You can say the same word and make two people hear two different things (think Yanny/Laurel). German speakers can follow a nursery rhyme that baffles English speakers. Language is a funny thing. In this linguistics-themed class, we'll take a look at neat tricks with language and why they work.

An examination of conflict and resolution. What is violence? How does it play into conflict? Can and should it be used to stop conflict? We'll do some experiential learning and activity-based discussion as well as look at theories. We'll compare ideas from some big thinkers in nonviolence as well as world leaders.

What does it mean to "prove" something? What is the difference between proof and evidence? Can you ever be 100% certain that something is true or false? Is everything true or false? This class will cover philosophy of proofs, identifying valid and invalid proofs, and some techniques of making mathematical and logical arguments.

An examination of conflict and resolution. Experiential learning and activity-based discussion as well as theories. Comparison of ideas with examples from Gandhi, King, Hanh, Che Guevara, Stalin, and others.

What do math and writing have to do with each other? If the mathematical "and" is "plus," then why is there no "but" in math-speak? Come see the answers to these questions, the relationship between how you write sentences and how you solve equations, and more!

What do the Romance languages all have in common? How are they different? In short, why the Romance languages are so romantic!

An examination of the nature of conflict and resolution. Comparison of theories with examples from Gandhi, King, Hanh and others with those of Che Guevara, Stalin, and others. Experiential learning and discussion as well as theories.

What do math and writing have to do with each other? If the mathematical "and" is "plus," then what is "but" in math-speak? Come see the answers to these question, the relationship between how you write sentences and how you solve equations, and more!