WRITING
001
Writing the Short Short Story: A Workshop
Michael Thurston, Department of English Language and Literature
This workshop will combine constructive critique of drafts with analysis of models and
advice on publishing short short (200-1000 word) stories. We will discuss the unique
challenges and rewards of the form, examine a variety of approaches to it, write our own
short shorts, collectively critique each other's drafts, and meet with the editor of a
magazine that specializes in the form. This class meets for one hour a day for 9 days.
Cost: $5
Enrollment: 20
January 8-12 and 16-19
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Seelye 105
ARTS/CRAFTS
101
Mathematical Knitting
Sarah-Marie Belcastro, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
We're going to knit mathematical objects. (Really. And no math knowledge is required!)
They range from the popular Mobius band to the mysterious hyperbolic space and
double-torus. Most projects will require only one ball of yarn and are unpublished;
photos may be found via www.toroidalsnark.net/mathknit.html. We will also learn how
to customize circular needles. Some knitting outside of class necessary. Possible field
trip to WEBS. Prerequisites: Know how to cast on and off, knit, purl, and use either
circular or double-pointed needles. Bring needles, yarn, and your favorite accessories to
class.
Cost: About $5
Enrollment: 17
Jan. 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
1-3 p.m.
Math Forum, Burton Hall 3rd floor
102
Folding Paper
Susan Sanborn Barker, Neilson Library, Special Collections
In this class you will learn the craft of origami (Japanese for ori. “to fold” and kami,
“paper,” literally “folding paper”). The folds that will be included are: basic bases,
flapping and regular cranes, envelopes, a picture frame , a bookmark, a CD holder, water
bombs for paper covered lights, lotus blossoms and boxes for an altar, and a set of nesting
boxes.
Cost: $10.00
Enrollment: 20
January 22-26
1-3 p.m.
Seelye 202
103
Beginning Rubber Stamping on Cards
Trinidad Linares, Study of Women and Gender
Learn how to make beautiful, original cards for special occasions using rubber stamps.
Using rubber stamps to make cards not only provides an artistic outlet, it also shows a
personal touch to the recipient of your card. During each class, I will cover a basic rubber
stamping technique, such as masking or heat embossing for creating different artistic
effects. Examples of cards showcasing the technique of the day will be out for you to
view and you will work on your own project each class.
Cost: $15
Enrollment: 10
January 16-19
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Hillyer 205
104
Not Another Scarf: Learn to Knit Legwarmers
Huelo Dunn ‘07
Graduate from knitting scarves and knit yourself pair of hip, practical, easy-to-knit
legwarmers This class will cover the basics of knitting: the knit stitch, casting on, and
casting off. In addition, students will learn how to knit on circular needles, a surprisingly
easy technique that can be applied to all sorts of future projects. All skill levels welcome,
but this class is specifically designed for those with no prior knitting experience.
Cost: About $20
Enrollment: 12
January 8-12
3:15-5:15 p.m.
Wright 200
105
Sew What? Recycled Fabric Takes a New Form
Allie Machen ‘07
Transform an existing item into something new and usable without having to purchase
fabric. For example, turn a sheet into a skirt, or a muumuu into a bag. No sewing
experience is necessary, and projects are easily adaptable to all skill levels. This is your
opportunity to turn that free junk into something artistic and wearable! You are also
welcome to bring in that pile of clothes that doesn’t fit quite right and learn valuable
alteration skills! If you are thrifty enough, supplies for this course should cost no more
than $15.
Cost: No more than $15
Enrollment: 10
January 22-26
1-3 p.m.
Women’s Resource Center, 3rd Floor of Davis
106
Stenciling and Woodblock Printing: DIY Art
Kimberly Jew ‘08J
Make thought-provoking and political art in the form of patches, posters, shirts, and
stickers. Learn how to make a basic, single-colored stencil out of thin cardboard, and
graduate into Photo-shopping an image, stenciling into acetate, and producing a multicolored detailed graphic. Explore the benefits and drawbacks of various paint types,
stencil-bases, cutting implements, and the involvement of modern technology. Share
techniques in displaying political art. Learn history on great social change artists and
become familiar with the current movements in street art. End the class in the relaxing
grooves of woodblock printing. Basic materials will be provided. Students will have the
option of purchasing extra materials.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 12
January 16-19
1-3 p.m.
Hillyer 205
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
201
Hidden Forms: Exploring the Unseen
Judith Wopereis and Dick Briggs, Department of Biological Sciences
Come and explore the microscopic world with all its hidden treasures. Insects with pirate
hooks on their feet clinging to leaf surfaces covered with hair-like structures …butterflies
with wings made out of scales like shingles on a roof…..beautifully formed glass like
structures left behind by single-cell organisms, the artists themselves. Come explore the
fascinating world of microspace with tools rarely made available to the public. Designed
for non-science and science majors alike, this class is an introduction to the principles
and practice of scanning electron microscopy. Topics coved in lecture and lab include
instrument design and operational parameters, specimen preparation, photography, and
interpretation of micrographs. Hands-on experience with the instrument and examination
and photography of your own specimens will be emphasized. There will be two 3-hour
lectures and daily lab time, including demonstrations. Registration by sign-up with the
instructors.
Expenses: None
Enrollment: 12
Class: January 22 and 23
9 a.m.-noon, and either 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.
Sabin-Reed 101C
Labs: January 24, 25 and 26
Sabin-Reed 444
202
Math and Sound
Christopher Hardin, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Much of the mathematics involved in synthesizing and modifying sound is
simultaneously elegant and practical. You might want to take this four-day course if you
have ever asked yourself any of the following questions(or even if you haven’t): What is
the Fourier transform? When is convolution a good thing? What have complex numbers
ever done for me? Why are Chebyshev polynomials useful for tailoring harmonic
content? What does a "chorus" effect have to do with nth roots of unity? What is FM
synthesis and why does it often sound like the 1980s?
Cost: None
Enrollment: 15
January 16-19
3:15-5:15 p.m.
Seelye 411
203
Linux on your PC, a Fun Alternative to Windows
Eric Jensen, Science Center
Would you like to learn what Linux can do on your PC? This free operating system runs
on just about any computer. Perhaps you’ve used it on your own PC, or in a class, and
really wished you could make better use of it. In this class you will learn what Linux is
and what benefits it can bring to your desktop. You will install Linux on a PC, learn how
to manage the system, and learn about some of the freely available software available to
you as a Linux user.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 20
January 16 and 17
3:15-5:15 p.m.
Engineering 203
204
Final Cut Pro Video Editing
Kate Lee, Technology Learning Commons
►Update: The title of this class has been changed to reflect
that the course will not lead to certification in Final Cut Pro.
This workshop is an introduction to the digital video editing techniques of Apple’s Final
Cut Pro software, and is designed for faculty and students who want to implement digital
video content into their courses and coursework. Participants will learn to organize
project elements, capture video and audio, mark and trim clips, apply transitions, add text,
and explore various export options (tape, DVD, web). In addition, participants will learn
how to edit clips in the timeline, import, edit and animate audio, add and edit video filters,
build composite images, key and matte video, and create motion effects.
Participants should be familiar with Mac OS X windows, toolbars and dock, and have
some experience recording digital video.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 12
January 8-12
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Seelye B3
205
Create 3D Models using Google SketchUp
Shu Liu ‘09
Google SketchUp is the easiest and quickest way of creating 3D models for such
applications as architectural and other design projects. This five-day course will provide
participants with an opportunity to discover various facets of Google SketchUp, a free 3D
modeling program. Basic skills will be introduced using simple tools. Apart from class
presentations, participants will work on individual projects of “building” homes. Each
class will give hands-on experience. This course will encourage your creativity, and is
fun as well, even if you’re not designing your dream house. No advanced computer skills
are required.
Cost: $3
Enrollment: 12
January 8-12
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Seelye B2
SOCIAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
301
Contemporary Etiquette
Nancy Harvin, Advancement
Rude behavior is rampant in our society, and well-mannered people always stand out in a
crowd. In this course, we will examine ten timeless principles of good manners and
professional protocol. We will also discuss guidelines of etiquette for the 21st Century,
including use of cell phones and iPods, issuing invitations on the internet, friends and
dating, thank you notes via email, and business and social situations. The last class will
be devoted to dining etiquette in restaurants and private homes.
Cost: None
Enrollment: unlimited
January 23, 24 and 25
1-2 p.m.
Seelye 106
302
Savvy Socializing: How to Greet, Meet and Connect with Others
Merrilyn Lewis, Advancement
Can you picture yourself in any of these scenarios? You've been invited to a
student/alumnae event, and you're concerned you won't know how to interact
professionally and effectively. You're scheduled to attend an academic or leadership
conference and are dreading the social hour. You're invited home to meet your new love's
family over the holidays, you’re anxious about carrying on a conversation. In Savvy
Socializing you will learn how to make yourself and others feel comfortable in these
situations. Topics will include initiating a conversation, what to talk about, joining and
leaving conversations, how to "work" a room or conference, and tips for maximizing
networking opportunities and following up properly. This workshop is interactive and
complements the Contemporary Etiquette course.
Cost: None
Enrollment: unlimited
January 23, 24 and 25
2-3 p.m.
Seelye 106
303
Billiards for Fun and Profit
Eric Barnes, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
The game of pool cuts across all boundaries of race and class in our culture, but it
remains primarily a man’s game. Women and men compete separately at tournaments,
although men have no natural advantage. People often assume that women don’t shoot
well, but you can defy this stereotype. Students of all levels will learn the rules and skills
of pocket billiards (i.e., pool), 8-ball, 9-ball, cutthroat, and straight-pool. New players
will begin by learning the fundamentals, while experienced players will begin with
strategic issues like shot selection.
Section 1, Beginners: January 8-12, 1-3 p.m.
Section 2, Intermediate: January 8-12, 3:15-5:15 p.m.
Packard’s, 3rd floor pool room.
Masonic Street, Northampton
Smoking and drinking are not permitted during class.
304
Bridge for Beginners
Jonathan Hirsh, Department of Music
Learn how to play Bridge and play with other people of your ability level. Bridge is a
fun and exciting card game that requires lots of brain power. If you have a decent
memory and like to play Hearts or Whist, or even if you have never heard of either, you
will love Bridge. Bring a regular deck of cards to class. Bring a few if you have extras.
If you’d like to learn more about the game, check out the American Contract Bridge
League’s web-site at http://www.acbl.org.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 40
January 22-26
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Dewey Common Room
FOOD & COOKING
401
Curry Bowl: Sri Lankan Cooking
Yasassri Gammampila ’08
Sri Lanka is an island like no other, and we take our food very seriously. So if you ever
wondered how to make curry from tomatoes or yellow rice with coconut milk, then here
is your chance to find out. We will prepare an array of delicacies from spicy chicken and
coconut rotti to milk rice and squid curry, perfect food for cold January nights.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 10
January 22-26
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Lamont Kitchen
402
A-roi: Basic and Delicious Thai Cooking
Julie Goshe ‘08
This course will provide an introduction to cooking a variety of popular and tasty Thai
dishes. The focus is on making cooking easy and enjoyable, with emphasis on how to
adjust cooking to fit personal taste preference. Dishes will include main courses (green
curry chicken or tofu), dessert (mango and sweet sticky rice), and popular street vendor
dishes (such as pad Thai and green papaya salad). There will be a vegetarian meatsubstitute option, although we will be using fish sauce.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 12
January 16-19
3:15-5:15 p.m.
Lamont Kitchen
403
Basic Chinese Cooking
Rebecca Heeb ’07
The focus of this course is to teach practical Chinese cooking techniques in a way that
can be applied by those living in the U.S. A variety of techniques will be covered from
stir-fry to steaming. Emphasis will be placed on the process of preparation and the
cultural background of dishes. Students will learn to make several dishes throughout this
5-day course. Some of the dishes we will prepare are popular Chinese-American dishes,
such as fried rice and beef and broccoli, and traditional dishes, such as red-cooked meat
and dumplings. Depending on the availability of food and cooking supplies, menu may
be subject to some change.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 12
January 22-26
1-3 p.m.
Lamont Kitchen
404
African Cooking, with a focus on Nigerian Dishes
Uchenna Onuzo ‘09
With a variety of African spices, we will learn to prepare African dishes ranging from
fried plantains, to rice dishes like Jollof rice, fried rice, coconut rice and the different
stews and sauces used with our traditional food like “garri.” We will also learn how to
prepare some African pastries, including Chinchin. These dishes will include meat and
vegetables, and range from very spicy to very mild. You will fall in love with African
dishes. This is also a great way to learn about an international culture.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 12
January 16-19
1-3 p.m.
Lamont Kitchen
405
Vegetarian Nutrition and Cooking
Ruhi Rubenstein ‘07 and Leah Gross ‘07
Learn to cook delicious and nutritious vegetarian recipes, and learn how to maintain a
healthful vegetarian diet. Using recipes from around the world, we’ll show you just how
delicious a vegetarian diet can be. We’ll also discuss some of the basic nutritional
principles of a vegetarian and vegan diet. Learn to experiment in the kitchen and see
what’s involved with being vegetarian or vegan, and explore cheap and tasty vegetarian
recipes to make for your friends.
Cost: $8.50
Enrollment: 15
January 16-19
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Bodman Lounge Kitchen, Chapel
THEATRE/DANCE/PRODUCTION
501
Traditional Korean Dance and Drum
Shana Lee ‘08
Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the understated elegance and
grace of traditional Korean dance. We will cover basic foot and arm movements and
learn short routines based on the three main forms of Korean dance (folk, court and
religious). Time and interest permitting, we will conclude the course by learning a
westernized form of Sam-go-mu (Korean drumming), very popular with audiences in
both the states and in Korea.
Cost: $5
Enrollment: 12
January 22-26
3:15-5:15 p.m.
Berenson Studio 2 (Leeds Studio)
502
Bhangra North Indian Folk Dance
Dahlia Nayar ‘99
Originally, Bhangra was danced to celebrate the harvest and in modern times has
become a part of weddings, parties and Bollywood choreography. As Indian
communities have migrated to other countries, the dance form has spread to the UK,
Europe and North America, and has been fused with reggae, hip-hop, drum and bass, and
other forms. We will cover new movements each day. This class is open to beginners
with little or no dance experience, although more experienced dancers are welcome and
will be shown more complex variations of the movements.
Cost: $10, optional, for a CD
Enrollment: 20
January 16-19
1-3 p.m.
Berenson Studio 2 (Leeds Studio)
503
Studio Production
Elizabeth Hood ‘07
Studio Production will focus on introductory pre-production, production and postproduction skills. Students will have hands-on experience in the Smith studio space
located in the Center for Media Production. They will learn how to direct and produce a
TV show of their creation. This show will then be edited by the class and broadcast on
the campus-wide station, Smith TV-88. Students will learn to be proficient in the studio
and learn basic editing skills.
Cost: $2
Enrollment: 10
January 22-26
3:15-5:15 p.m.
Center for Media Production Studio
504
Introduction to Performing and Auditioning
Kiki Gounaridou
This course is a fun exercise in the elements of performing and auditioning: improvising
with or without a text or a story, learning a monologue and finding a personal method of
using body, voice and imagination in order to make connections with others—either
fellow actors or audience. This is a chance to learn some fundamentals of theatre,
whether your goal is to audition and act, to explore performing as a method of
communicating or simply to better appreciate theatre as an audience member.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 15
January 22-26
1-3 p.m.
Theatre 114 (Green Room)
CULTURAL & POLITICAL
601
Love Interrupted: South Korean Cinematic Breeches of Time and Space
Jennifer Jung-Kim, East Asian Studies Program
Korean melodramas, in addition to the usual hurdles to love, often have characters who
somehow manage to meet and fall in love despite the fact that they live in parallel
universes. We will view four South Korean melodramas about the complicated
relationships of characters who find themselves separated by time and space: Ditto (2000);
Il Mare (2000), which was the basis for The Lake House starring Sandra Bullock and
Keanu Reaves; Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001); and My Mother the Mermaid
(2004). In addition to watching and discussing these films (in Korean with English
subtitles), we will consider why this genre is so popular in South Korean cinema and
what this longing may signify in terms of Korean culture and society.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 20
January 22-25
9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
McConnell B05
602
Celtic Mythology and the Early Religions of Britain and Ireland
Sharon Paice MacLeod, writer
We will explore the world of Celtic myth and religion, focusing on the beliefs and
practices of ancient Gaul and Britain and early Ireland. Areas of study will include the
symbolic artwork of continental Europe, the observations of classical authors on the Celts
and their native traditions, the names and attributes of Celtic deities, and seasonal rites
and celebrations. We will also read excerpts from Irish and Welsh myths and wisdom
texts, learn about druids, seers and priestesses, and explore themes of reciprocity and
relationship between this world and the Celtic otherworld.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 20
January 23, 24 & 25
2-5 p.m.
Wright 230
HEALTH & FITNESS
701
Lead Sport Climbing
Scott Johnson, ESS
This is a course on lead rock climbing for people who have some climbing wall or
outdoor rock climbing experience. As opposed to top-rope climbing, where the anchor is
set above you, lead climbing is the style of climbing where one ascends a cliff or indoor
wall while placing protection along the way. Although we will start with a quick review
of belaying basics, the majority of the course will focus on lead belaying, placing
protection and lead anchoring on sport rock climbs. Be one of the few at Smith to
discover the exciting techniques of lead climbing. Prerequisite: Smith Belay
certification or knowledge of basic belaying from elsewhere.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 12
►The dates for this class have changed since publication of the Interterm Course
Book. The new dates are:
January 16-19
3:15-5:15 p.m.
Ainsworth Fitness Studio, Climbing Wall
702
Ashtanga Yoga Immersion I
Ezra LeBank, Graduate Student, Theatre
For beginning to advanced students. This course offers an immersion into the Ashtanga
Yoga practice developed in Mysore, India by Sri Pattabi Jois. This beautiful and
challenging practice will be approached through asanas (postures), pranayama (breath
control), yogic philosophy, and will feature a basic lesson in Sanskrit (the original yogic
language). This is the only course in the valley to offer both essential foundations and led
Ashtanga practices. Come prepared in comfortable clothing, ready to have fun, relax and
get great physical exercise in the process.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 30
January 16-19
3:15-5:45 p.m.
Ainsworth Studio 151
703
Self-Defense, for a Confident Life
Nancy Rothenberg, ESS
Self-Defense is not just about striking and blocking to protect yourself. It's also about
remembering how strong and resilient you are. It's about using your body and voice to
bring assertiveness and confidence into your everyday experiences. You will practice self
defense skills which include breathing exercises, boundary setting, and physical skills to
defend against the most common attacks.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 20
January 16-19
1-3 p.m.
Ainsworth Studio 151
704
Sundo Mountain Taoist Breath Control
Ron Catabia, Sundo Mountain Taoism practitioner and teacher
Sundo is a mountain Taoist practice native to Korea. Students will practice breath
meditation with postures to understand how the philosophy expressed in the Tao-TeChing is put into practice in living Taoism.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 30
January 8-12
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ainsworth Studio 151
705
Design a Personal Fitness Plan
Rosalie Peri, certified personal trainer
This course will explore how to develop your own personal fitness plan. Aerobic or
cardiovascular conditioning, resistance training through use of machines and free weights,
and proper flexibility techniques will all be explored. Correct use of stability balls for
core training will also be included.
Cost: None
Enrollment: 12
January 16-19
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Scott Gym Weight Room