EPEC Spring 2005

EPEC001: Hampshire History Primer
The goal of this course is to introduce members to a wide spectrum of topics in the history of Hampshire College. We will discuss the lineage of its academic and administrative structure, student activism, faculty and staff issues, myths and legends, intersections of social issues such as race, class and gender from 1958 to present, and much more. Materials include: many documents from the archives, publications, videos and other media, scholarly literature, and past student work in Hampshire History. We support and encourage divisional work growing out of the class. Latecomers and one-timers welcome! Goodread Library Wednesdays, 7-9pm

Facilitators: Donald Jackson, dej99@hampshire.edu

EPEC002: Queso Dia
Come play with us! In this media-filled course. Sound-artists, trash sculptors, fermentators, performance artists and video people are all encouraged to come. Everyone is encouraged. Hell, if you knit come knit. We will interact extensively till our performances implode upon themselves. Working together, we will create a masterpiece in the world of installation madness. Our plan is to bend, flip, twist, kick, chew, shake vigorously, watch, do, drop and walk all the way to the edge of the world of art. See us live, watch us jive! Basically bring what you want and everyone shall have fun. If you want an evaluation, we'll write you one, if you want gold, we'll draw you some. If you know the sum of 17 and 23, that might help. There are no rules in the maze. Mod 67 (it's prime) or Woods (weather permitting) Thursdays, 5-8pm

Facilitators: Smiles, box 1370, Seth Whelden, box 1150, seht4prez@hotmail.com, &amp; Noah Marmalefsky, box 130, nem02@hampshire.edu

EPEC003: Playing The Game By Changing The Rules
This course will be an immersion in the stuff of rule-making. Classes will consist primarily of sessions of Nomic, a game where the main element is discussing and changing the rules of the game itself. Created by former Earlham professor Peter Suber, it's a game designed to experientially teach players how it feels to interact with a system of self-ammendment and rule crafting. Sessions will consist of discussion, careful drafting of game law, and voting. However, depending on how players choose to direct their games, it can spiral off in all sorts of unexpected and fascinating directions. Those taking this class will be expected to keep journals about how games proceed, including proposed amendments and why they failed or succeeded and how the class/games proceeded and their interpretation of events within game sessions.

Facilitator: Sam Anderson

EPEC004: Philosophies of Perpetual Peace
We'll approach the work of two great philosophers, Immanual Kant and Henri Bergson, as they relate to the problem of ending war. Kant and Bergson both construct elaborate philosophical systems, and attempt to deploy them to address questions of war and peace. By reading their work focused around these questions, we'll gain experience in applying dense metaphysical ideas to thinking about perennial social and political problems. The format will be discussion-based, and students who want course credit will be expected to keep a "philosophical journal" (akin to a collection of response papers). Class will meet twice a week. Experience with political philosophy or metaphysics is useful but not required. Goodread Library Tuesdays, 7-9pm (more sessions may be scheduled as desired by the class)

Facilitator: Donald Jackson, djackson@hampshire.edu

EPEC005: Principals of Web Design and Development
Are you interested in web design? Tinker with HTML o r Dreamweaver? Design web sites professionally? This weekly class in web design will help anyone interested in the topics involved. The class will be held on Wednesday nights, starting on February 16th, and will run until everyone gets too stressed to work on non-academic projects. As mentioned above, students with any amount of experience are welcome - the subjects covered will be interesting (and understandable) to beginners and veterans alike. ASH Room 126 Wednesdays, 6:30pm

Facilitator: Chris Morrell, Box 169, ctm02@hampshire.edu

EPEC006: Sci-Fi for Non-Geeks
Science fiction has become an increasing force in our popular culture. Since the 1950s, modern science fiction writers have focused on critiquing the present by envisioning the future. In this course, we will examine the works of two luminary science fiction writers: Isaac Asimov and Philip K. Dick. Additionally, we will screen several sci-fi movies during the course of the semester. Much of the course will be determined by students, which may include writing workshops, more movie screenings, and other readings. FPH 105 Fridays, 6-8pm

Facilitators:Dan Garfield, Box 389, dbag02@hampshire.edu &amp; Dominic David, Box 835, add01@hampshire.edu

EPEC007: Writing for Fun
A series of writing exercises designed to encourage creative use of language and instill a sense of fun and pleasure in creating unique pieces. Also, a way for the writer to get to know him or herself better through writing and other creative activities. Library - Special Collections Room Mondays, 7-8pm March 28th - April 18th

Facilitator: Christine Ingraham, cingraham@hampshire.edu