cannabis movement. Dates: Thursdays, April 5 to 26 Time: 10 am to noon Instructor: Judith Stamps holds a doctorate in Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Sessions: 1 political theory from the University of Toronto. She is the author of Unthinking Modernity: Innis, Sessions: 4 Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST McLuhan and the Frankfurt School, as well as numerous journal articles, essays and letters to the Fee: $0 Code: ASHI704 2018S C01 editor. Her current writing focuses on cannabis history and the history of prohibition. She is editor Code: Code: ASHI717 2018K C01White beaches, watercolour houses and culinary of the quarterly journal, Cannabis Digest, andtreasures—those may be why most tourists come writes a weekly blog for Cannabis Digest Blogs. Mindfulness is everywhere today. It also seemsto the Cyclades, but these Greek islands are so to be everything and nothing. So, what ismuch more, and the Cycladic group has more NEW A Brief History of Tibet mindfulness? How does mindfulness relate tobeauty and history than you can shake a souvlaki meditation? What is the difference betweenat. Grouped around the sacred island of Delos, the Dates: Thursdays, April 5 to May 10 “being mindful” and having “mindfulness ofCyclades are located in the Aegean Sea southeast Time: 2 to 4 pm being”? If there were really such a place as aof mainland Greece and are the heart and soul of Sessions: 6 Mindful Society, would you want to live in it?ancient Greek history, geography and culture. Fee: $109 plus $5.45 GST Are you living in it now? How do you know? This Code: ASHI701 2018K C01 course provides an opportunity to explore theIn part one of this two-part series we'll visit five This course introduces the history of Tibet from meaning and practice of mindfulness, drawingof the 220 Cyclades that are representative of the antiquity to the modern and contemporary eras. on perspectives from a range of academic5000-year history, mythology, archaeology and It examines the formation of the Tibetan nation disciplines (psychology, philosophy, religion andculture of this unique part of the Mediterranean. through the nature of political and spiritual politics). Each session will include a combination systems that have governed this isolated land of practice and theory. Participants will learnThe most significant historical elements of the since the eighth century, its loss of independence skills for “being mindful” in everyday life, butislands revolve around the Late Neolithic and and current survival in the context of the Peoples’ will also interrogate the meaning of living withEarly Bronze Age Cycladic cultures with their very Republic of China. “mindfulness of being”. Can mindfulness changedistinctive artistic and architectural themes that your life and, if so, how? Graduates of this coursepredate the more well-known Minoan culture of Topics include: will understand the experience, meaning andCrete to the south. significance of mindfulness in their own lives and • Early history in contemporary society.Instructor: Chris Mundigler is an archaeologist,ethno-historian, explorer and professional • Tibetan Empire Instructor: Chris Goto-Jones, PhD, was educatedphotographer who's spent the past 27 years at the universities of Cambridge, Keio (Tokyo)working, researching, teaching and leading • Tibetan Buddhism and Oxford. Chris is the Professor in Philosophyexciting academic tours and expeditions around and Dean of Humanities at UVic. He is athe world bringing ancient and medieval history • Tibet under Yuan dynasty professorial research fellow at SOAS, Universityalive to students and the general public alike. of London, and a senior research fellow in • Phagmodrupa, Rinpungpa and Tsangpa the Centre for International Studies at OxfordChris' work has taken him through the Middle Dynasties and the rise of Ganden Phodrang University. He was previously Professor ofEast, North Africa, Europe, Asia, North and Comparative Philosophy & Political Thought andSouth America, and beyond to Easter Island and • Qing and Post-Qing period Professor of Modern Japan Studies at LeidenAntarctica. His work has been published with University (the Netherlands). Having taughtNational Geographic, numerous foreign news Instructor: Andrew Andersen, PhD (see bio under in Asia, Europe and North America, Chris is anagencies, as well as in many scholarly books, A Brief History of the Caucasus) experienced and qualified meditation teacher,journals and on websites. mindfulness coach and martial arts instructor. NEW The Politics and Science ofCannabis Sativa, aka Marijuana Dates: Wednesdays, April 4 to May 9 Time: 7 to 9 pm Sessions: 6 Fee: $129 plus $6.45 GST Code: ASHI713 2018K C01For those interested in acquiring a broaderunderstanding of cannabis, this course will coverthe plant's history, its recent status as a prohibitedsubstance, and the court cases that have shapedCanada's medical cannabis program. We willconsider the social movements that have shapedthe cannabis dispensaries, and the role stateand city governments have played in resistingor supporting them. You will be introduced tothe cannabis literature, online libraries and keycontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 59

NEW Politics of Energy in Eurasia Troy Revisited AMICA AT SOMERSET HOUSE SERIES Dates: Tuesday, April 10 to May 15 Dates: Monday, April 16 Explore the world and history from the comfort Time: 10 am to noon Time: 10 am to noon of Amica at Somerset House, located at 540 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC. You may register for Sessions: 6 Sessions: 1 individual sessions or receive a discount for the full series registration. Fee: $109 plus $5.45 GST Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST SERIES REGISTRATION: Code: ASHI709 2018K C01 Code: ASHI672 2018K C01 Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 21 to April 18 Time: 1 to 3 pmIn this course, you will learn about the Troy is a well-known legendary city and an Sessions: 4international political economy of energy archeological site in the northwest corner of Fee: $73 plus $3.65 GSTproduction and transportation, with a focus on Turkey. Homer’s Illiad defines a walled-city Code: ASHI552 2018S E00Russia, China and the states of Central Asia. The in front of which the Acheans and the Trojanfirst session will be devoted to the history of launched a fierce battle for Helene’s sake. This Celebrating Chinese New Yeargeopolitics of natural resources, which emerged story has been told by artists, musicians, dancers,as an academic discipline in British and German filmmakers and even politicians. This session, AMICA AT SOMERSET HOUSEscholarship of the late imperial period, and however, looks at the story of the excavations ininfluenced real politics of resource colonialism. the last 150 years, which is no less exciting than Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 21The second session will look at the relationship the legend itself and will give you new insight on Time: 1 to 3 pmbetween Russia and Europe through the prism of Troy. This is for you if you are a lover of classical Sessions: 1oil and gas politics and will briefly touch on the history, mythology and archeology. Fee: $22 plus $1.1 GSThistory of oil exploration in the czarist empire, Code: ASHI550 2018S E01before moving on to Soviet and post-Soviet Instructor: Deniz Ünsal, PhD (Anthropology), Chinese New Year is a two-week-long festivaltimes. was born and raised in Turkey. She completed that begins in 2018 on Feb. 16. Find out how it is her undergraduate degree in Political Science calculated according to the lunar calendar andNext, we will explore the role of the energy lobby in Ankara and lived, studied and worked in follow the day-by-day events that are part of thein Russia’s domestic politics before moving to Belgium, New York and Amsterdam before annual traditions. Discover how it was observedthe analysis of the situation in hydrocarbon-rich returning to Turkey to land an academic career in 19th century Victoria and how it has evolvedCentral Asia and the Trans Caspian region, which teaching cultural policy, museum and heritage during the 20th century and beyond. Learnsome analysts call the site of a new Great Game studies. Deniz has contributed to and edited the difference between the lion dance and thebetween the Anglo-American world, Russia and books on Istanbul’s arts and cultural scene, and is dragon dance and why they are both importantChina. The fifth session will deal with Sino- currently adjunct faculty in UVic’s Department of in celebrating the new year. Hear some of theRussian relations, China’s energy appetites and Anthropology. stories and legends associated with the festival,Russia’s growing dependency on China’s energy including the famous story of the Nian, whichimports. The final session will focus on Russia’s NEW A Buddhist Perspective on explains why the colour red is so prevalent atinvolvement in the Middle East and Ukraine in Identity Chinese New Year. Food, of course, is a majorthe context of a Russian-American tug-of-war part of the celebration and the origins andover the control of energy trade in the region. Dates: Saturdays, May 5 to 26 symbolism of some of the most popular dishes will be discussed. The session is conducted byInstructor: Mikhail A. Molchanov, PhD (see bio Time: 10 am to noon local historian John Adams, who is completingunder Russia's Foreign Policy) a history entitled Chinese Victoria, and who is Sessions: 4 well known for his Saturday-morning Chinatown walks. Fee: $83 plus $4.15 GST Code: ASHI716 2018K C01 Who are we, really? Is our identity primarily based on gender, race, age, sexuality, genetics, family, religion, class and political views—or is it based on something more enduring? This course will explore how our identity is merely imputed by consciousness. With this wisdom we can create an individual identity that is both liberating and empowering while cherishing and respecting people who identify themselves differently. Instructor: Gen Kelsang Zopa (see bio under Fearless in a Fearful World)HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online60

Instructor: John Adams is a historian, author and The most significant historical elements of the BERWICK ROYAL OAKheritage consultant well-known for his historical islands revolve around the Late Neolithic and SERIESwalking tours around Victoria. Early Bronze Age Cycladic cultures with their very distinctive artistic and architectural themes that Continue learning with sessions at Berwick Royal NEW Lawrence of Arabia predate the more well-known Minoan culture of Oak, located at 4680 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC. Crete to the south.AMICA AT SOMERSET HOUSE NEW Lawrence of Arabia Instructor: Chris Mundigler is an archaeologist, Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 28 ethno-historian, explorer and professional BERWICK ROYAL OAK Time: 1 to 3 pm photographer who's spent the past 27 years Sessions: 1 working, researching, teaching and leading Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 14 Fee: $22 plus $1.1 GST exciting academic tours and expeditions around Time: 2 to 4 pm Code: ASHI710 2018S E01 the world bringing ancient and medieval history Sessions: 1This year marks the 100th anniversary of TE alive to students and the general public alike. Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GSTLawrence’s triumphant march into Damascus, Code: ASHI710 2018S E02and the birth of modern Arabia. Through the use Chris' work has taken him through the Middle This year marks the 100th anniversary of TEof maps, artifacts and photographs we will trace East, North Africa, Europe, Asia, North and Lawrence’s triumphant march into Damascus,the life of Lawrence of Arabia with a particular South America, and beyond to Easter Island and and the birth of modern Arabia. Through the usefocus on the role of cartography, geography Antarctica. His work has been published with of maps, artifacts and photographs we will traceand strategy in the Arab Revolt. We will examine National Geographic, numerous foreign news the life of Lawrence of Arabia with a particularLawrence’s personal recollections in Seven Pillars agencies, as well as in many scholarly books, focus on the role of cartography, geographyof Wisdom, study his contributions to the secret journals and on websites. and strategy in the Arab Revolt. We will examineintelligence files of the Arab Bulletin, and read Lawrence’s personal recollections in Seven Pillarssome of his personal letters. In addition, we’ll Troy Revisited of Wisdom, study his contributions to the secretexplore some of Lawrence’s unpublished maps intelligence files of the Arab Bulletin, and readand field notes which are not publicly available AMICA AT SOMERSET HOUSE some of his personal letters. In addition, we’llbut were recently examined in the British Library explore some of Lawrence’s unpublished mapsby your instructor. Dates: Wednesday, April 18 and field notes which are not publicly available but were recently examined in the British LibraryInstructor: Dr. Paul G. Chamberlain is a historical Time: 1 to 3 pm by your instructor.geographer who has been teaching in UVic’sDivision of Continuing Studies for over 25 Sessions: 1 Instructor: Dr. Paul G. Chamberlain is a historicalyears. He grew up in Arabia and has travelled geographer who has been teaching in theextensively throughout the Middle East. His Fee: $22 plus $1.1 GST Division of Continuing Studies at the Universitycurrent research interests span several topics, of Victoria for over 25 years; he grew up in Arabia,including archaeology, history, comparative Code: ASHI672 2018K E01 and has travelled extensively throughout thereligion and current events in the region. Middle East. His current research interests span Troy is a well-known legendary city and an several topics, including archaeology, history, NEW A Cycladic Odyssey, Part 1 archeological site in the northwest corner of comparative religion and current events in the Turkey. Homer’s Illiad defines a walled-city region.AMICA AT SOMERSET HOUSE in front of which the Acheans and the Trojan launched a fierce battle for Helene’s sake. This Dates: Wednesday, March 14 story has been told by artists, musicians, dancers, Time: 1 to 3 pm filmmakers and even politicians. This session, Sessions: 1 however, looks at the story of the excavations in Fee: $22 plus $1.1 GST the last 150 years, which is no less exciting than Code: ASHI704 2018S E01 the legend itself and will give you new insight onWhite beaches, watercolour houses and culinary Troy. This is for you if you are a lover of classicaltreasures—those may be why most tourists come history, mythology and archeology.to the Cyclades, but these Greek islands are somuch more, and the Cycladic group has more Instructor: Deniz Ünsal, PhD (Anthropology),beauty and history than you can shake a souvlaki was born and raised in Turkey. She completedat. Grouped around the sacred island of Delos, the her undergraduate degree in Political ScienceCyclades are located in the Aegean Sea southeast in Ankara and lived, studied and worked inof mainland Greece and are the heart and soul of Belgium, New York and Amsterdam beforeancient Greek history, geography and culture. returning to Turkey to land an academic career teaching cultural policy, museum and heritageIn part one of this two-part series we'll visit five studies. Deniz has contributed to and editedof the 220 Cyclades that are representative of the books on Istanbul’s arts and cultural scene, and is5000-year history, mythology, archaeology and currently adjunct faculty in UVic’s Department ofculture of this unique part of the Mediterranean. Anthropology.continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 61

NEW Susan Point: Musqueam Coast Chronicling the Stories of Your Life NEW A Cycladic Odyssey: Part 1Salish Artist BERWICK ROYAL OAK BERWICK ROYAL OAKBERWICK ROYAL OAK Dates: Saturdays, Feb. 17 to March 24 Dates: Thursday, March 22 Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 14 to March 21 Time: 10 am to noon Time: 2 to 4 pm Sessions: 6 Sessions: 1 Time: 10 am to noon Fee: $115 plus $5.75 GST Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST Code: ASWL089 2018S E01 Code: ASHI704 2018S E02 Sessions: 6 \"Our stories are bigger than ourselves. Future White beaches, watercolour houses and culinary generations will have lots of sources for the treasures—those may be why most tourists come Fee: $109 plus $5.45 GST official history... But to understand the way people to the Cyclades, but these Greek islands are so experienced that history, they need our stories.\" much more, and the Cycladic group has more Code: ASHA127 2018S E01 beauty and history than you can shake a souvlaki - Paul Wilcocks at. Grouped around the sacred island of Delos, theInternationally celebrated Coast Salish artist, Cyclades are located in the Aegean Sea southeastSusan Point, creates original works which are at Your life represents an incomparably unique story. of mainland Greece and are the heart and soul ofonce timeless and modern, linking the traditions It is a singular reflection of an unparalleled human ancient Greek history, geography and culture.of Coast Salish culture to contemporary realities. journey that begs to be recalled and documented.Susan Point creates in a wealth of materials and In part one of this two-part series we'll visit fivea range of scales from monumental red cedar This workshop will encourage you to examine of the 220 Cyclades that are representative of thepoles to glass spindle whorls and gold jewelry, experiences and central themes in your life. 5000-year history, mythology, archaeology andas well as serigraphs and building facades. From Through short presentations, guided writing culture of this unique part of the Mediterranean.the monumental to the miniature, Point's work is exercises, and small group discussions, you willoriginal and expressive; unmistakably Coast Salish have an opportunity to: The most significant historical elements of theand unmistakably Susan Point. islands revolve around the Late Neolithic and • Sharpen your memories of pivotal and Early Bronze Age Cycladic cultures with their veryIn this course we will examine a wide range of interesting events in your life distinctive artistic and architectural themes thatSusan Point's work and consider the context for predate the more well-known Minoan culture ofcreating it. We will look at cultural antecedents • Share your stories with others in ways that Crete to the south.for the ideas and visual vocabulary contained in encourage exploration and understandingthe work. We will also consider some of the many Instructor: Chris Mundigler is an archaeologist,other artists who have been inspired by Susan • Begin the documentation of key aspects of your ethno-historian, explorer and professionalPoint. life story photographer who's spent the past 27 years working, researching, teaching and leadingInstructor: Kerry Mason, MA, is an instructor of • Have fun learning, writing and sharing exciting academic tours and expeditions aroundArt History, teaching at the University of Victoria, the world bringing ancient and medieval historythe Victoria College of Art and the University of • Explore options for the continuance of your life alive to students and the general public alike.Colorado. She is also a curator, author and art story journeyconsultant. Since 2001 Kerry has enjoyed teaching Chris' work has taken him through the Middlea range of courses on First Nations, especially Instructor: Faye Ferguson provides personal East, North Africa, Europe, Asia, North andNorthwest Coast art and culture, Emily Carr, The history services to individuals and families in the South America, and beyond to Easter Island andGroup of Seven, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, greater Victoria region. As a proud member of the Antarctica. His work has been published withsurvey courses of BC Art History and Canadian Association of Personal Historians, Faye considers National Geographic, numerous foreign newsPainting. She regularly gives Travel Study courses/ it an honor to assist in capturing the stories agencies, as well as in many scholarly books,tours for Continuing Studies. of people’s lives in ways that will keep those memories alive for generations. journals and on websites.HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online62

DEANS’ LUNCHTIME What's New in Human and Social What’s New in Fine Arts? LECTURE SERIES Development? An Intermedial Meditation: DesigningResearch is reshaping the way we live and think. NEW Public Health in the The Last Voyage of Donald CrowhurstMeet distinguished members of Anthropocene: Addressing thethe faculties at UVic and learn about their Ecological Determinants of Health, Dates: Friday, March 16research interests. Find out what kind of Globally and Locally Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pmfascinating work is being done and refresh your Sessions: 1perspective at the same time. Date: Friday, Jan. 19 Code: ASDS267-1 2018S E01The series is presented by Continuing Studies Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pm Instructor: Patrick Du Wors, MFA, Department ofat UVic in partnership with the Greater Victoria Sessions: 1 TheatrePublic Library, and the Faculties of Education, Code: ASDS282-1 2018S E01Engineering, Fine Arts, Graduate Studies, Human Instructor: Trevor Hancock, MHSc What’s New in Graduate Studies?and Social Development, Humanities, Law,Science and Social Sciences. What’s New in Law? Flattened Earth and the Civic Sphere: Opening the Archives of AldenAll lectures are held at the Greater Victoria Public Finding Your Call: Bringing the NowlanLibrary, Central Branch, 735 Broughton Street. Truth and Reconciliation Parking is available underground and you are Calls to Action to Life Dates: Friday, April 6welcome to bring a bag lunch. Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pmAdmission to these popular lectures is free. Dates: Friday, Jan. 26 Sessions: 1Please register online: continuingstudies.uvic. Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pm Code: ASDS279-1 2018K E01ca/deans-lectures or by calling 250-472-4747 to Sessions: 1 Instructor: David Eso, PhD candidatereserve your seat. If you are unable to attend, Code: ASDS255-1 2018S E01please let us know so that we can offer a seat to Instructor: Rebecca Johnson, SJD What’s New in Social Sciences?someone on the waitlist. What’s New in Science? Prostitution Stigma and its Effect on the Working Conditions, Personal Markov Chains and Oceans Lives and Health of Sex Workers Dates: Friday, Feb. 2 Dates: Friday, April 13 Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pm Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pm Sessions: 1 Sessions: 1 Code: ASDS268-1 2018S E01 Code: ASDS240-1 2018K E01 Instructor: Anthony Quas, PhD Instructor: Cecilia Benoit, PhD What’s New in Engineering? What’s New in Humanities? 3D Bioprinting Neural Tissue Using Eight Hundred Years of ‘Like’ and the Stem Cells Fallacy of the Recency Illusion Dates: Friday, March 2 Date: Friday, April, 27 Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pm Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pm Sessions: 1 Sessions: 1 Code: ASDS281-1 2018S E01 Code: ASDS259-1 2018K E01 Instructor: Stephanie Willerth, PhD Instructor: Alexandra D'Arcy, PhD What’s New in Education? Web of Performance: How Performance Literacy Empowers Young People Dates: Friday, March 9 Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pm Sessions: 1 Code: ASDS280-1 2018S E01 Instructor: Monica Prendergast, PhDcontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 63

IN PURSUIT OF challenges facing such community projects, and NEW 20,000 Pings Under the Sea: KNOWLEDGE SERIES Global South communities themselves, in the An Astronomer’s Voyage on the early 21st century? Is there a place for small-scale NautilusDesigned to acquaint you with UVic faculty farming in socially just futures, or is it a poverty-and their many areas of interest, this series will generating relic of the past? How do women IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGEintroduce you to a wide variety of topics. You and community members fashion alternativesmay register for individual sessions or receive a to economic and social marginalization, and Date: Thursday, April 12discount for the full series registration. Coffee are these meaningful, or are the forces of global Time: 9:30 to 11:30 amand tea is included at each session. capital too powerful? What do just futures look Sessions: 1 like on the ground in the Global South? Fee: $25 plus $1.25 GSTSERIES REGISTRATION: Code: ASPT007-3 2018K C01 Instructor: Elizabeth Vibert is a an associate In June 2017, Jon Willis joined the E/V Nautilus Dates: Thursdays, Feb. 22 to April 12 professor in the Department of History at UVic. for its three-week science cruise off Vancouver Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am Island, in support of Ocean Networks Canada’s Sessions: 3 NEW Great Expectations: Neptune observatory. Jon was an on-board Fee: $64 plus $3.20 GST Representations of Pregnancy in the educator providing a link between scientists and Code: ASPT007 2018S C00 Victorian Novel the public. Hear about life on board and review some of the highlights of the voyage as the crew NEW Gender, Resilience, Resistance: IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE dove into some of the ocean’s most spectacularLessons from a Women's Cooperative deep sea hydrothermal vents.Farm in South Africa Date: Thursday, April 5 Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am Instructor: Jon Willis is an associate professor inIN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE Sessions: 1 the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Fee: $25 plus $1.25 GST UVic and has recently published a book, All These Date: Thursday, Feb. 22 Code: ASPT007-2 2018K C01 Worlds are Yours: The Scientific Search for Alien Life. Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am Pregnancy in Victorian texts is everywhere— Sessions: 1 and seemingly nowhere. Female characters BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Fee: $25 plus $1.25 GST give birth (that is, babies appear) but are these Code: ASPT007-1 2018S C01 women ever represented as pregnant? In an era This session was offered in the fall of 2017 and wasIn this lecture, historian Elizabeth Vibert will of restraint in bodily representation, how did so popular that we decided to bring it back. Thisrecount the story of a women’s cooperative authors suggest that their female characters session is not being offered as part of the In Pursuitvegetable farm in South Africa and consider were expecting? Victorian literature experts Mary of Knowledge series.the role of small-scale farming and community- Elizabeth Leighton and Lisa Surridge will explorebased “development” in poverty alleviation and this topic with reference to both text and image Myths and Myth-Truths About thewomen’s empowerment. In the dying days of in well-known Victorian novels. Bring your own Colonization of British Columbiaapartheid in the early 1990s, three generations of examples of pregnant Victorian heroines and joinwomen in a village in South Africa came together in the discussion! IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE STAND-ALONEto create a community garden. They called it SESSION“the thinking garden,” a place where women Instructors: Mary Elizabeth Leighton andgather to think about how to effect change. Lisa Surridge are colleagues in the English Date: Thursday, Feb. 1Twenty-five years later the garden is still thriving, department at UVic. They are co-authors of Time: 9:30 to 11:30 amwithin constraints, providing fresh vegetables The Plot Thickens: Illustrated Victorian Serial Sessions: 1and new opportunities for local people while Fiction from Dickens to Du Maurier (Ohio UP, Fee: $25 plus $1.25 GST helping to confront the ravages of climate forthcoming), co-editors of The Broadviewchange, poverty and HIV/AIDS. What are the Anthology of Victorian Prose, 1832-1900 (includes coffee and/or tea) (Broadview P, 2012), and have published Code: ASPT007-4 2018K C01 numerous articles on serial illustration. Starting from the point of view that popular history is a mix of truth and stories“that would be convenient if they were true”, this presentation takes a fresh look at the standard history of British Columbia. The focus will be on the history of settler- Indigenous relations—the stories that explorers and settlers told, and that our history books and museums still tell about Indigenous people and the arrival of Europeans. Stories considered will include: the first contact between Europeans and Indigenous people, the rights of Europeans to colonize a territory already occupied, Indigenous economies, and treaty and land title negotiations. Instructor: John Lutz, PhD, is a professor in the UVic Department of History and is currently serving as Chair of the department.HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online64

UVIC ON THE PENINSULA GENERAL STUDIES Who is this program for? SERIES General Studies • If you are a career-focused learner seekingOpen House career advancement or an enhancement toat the Mary Winspear Centre CERTIFICATE existing job skills, this program can help you toSunday, Jan. 14, 2–4 pm achieve your unique goals. Have you ever wanted to design your ownMeet some of our course instructors, SAGE credential? Have you struggled to find a program • If you are self-employed or a small businessfacilitators and staff from Continuing Studies. If that meets your specific interests and needs? owner, the broad range of offerings canyou haven’t already done so, you may register for Then you might be interested in our newest help you acquire skills and knowledge fromcourses at that time. Refreshments will be served. program: the Certificate in General Studies. multiple areas, which you can apply to yourEach term we offer a selection of lectures and short unique situation.courses in Sidney, most of which take place at the This is a University of Victoria credential designedMary Winspear Centre. If you wish to receive the by you, for you. You create your own program • If your focus is personal enrichment and love offlyer that is mailed out each August and December, by choosing courses from the wide range of learning, this program allows you to packageplease call 250-721-7797 or email [email protected] diploma and certificate programs offered in your studies based on your interests.Here are just a few of the courses that we’re the Division of Continuing Studies. You canoffering in the January to August 2018 term: customize a course of study to meet your specific • If you have already started in another Division• Peninsula Pursuits learning needs and objectives. of Continuing Studies program but your needs• WWI: The Forgotten Eastern Fronts and goals have changed, this program allows• Trees of Victoria Choose courses from the following programs: you to repurpose your learning and count your• A Cycladic Odyssey: Part 1 completed courses toward this credential.• A Brief History of Japan • Aboriginal Language Revitalization – Please discuss this option with the Program• The Gift of the Nile Certificate Coordinator, as there are some restrictions.• Birding Basics I• SAGE Study Group • Adult and Continuing Education – Certificate How does it work? • Business Administration – Certificate or You will work with a program coordinator to Diploma identify your goals, and find courses to help • Canadian Studies – Diploma you achieve your goals. The program is unique • Cultural Resource Management – Diploma for each student and in consultation with the • Environmental and Occupation Health – program coordinator, you’ll develop a Learning Contract outlining your customized program. Certificate • French Language – Diploma FOR MORE INFO: • Intercultural Education – Diploma Certificate in General Studies • Population Health Data Analysis – Professional 250-721-8481 [email protected] Specialization Certificate continuingstudies.uvic.ca/ • Public Relations – Diploma certificategeneralstudies • Restoration of Natural Systems – Certificate or Diplomacontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 65

There are UNIVERSITY 101 University 201 over 2 billion The University 101 Program makes knowledge Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 9 to April 24 monthly more accessible to those who have faced Time: 5 to 8:20 pmactive users on significant barriers to education. There are no Sessions: 16 tuition fees, however, applicants must apply and Fee: $0 Facebook. be accepted into the program. The program is Code: ASHU201 2018S C01 That’s 26.3% sponsored by the faculties of Humanities and University 201 is a course for people who have of the world's Social Sciences and the Division of Continuing completed at least one of the University 101 population. Studies and receives essential support from or 102 courses. The course runs in all three the Office of the Vice-President Academic and academic terms and covers a wide range ofLet us help you Provost and other UVic faculties and divisions as different topics on a monthly basis.stay connected! well as from the University of Victoria Students' Society, the Graduate Students' Society, and There are no tuition fees for students; however, many individual and business donors. In 2017, applicants must apply and be accepted into the program also benefited from a generous the program. Entrance to University 101 is by grant from the Victoria Foundation. application only. Application deadlines are mid- November (for January course) and mid-August (for September course). For more info about the program and how to apply, please contact: Becky Cory at [email protected], or leave a message at 250-721-6516. FOR MORE INFO: University 101 Program 250-721-6516 [email protected] uvic.ca/uni101 University 102 Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Jan. 16 to April 5 Time: 4:30 to 8:30 pm Sessions: 24 Fee: $0 Code: ASHU102 2018S C01 A desire to learn is all you need for University 102. This non-credit course in the social sciences is offered to people whose personal, economic and social circumstances might pose obstacles to university education (ie. low income, physical or mental health challenges, work and family responsibilities, or lack of opportunity). Classes presented by UVic instructors will include topics from subject areas such as political science, anthropology, sociology, psychology and environmental studies.HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online66

CANADIAN STUDIES Introduction to Canadian Culture SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDIESCanadian Studies CS 101 # ( \DIPLOMA Dates: Jan. 3 to April 6Why study Canada? Fee: $647.50 (non-credit)A country as vast, diverse and ever-changingas Canada offers near-limitless opportunities Code: CS101 2018S D01for study and reflection. Multicultural andmultilingual, with a unique political, economic An introduction to the multidisciplinary studyand social history, Canada defies easy definitions of cultural structures and expression in Canada,and continues to fuel debate about its identity as including such forms as literature, fine arts, massa nation. media and communications.The Canadian Studies program is designed forfull- or part-time, local and international students Instructor: Michelle Beauchamp, PhD, received Social Justice Studieswho wish to broaden their knowledge and her undergraduate degree in cultural geographyunderstanding of Canada. In addition to three from the University of Winnipeg, and holds DIPLOMAcore courses in Canadian culture and issues, an interdisciplinary PhD from UVic in politicalstudents may choose from a range of other science, philosophy and environmental studies. The Diploma in Social Justice Studies providescourses related to Canada offered by the faculties Her research uses Canadian case studies to critical perspectives on the challenges andof Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts. understand the relationships between place, story, possibilities for moving beyond unjust andCanadian Studies courses can be taken for identity, community and environment. unsustainable ways of life. This interdisciplinarycredit* (1.5 units) or for non-credit. Proficiency in program draws on a wide range of undergraduateEnglish is required. A fee differential applies to NOTE: This is an online course. credit courses.international students.*Note: If you are interested in taking courses Introduction to Canadian The program consists of three core courses (4.5for credit, please call 250-721-8458, for more Contemporary Issues units), six interdisciplinary elective courses (9.0information. units), and a practicum (1.5 units) or further elective CS 102 ( \ course in lieu of practicum. There is a one-time program admission fee of $150. Diploma students Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 9 to April 3 pay regular UVic undergraduate tuition and fees for (no class on Feb. 13) program courses (international fees apply). Time: 6 to 8:50pm Sessions: 13 FOR MORE INFO: Fee: $647.50 (non-credit) Social Justice Studies Diploma Program Code: CS102 2018F C01 250-721-6477 An introduction to contemporary issues in [email protected] Canadian society, including politics, economic and continuingstudies.uvic.ca/socialjustice social structures, cultural and arts policy, science and technology, multiculturalism, bilingualism, First Nations and women's issues. Instructor: Norm Fennema, PhD, Department of History, UVic FOR MORE INFO: Canadian Studies Diploma Program 250-721-8458 Fax 250-721-8774 [email protected] continuingstudies.uvic.ca/CSDPcontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 67

with student Dr. Heidi Martins with instructor Anders EricksonBy Therese Eley, Marketing ServicesW e live in a world where, thanks to the Internet, geographic “I had done a little bit of teaching beforehand, [but they were] location is no longer a restriction to accessing quality in-person courses,” he explains. “Teaching online courses, youhigher education. The trend towards online learning has been have to work on your online persona. You need to be mindful ofgrowing steadily in recent years and is opening up opportunities how you express your thoughts in writing. Because there’s nofor professional development and lifelong learning to many people facial expressions or body language, you really have to changewho might otherwise not have access to it. Yet for those of us who your writing or communication style. I found myself using a lotare used to taking more traditional, face-to-face courses, the idea of more exclamation points than I ever would have used before. Fortaking an online course might seem quite daunting. instance, there’s a difference between saying “great.” vs. “great!” The same word can be interpreted in such different ways, even theIt can seem no less daunting to instructors too, who often depend complete opposite.”on tone or body language to get their point across, but also toassess the engagement and understanding levels of their students. When Anders was first contracted by Continuing Studies at UVic in 2014, he was brought on as a subject matter expert to redevelop“I find I use lots of exclamation points,” laughs Continuing Studies the PHDA04 Spatial Epidemiology course.instructor Anders Erickson, who teaches online courses for ourPopulation Health Data Analysis (PHDA) program, which is offeredentirely online.TEACHING WITHOUT BORDERS68

Anders getting prepared for an interview at Continuing Studies a couple of years ago.“There was a bit of a revamp that needed to happen—the course But as an academic who is married to an organic farmer, he alsowas already mostly developed but I had the chance to kind-of appreciates the balance that teaching an online course offers in histweak it a little bit. It was expected to be offered the following year life.and I just kind-of rolled into teaching that course in January 2015, “he continues. “Depending on where I end up after my post-doc and with other parts of my career, [teaching online] gives me a bit of a lifeline to“I was a bit surprised how much I enjoyed teaching. I really enjoy working outside of a typical city. If I want to live in a rural area, Ithe interaction with students and seeing the progression of where can... as long as I have a high-speed Internet connection! As longthey start off and then where they end up. And being able to as I’m able to stay connected, this allows me to live anywhere,develop the course a little bit, I felt I had a stake in the ownership pursuing other interests on the side, while keeping my foot in theof this course. Teaching it and seeing how students responded to academic world.”it—seeing what worked and what didn’t work—I enjoyed havingthe ability to keep improving the course and the way I deliver thecontent.”continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 continued on pg. 70 TEACHING WITHOUT BORDERS 69

Anders Erickson continued from pg. 69Anders on one of histrips between the LowerMainland–where henow lives–and Victoria.He also appreciates the diversity of students that teaching As long as I’m able to stayan online course offers. “I tend to refer to them as colleagues, connected, this allows mebecause, really, that’s what they are. They are bringing very to live anywhere, pursuingdiverse experiences from their work and life and because both other interests on the side,of the courses [that I teach] are fairly discussion based, you end while keeping my foot inup learning a lot from people who bring in their experiences and the academic world.relate their different situations, so I’m continually learning fromdifferent people. For instance, this one guy has worked in Africa alot and was working in Liberia during the Ebola outbreak. It’s verydifferent when you’re dealing with those kinds of realities that areso different from what we typically see here in Canada.”Reflecting on his favourite aspects of teaching the courses withContinuing Studies, he says, “making connections, networking,that’s interesting. And when you get positive student reviews at theend, it gives you a bit of a high that feels pretty good. It definitelymakes me strive to improve and want to keep going, knowing thatpeople are actually learning from what I’m saying and delivering.”TEACHING WITHOUT BORDERS70

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Languages week. You can only enter Level 5 in September, as FLCC – Beginner and Travel you must take the entire course to be eligible for the diploma. FOUR OFFERINGS FRENCH LANGUAGE If you already know some French, we offer a $15 Dates: Mondays, Jan. 22 to April 9 Join the nearly 10 million Canadians who proudly assessment (refundable upon registration) to (no class Feb. 12 and April 2)speak French! determine which level is appropriate for you. You Time: normally enter a course in September, but you Code: 9:15 to 11:15 amYou may have many reasons for wanting to speak can also join at mid-point in January if your levelFrench, but no matter what your motivation, we of proficiency is sufficient. This program features FLCC101 2018S C01believe that you’ll learn faster and retain what required textbooks and one exam per session.you learn if the experience is friendly, supportive Dates: Mondays, Jan. 22 to April 9 and something you’ll look forward to each time. Assessments will run Thursday, Jan. 4 through (no class Feb. 12 and April 2) Friday, Jan. 12. Please see contact 250-721-8630. Time: If you’re looking to comprehensively develop all or [email protected] to book yours. Code: 7 to 9 pmaspects of French fluency, the French LanguageDiploma Program is the credential for you. If French Language Conversation FLCC101 2018S C02you are looking to hone your spoken French in a Classes (FLCC)casual but dynamic setting, you’ll love our French Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 to June 13Language Conversation Classes. Fee: $239 Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am Number of classes per term: 10 Code: FLCC101 2018K C01French Language Register by: Monday, Jan. 15 (January term) Register by: Tuesday, April 3 (April term) Dates: Mondays, April 16 to June 25 DIPLOMA Whether you have a child in French immersion, (no class May 21) are planning a trip to a French-speaking Fee: $539 per term (Levels 1 and 2) or nation, or are looking to brush up on your Time: 7 to 9 pm $439 per term (Levels 3 to 5) working knowledge of Canada’s other official Register by: Monday, Jan. 15 language, our FLCC has just what you need Code: FLCC101 2018K C02This comprehensive, part-time professional to communicate confidently with fellowcredential gives you the tools you need to hone Francophiles and Francophones alike. In this course, you’ll practice your oral skills to gainboth oral and written communication skills. more confidence in everyday situations, such asThis program will allow you to define your own When you register in our conversation classes, speaking on the telephone to make a reservationobjectives and allows you the flexibility to take there is no rush to get to the next level—you or asking for directions.a single course or aim for the diploma. Each decide when you are ready to move up. The mainof the five levels builds off the next, leading themes will vary from one session to the next, Register for Beginner if…to proficiency in the four elements of fluency based on your interests, needs and goals, so you(writing, reading, listening and speaking). can register in a given level multiple times to You have taken the Introductory course, or if solidify and hone your skills. you know how to: count up to 20, spell yourThe FLDP offers you five levels, with two terms name, give your address and phone number,per level. Each level is 13 weeks. Levels 1 and 2 speak about yourself, your family, your work, theconsist of a two-hour class twice per week; Levels weather, time and date, identify basic shapes and3 to 5 consist of a three-hour class once per colours, ask and answer basic yes or no questions. FLCC – Conversant THREE OFFERINGS FLCC – Introductory Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27 Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am TWO OFFERINGS Code: FLCC301 2018S C01 Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 25 to March 29 Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27 Time: 7 to 9 pm Time: 7 to 9 pm Code: FLCC051 2018S C01 Code: FLCC301 2018S CO2 Dates: Thursdays, April 12 to June 14 Dates: Tuesdays, April 10 to June 12 Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am Time: 7 to 9 pm Code: FLCC051 2018K C01 Code: FLCC301 2018K CO1 In this class, you will become familiar with Here, you’ll gain more fluency in using your the sounds of French and gain confidence in French in a variety of everyday situations, such pronunciation, and you’ll acquire basic “survival” as speaking about likes and dislikes, making skills in French such as greetings and thanks. comparisons and telling a story in the past. Register for Introductory if… Register for Conversant if… You have no previous knowledge or experience You already know how to: speak on the telephone, with French, or can recognize a few French ask for and give directions and other information words. (such as say where it hurts), make reservations, give a definition, clarify a statement, tell whether a sentence is in a past, present or future tense.LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online72

FLCC – Advanced If you are at least 19 years of age (no upper age WORLD LANGUAGES limit!) and are motivated to learn French thisTHREE OFFERINGS summer, this intensive program is for you! Our portfolio of world language courses is constantly evolving to meet a growing demandDates: Wednesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28 Fees vary depending on whether you are a for more languages and more levels. BelowTime: 7 to 9 pm Canadian/Permanent Resident, international are the courses we are planning to offer in theCode: FLCC501 2018S C02 student, Explore bursary recipient or BC Teacher January and April terms. bursary recipient, and whether or not you are Honing your skills in another language is likeDates: Fridays, Jan. 26 to April 6 choosing the residential package. doing yoga or becoming proficient on a musical (no class on March 30) instrument: it can take a bit of practice. In ourTime: 9:15 to 11:15 am French Language Day Camps world language courses, there is no pressureCode: for Children to move up from one level to the next: you can FLCC501 2018S C01 repeat the same level as many times as you like Summer Fun en Français! to build your confidence, and our instructors will Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 to June 13 keep the content fresh and interesting for you Time: 7 to 9 pm This series of French language day camps is each time. Code: FLCC501 2018K C01 intended for children who are keen to practice If you’re interested in one of our courses where their French over the summer. Participants will more than one level is offered but aren’t sureThis course is intended to maintain and have the opportunity to use their French through about your level, please contact our Languagebuild your language skills for a broad variety a variety of fun camp-style activities on campus, Programs office (250-721-8630 or of situations, such as nuancing an opinion, helping them to discover the many components [email protected]), and we’ll be happy toidentifying features of different regional varieties of a modern university. work with you.of French and using various registers of French. Please visit continuingstudies.uvic.ca/day-camps Register by: Monday, Jan. 15 (January term)Register for Advanced if… for further information. New updates will be Register by: Tuesday, April 3 (April term) posted in 2018.You already know how to: express the relation oftime between various events in the past, present How do I get more information?and future, make hypotheses, express emotions(disappointment, empathy, surprise etc.), give If you have any questions about our Frenchadvice, disagree with someone, use different programs, be sure to contact us by phone orregisters in different contexts, identify accents email, or drop by the office to speak to ourfrom various parts of the Francophone world. multilingual staff.La Maison Française FOR MORE INFO: French Language Programs Dates: July 3 to Aug. 3 Continuing Studies Building, 3rd Floor (corner of Ring and Gabriola Roads)La Maison Française is a five-week French 250-721-8630/8511 Fax 250-721-8774immersion program popular with young adults [email protected](most participants are between the ages of 19 and continuingstudies.uvic.ca/french25) at all levels of proficiency, from beginner toadvanced. Experienced instructors and dynamiccultural assistants will provide you with a friendlyyet instructive French atmosphere. In a setting ofdiverse learning environments including in-classlessons, language labs, workshops, mealtimeconversations and cultural and social activities,you will quickly learn to speak and think in French.We offer a residential option including All language coursesaccommodation in campus residences and meals offered by Continuingeach day, but whatever option you choose, you Studies are subjectwill enjoy the many activities built into this culturalexperience that has been a regular feature at UVic to enrolment.since 1965. Please register early andUpon successful completion of the program, you invite a friendwill receive a certificate of completion. Although to join you.this is a non-credit program, some institutionsmay elect to grant credit to their students whohave completed La Maison Française at UVic.continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL 73

ARABIC If you have previously taken an introduction Dutch: Beginner to colloquial (informal) Arabic course or have (formerly “for Beginners – Part 2”)Arabic: Introductory completed Arabic: Introductory and would(formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”) like to express yourself in a wider variety of Dates: Tuesdays, April 10 to June 12 everyday situations, this course will help you gain Time: 7 to 9 pmTWO OFFERINGS confidence in speaking. You will be encouraged to Sessions: 10 fine-tune your pronunciation, reinforce your basic Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27 knowledge and develop your communication Code: ASLA237 2018K C01 Time: 7 to 9 pm skills. Additional material will also be introduced to This near-beginner course will reinforce the Sessions: 10 expand your vocabulary. Knowledge of the Arabic basics learned in Dutch: Introductory and build Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST alphabet is required to register for this level. on it by introducing new vocabulary and giving you the opportunity to further develop your (includes course manual) Note: We recommend that you bring a recording conversation skills. Code: ASLA098 2018S C01 device to class. Textbook: Colloquial Dutch: A Complete Language Dates: Tuesdays, April 10 to June 12 Textbook: Course manual will be provided in class Course, 2016 edition, by Bruce Donaldson Time: 7 to 9 pm (mandatory); Easy Arabic Grammar (optional) by (mandatory). Sessions: 10 McGraw-Hill. Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Instructor: Catherine Verhaegen (see bio under Instructor: Nooshafarin Saberi (see bio under Dutch: Introductory) (includes course manual) Arabic: Introductory) Code: ASLA098 2018K C01 FINNISHThis course is a very basic introduction to the DUTCHArabic language. You will learn “survival” words Finnish: Beginner and phrases, as well as how to read and write Dutch: Introductory (formerly “for Beginners – Part 2”)both words and practical sentences in the Arabic (formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”)alphabet. Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27 Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 16 to March 20 Time: 7 to 9 pmNote: We recommend that you bring a recording Time: 7 to 9 pm Sessions: 10device to class. Sessions: 10 Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Code: ASLA239 2018S C01Textbook: Course manual will be provided in Code: ASLA037 2018S C01 This course is intended for those who haveclass (mandatory); Easy Arabic Script (optional) Did you know that Dutch is not spoken just in completed Finnish: Introductory (or theby McGraw-Hill. the Netherlands? It is actually the most spoken equivalent). More complex aspects of Finnish language in Belgium and the official language of grammar and syntax will be treated, andInstructor: Nooshafarin Saberi was born in Suriname. In addition, a modified form of Dutch conversational skills will be further developed.Kuwait to a Persian family and grew up speaking, is one of the official languages in South Africa. Online resources will be used.reading and writing Persian and Arabic. She also This conversation course will familiarize you withbecame fluent in English after spending a year the pronunciation of Dutch and will introduce Textbook: Suomea Suomeksi 1, by Olli Nuutinenin England, and then 22 years in Luxembourg basic vocabulary and grammar. The emphasis (mandatory); Teach Yourself Finnish Completeadded another three languages to her palette. will be on understanding the spoken language Course Package (Book + 2 CDs), by Terttu LeneyShe and her family came to Canada in 2002, and and simple texts, as well as engaging in basic (mandatory).she has enjoyed teaching at Continuing Studies conversation in Dutch.since 2006. Instructor: Ari Vainionpää first began working as Textbook: Colloquial Dutch: A Complete Language a Continuing Studies instructor in the BusinessArabic: Beginner Course, 2016 edition, by Bruce Donaldson unit’s Fast Track and international programs in(formerly “for Beginners – Part 2”) (mandatory). 2006. He was born in Vaasa, Finland and moved to a multi-cultural town in Northern OntarioTWO OFFERINGS Instructor: Catherine Verhaegen worked as a where Finnish speakers had a close and active language teacher in Brussels for 10 years before community. Although business became his Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28 moving to Canada in early 2014. Education and vocational choice, he retains a love for his Finnish Time: 7 to 9 pm language training have always been her passion. heritage. Sessions: 10 She uses a conversational approach in her classes Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST and is always keen on sharing her culture with others. (includes course manual) Code: ASLA298 2018S C01 Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 to June 13 Time: 7 to 9 pm Sessions: 10 Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST (includes course manual) Code: ASLA298 2018K C01LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online74

GERMAN and your knowledge of structures, idioms and advanced level. It features discussions, cultural etiquette. presentations, storytelling or reading, as wellGerman: Introductory as some written assignments. Students will feel(formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”) Textbook: Course manual will be provided in class. more confident interacting with native German speakers, expressing their opinions, and will Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27 Instructor: Joanna Schaller (see bio under German: understand the language of the media more Time: 7 to 9 pm Introductory). easily. Sessions: 10 Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST German: Conversant Instructor: Joanna Schaller (see bio under (formerly “Beyond Beginners”) German: Introductory) (includes course manual) Code: ASLA016 2018S C01 TWO OFFERINGS ITALIANStudents do not need any previous knowledgeof German to take this course, just a love of the Dates: Mondays, Jan. 22 to April 9 Italian: Introductory language. This course will help you develop (no class Feb. 12 or April 2) (formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”)your basic German language skills and buildup confidence when communicating in the Time: 7 to 9 pm TWO OFFERINGSlanguage. You will also gain a solid foundation Sessions: 10of German grammar. We encourage students to Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 25 to March 29participate in our language courses more than Time: 7 to 9 pmonce in order to truly learn the material taught (includes course manual) Sessions: 10over 10 lessons. It also gives you additional Code: ASLA316 2018S C01 Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST exposure to varying activities within each topic. Dates: Mondays, April 16 to June 25 (includes course manual)Textbook: Course manual will be provided in class (no class May 21) Code: ASLA049 2018S C01(mandatory). Time: 5 to 7 pm Dates: Thursdays, April 12 to June 14Instructor: Joanna Schaller has a passion for Sessions: 10 Time: 7 to 9 pmlanguages and cultural awareness. She completed Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Sessions: 10her master’s degree in German language and Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST literature, as well as in pedagogy. She worked as (includes course manual)an interpreter, tour guide and language teacher in Code: ASLA316 2018K C01 (includes course manual)Germany and Poland, before moving to Canada If you have previously studied German or have Code: ASLA049 2018K C01in 2004. In Victoria, Joanna has been teaching completed German: Beginner and would like This course is designed for people with noGerman, translating, interpreting and tutoring. to refresh your knowledge at an intermediate previous knowledge of Italian who want to learn level, this course is ideal for you. This course will basic conversation, reading and writing skills. YouGerman: Beginner strengthen your foundation in grammar, enrich will learn about Italy and Italian culture through(formerly “for Beginners – Part 2”) your vocabulary, and improve your conversational short lectures and videos, and there will be skills and listening comprehension. Lessons are plenty of opportunities to speak in Italian. OralTWO OFFERINGS enhanced by fun videos and fascinating cultural participation is encouraged. facts. Dates: Mondays, Jan. 22 to April 9 Textbook: Course manual will be provided in (no class Feb. 12 or April 2) Textbook: Course manual will be provided in class class (mandatory). (mandatory). Time: 5 to 7 pm Instructor: Rossana Cleriti was born and raised in Sessions: 10 Instructor: Joanna Schaller (see bio under German: Italy. She moved to Canada in 1995 and has been Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Introductory) teaching Italian for Continuing Studies since 2005. She loves teaching her native language (includes course manual) German: Advanced and the opportunity it gives her to meet many Code: ASLA216 2018S C01 interesting people. TWO OFFERINGS Dates: Tuesdays, April 10 to June 12 Time: 7 to 9 pm Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28 Sessions: 10 Time: 7 to 9 pm Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Sessions: 10 Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST (includes course manual) Code: ASLA516 2018S C01 Code: ASLA216 2018K C01If you have completed German: Introductory or Dates: Mondays, April 16 to June 25 have equivalent grammar and conversation skills, (no class May 21)this course will build on that foundation. Throughrole-playing, simulations and other exercises, Time: 7 to 9 pmyou’ll continue to build your essential vocabulary Sessions: 10 Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Code: ASLA516 2018K C01 This course, conducted entirely in German, promotes fluency in the language at ancontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL 75

Italian: Beginner Japanese: Beginner KOREAN(formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”) (formerly “for Beginners – Part 2”) Korean: Introductory Dates: Tuesdays, April 10 to June 12 TWO OFFERINGS (formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”) Time: 7 to 9 pm Sessions: 10 Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27 Dates: Mondays, Jan. 22 to April 9 Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Time: 7 to 9 pm (no class Feb. 12 or April 2) Sessions: 10 (includes course manual) Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Time: 7 to 9 pm Code: ASLA249 2018S C01 Sessions: 10This near-beginner course is intended for those (includes course manual) Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GSTwho have completed Italian: Introductory or Code: ASLA208 2018S C01 Code: ALSA009 2018S C01who already have some basic skills. Videos and Have you been interested in learning aboutcultural discussions will enhance your learning Dates: Thursdays, April 12 to June 14 “한류” (Hallyu or the Korean Wave)? If yes, thenand strengthen your basic knowledge in a fun Time: 7 to 9 pm this introductory course is for you: those who areand interactive atmosphere. Sessions: 10 interested in learning about the Korean language Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST and culture. You will learn how to read and writeTextbook: Course manual will be provided in Hangul, the Korean alphabet, “survival” words,class (mandatory). (includes course manual) and daily expressions in modern Korean culture. Code: ASLA208 2018K C01 By the end of the term, you will be able to carryInstructor: Rossana Cleriti (see bio under Italian: This course is designed for those who have on basic conversations.Introductory) completed Japanese: Introductory or who have some prior knowledge of the language. You will Textbook: Active Korean 1, by Moonjinmedia JAPANESE gain proficiency in the understanding, speaking, (required); Korean for Beginners: Mastering reading and writing of Japanese in practical Conversational Korean, by Tuttle PublishingJapanese: Introductory situations. You will also learn more about Japan’s (optional)(formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”) culture and people. Instructor: Jaerang Lee has over 15 years’ Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 25 to March 29 Textbook: Course manual will be provided in experience as a teacher in the public school Time: 7 to 9 pm class (mandatory). system in South Korea. Since immigrating to Sessions: 10 Canada, she has completed her MA in Leadership Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Instructor: Keiko Tachibana (see bio under Studies at UVic. Jaerang loves teaching and Japanese: Introductory) believes that education is life itself. She also loves (includes course manual) to share her culture with her students and learn Code: ASLA008 2018S C01 Japanese: Conversant from others.Whether you are hosting a Japanese visitor or (formerly “Intermediate”)planning a trip to Japan, let’s learn to speak Korean: Beginner Japanese! This course is designed for those who TWO OFFERINGS (formerly “for Beginners – Part 2”)have no previous knowledge of Japanese andare eager to take up a new challenge. In addition Dates: Mondays, Jan. 22 to April 9 TWO OFFERINGSto learning “survival” words and phrases, the (no class Feb. 12 or April 2)“hiragana” and “katakana” characters will be Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 25 to March 29introduced, as well as the basics of Japanese Time: 7 to 9 pm Time: 7 to 9 pmgrammar. Particular emphasis will be given to Sessions: 10 Sessions: 10developing practical conversation skills. Some Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GSTcultural aspects of life in Japan will also be Code: ALSA209 2018S C01highlighted. (includes course manual) Code: ASLA308 2018S C01 Dates: Thursdays, April 12 to June 14Textbook: Course manual will be provided in class Time: 7 to 9 pm(mandatory). Dates: Tuesdays, April 10 to June 12 Sessions: 10 Time: 7 to 9 pm Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GSTInstructor: Keiko Tachibana, BA (linguistics) was Sessions: 10 Code: ALSA209 2018K C01born in Osaka, Japan. She came to Canada in 1995 Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST This fun and interactive course is a continuationand studied linguistics at UVic, where she started of Korean: Introductory. It is also designedworking as a teaching assistant when she was a (includes course manual) for people with some written and oralgraduate student. She genuinely cares about her Code: ASLA308 2018K C01 communication skills in the Korean language.students and their learning, providing them with This course is designed for those who have At the end of the course, students will be ablean encouraging environment in which to learn completed Japanese: Beginner or who have to communicate a bit more fluently in KoreanJapanese. She has enjoyed teaching at Continuing a strong knowledge of the language with in daily life. For example, they will be able to setStudies since 2007. recognition of“hiragana”and“katakana”letters. up their own appointments, ask for and follow This course will further develop your grammatical directions, and make a phone call in Korean. and conversation skills, while allowing you to explore various aspects of the Japanese culture. Textbook: Course manual will be provided in class (mandatory). Instructor: Keiko Tachibana (see bio beside)LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online76

Finally, students will also be able to enjoy Korean MANDARIN Mandarin: Conversant modern pop culture. (formerly “Formative Mandarin”) Mandarin: IntroductoryTextbook: Active Korean 1, by Moonjinmedia TWO OFFERINGS(required); Korean for Beginners: Mastering TWO OFFERINGSConversational Korean, by Tuttle Publishing Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27(optional). Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28 Time: 7 to 9 pm Time: 7 to 9 pm Sessions: 10Instructor: Jaerang Lee (see bio under Korean: Sessions: 10 Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GSTIntroductory) Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Code: ASLA313 2018S C01 Code: ASLA013 2018S C01Korean: Conversant Dates: Tuesdays, April 10 to June 12(formerly “Intermediate – Part 1”) Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 to June 13 Time: 7 to 9 pm Time: 7 to 9 pm Sessions: 10TWO OFFERINGS Sessions: 10 Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Code: ASLA313 2018K C01 Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27 Code: ASLA013 2018K C01 Students with basic knowledge of Chinese Time: 7 to 9 pm This course is a very basic introduction to the characters and developed tone recognition will Sessions: 10 Mandarin language. You will learn“survival”words enjoy Mandarin: Conversant. In this course, you Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST and phrases, and receive ear training for Mandarin will expand your ability to build longer sentences, Code: ALSA309 2018S C01 tones to become aware of how the meaning of while you continue to learn about the culture words change in Mandarin. through Chinese songs, poems, movies, etc. Dates: Tuesdays, April 10 to June 12 Time: 7 to 9 pm Textbook: Practice Makes Perfect: Beginning Chinese Textbook: Living Language Chinese Complete Sessions: 10 (book and CD-ROM set), by Live ABC (mandatory). Edition by Living Language (mandatory) Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Code: ALSA309 2018K C01 Instructor: Ye (Dawn) Yuan has reached her goal in Instructor: Ye (Dawn) Yuan (see bio underThis course is for those who have already making learning the Mandarin language easy, fun Mandarin: Introductory)completed Korean: Beginner, or who have and educational for her students. In China, Dawnsome basic communication skills, vocabulary taught as a part of the International Baccalaureate Mandarin: Advanced and sentence patterns. In this course, you will Program team at an international school. In (formerly “Communicative Mandarin”)deepen your understanding of basic grammar Canada, she has taught Mandarin for both adultsand sentence construction, and expand your and families at UVic and at community centres. TWO OFFERINGSvocabulary to be able to: make inquiries aboutpublic transportation, make reservations for Mandarin: Beginner Dates: Mondays, Jan. 22 to April 9 hotels or restaurants, and more. You will also (formerly “Essential Mandarin”) (no class Feb. 12 or April 2)broaden your understanding of Korean modernpop culture. TWO OFFERINGS Time: 7 to 9 pm Sessions: 10Textbook: Active Korean 2, by Two Ponds Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 25 to March 29 Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST(mandatory); Active Korean 2 Workbook, by Time: 7 to 9 pm Code: ASLA413 2018S C01Moonjinmedia (optional) Sessions: 10 Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Dates: Mondays, April 16 to June 25 Instructor: Jaerang Lee (see bio under Korean: Code: ASLA213 2018S C01 (no class May 21)Introductory) Dates: Thursdays, April 12 to June 14 Time: 7 to 9 pm Time: 7 to 9 pm Sessions: 10 Sessions: 10 Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Code: ASLA413 2018K C01 Code: ASLA213 2018K C01 This more advanced Mandarin course will improve If you already have a basic knowledge of your communication skills. While conversations Mandarin tones and“survival”Mandarin, this are kept simple, they will be enriched with a course will help you master simple sentences for variety of daily life topics, broadening the cultural easy conversations. Connected to the reality of component. You will continue expanding on your daily life, you will learn basic Chinese characters written skills, while focusing on paragraphs. useful for email or WeChat messages. Textbook: Living Language Chinese Complete Textbook: Living Language Chinese – Complete Edition by Living Language (mandatory) Edition, by Living Language (mandatory) Instructor: Ye (Dawn) Yuan (see bio under Instructor: Ye (Dawn) Yuan (see bio above) Mandarin: Introductory)continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL 77

POLISH RUSSIAN400 new users Polish: Introductory NEW Russian: Introductory sign up for (formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”) Facebook Dates: Wednesday, Jan. 24 to March 28 Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28every minute. Time: 1 to 3 pm Time: 7 to 9 pm That’s Sessions: 10 576,000 Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Sessions: 10 new users (includes course manual) Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST per day! Code: ASLA018 2018S C01 The official language of Poland, Polish, is a Code: ASLA004 2018S C01Let us help you blend of Slavic and European elements and thestay connected! native language of over 40 million people. In Russian: Introductory will help you to learn this course, you’ll start with pronunciation and simple introductory concepts of Russian progress to basic vocabulary and grammar. By vocabulary and grammar, as well as how to make the end of the course, you'll be able to greet full sentences. You will actively learn basic level people, ask for and provide simple information, Russian through four skills: listening, speaking, and much more. Whether you plan to travel to reading and writing. Through a communicative Poland, do business there, or just want to learn approach, you will learn many historical another language, you'll feel more comfortable facts about Russia, as you watch videos and with this solid foundation for further study. participate in classroom activities. Textbook: Course manual will be provided in Textbook: Sputnik: An Introductory Russian class (mandatory). Language Course, Part 1, 2014, by J. Rochtchina (optional). Instructor: Dorota Lockyer is a bilingual English-Polish speaker with a passion for Slavic Instructor: Galina Sanaeva was born and raised in languages and cultures. She has an MA in Slavic Russia and moved to Canada in 2010. In Russia, Studies (UVic) and is currently completing her she chose an academic career and completed PhD (UBC). Dorota has taught Polish, Russian and her MA in Languages, Literature and Education Slavic culture at UVic and aims to make learning and then acquired a PhD at A.M. Gorky Institute a Slavic language fun and easy by providing a of World Literature in the Russian Academy friendly and supportive classroom environment. of Sciences in Moscow. Galina also holds a certificate in Training Methods of Teaching Polish: Beginner Russian as Foreign Language from the Peoples' (formerly “for Beginners – Part 2”) Friendship University of Russia. Her experience as a researcher includes writing articles and Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 to June 13 papers—which have been published in Russia, Time: 1 to 3 pm Poland, the Ukraine and Canada—editing Sessions: 10 newsletters, and translating and writing books. Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GST Galina currently speaks three languages, and has Code: ASLA218 2018K C01 a love for fashion, art, design, fitness, cooking This fun and interactive course is designed for and photography. those who have completed Polish: Introductory, and/or have some prior knowledge of the language. You will gain proficiency in understanding, writing, reading and speaking Polish in a friendly atmosphere. By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate more fluently about daily life topics and be more familiar with essential grammar points. You will also enjoy some contemporary Polish culture through songs, videos and comics. Instructor: Dorota Lockyer (see bio under Polish: Introductory)LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online78

SPANISH Spanish: Beginner Spanish: Conversant (formerly “for Beginners – Part 2”) (formerly “Intermediate”)Spanish: Introductory (formerly “for Beginners – Part 1”) FOUR OFFERINGS TWO OFFERINGSTWO OFFERINGS Dates: Mondays, Jan. 22 to April 9 Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28 (no class Feb. 12 or April 2) Time: 1 to 3 pm Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 27 Sessions: 10 Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am Time: 7 to 9 pm Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Sessions: 10 Sessions: 10 Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST (includes course manual) Code: ASLA325 2018S C01 (includes course manual) (includes course manual) Code: ASLA025 2018S C01 Code: ASLA225 2018S C02 Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 to June 13 Time: 7 to 9 pm Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28 Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 24 to March 28 Sessions: 10 Time: 7 to 9 pm Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Sessions: 10 Sessions: 10 Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST (includes course manual) Code: ASLA325 2018K C02 (includes course manual) (includes course manual) Do you have a basic knowledge of Spanish? Code: ASLA025 2018S C02 Code: ASLA225 2018S C01 Have you completed Spanish: Beginner? If so,In this introduction to Spanish, designed for this course will help you improve your speakingthose who have no previous knowledge of the Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 to June 13 abilities by giving you ample opportunity tolanguage, you will acquire basic pronunciation, Time: 9:15 to 11:15 am practice conversation. An increased emphasis onvocabulary, grammar and conversation skills. Oral Sessions: 10 grammar will also strengthen your writing skills.participation is encouraged with student partners Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST and in small groups. Videos and audiovisual Textbook: Course manual will be provided in classmaterials will be used to enhance each class. (includes course manual) (mandatory). Code: ASLA225 2018K C01Textbook: Course manual will be provided in class Morning/Afternoon Instructor: Maria Elena(mandatory). Dates: Mondays, April 16 to June 25 Cuervo-Lorens (see bio under Spanish: (no class May 21) Introductory)Morning Instructor: Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorenswas born and raised in Mexico City where she Time: 7 to 9 pm Evening Instructor: Alicia Brown (see bio undertaught ESL before moving to Canada in 1976. She Sessions: 10 Spanish: Introductory)has always been connected with the education Fee: $244 plus $12.20 GST field, and has now been teaching Spanish for Spanish: Advancedmore than 20 years in community schools and for (includes course manual)11 years through Continuing Studies. She is also Code: ASLA225 2018K C02 Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 to June 13the author of Maria Elena's Mexican Cuisine and This course is for those who have completed Time: 1 to 3 pmMexican Culinary Treasures. Spanish: Introductory, or have a basic knowledge Sessions: 10 of the language and wish to improve their Fee: $219 plus $10.95 GSTEvening Instructor: Alicia Brown was born in written and speaking skills. This course gives Code: ASLA425 2018K C01Mexico, where she worked as a civil engineer you the opportunity to participate in class This is an advanced conversation class for thoseand a tutor before she came to Canada in 1992. and strengthen your oral skills in a friendly who have already reached a high intermediate toHer involvement at UVic began in 1993 when atmosphere. Essential grammar points will also advanced level of Spanish and wish to maintainshe started as a lab monitor for the Hispanic be covered. fluency and enrich vocabulary. Typical activitiesand Italian Studies Department. She has been will include oral presentations, discussion ofteaching Spanish at Continuing Studies since Textbook: Course manual will be provided in current events, etc.1998. class (mandatory). Instructor: Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorens (see bio Morning Instructor: Maria Elena Cuervo-Lorens under Spanish: Introductory) (see bio under Spanish: Introductory) Evening Instructor: Alicia Brown (see bio under Spanish: Introductory)continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL 79

ENGLISH AS A Monthly Language STUDY TOOLSSECOND LANGUAGE and Culture Jason’s World/Judy’s World Three- to six-week programs are perfect for students wishing to spend vacation time in These specially-developed audio soap operas, Victoria perfecting their English. A free activity Jason’s World (for intermediate ESL students), calendar, plus a range of optional excursions are and Judy’s World (for upper intermediate/ offered to take full advantage of Victoria’s many low advanced ESL students), were created for attractions. classroom use to provide students with the opportunity to practise their listening skills, University Admission increase their vocabulary, and discuss important Preparation (UAP) and and controversial social issues. Canadian Studies Volunteer at the ELC This four-week intensive summer program combines advanced English classes with a The ELC always welcomes new volunteers in valuable introduction to Canadian culture. our Study Centre, classrooms and Conversation Successful graduates meet the English Partners Program. You can learn about another requirement for admission into undergraduate culture while helping a student develop English programs at the University of Victoria. skills and adjust to life in Canada in as little as one hour a week! For information, please email: [email protected] Intensive English Business Boost workshops FOR MORE INFO: English Language CentreStudents at the upper beginner to advanced Business Boost workshops can be added to some 250-721-8469level are accepted into January, April and of our language programs to improve Business [email protected] sessions each year. Classes are English skills and understanding of Canadian uvic.ca/elcheld Monday to Friday for 22 hours per week. business culture.Optional pronunciation clinics and tutorials offer /EnglishLanguageCentrean additional eight hours per week. TOEIC and IELTS Preparation /ELC_UVicUniversity Admission These part-time courses offer four hours ofPreparation weekly exam preparation over 11 weeks. They /EnglishLanguageUVIC focus on test-taking skills and strategies.This course represents the highest academic /elc_uviclevel of the 12-Week Intensive program. UVic Homestay accommodationSuccessful graduates meet the Englishrequirement for admission into undergraduate This service is available for all sessions of theprograms at the University of Victoria. 12-week Intensive program, the Pathways program and most of the short-term programs.University Pathways for Students are matched with Canadian hostsInternational Students carefully selected for their ability to provide a safe, comfortable and friendly home.Students who wish to attend the Universityof Victoria, but do not yet meet the language GET INVOLVED!requirements, can apply for the UniversityPathways program. In this 12-month program, Become a Homestay hoststudents take English and first-year creditprograms at the same time, allowing them to If you’re interested in hosting a student, or forfinish their undergraduate degree faster. The more details about the homestay service, pleaseprogram begins in September each year. contact us. FOR MORE INFO: UVic Homestay 250-472-4268 [email protected] uvic.ca/elc/homestayLANGUAGES AND TRAVEL \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online80

TRAVEL TOURS Join us! internationally-recognized form of music and dance. From the city, we will make two one-dayDiscover the world with our We welcome all interested persons, regardless excursions, one to visit the islands of the Riverguided educational tours of educational background—you don’t need a Plate delta by boat from Tigre, and another prerequisite for this university program! These into the heart of the pampas, San Antonio deDiscover the pleasures of learning while you tours will appeal to you if you want more from Areco, home of the legendary gaucho (cowboy).explore fascinating and spectacular areas of the your travel experience than standing in lines or We end our tour here with a traditional asadoworld where you and a small group of fellow shopping for souvenirs. (barbecue) at one of Argentina’s great estates.travelers are led by academic guides, who sharetheir knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Included in your tour: VIENNA: CITY AND CULTUREdestinations. • Return airfare and comfortable land DATES: MAY 16 TO 31, 2018What makes our Travel Tours unique? transportation Academic Resource: Dr. Kat Sark teaches in• Each tour is accompanied by an academic • Accommodation the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies guide who is an expert in his/her field and the Department of History at UVic and is • All admissions and excursions the founder of the Canadian Fashion Scholars• Pre-tour classes where you’ll learn about your Network and the co-founder of the Urban Chic tour’s focus, get answers to all your practical • Many meals, as indicated in tour itinerary book series published by Intellect. questions, and meet your travel companions • Baggage handling at hotels, where available Join us on this 15-day adventure to explore• Small groups—maximum of 25 passengers Vienna’s vibrant culture, art, architecture, history, per tour For detailed itineraries and pricing please visit: music, film and fashion scenes. The tour is continuingstudies.uvic.ca/travel or call 250-721- designed for anyone interested in Vienna and• An experienced tour coordinator travels with 7797 to have a brochure mailed to you. its cultural and historical heritage. Discover the you to ensure that everything runs smoothly city through literary and musical references CHILE AND ARGENTINA and by visits to various museums, collections,• Gratuities to drivers and guides are included in monuments, architecture, art, theatres, film the tour price DATES: MAY 8 TO 23, 2018 locations and fashion scenes. We will go to cafés frequented by Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt, andOur Travel Study program offers educational Academic Resource: Christine Forster is other famous writers, artists and intellectuals.travel to destinations around the globe. a Continuing Sessional Instructor in theItineraries are chosen carefully to offer a safe and Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies As you experience the marvels of this city youcomprehensive way to explore history, culture, at UVic. will gain an appreciation of the diversity thatnature, and the arts through visits to sites not historical and contemporary Vienna has to offer.usually available to travelers and to those well- On this 16-day tour from Santiago to Buenos As the capital of the former Habsburg Empire,known sites. Aires, we will explore the rich cultural heritage Vienna is one of the most beautiful, historically of Chile and Argentina while sampling some and culturally fascinating cities in Europe. After of the best food and wine in the world. Due to World War II, it was divided by the Allies into turbulent politics, economic ups-and-downs, and four zones and served as the backdrop of Carol geographical isolation, these two countries have Reed’s film noir The Third Man (1949) with Orson remained off the mainstream travel path, their Wells (based on a story by Graham Greene). The charms known only to the adventurous traveller. Viennese have adopted this Hollywood classic as During our pre-travel classroom sessions, we will their filmic representation, and offer a “Third Man focus on the theme of human rights through the City Tour” exploring the various locations where analysis of literature, music and film. the film was set. The Burg Kino cinema in Vienna still plays it regularly as part of their weekly We begin our journey by visiting the three repertoire. unique homes of the Nobel Prize winning poet Pablo Neruda and by touring some of the Along with the city’s rich repertoire of theatre, outstanding wineries in Chile’s Central Valley opera, ballet, symphony and other concerts and region. From Santiago, we’ll fly to Argentina’s performances, there are also many free public premier wine-producing region, Mendoza, home events to explore. The multi-ethnic culinary of the renowned Malbec. On a day excursion, we heritage makes Vienna a top destination for will view the Puente del Inca, a unique geological foodies as well. This tour provides a balance formation and thermal hot spring located 2,720 of guided and organized visits and time for metres above sea level, and the impressive individual explorations of places and areas of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas, interest. and visit some small villages amongst the dramatic backdrop of the Andes mountains. From Mendoza, we travel to the cosmopolitan capital Buenos Aires, where we will attend a tango show and learn about the murky and scandalous history of Argentina’s mostcontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL 81

NEW YORK, NEW YORK… OPERA IN SANTA FE, NEW DO THESE TOURS INTEREST YOU?\"START SPREADIN’THE NEWS\" MEXICO The following tours are being consideredDATES: JUNE 4 TO 12, 2018 DATES: AUG. 4 TO 12, 2018 for 2019.Academic Resource: Robert Holliston is Academic Resource: Robert Holliston (see bio LET US KNOW IF YOU’RE INTERESTED:an accompanist and chamber player, and is under New York, New York tour) 250-721-7797currently Keyboard Department Head and a continuingstudies.uvic.ca/upcoming-toursvocal coach at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristoas well as Curator, Public Engagement, Pacific Mountains where the high desert meets the Two Great Cities: A Musical Journey,Opera Victoria. ponderosa pine, Santa Fe enjoys a dry, sunny, but Amsterdam and Paris, April 2019 mild climate. It is also well-known as a centre ofLike Liza Minnelli, how would you like to \"wake up art and culture. Academic Resource: Alexandra Pohran-in the city that never sleeps\"? There is no other city Dawkins, Associate Professor, School of Music,like New York. In many ways, it is the quintessential This nine-day tour begins in Albuquerque, UVic.city; its name is an international byword for where we spend our first two nights. While insophistication, excitement and intensity— Albuquerque we will enjoy a half-day guided Exploring Southern Spain: Fromeverything that a city should be. If you've never sightseeing tour and free time to explore the Madrid to Barcelona, May 2019experienced the thrills and allures of Manhattan city’s museums and shops.or if you want to renew your acquaintance, now Academic Resource: Rosa Stewart, MA,is your chance. Join our tour for an in-depth Travelling by bus from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies, UVic.introduction to the culture of the Big Apple. we pass through the beautiful Cibola National Forest, stopping at Sandia Peak, with the world’s Berlin: City and Culture, May 2019Our nine-day stay in New York features guided longest tramway where, from the summit, wetours of historical sites, visits to the city's leading can experience incredible 360-degree panoramic Academic Resource: Katrina Sark, PhD, teachesmuseums, and tickets to two Broadway shows. views. in the Department of Germanic and SlavicThe tour also allows plenty of free time for you to studies at UVic.explore for yourself the most provocative city on Our stay in Santa Fe includes admission to fourearth. of the season’s world-class opera productions at Arts and Culture on the Rock: the beautiful outdoor theatre. As well, there will Discovering Newfoundland, June 2019Our hotel is situated within easy walking distance be ample time for you to visit some of the manyof the Theatre District, Times Square and Central museums, shops, art galleries and studios. Academic Resource: Robert Holliston, KeyboardPark. The tour also includes two dinners, two Department Head, Victoria Conservatory oflunches and a seven-day metro pass. ART HISTORY OF THE Music; Curator, Public Engagement, Pacific Opera SOUTHWEST: GEORGIA Victoria. O'KEEFFE IN NEW MEXICO Montreal: City and Culture, July 2019 DATES: SEPT. 26 TO OCT. 6, 2018 Academic Resource: Katrina Sark, PhD, teaches SOLD OUT! Call 250-472-4747 to be waitlisted in the Department of Germanic and Slavic studies at UVic. Academic Resource: Kerry Mason is an art historian and author who lectures at UVic’s The Natural and Cultural History of Department of History in Art and Division of Southern Alberta, summer 2019 Continuing Studies. Her courses focus on various topics of Canadian and BC Art History with a Academic Resource: Rick Searle is an particular emphasis on Emily Carr and Northwest accomplished naturalist, guide and educator. He Coast Art. is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and a lifelong explorer. Milan: Art, Literature and Opera, September/October 2019 Academic Resource: Zhila Kashaninia is a graduate of the Victoria Conservatory of Music and York University, and has been teaching opera history courses since 2009.LANGUAGES AND TRAVEL \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online82

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Science and Birding Basics I: Songbirds Restoration of Natural SystemsEcologicalRestoration Dates: Thursdays, April 26 to May 17 (4 CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA lectures); and Sundays, May 6 to 20BIRD IDENTIFICATION (3 field trips) Offered in partnership with the School of AND BEHAVIOUR Environmental Studies. Time: Thursdays 7 to 9 pm; and Sundays 9 to 11 am The dynamic, interdisciplinary Restoration of Natural Systems (RNS) program provides Sessions: 7 comprehensive knowledge and skills to those Fee: $125 plus $6.25 GST interested in the rapidly emerging field of Code: ASSC226 2018K C01 environmental restoration. The key strength Songbirds is a series of four two-hour lectures of the program is its emphasis on a holistic and three field trips, ideal for those interested in approach, providing training that combines the discovering the pleasures of birdwatching. Learn research and theory of the biophysical sciences about choosing binoculars, the best field guides, with skills for effective collaboration with identification by visual and auditory cues (songs communities in restoration work. and calls). Classes will cover the major bird groups seen around Victoria’s backyards, forests, The program appeals to those who: ponds and shoreline habitats. • are interested in a career in environmental Instructor: James Clowater, BSc, MSc (see bio conservation and restoration; under Marine Birds) • want specific information relevant to their GrEeCenOSLhOorGeIsC™ATrLaiRniEnSgTORATION environmental or planning work; • want to complement their current degree program. OPTIONS FOR STUDY DIPLOMAMarine Birds To apply to the program you must be eligible for admission to the University of Victoria. PleaseDates: Thursdays, Feb. 22 to March 22 (5 contact the program office for information about lectures); and Sundays, March 4 and applying for credit study. 11 (2 field trips) The diploma requires completion of 12 coursesTime: Thursdays 7 to 9 pm; and equivalent to 18.0 credit units (approximately 470 instructional hours). Courses taken in Sundays 9 to 11 am the diploma may be transferred toward undergraduate degree completion. You maySessions: 7 take up to six years to complete the diploma requirements. Diploma students also have theFee: $125 plus $6.25 GST option of a one- or two-term co-op placement.Code: ASSC201 2018S C01 Protecting shorelines in the face of climate change CERTIFICATE and sea level rise has largely focused on buildingThis series of lectures, illustrated with slides and seawalls and dikes. While these structures provide Certificate students must apply to the program,dramatic video presentations, is ideal for birders protection in the short term, they’re expensive and but do not have to be accepted for credit studyand naturalists interested in learning more about often contribute to erosion and habitat loss at other at the University of Victoria.local marine birds and bird behaviour. Discover locations along the shoreline. As an alternative tofascinating secrets about how marine birds live hard armouring solutions like seawalls, the Green The certificate requires completion of eightand feed. We will focus on unique and interesting Shores program provides practical strategies courses (312 instructional hours). Participantsbiological and behavioural information that will for shoreline design and management, and the choosing this option will complete courseworkcapture the imagination of both amateurs and promotion of healthy shoreline environments. and be graded in the same manner as studentsprofessionals. Open to homeowners and shoreline professionals, in the diploma option. You may take up to six these one- and two-day workshops provide years to complete the certificate requirements.Instructor: James Clowater, BSc, MSc, is an information about the Green Shores program,ornithologist who specializes in the behavioural including its rationale, benefits and application. INDIVIDUAL COURSESecology of marine birds. Topics covered include shoreline ecology and governance, Green Shores credits and ratings Space permitting, individuals can register in systems, and a visit to local shorelines to consider specific courses without being enrolled in the the concepts in a practical setting. diploma or certificate programs. Please contact the program office about course availability. Visit greenshores.ca or send an email to: [email protected] for information about upcoming workshops.SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online84

COURSE OFFERINGS Please visit the website for admission COURSES # ( requirements, course descriptions and schedules,The courses have been designed to meet the and to access the online application form. You are required to complete any four of theneeds of professionals and to suit the busy five courses, totaling 156 instructional hours.schedules of people who work or study full-time. FOR MORE INFO: Two to three courses are offered each year andThey are offered in two formats: on-campus five- Restoration of Natural Systems the courses may be taken in any order. Pleaseday courses and online courses. 250-721-8458 Fax 250-721-8774 visit the website for course descriptions and [email protected] schedules.REQUIRED COURSES ( \ continuingstudies.uvic.ca/eco • Design Principles for Natural Processes(offered every year) /nature-and-sustainability-programs • Ecosystem Design through Propagation of• Principles and Concepts in Ecological Ecological Restoration Native Plants Restoration PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIZATION • Restoration Ecology• Field Study in Ecological Restoration I and II CERTIFICATE • Invasive Species and Novel Ecosystems• Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Offered in partnership with the School of Environmental Studies. • Climate Change in Ecological Restoration• Ethical, Legal and Policy Aspects of Environmental Restoration This non-credit certificate is designed You are required to complete any four of the for professionals working in the fields of five courses, totaling 156 instructional hours.• Environmental Restoration Project landscape architecture, landscape design Two to three courses are offered each year and and management, forestry, agrology, biology, the courses may be taken in any order. Please• Seminar in Environmental Restoration mining, ecological restoration or environmental visit the website for course descriptions and practice. The certificate builds on the successful schedules.ELECTIVES ( \ Restoration of Natural Systems program to provide more advanced training in ecological ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM(offered every two to three years) restoration for professionals. This program features the most current topics, resources and The program content is equivalent to advancedThe rest of your program will be made up of a tools for your restoration practice. undergraduate or introductory graduate-levelcombination of your choice of the following work. Students applying to the program shouldelectives. The program focuses on: have obtained one of the following:• Ecosystems of British Columbia, Canada and • incorporating native species into design • an undergraduate degree in environmental the World studies, biology, forestry, geography, • an ecosystems approach in planning landscape architecture; or• Traditional Systems of Land and Resource restoration activities Management • an undergraduate degree in any other • restoration prescriptions patterned on natural discipline, plus a minimum of two years’ work• Ecorestoration Strategies: Case Studies processes in an environmental field; or• Forest Restoration and Sustainable Forestry • urban ecosystems and the urban/rural • permission of the Academic Administrator. interface• Mining Reclamation Online applications are accepted year-round. • invasive species management Students admitted into the program do not need• Urban Restoration and Sustainable Agricultural to be accepted for credit study at UVic. Systems • incorporating plant propagation into restoration project design INDIVIDUAL COURSES• Selection and Propagation of Native Plants Courses in the certificate are offered in an Professionals meeting the program admission• Soil Conservation and Restoration online format, appealing to professionals across requirements can register for individual courses North America as a means to meet their annual without being enrolled in the certificate• Restoration of Freshwater Aquatic Systems professional development requirements. program. Priority course registration will be given to those accepted into the program.• Restoration of Marine Aquatic Systems FOR MORE INFO:• Communication and Dispute Resolution in Ecological Restoration Restoration of Natural Systems 250-721-8458 Fax 250-721-8774 [email protected]• Special Topics in Environmental Restoration continuingstudies.uvic.ca/eco (various topics of particular interest, e.g. grassland restoration, fire ecology) /nature-and-sustainability-programs• Non-Timber Forest Management and Sustainable Use by Major Forest Zones of BC• Advanced Principles and Concepts of Ecological RestorationWith approval from the Academic Administrator,diploma students may transfer in up to fourelectives from outside of the program, andcertificate students may transfer in one electivefrom outside of the program.continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION 85

GENERAL SCIENCE participation. We examine the discoveries This lecture will examine the various means used AND MATH and contributions of Franklin, Volta and to gather data from space and how it is being Faraday, among others who have added to our used here on Earth. knowledge of electricity. Instructor: Dr. Parvez Kumar (see bio under Even Instructor: Peter Hopkinson taught introductory a Brick Can Fly: An Introduction to Automobile physics to adults for many years at Vancouver Aerodynamics) Community College. Peter promotes an understanding of the underlying concepts in HORTICULTURE AND science rather than traditional computation. He NATURE TOURS is a regular presenter at conferences for teachers and has recently taught continuing education NEW Digging Art physics courses at Simon Fraser University. Date: Wednesday, Feb. 21Mathematical Skills NEW Even a Brick Can Fly: An Time: 7 to 8:30 pm Introduction to Automobile Sessions: 1 Dates: Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 29 to Aerodynamics Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST March 29 (no class Feb. 12 and 15) Code: ASSC264 2018S C01 Date: Thursday, Feb. 22 A garden, in many ways, echoes a beautiful Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm painting. It will have interest, balance, color Sessions: 16 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm and one never grows tired of looking at it. That Fee: $325 plus $16.25 GST visual appeal is mastered by some thoughtful Code: ASMA099 2018S C01 Session: 1 considerations when designing our own yards. AThis non-credit preparatory course provides growing and living environment is never static,a review of the fundamental concepts and Fee: $35 plus $1.75 GST changing with the seasons and even day-to-problem-solving skills taught prior to Grade 12. day. Jeff de Jong has visited many amazingTopics include fractions, ratios and proportions; Code: ASSC268 2018S C01 gardens around the world and spoken to notedshape, space and geometry; right triangle landscape designers who seem to have learnedtrigonometry; exponents; lines, polynomials Ever wonder why today’s cars cost so much? You by trial and error, but all arrived at a similar spot.and factoring; functions; co-ordinate systems; are not alone. Apart from the manufacturers Take a journey with Jeff and learn how you cangraphing functions and solving equations and looking at their bottom line, there is a lot of change your garden palette with the stroke ofinequalities. research and work that goes into the design this class. and production of a modern car. Reducing fuelIf you successfully complete this course, you may consumption is key and aerodynamics play a Instructor: Jeff de Jong has been teachingapply to the UVic Department of Mathematics major role in the design and shape of the car. gardening classes for over 20 years in Canadaand Statistics for permission to take Math 120, This lecture covers many areas that a potential and abroad, and was the former host of Victoria’sMath 151 or Math 161. car-buyer needs to understand before making a only radio gardening program, Gardening 101 decision to buy a new car. on CFAX. He writes for numerous gardeningInstructor: Chedomir Barone, UVic Department of magazines and leads garden tours throughoutMathematics and Statistics Instructor: Dr. Parvez Kumar completed his the world. doctoral research in Aerodynamic Ground NEW The Story of Electricity: From Effect and its impact on the stability of aircraft,Ancient Greece to the 21st Century hovercraft and vehicles. He has contributed valuable work to the European and Canadian Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 31 to Feb. 21 aeronautics and space sectors and is considered Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am to be one of Canada’s space pioneers. Sessions: 4 Fee: $75 plus $3.75 GST NEW Earth Observation from Space Code: ASSC267 2018S C01This course follows a timeline of discoveries Date: Thursday, March 8leading to the scientific understanding ofelectricity. Rub a chunk of amber and watch Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pmthe static electricity attract threads and fur.Ancient Greeks saw it too, and from then until Sessions: 1today we have been mystified and fascinatedby electricity. Our approach will be conceptual, Fee: $35 plus $1.75 GSTnot computational. Each session combinesinteractive demonstrations with student Code: ASSC266 2018S C01 From a vantage point in space one can look down upon the entire Earth and view its beauty, as well as the impacts of human occupation. Remote sensing from space, using a multitude of sensors, enables us to gather scientific and geographic data on a worldwide scale. The weather, climate, oceans, land use, forests, agriculture, mining, urban spread and other economy-related aspects are all being studied today. This enables researchers to better understand and monitor Earth’s resources.SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online86

NEW The Whole Nine Yards Series NEW Sensational Side Trees of Victoria I: ConifersThis series consists of three stand-alone sessions: SESSION 2 - THE WHOLE NINE YARDS Dates: Thursdays, April 5 to 19 (3 lectures);you may register for a single session or receive and Sundays, April 8 to 22 (3 fielda discounted rate if you register for the entire Date: Wednesday, March 14 trips)series. Time: 7 to 8:30 pm Sessions: 1 Time: Thursdays 7 to 9 pm; and SERIES REGISTRATION Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST Sundays 9 to 11 am Code: ASSC265-2 2018S C01 Dates: Wednesdays, March 7, 14 and 21 The side yard has, over the years, become a Sessions: 6 Time: 7 to 8:30 pm personal source of inspiration. It can be a space Sessions: 3 that has a very functional role or simply serve Fee: $110 plus $5.50 GST Fee: $60 plus $3.00 GST as a stroll filled with beauty. Don't be dismayed Code: ASSC265 2018S C00 by limited space—much can be achieved! Code: ASSC261-1 2018S C01The anticipation and frustration of taking on A sensational side area will become youra major garden project is nothing short of \"go to\" place. This class brings solutions and The streets and parks of Greater Victoria arecreating something from nothing. With all the opportunities for this unique space, including: adorned with many beautiful trees. Whileconsiderations of trying to make the landscape Vancouver Island has only 34 native speciessustainable, environmentally-friendly, productive • Design options of trees, in the city we can encounter over 500and attractive, it can be exciting and a bit • Plant materials species. Trees in horticultural plantings coulddaunting at the same time. On top of that, the • All-year interest be from anywhere in the world. The tree you arefront, side and back yard hold many different • Irrigation admiring could be a Blue Atlas Cedar from thechallenges and opportunities. For this series, • Raised vegetable beds Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a Deodara Cedarinstructor Jeff de Jong will focus each class on from the western Himalayas, or even a Dawna specific area and show you how to achieve NEW Greater Gardens Redwood, a tree only known from fossils until itssuccess by knowing the steps, from the soil up. rediscovery in China in 1944. The vast diversity SESSION 3 - THE WHOLE NINE YARDS of possible origins greatly complicates the taskNo matter if you are starting from a clean slate or of identifying trees in an urban environment.need to start over, The Whole Nine Yards covers Date: Wednesday, March 21 In this series, you will learn the basics of treeseveral areas of landscaping, including mulching, Time: 7 to 8:30 pm identification and where to find featured speciesirrigation, raised veggie beds, soil amending, Sessions: 1 in Victoria and the surrounding area.deer resistant plant selection, and more! Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST Code: ASSC265-3 2018S C01 Instructor: James Clowater, BSc, MSc (see bioInstructor: Jeff de Jong (see bio under Digging Limiting our excitement and enthusiasm is not under Birding Basics I)Art) always easy to do when it comes to planting in the back garden. But an oasis of pleasure for all NEW Front Appeal things living can certainly be achieved while still allowing room for you and your guests! A PacificSESSION 1 - THE WHOLE NINE YARDS Northwest (or PNW) garden can indeed have year-round interest and pleasure buzzing with Date: Wednesday, March 7 excitement from bees and humming birds. Time: 7 to 8:30 pm Sessions: 1 This class will be loaded with information to keep Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST you outdoors all-year-round, including: Code: ASSC265-1 2018S C01The front garden has for some time been, • People spacesmore or less, underused and unappreciated. • Palette of plantsThe changing way that we live indoors also • Four seasons of interesthas changed how we garden outdoors. A front • Green appealgarden may be the only opportunity to create a • Walkwaysbeautiful space. During this class, we will cover a • Attracting and attractivenumber of gardening solutions for the front yardin order to make it:• Attractive• Deer resistant• Low maintenance• Drought tolerant• Native/exotic plant abundant• Pollinator friendlycontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION 87

Nature Explorations at Yellow Point MARINE SCIENCE NEW Our Changing Ocean SeriesLodge Evolution, Biology and Ecology of This series consists of four stand-alone sessions: Dates: Monday through Friday, Marine Mammals you may register for a single session or receive April 23 to 27 a discounted rate if you register for the entire Dates: Thursdays, March 1 to 29 series. Sessions: 5 Time: 7 to 9 pm Fee: $350 (tax deductible portion) Sessions: 5 SERIES REGISTRATION Fee: $95 plus $4.75 GST plus $625 (based on double) $125 Code: ASSC235 2018S C01 Dates: Mondays, March 5 to 26 (single supplement) plus $5.45 GST This course will cover the“who’s who”of marine Time: 10 am to noon Code: ASRP012 2018K E01 mammals: who they are, where they came from, Sessions: 4 how they live and how to identify them. We will Fee: $75 plus $3.75 GSTIn spring, the world is alive—the meadow explore the adaptions and life histories that make Code: ASSC257 2018S C00of sea blush and camas; the mink, otter, marine mammals so superbly tailored to ocean Humans are intimately connected to thehummingbirds, eagles and blue herons are life. Lectures will use the instructor’s collection global ocean: we rely on it for food, energy,pursuing their springtime agendas; the forests of skulls and other bones, as well as slides, video transportation, jobs, recreation and even oxygen.are fresh and green; the sea is alive with birds and other visual aids to help describe ecology and Despite covering over 70 percent of the planet,and sea life. Join us for some leisurely days of life processes, including how marine mammals providing a home to two million of Earth’slearning, explorations and delicious meals at the breathe, keep warm, travel and find food. The species, and containing some of the world’slegendary Yellow Point Lodge. Presenters may course will focus on marine mammals common to tallest mountains and deepest valleys, the oceaninclude biologists Marc Bell, David Denning, the BC coast; however, there will also be examples is largely unexplored and holds many secrets toDarren and Claudia Copley, and pianist Bruce of the more rare and fascinating visitors. fully understanding our planet.Vogt. There will be some early morning birding,and in the evenings, we’ll call owls, stargaze, Instructor: Rianna Burnham, BSc, MSc, is an Increasing human population and worldenjoy a sing-along and watch computer and environmental scientist specializing in marine economic activity have resulted in acceleratedmicroscope videos of the day’s samplings of ecosystems and mammal ecology, and a doctoral exploitation of Earth’s resources and directnature. We’ll also make an inspiring visit to fellow at the Whale Research Lab, UVic. and indirect impacts to the global ocean.Wildwood, the late Merve Wilkinson’s selective Additionally, as population densities in coastalforestry acreage. areas increase, so too does the need to better understand and respond to ocean-relatedThis is a unique opportunity to recharge and natural disasters such as earthquakes andrelish in the spring concert of nature. Come on tsunamis.your own, plan a reunion or bring your walkinggroup. You can choose double accommodation Linking elements of chemistry, physics, biologyin the lodge or modern cabins with fireplaces and geology, these sessions will look at a numberand electric heat. A limited number of single of ocean issues of societal concern and howrooms are available at an extra cost of $125 technology is allowing us to better understandplus $6.25 GST. For more accommodation our changing ocean. Each session will includeinformation, please visit yellowpointlodge.com. a 1.5-hour lecture followed by 30 minutes of discussion.Cancellation deadline for refund of fees is March23, 2018. Purchase of trip cancellation insurance NEW Sunken Treasure: Canada’sis strongly recommended. \"Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents Marine Protected Area\"Instructor: Anne Fraser SESSION 1 - OUR CHANGING OCEAN Date: Monday, March 5 Time: 10 am to noon Sessions: 1 Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST Code: ASSC257-1 2018S C01 Learn about the unique lifeforms that make their homes in the dark, hot, acidic and high pressure environments of deep-sea volcanoes, and how research in this unique habitat is shedding light on how life may have arisen on Earth and perhaps other planets. Visit an alien realm 2,300 metres below the ocean surface. In this volcanically active rift valley, superheatedSCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION \( Certificate/diploma Credit options # Online88

mineral-rich fluids jet from the seafloor, forming How can we use it? What can it tell us about processes that allow cetaceans to “speak”towering and baroque sulfide chimneys. Here, the ocean and ourselves? And what are the underwater, and how that influences the wayscientists have discovered an astonishing array implications of a changing ocean soundscape? in which both toothed and baleen whalesof life. Learn how deep-sea installations by UVic’s live. We will also explore the auditory systemOcean Networks Canada support cutting- Instructor: Tom Dakin started his career in the that allows whales to sense their world overedge science in one of Canada’s oldest marine Canadian Forces tracking Russian submarines great distances. The growing importance andprotected areas. during the Cold War. He then took over research effect of anthropogenic noise, how it affects and development of ocean sensors at AML whale habitat use, behaviour, energetics andInstructor: Dwight Owens, BA in Chinese and Oceanographic for 17 years. He is now the Sensor even species success is an integral part of thisMA in Educational Technology, has over 25 years’ Technologies Development Officer at Ocean discussion. Results from cutting edge researchexperience in design and development of rich Networks Canada. from the BC coast and beyond will be presented.media and interactive education, largely science- Bones, photographs and examples of medicalrelated. An Ocean Networks Canada member Thunderbird and Whale: BC's Next Big imaging and recordings of whales’ sounds willsince 2008, he is immersed in ocean science, Earthquake and Tsunami enliven the discussion.working with geophysicists, marine ecologists,oceanographers, seismologists and tsunami SESSION 4 - OUR CHANGING OCEAN Instructor: Rianna Burnham, BSc MSc (see biomodellers. under Evolution, Biology and Ecology of Marine Date: Monday, March 26 Mammals)Citizens, Scientists and the Sea Time: 10 am to noon Sessions: 1 SUSTAINABILITYSESSION 2 - OUR CHANGING OCEAN Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST Code: ASSC257-4 2018S C01 NEW Seaweeds: The Next Superfood Date: Monday, March 12 What can discoveries from history and modern Time: 10 am to noon science tell us about the effects of earthquakes Dates: Thursday, April 12 Sessions: 1 and tsunamis on our coast? On the evening Times: 7 to 9 pm Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST of Jan. 26, 1700, the west coast of North Sessions: 1 Code: ASSC257-2 2018S C01 America was rumbling and shaking, and very Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GSTHow is public involvement changing the way we large ocean waves washed far inland. Several Code: ASSF025 2018S C01do ocean science, and what opportunities exist First Nations remember this as the battle This talk will explain how to identify our manyfor you to contribute? Learn about the breadth between a thunderbird and a whale, and if local species of seaweeds, discuss the healthof community involvement in scientific research modern geologists understood these stories benefits of eating seaweed, and suggestfrom citizen science to community-based earlier, it would not have taken until the late some fun recipes for cooking with seaweeds.research; what does it mean for our changing 1980s to realize that the greatest earthquakes Additionally, we will investigate how seaweedsocean? and coupled tsunamis on earth are actually provide healthy marine nutrients to land-based happening right off our coast. This is a lecture on animals from bugs to bears, an important butInstructor: Dr. Maia Hoeberechts is the Associate ghost forests, strange marine deposits, and our often overlooked coastal phenomenon.Director, User Services at Ocean Networks modern understanding for how the next “bigCanada. She manages the Data and Learning one” will unfold. Are we prepared? Instructor: Sara Wickham grew up in Bamfield,& Engagement teams, and is active in building BC and holds an MSc from the School ofOcean Networks Canada's involvement in Instructors: Dr. Martin Scherwath is a staff Environmental Studies at UViccommunity-based research, citizen science and scientist at Ocean Networks Canada supportingcommunity-university engagement. research projects on gas hydrates and seabed FOR MORE INFO: dynamics. Dr. Martin Heesemann is a marine Science CoursesDid You Hear That? Sound in the Sea: geophysicist who is supporting projects at 250-721-8458 Fax 250-721-8774It's Changing, It's Revealing and It Will Ocean Networks Canada related to seismology, [email protected] Your Supper tectonics, tsunamis and scientific seafloor continuingstudies.uvic.ca/science drilling.SESSION 3 - OUR CHANGING OCEAN NEW Whales: A World of Sound Date: Monday, March 19 Time: 10 am to noon Dates: Tuesdays, March 6 to 27 Sessions: 1 Time: 7 to 9 pm Fee: $21 plus $1.05 GST Sessions: 4 Code: ASSC257-3 2018S C01 Fee: $85 plus $4.25 GSTHow do we use sound to conduct research in Code: ASSC269 2018S C01the sea and what can this tell us about the ocean Acoustics is the primary means by which whalesand ourselves? Sound is the most effective way and dolphins “see” in the dark depths of theto study the ocean. It's an amazing tool that is oceans. Some click, some whistle, some moan,both far reaching and very informative. We have some sing—all use their vocal repertoire toonly just begun to take advantage of something communicate, aggregate with conspecifics,marine life has been using for millions of years. navigate and forage. We will review specializedcontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION 89

General University Food Services lower level of the McPherson Library. Gallery hoursinformation are the same as the library. This gallery is a storage, University Food Services (UNFS) operates the reference and exhibition facility dedicated to theCAMPUS SERVICES following: permanent collection of works of art on paper. Exhibitions draw from the permanent CollectionCentre for Accessible Learning • Arts Place, Fine Arts Building and rotate regularly. The Legacy Maltwood Gallery is free and open to the public.The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is • BiblioCafé, McPherson Libraryresponsible for providing leadership in the FOR MORE INFOdelivery of student-focused accessible learning • Cap’s Bistro & Village Market, Cadboro Legacy Art Gallery Downtownmodels and delivers training and education Commons 630 Yates Street, Victoriato further the university’s commitment to Gallery hours: 10 am–4 pm, Wednesday–Saturdayprovide equal access to all academic programs. • Commons Kitchen, Cadboro Commons 250-721-6562 | legacy.uvic.caCAL provides advice and consultation on theuniversity’s legal and regulatory compliance • Court Café, Fraser Building UVic Alumni Associationwith the BC Human Rights Code, the Ministryof Advanced Education, and University policy • Halftime, CARSA The UVic Alumni Association represents alland procedures. CAL is a core academic support graduates of the University of Victoria, includingunit for both students and faculty and as such, • Mac’s, MacLaurin Building graduates of diploma and certificate programs.consults in areas such as universal instructional We encourage active, lifelong involvement in thedesign to increase accessibility on campus. • Mystic Market, University Centre (10 outlets) university’s teaching, research and community outreach efforts.Students who encounter barriers to their • Nibbles & Bytes Café, Engineering Lab Wingacademic work may require academic The association offers a host of benefits andaccommodations. Appropriate documentation is • SciCafé, Bob Wright Building services that link alumni with their university.required to register with the CAL, and in order to Visit us and learn about our events, programsrequest academic accommodations. A diagnosis • Village Greens, Cadboro Commons and services. The UVic Torch Alumni Magazineof disability alone does not guarantee academic is mailed free of charge twice each year and weaccommodations. When students, faculty and staff use their distribute a monthly electronic newsletter to all ONECard Flex Funds at any UNFS outlet*, alumni who provide us with their email address.The Learning Assistance Programs (LAP) offer they receive a 5% discount on their purchase.fee-based programs for all students: Campus guests may obtain a GUESTCard from FOR MORE INFO the ONECard Office that also provides 5% off 250-721-6000 | [email protected] | alumni.uvic.ca• Learning Strategist program purchases at all UNFS outlets*. UVic Bookstore/Blink Print/Computer• Tutor Matching program You may add Flex Funds to your ONECard at Store/Finnerty Express Café uvic.ca/food or in-person at the ONECard or• Note-taking program UNFS Office. A variety of items essential to academic success are on hand. 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Williams laptops, hardware and accessories. collection, as well as other material from the university’s rich and diverse collections. The Legacy Art Gallery is a lively and engaging centre for art that is easily accessible to the community and enables students to study both art and curatorial practice. Legacy Maltwood (at the Mearns Centre— McPherson Library on campus) is located on theGENERAL INFORMATION90

Finnerty Express Café, located on the lower level, 15X Limited Stop Service—UVic/Downtown Emergency procedures – just in casesells organic, fair-trade coffee, teas, locally baked Esquimalt via Foul Bay, Yates/Fort and Douglas goods, lunch selections and cold drinks. Esquimalt Although major emergencies on campus are 16X Limited Stop Service—UVic/Uptown via unlikely, it’s a good idea to be prepared. HereFOR MORE INFO McKenzie, Pat Bay Highway to Uptown are a few tips to help you respond when theBookstore/Computer Store: Monday–Friday, 17 Cedar Hill Special—Mon. to Fri. unexpected happens.8:30 am–5:30 pm; Saturday, 11 am–5 pm 26 UVic/Dockyard via McKenzie, Saanich Road, 250-721-8311 | uvicbookstore.ca Boleskine, Harriet, Burnside, Tillicum, Lampson 1. If you have access to My Page, sign up for UVic and Esquimalt Road Emergency Alerts and receive emergency textFinnerty Express Café: Monday–Friday, 33 UVic from James Bay via Fort, Richmond and messages. Visit uvic.ca/alerts for more info.7:30 am–7 pm; Saturday, 11 am–5 pm Cedar Hill X Road—when UVic is in full session250-721-4594 39 UVic/Royal Roads via McKenzie, Shelbourne, 2. Use texting, not calls, to let your family know Mt. Doug Park, Royal Oak, Interurban, you’re safe.W.C. Mearns Centre for Learning, Helmcken, Wilkinson, Old Island Highway and McPherson Library Western Exchange—evening and weekend 3. At the time of an emergency, check the UVic trips to Royal Oak Exchange only website at uvic.ca for information.The Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson 51 UVic/Langford Exchange via McKenzie, Trans Library provides a comfortable, positive and Canada Hwy, Old Island Hwy and Kelly Road 4. Medical emergency? Call 911 and Campuswelcoming learning environment for students 76x Swartz Bay Express: UVic/Swartz Bay Ferry Security Services: 250-721-7599. Give your location.and allows cold food and covered drinks in Terminal via McKenzie and Pat Bay Highway most areas. Continuing Studies students taking —early Fri. afternoon from UVic, and late Sun. 5. Fire? Pull the fire alarm and get out of theany non-credit course are eligible to borrow afternoon and evening from Swartz Bay only. building—follow the instructions of thelibrary materials. Visit the Loan Desk to set up Operates only when UVic is in full session emergency coordinators wearing safety vests.your Community borrowing privileges and startexploring the libraries’ resources. FOR MORE INFO 6. Damaging earthquake? Drop, Cover and Hold BC Transit: 250-382-6161 | bctransit.com On. Do not leave the building until the shakingFOR MORE INFO For the most current changes to routes, visit the stops. Go to the playing fields behind CARSA andUVic Libraries, borrowing and resources: website and use Google trip planner. stay away from the buildings.uvic.ca/libraryLoan Desk: 250-721-8230 | [email protected] Campus safety 7. Threat of violence? Protect yourself by getting out, hiding or as a last resort—fight.Students residing outside Victoria, contact Campus Security Services is committed toDistance Learning and Research (Infoline): promoting a safe and welcoming environment to 8. If you evacuate a building take your wallet,250-721-6488 | [email protected] enhance the well-being of students, staff, faculty keys and mobile phone with you. and visitors, and to protect all university property.VISITING THE UVIC CAMPUS Campus Security Services is open 24 hours a 9. If you see something, say something—call the day, seven days a week. A“safe haven”is located Campus Security emergency line at 250-721-The University of Victoria encour­ages visitors to just inside their front doors should you need 7599 or call 911 to report an emergency, unusualuse sustainable transportation to get to campus: help at any time. SafeWalk services are available behaviour or personal safety concern.transit, walking, cycling and car­pooli­ng. For any time to anyone wanting an escort withindetailed information on travel choices available campus boundaries. Campus Alone is available Parkingto you, please visit: uvic.ca/sustaina​ bility/ 24 hours a day for individu­ als who work/studyoperations/transportation/alternative. in isolated areas on campus and are concerned Pay parking is in effect Monday to Saturday, 24 about their personal safety. Security Officers act hours. Pay by Licence (PBL) is now in effect onBuses as First Responders trained to handle all medical campus, visitors will be required to enter their emergencies. Crime prevention, personal safety licence plate at the parking dispenser at the timeThe campus bus terminal is located beside the inform­ ation and workshops are available. of purchase. Parking permits may be purchasedCampus Services Buildi­ng, Finnerty Road. The at any of the parking permit dispensers locatedcampus is served by the following bus routes: Reminders: in lots outside Ring Road or in advance online at • Be alert and aware of your surroundings parking.uvic.ca.4 UVic/Downtown via Douglas, Hillside and • Trust your instincts Henderson • Plan your route and vary it, if possible These permits are valid only in the General7 UVic/Downtown via Fairfield, Foul Bay and • Park in well-lit areas Parking areas in numbered lots only, not at Henderson • Keep your vehicle locked parking meters or Reserved Parking areas. The11 UVic/Tillicum Mall via Arbutus, Uplands, • Wallets and purses are attractive targets to lots inside Ring Road are for Reserved permit Cadboro Bay, Fort, Douglas and Gorge holders until after 4:30 pm weekdays, at which12 UVic/University Heights via Cedar Hill, thieves—don’t leave unattended time General permit holders may park. The “after Kenmore, Tyndall, San Juan, Arbutus and • Have your keys ready before you get to 4:30” rule for General Parking permits does not Finnerty apply to the areas marked “24-hour Reserved.”13 Ten Mile Point/University Heights via McKenzie, your vehicle Dispensers accept both coin and credit cards. UVic, Finnerty, Sinclair, Cadboro Bay, Arbutus • Check interior of vehicle before entering14 UVic/Vic. General via Cedar Hill X-Road, There are a number of short-term, coin-operated Richmond, Fort, Douglas, Bay, Craigflower and FOR MORE INFO parking meters provided for visitor use. Helmcken Campus Security Services / Personal Safety Coordinator: 250-721-8981 | web.uvic.ca/security FOR MORE INFO SafeWalk Services: 250-721-7599 Campus Security Services: 250-721-6683 uvic.ca/security/parkingcontinuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 GENERAL INFORMATION 91

How to Goods and Services Tax Bursary programregister Some Continuing Studies courses are subject to Each term the Division of Continuing StudiesOnline registration Goods and Services Tax (GST). If GST is pay­able, offers bursaries totalling $1,000 to assist learnersGo to: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/ it is indicated alongside the tuition fee in the in furthering their education. Bursaries will beinfo-for-students/how-to-register course description. awarded to learners who can display evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning and who canTo register online, please follow the secure Confirmation and classroom location demonstrate financial need.registration process on our website. Search for acourse by name or by topic and then follow the After you register, you will receive a confirmation Applica­tions are available at the Division ofinstructions for purchase via our Shop Cart. receipt with the classroom location, date and Continuing Studies, 2nd floor, Continuing Studies time. Most courses are held on campus. If you Building, by calling 250-472-4747, or online atWalk-in registration have not received your confirmation receipt by continuingstudies.uvic.ca/info-for-students/ the day before the class begins, please call 250- continuing-studies-bursary.Register at the Continuing Studies Building, 2nd 472-4747 for help locating the classroom.floor, Ring Road at Gabriola Road (see campus Application deadline is Jan. 15, 2018.and parking map, pg. 94). Office hours are Scents and perfumesweekdays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. HOLIDAY CLOSURE In consideration of others, please refrain fromPhone registration using scented products in classrooms. The University of Victoria is closed on statutoryCall: 250-472-4747 holidays and from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 (inclusive). Tuition fee tax deductions You may still register online during the holidayRegister weekdays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. periods. Keep your confirmation receipt as it is yourMail registration official income tax receipt. Your tuition fees may Unless otherwise noted, classes will not be held be tax deductible if the total fees paid to UVic in on statutory holidays.Fill out the registration form (see pg. 93), a calendar year exceed $100. You may combineand send to: the fees of more than one course so their total FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES exceeds the $100 minimum. CALL 250-472-4747 Division of Continuing Studies University of Victoria Cancellations, withdrawals, refunds PO Box 1700 STN CSC Victoria, BC  V8W 2Y2 The Division of Continuing Studies reserves the right to cancel/res­ chedule courses or otherRegistration reminders offerings without notice, and to establish special regulations for admission to non-degree• Provide account number, CVD number, expiry programs or courses. If a course or offering date and signature if paying by credit card. is cancelled/rescheduled, the liability of the Division of Cont­ inuing Studies is limited to a• Notify us of an address change. refund of your course fee, or, if desired, transfer• Make cheques payable to University of Victoria. to another offering.• If a course is full, your registration will be To withdraw from a course, let us know in person placed on a waiting list. or by phone (250-472-4747), at least:Registration process 1. S even days prior to the first meeting of a short-term, intensive course, workshop orTo avoid disappointment, register as soon as conference, with limited enrolment.possible. Many courses fill up quickly whileothers will be cancelled one week prior to the 2. P rior to the second class when a coursestart date if they do not meet their minimum meets once or twice weekly over a period ofenrolment. If we are unable to register you in a several weeks.course because it is full, you will be placed on awaiting list and contacted if a space becomes Depending on your method of payment, aavailable. Your payment will not be processed refund will be either mailed to you or creditedunless space is available for you in the class. to your credit card. The Canada Revenue Agency requires that we request the return of yourRegistration payment original receipt.All registrations must be accompanied by full If you withdraw from a course, an admini­strativepayment: cash/debit card (in person only), fee may be charged for processing. The amountcheques, money orders, Visa, MasterCard and may vary according to the type of course, but willAmerican Express. Phone/online registrations are be a minimum of $15.by credit card only. Note: Some programs have special refund policies as printed in individual course descrip­tions or in program announcements.HOW TO REGISTER92

Registration formAll registrations must be accom­p­ anied by full University Act, RSBC 1996, c.468 and section 26 of Phone registration: 250-472-4747fees, payable to the University of Victoria. the Freedom of Infor­mat­ion and Protection of Privacy Act. The information you provide is used for the Web registration: The Division of Continuing Studies reserves purposes of admission, registration and other continuingstudies.uvic.ca/info-for-students/the right to cancel/reschedule courses or other decisions relating to your Continuing Studies how-to-registerofferings without notice, and to establish program.special regul­ations for admission to non-degree Mail completed registration form to:programs or courses. If a course or offering For details on how the information is used,is cancelled/rescheduled, the liability of the contact Continu­ ­i­ng Studies or read UVic Policy Division of Continuing StudiesDivision of Continuing Studies is limited to a 4400, Access to Student Records at: uvic.ca/ University of Victoriarefund of the course fee, or, if desired, transfer to registrar/students/policies/student-information/ PO Box 1700 STN CSCanother offering. index.php. The relevant law for all matters Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 concerning these programs shall be the law ofThe University of Victoria collects personal the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Inquiries:information on its form pursuant to the 250-472-4747 | [email protected] of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria – Course RegistrationCourses fill up fast – Consider registering online at continuingstudies.uvic.caPlease notify us of any changes to your name and address.Ms/Mrs/Mr ______________________________________________________________________________ Student record   UVic student #________________________ Surname First name Middle name Preferred first name   I've previously taken a UVic credit course  I've previously taken a UVic non-credit courseM ailing a ddress __________________________S_tr_e_e_t_a_d_d_r_e_s_s_____________________________________ Mail list_______________________________________________________________________________________   I do not wish to receive further mailings City Province Postal code Special needsPhone_________________________________________________   Provide details: _______________________ _____________________________________Email address____________________________________________ Date of birth __________________ _____________________________________ (YY/MM/DD)W ould you like to stay informed about new courses, programs, special offers and events? If you do not check this box, you will still receivecommunications relating to the administration of your course/program. Yes, I would like to receive this information by email.Course selection, independent study materials, or gift certificatesCourse title ________________________________________________ Course code Fee $_______Course title ________________________________________________ Course code Fee $_______Course title ________________________________________________ Course code Fee $_______Course title ________________________________________________ Course code Fee $_______ Total enclosed: $_______If you are paying by credit card, please call 250-472-4747.Credit card Visa MasterCard AmEx Account number__________________________________ Expiry date___________________CVD #_____ Signature (mandatory for credit card) _________________________________________________________continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 REGISTRATION FORM 93

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Division of Continuing Studies 7165394University of VictoriaPO Box 1700 STN CSCVictoria BC V8W 2Y2 Or current addressee Contact us Stay connected 250-472-4747 /uviccontinuingstudies [email protected] @uviccontinuing /university-of-victoria-continuing-studies VISIT REGISTRATION /ContinuingstudiesCa 2nd Floor, Continuing Studies Building University of Victoria Campus continuingstudies.uvic.ca 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria BC