ARABLANG 22H-01, ARABLANG 2: 2nd Year Arabic for Heritage Speakers; 2nd Year Arabic (Ramzi Salti, Arabic)
To showcase the depth of the Arabic Language to his class, Ramzi Salti enlisted the talents of the famous Lebanese musician Mike Massy. Massy performed his biggest hits live, including ‘Ya Zaman’ and ‘Khalasna Baa’ and a song from his upcoming album at Campbell Recital Hall in the Braun Music Center. In a very special moment, Massy invited Arabic speaking students onstage to sing ‘Ghayer Lawn Ouyounak’- a song they had learned in class. Afterward, Massy gave a lecture on Middle Eastern Music, followed by a Q&A.

EARTHSCI 193: Natural Perspectives: Geology, Environment and Art (Richard Nevle, Earth Systems)
In EARTHS 193, students explored the Owens Valley and its surrounding mountains, using scientific observation and drawing to provide complementary perspectives on the region’s geology and ecology.  Students visited several sites of geologic, ecological, and environmental interest. At each site, students took time to observe closely and learn techniques for drawing the natural featured they encountered. Through drawing, students learned to observe deeply and record their observations in field sketches, continuing a time-honored tradition practiced by artists, natural historians, and scientists for centuries.

PSYCH 1: Introduction to Psychology (Bridgette Martin Hard, Psychology)
In collaboration with Ram’s head Theatrical Society and Stanford Theater Laboratory, PSYCH 1 produced Next to Normal. The play tells the story of a mother who suffers from bipolar disorder and how her mental illness affects her suburban family. The production coincided with lectures and readings on clinical psychology, including diagnosis, psychopathology, and clinical treatment. 120 undergraduate students attended the performances and were able visualize the materials they covered in class through lectures and readings.

PWR 2KT: The Great and Powerful Oz: The Rhetoric of Spokespersons (Kathleen Tarr, Program in Writing and Rhetoric)
Kathleen Tarr enlisted the services of choreographer Christiane Crawford to prepare her students for public speaking through dance. Students met in Roble Gym and participated in an hour long introduction to choreography with Crawford’s input regarding the crossover between dance and public speaking. Students admitted to being skeptical at first, but later acknowledged that the choreography class did help them prepare for speeches.