From the Rainbows to the Oregon Country Fair, this course will examine these and other unique gatherings of the Pacific Northwest.  A fairly recent phenomena, these communities celebrate religious and cultural diversity often excluded by the mainstream.  Our emphasis will be in learning the history of these fairs, the attractions displayed, the spirituality of the community and the role these fairs have in the 21st century.  The class may require an overnight field trip. Other activities include group discussions, writings and an oral presentation.

Facts About Our Class

This class will flow as follows.  We have two significant days filled with lectures and more on Thursday June 26th and Friday June 27th.  Please be sure to attend.  I will describe in detail the goals.  I have suggested a plan of action (syllabus) to arrive at these goals.

Our next meeting will be Thursday July 12th as we prepare for the OCF.
July 13th-July 15th the Oregon Country Fair.  A participation thing!

Then about halfway through the summer (Thursday July 26th & Friday July 27th) we will bring the class together to share our experiences to date.  This is a small change from the Evergreen Times so please note it.  We will have presentations from people who are leaving.

Our class will regroup again on August 17th for presentations.  This will conclude the formal meeting obligations

Arrangements are possible for attending fairs after this date.

Your eagerness to participate is assumed.

Assignments
Writings:  (all word processed)

1.  This is due the first day of class.  I want you to hear what your expectations and thoughts on how this class should.  (one page)
2.  An outline of your agenda including the fair(s) you tentatively plan to attend. (one page)
3.  An experience paper on the OCF.  (one to two pages)
4.  A critique of someone’s OCF experience paper.  (one page hand written)
5.  A paper describing your ideal1st unofficial TESC Barter Fair.  Be detailed. (2 to 3 pages)
6.  A critique of someone’s paper on the 1st unofficial TESC Barter Fair.  (one page hand written)
7.  Your chapter of the book.  (as determined by class)
8.  Someone’s chapter of the book edited.

Oral Presentations:

1.  Participation in discussions and seminars.
2.  Your final presentation.

Your evaluations will be based on how well you do on ALL of the above.

I offer office hours by appointment.
 

mi laboratorioes su laboratorio          Lab I  room 3152

Herbal & Barter Fairs of The Pacific Northwest Pessiki at The Evergreen State College Summer '2001
subject to change
Day 9 to Noon
 1 to 3 3 to 5
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6/28 Introduction to the class and each other.  Possible Guess Speakers?

1st Written Assignment Due Organize and form groups.  Groups meet.  Discuss what knowledge do we expect? Regroup and present on what we know.  From the practical to the magical.
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6/29 Review what our goals are. Possible Guess Speakers?  Meet with groups. Regroup and make presentations on what we know. Soap Lab; An appreciation of work.
 

3 & more
7/12 to 7/15 This is the Oregon Country Fair.
I will set-up camp at Zumwalt Campground on Thursday morning & will return after the Fair on Sunday night.

7/26 11:30 to 2:30 2:30 to 4:00 4:20 to 6:00
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7/26 Seminar & potluck on the OCF.

 Start planning the 1st unofficial TESC Barter Fair.  Let’s be specific & include good & not good. Presentations by departing students.

7/27 10:00 to 12:00 1:00 to 3:00 3:00 to 6:00
5

7/27 Continue planning the 1st unofficial TESC Barter Fair. Presentations by departing students.   Closure for 1st departures.
Evaluations.
Final Written Assignment Due.

8/17 10:30 to 2:00 2:00 to 4:00
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8/17 Presentations by departing students. Continue planning the 1st unofficial TESC Barter Fair.
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8 or 9/?? Presentations by departing students. Closure for 2nd departures.
Evaluations.
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?/? "The Evergreen State College"  Unofficial Barter Fair