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American Ethnic Studies
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| AAS 370 |
Japanese-American History and Culture (5)
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T. Kashima |
Historical roots and subsequent changes in the Japanese-American group examined through an interdisciplinary approach with some emphasis on Japanese-Canadians.
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American Indian Studies
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| AIS 102 |
Survey of American Indian Studies (5) |
T. Colonnesse |
| This course covers the "peopling of the Americas," the archeology and anthropology of Canada and the US and the foundations of stereotypes about Native peoples |
| AIS 230 |
Contemporary Indians, Gaming and Casinos (5) |
M. Wright |
| Economies in aboriginal communities including Canada. |
| AIS 270 / SISCA 490 |
Pacific Northwest Natives (5) |
C. Coté |
| This course introduces students to the indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest. |
| AIS 331 / HSTAA 331 |
American Indian History to 1840 (5) |
A. Harmon |
| Includes both Canadian and US histories. |
| AIS 443 / COM 443 |
Indigenous Films, Sovereign Visions(5) |
D. Hart |
| Explores fiction, documentary, experimental film, and digital media from indigenous artists from around the world with significant focus on Canadian aboriginal filmmakers. |
| AIS 475 |
Special Topics Indian Studies: Advance Native Voices (5) |
D. Hart |
Explores theoretical, methodological and aesthetic issues in documentary film production in Canada and the US.
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Anthropology
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| ANTH 331 / ART H 331 |
Native Art of the Pacific Northwest Coast (5) |
R. Wright |
An understanding of the history of the arts and cultures of the indigenous Pacific Northwest Coast peoples, and skills which will enhance the appreciation of these arts and the ability to recognize different tribal and individual artists' styles.
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Biology
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BIOL 570 / ENVIR 570A / CFR 521C
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Conservation of Living Systems: Trans-Boundary Experience (5) |
T. Hinckley / J. Tewsbury |
Students will examine several trans-boundary conservation issues in the Pacific Northwest focusing on the Okanogan/Okanagan Rivery Valley watershed, and ecosystem that brings local state/provincial land managers together with Native Americans and First Nations leaders/managers, land owners, and environmental groups in Canada and the US.
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Communication
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| COM 443 / AIS 443 |
Indigenous Films, Sovereign Visions (5) |
D. Hart |
| Explores fiction, documentary, experimental film, and digital media from indigenous artists from around the world. Focuses on personal, political, and cultural expression. Issues include media and sovereignty movements, political economy, language revitalization, the politics of decolonization, and indigenous aesthetics. |
| COM 444 |
Public Relation & Society (5) |
K. Fearn-Banks |
| Overview of issues, strategies, and role of public relations professionals in various areas of American society, including media relations, government relations, community affairs, and consumer relations. |
| COM 452 |
Crisis Communication (5) |
K. Fearn-Banks |
Study of the functions of communications professionals during crises. Covers public relations professionals as advocates for organizations and companies in crisis and the news media as advocates of the mass public. Discussion of cases
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Geography
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| GEOG 349 |
Geography of International Trade (5) |
J. Harrington |
| The course is an overview of theory, practice, and policy of international trade and foreign direct investment. After some reading on US-Canada trade trends and issues, students will write two papers on the trade patterns and policy of Canada, China or Mexico with respect to the US. |
| GEOG 476 / WOMEN 476 |
Women and the City (5) |
K. England |
Explores the reciprocal relations between gender relations, the layout of cities, and the activities of urban residents in Canada and the US.
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Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
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| SISCA 490C / AIS 270 |
Pacific Northwest Natives (5) |
C. Coté |
| This course introduces students to the indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest. |
| SISRE 555 / SMA 555 |
Comparative Marine Business in the North Pacific: Russia, Canada, Japan and the US (3) |
V. Kaczynski |
The research seminar aims to improve students’ understanding of commercial cooperation in the marine economies of the North Pacific with a focus on increased interest in Canadian natural resources.
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History of the Americas
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| HSTAA 301 |
Foundations of American Civilization (5) |
R. Johnson |
| Canadian content in discussion of development of New France and its relations with English America. |
| HSTAA 331 / AIS 331 |
American Indian History to 1840 (5) |
A. Harmon |
Includes both Canadian and US histories.
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Honors Arts and Sciences
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HA&S 222
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Introduction to Energy and Environment - Life Under the Pale Sun (5) |
P. Rhines |
The course looks at environmental issues through the eyes of aboriginal peoples of the far north how the environment (air, sea, ice, land) shape their lives and how global change is affecting traditional life and health.
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Linguistics
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| LING 600 |
Independent Study - Aboriginal Languages in British Columbia (5) |
S. Hargus |
The course is designed to provide mentorship and direction for FLAS Fellow in Dane-Zaa, Julia Miller.
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Women Studies
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| WOMEN 383 / HSTAA 373 |
Social History of American Women (5) |
S. Yee |
| Including Canadian women's history focused on Canadian women’s migration to the US and the temperance movement in Canada. |
| WOMEN 476 / GEOG 476 |
Women and the City (5) |
K. England |
Explores the reciprocal relations between gender relations, the layout of cities, and the activities of urban residents in Canada and the US.
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College of Built Environments
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Urban Planning
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| URBDP 479 |
The Urban Design (3) |
A. Moudon |
| The course deals with urban form and development characteristics and processes. Cases include Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver, British Columbia. |
| URBDP 508 |
Urban Design Studio (5) |
D. Abramson |
| Includes some Canadian case studies. |
| URBDP 585 |
Intro to Preservation Planning (3) |
M. Chalana |
| Includes case studies from Vancouver, South Asian communities. |
| URBDP 598F |
Urban Transportation Planning (4) |
M. Hallenbeck |
Research on new technologies being implemented at the Canadia-US border crossing to speed the processing of passengers and freight through the international border, while simultaneously improving the security checks that are required to maintain national security and look for contraband substances.
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College of Education
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Educational Psychology
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| EDPSY 582 |
Multilingual, Socialization and Development Research Education Group (3) |
B. Jegatheesan |
In this course students will begin to develop a familiarity in socialization and development research as it relates to bi and multilingual immigrant and indigenous groups in the US and Canada.
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College of Engineering
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
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| CEE 416 |
Urban Transportation Planning and Design (3)
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M. Hallenbeck |
| Brief review of major issues in urban transportation planning, including US-Canadian cross-border issues. |
| CEE 580 |
Urban Transportation Planning (4) |
M. Hallenbeck |
Introduction to transportation planning, including trends and issues in both the US and Canada, land use and transportation interaction, surveys, public involvement, demand management, technology, forecasting, impacts, and policy strategies.
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College of the Environment
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Program on the Environment
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| ENVIR 490 |
Pre-Capstone Seminar (5) |
M. Reese |
| Incorporates international case studies into projects including comparing the US environmental movement to similar efforts in Canada to promote international environmental cooperation. |
| ENVIR 500 |
Seminar in Environmental Studies (3) |
T. Hinckley |
| Assessment of national parks in Canada and the US. |
| ENVIR 570A / CFR 521C / BIOL 570 |
Conservation of Living Systems: Trans-Boundary Experience (5) |
T. Hinckley / J. Tewksbury |
Students will examine several trans-boundary conservation issues in the Pacific Northwest focusing on the Okanogan/Okanagan Rivery Valley watershed, and ecosystem that brings local state/provincial land managers together with Native Americans and First Nations leaders/managers, land owners, and environmental groups in Canada and the US.
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College of Forest Resources
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College of Forest Resources
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| CFR 521C / BIOL 570 / ENVIR 570A |
Conservation of Living Systems: Trans-Boundary Experience (5) |
T. Hinckley / J. Tewksbury |
Students will examine several trans-boundary conservation issues in the Pacific Northwest focusing on the Okanogan/Okanagan Rivery Valley watershed, and ecosystem that brings local state/provincial land managers together with Native Americans and First Nations leaders/managers, land owners, and environmental groups in Canada and the US.
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Environmental Science and Resource Management
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| ESRM 320 |
Marketing and Management from a Sustainability Perspective (5) |
D. Paun |
Introduction to business concepts relating to marketing, human resource management, small businesses and entrepreneurship, and economics in the context of environmental resource management including case studies from Canada.
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Paper Science and Engineering
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| PSE 211 |
Creativity and Society (5) |
G. Allan |
Explores the nature of creativity and innovation in US and other societies. Investigates the processes of thinking and techniques of idea generation in fields such as art, music, science, engineering and medicine. Course includes Canadian creativity and innovation.
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College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences
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Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
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| FISH 323 |
Conservation and Management of Aquatic Resources (5) |
R. Hilborn |
| Canadian content includes the examination of three Canadian fisheries, the Newfoundland cod fishery, the Great Lakes, and the Pacific Halibut. |
| FISH 600 |
Independent Study/Research - Task Force: Arctic Sovereignty (1-10) |
V. Gallucci |
Included history of Canadian sovereignty efforts in the Arctic, the international race for resources, and the role of Arctic peoples, particularly Canada's Inuit, in shaping new directions in international foreign policy.
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Marine Affairs
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| SMA 555 / SISRE 555 |
Comparative Marine Business in the North Pacific: Russia, Canada, Japan and the US (5) |
V. Kaczynski |
The research seminar aims to improve students’ understanding of commercial cooperation in the marine economies of the North Pacific with a focus on increased interest in Canadian natural resources.
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School of Public Health
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Health Services
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| HSERV 552 |
Health Policy Development (5) |
A. Katz |
Course includes comparative health policy examples from Canada.
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School of Social Work
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Social Work
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| SOCW 315 |
Community Service Learning (2) |
S. De Mello |
| This course enables students to focus on the challenges in promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all at a local and global level. A special focus at the global level is directed at understanding how the US and Canada respond to global human needs. |
| SOCW 405 |
Fieldwork Seminar (1) |
S. De Mello |
| Seminar course that enables students to compare and contrast social work practice and policies across the 49th parallel. The course is offered quarterly and once annually takes students to Vancouver, British Columbia for field research. |
| SOCW 415 |
Begin Field Instruction (4) |
S. De Mello |
Students are placed in selected social service agencies and accept beginning social service assignments under the supervision of competent agency personnel. Some students engage in joint, Canada-US practicum activities.
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Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs
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Global Trade, Transportation and Logistics Studies
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| GTTL 600 |
Independent Study (1-10)
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G. Shelton |
Opportunity to pursue GTTL-related issues that may not be explored in established UW courses. Most students pursue cross-border research topics.
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UW-Bothell
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Education
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| B EDUC 408 |
Knowing, Teaching, and Assessing in Multicultural Education and Social Studies (5)
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C. Banks |
Explores major theoretical, political, and pedagogical issues in multicultural education, including issues in Canada.
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UW-Tacoma
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Education
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| T EDUC 520 |
Multicultural Education (3)
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A. Henry |
Societal and classroom issues that occur in both the U.S. and Canada will be used to analyze how educators are working against enduring issues such as the achievement gap and high dropout rates.
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Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences - Community and Social Institutions General
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| T CSIG 436 |
North American Regions (5)
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M. Allan |
Examines the various regions of North America in comparative fashion including characteristics of the New England, Southern, frontier, Mississippi Valley, Canadian, Pacific Northwestern, and Southwestern regions of North America.
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Social Work
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| T SOCW 531B |
Child and Family Policy and Services (3)
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J. Laakso |
Explores current policy issues in the areas of child, youth, and family services; offers historical background on development of selected policies and provides opportunity to examine political nature of policy choices in both the US and Canada.
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