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January 9, 2008

The University of Nevada, Reno is offering short courses for teacher recertification, professional development and personal interests for Spring 2008.

Courses are taught on the University campus and at sites throughout Nevada, often via telecourses. The University Credit Across Nevada (UCAN) office at Extended Studies administers these programs and offers the following courses for the Fall 2007 semester.

Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062, or toll free, 1-800-233-8928. Visit: www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/creditcourses

Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials
(EDUC 473/673)
Feb. 8-April 26, 2008
Eight select Friday/Saturday sessions

Part of a seven-course series for those seeking public librarian certification through the Nevada State Library and Archives, or a school library/media services endorsement through the Nevada Department of Education, this course will discuss the theories, principles and practices of selecting books and other library materials with particular emphasis on public, special and school libraries. In addition to public librarian certification and library/media services endorsement candidates, participants seeking to learn about or upgrade their current knowledge of work in public or school libraries may also find this course of interest.

Held Feb. 8-April 26 (eight sessions: Feb. 8, 9, 29, March 1, April 4, 5, 25 and 26); Fri., 4:30-9:30 p.m., and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno.

Course fee: $362.25, three undergraduate credits; $528.75, three graduate credits. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

Education Topics: Sociocultural Perspectives on Latino/a Students in K-12 Education
(EDUC 495/695)
Feb. 14-April 3, 2008
Five select Thursday sessions

This class is intended for pre-service and in service teachers at all levels who are seeking an overview of issues relevant to making the needs of Latin students an integral part of curricular and instructional planning.

Cottage languages and Engish-as-a-Third-Language issues are other possible topics addressed. Interested program coordinators, specialists and administrators are also welcome.

Held Feb. 14-April 3 (five sessions: Feb. 14, 28, March 6, 20 and April 3); Thurs., 4-6:45 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno.

Course fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; $176.25, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

Special Topics: Nevada School Law and Constitution
(EL 791)
Feb. 29-March 1, 2008

This course surveys federal and state legal and ethical issues. Successful completion of the course meets state teacher licensure requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution.

Held Feb. 29-March 1; Fri., 4-10 p.m., and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, William Raggio Building.

Course fee: $176.25, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.


History, Culture, Politics and Society in Turkey: Summer Study Tour to Turkey
(HIST 498/698, PSC 407i/607i or SOC 497/697)
June 8-23, 2008 (with April 2008 pre-trip meeting)

Designed to provide a rich historical and cultural experience through intense study, including lectures and fieldtrips, this summer study tour to Turkey will be based at Koç University in Istanbul and is offered by the University of Nevada, Reno’s departments of history, political science and sociology.

A pre-trip meeting will be held in April 2008. The group will convene in Istanbul, June 8, 2008, and disband in Istanbul, June 23, 2008. Course fee: $2,500, includes dormitory accommodations in Istanbul and breakfast each day, tuition for three undergraduate or graduate credits, airport shuttle service in Istanbul, local transportation and admission to museums and attractions for weekday fieldtrips, textbook and course materials (airfare is not included).

Early registration and deposit are required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

Topics in Basque Cultural Studies: Basques in 'The Sweet Promised Land’
(BASQ 460/660)
April 1-29, 2008
(five Tuesday sessions)

This class utilizes Nevada author Robert Laxalt’s widely acclaimed memoir, Sweet Promised Land, as a window through which to explore the experiences of a father and son in both Nevada and the Basque Country, and the processes that shaped their changing sense of belonging and self.

Held April 1-29 (five sessions: April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29); Tues., 4-6:45 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno main campus.

Course fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; $176.25, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.


Special Topics: World of Travel and Tourism I: Air Travel and Travel in the U.S. and Canada
(GEOG 491/691)
April 5-6, 2008

This course will cover the basics of air travel, use of the Official Airline Guide (OAG), flight itineraries and reading airline tickets. Included will be an overview of travel in the U.S. and Canada, and geographic factors affecting travel such as climate, land surfaces, time zones and cultural differences. Destinations such as Alaska, the Canadian Rockies, French Canada, New England, the Gulf Coast and the Southwest will be emphasized.

Held April 5-6; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Continuing Education Building.

Course fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; or $176.25, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.


Independent Research: Mythology and Folklore — Modern Folklore and the West
(ANTH 499/699)
April 11-12, 2008

In this third in a series of three Mythology and Folklore classes under the same course number, Nevada legends, conspiracy theories, Internet folklore and urban legends are just a few of the topics to be covered.

(Enrollment in the first two classes is not a requirement to participate.)

This course will deal with modern forms of folklore with a special emphasis on Nevada and the West. Students will learn about how oral tradition and belief affect modern American culture, and they will examine how folklore unfolded with the founding and development of Nevada. Students will be required to write a paper based on a mythology/folklore research topic.

Held April 11-12; Fri., 4-10 p.m., and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno.

Course fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; or $176.25, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

Special Topics: Nevada School Law and Constitution
(EL 791)
April 11-12, 2008

This course surveys federal and state legal and ethical issues. Successful completion of the course meets state teacher licensure requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution.

Held April 11-12; Fri., 4-10 p.m., and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, William Raggio Building.

Course fee: $176.25, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

Special Topics: World of Travel and Tourism V: Cultural Tourism and Travel in Africa and the Middle East
(GEOG 491/691)
April 19-20, 2008

The basics of cultural tourism will be covered, focusing on travel experiences that are conducted with respect for the ways of the world’s diverse cultures. Tourism’s negative and positive impacts on unique local groups, particularly in developing countries, will be discussed. Geographic factors that have an impact on travel, such as climate, topography, cultural differences and political and economic stability, are included. Major tourist destinations such as archaeological sites in the Middle East, the Holy Land and Egypt, and the animal preserves in Africa are emphasized.

Held April 19-20; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Continuing Education Building.

Course fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; or $176.25, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

Special Topics Workshop: Art of Encouragement
(CEP 491/691)
April 25-26, 2008

As a result of active participation in this experiential workshop and successful completion of course requirements, students will learn to define the concepts of self-esteem and encouragement, explore personal levels of self-esteem, understand encouraging strategies for self and others, and learn effective use of communication skills.

Held April 25-26; Fri., 4-10 p.m., and Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno.

Course fee: $120.75, one undergraduate credit; or $176.25, one graduate credit. Early registration is required. To register or for more information, call the University’s UCAN office in Reno at (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

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