Language & Culture   

Continue your study of Ancient Sumerian in this class. Learn to read the world's oldest written language and cuneiform, the first ever writing system. Must have previous experience in Ancient Sumerian for Beginners I or another similar class.

Gain an introduction to poetry and write some of your own with instructor support! In this three-hour workshop, we will first read and discuss several contemporary poems. Then using prompts supplied by the instructor, we will write poems. Sharing is optional, but available. Class is on the Port Angeles campus.

Want to read the world's oldest written language? Learn about cuneiform, the first ever writing system, along with the Sumerian language, in this course designed for the complete beginner.

Please see Student Learning Outcomes.

From Teutobod to Charlemagne. This class will focus on the history and culture of the Germanic tribes of Central and Northern Europe. Who were they? What language(s) did they speak? What gods did they worship? The ancient Germans were at times migrants, at others conquers and the conquered, which brought them into contact with the Roman world and reshaped Western Europe and the Mediterranean.

Everyone has a story. Have you always wanted to write your story? If you already have a body of work, collection of essays or even a memoir manuscript in hand, you will enjoy this class. Beginners are welcome too. Through writing exercises and prompts you'll be able to dig deep into your story and make it universally important to the ones you love and the world. Wherever you are in your life or on your writing journey you will appreciate your fellow writer and having an experienced writer, teacher, and mentor.

Open to students 16 years of age and older.