Courses

In the Classics course "Classic Mythology Through Film," students study cinematic versions of ancient myths.

Though the Native Voices program, students create film documentaries involving Indigenous research.

Students in the Jackson School's Responsible Apparel Purchasing task force explored labor issues related to the production of apparel that bears a University of Washington logo. Related stories: The President as Evaluator

The Jackson School’s Task Force Program celebrates 25 years.

The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge includes artworks created by UW students enrolled in a UW public art course. 

History professor Robin Stacey’s love of J. R. R. Tolkien’s work led to a popular course and now a five-part lecture series.

Students learn about hidden treasures at the Burke Museum and then design activities to share their knowledge with Burke visitors. 

Through two School of Music courses, a group of UW students traveled to Washington's Yakima Valley to teach--and learn from--K-12 students. 

American Indian Studies offers a course on the history and significance of pow wow, which includes working on one of the University's two annual pow wow events. 

Eight years after his death, the work of hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur lives on. A UW course that explored his literary influences has led to a Seattle Public Library discussion series. 

A new class in integrated dance brings together dancers of varying abilities, including several who use wheelchairs. 

Through a new course, School of Art students designed rugs for clients and had them woven in Nepal. 

UW students in a 200-level Spanish class have written books, in Spanish, for the children of Panajachel, Guatemala. 

A new program in Ghana combines courses, frequent field trips, and independent research to introduce students to the complexities of Ghanaian society. 

In a course offered by the Department of Classics and School of Drama, students study Euripides' Helen--and then perform it.