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"last night a DJ saved my life" --Indeep (1982 song) In a moment that has been widely described being defined by "remix culture," what might we learn from the traditions and practices of the artists who gave us the remix? This course looks at the DJ as an crucial figure, a rhetor even, who influences both US and world culture and examines the DJ's practices as writing practices. From there we ask how other kinds of writing--public, academic, creative--can be informed by DJs and DJ culture. We will study specific practices like scratching, remixing, and the mixtape as well as different approaches and spaces in which DJs have shaped culture, from disco to Hip Hop to world music, from radio DJs to party DJs to beat-juggling and turntablism. In addition to our readings, viewings and work in class, participants in the course will be able to participate in a DJ workshop introducing basic techniques like mixing, and will attend at least 1 live DJ set in San Francisco or Oakland. The course will make turntables and a DJ controller available for students to work on mixes and DJ techniques live, in class.

This course is an exploration. Most generally, its aim is to identify distinguishing features of good diverse communities and articulate them well enough to offer principles or guidelines for how to design and manage such communities - all with a particular focus on educational communities like schools, universities, academic disciplines, etc., but with the hope that such principles might generalize to other kinds of organizations and the broader society. The readings range from those on the origins of human communities and social identities to those on intergroup trust building. They also aim to embed our discussions in the major diversity issues of the day, or example, what's in the news about campus life. Thus the course has a practical purpose: to develop testable ideas for improving the comfort level, fairness and goodness-for-all of identity diverse communities--especially in educational settings. The course also has a basic science purpose: to explore the psychological significance of community. Is there a psychological need for community? Is there something about a need for community that can't be reduced to other needs, for example, for a gender, racial or sexual-orientation identity? How strong is the need for community against other needs? What kinds of human groupings can satisfy it? In meeting this need, can membership in one community substitute for membership in others? What do people need from communities in order to thrive in them? Do strong diverse communities dampen intergroup biases? Can strong community loyalty mitigate identity tensions within communities? Such questions, the hope is, will help us develop a more systematic understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in diverse human communities.

The historic convergence of social, economic, and public health challenges has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of Americans. In the midst of great uncertainty, the 2022 U.S. midterm elections will be among the most important in our lifetimes. This course, led by James Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, will examine major issues at stake for the country including: widening inequality and the Supreme Court and the rule of law. Guest speakers include preeminent political, business, foreign policy, and academic leaders.

Join us for an immersive speaker series that delves into the core of American democracy. Prominent figures from a range of politic, business, foreign policy, academia, and media will analyze the implications of the 2024 elections and the challenges our nation faces. Led by James Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, explore topics such as harnessing the power of AI responsibly, addressing climate change at various levels, strengthening commitments to democracy and voting rights, safeguarding youth from the impacts of social media and technology on mental health, and ensuring accountability for wealth disparities. This series will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the elections and the broader American political landscape.

This course is about science teaching and learning in non-classroom settings. You will use the research on teaching and learning to make STEM experiences relevant to more learners, create and facilitate a learner-centered approach to science experiences in an informal setting, and practice being a culturally responsive teacher. In addition, you'll become familiar with current trends in US science education, examine your how stance on teaching and what it takes to be an effective teacher, and consider your own growth as a teacher and as someone who interacts with area youth through community service. You will spend one day a week working with two youth working alongside your peers in an after-school enrichment program for low income youth. This is a Cardinal Course, supported through the Haas Center for Public Service.

For Alternative Spring Break program leaders. The skills and philosophical framework to develop and lead an ASB experience. May be repeat for credit

EAST is the Equity, Access, and Society Theme House at Stanford University. The EAST House Seminar is primarily a speaker series designed to introduce students to the research of Stanford faculty. In Autumn and Winter quarters, faculty and other scholars from around the University discuss their research related to equity, access, and society, broadly construed. Each week will feature a speaker from disciplines ranging from the social sciences to the humanities who will engage students with their work and what it means for understanding and/or addressing pressing issues in society. In Spring quarter, the seminar is a small group discussion of weekly readings on a focused topic in equity, access, and education. Contact instructor for details. The seminar is repeatable for credit.

EAST is the Equity, Access, and Society Theme House at Stanford University. The EAST House Seminar is primarily a speaker series designed to introduce students to the research of Stanford faculty. In Autumn and Winter quarters, faculty and other scholars from around the University discuss their research related to equity, access, and society, broadly construed. Each week will feature a speaker from disciplines ranging from the social sciences to the humanities who will engage students with their work and what it means for understanding and/or addressing pressing issues in society. In Spring quarter, the seminar is a small group discussion of weekly readings on a focused topic in equity, access, and education. Contact instructor for details. The seminar is repeatable for credit.

EAST is the Equity, Access, and Society Theme House at Stanford University. The EAST House Seminar is primarily a speaker series designed to introduce students to the research of Stanford faculty. In Autumn and Winter quarters, faculty and other scholars from around the University discuss their research related to equity, access, and society, broadly construed. Each week will feature a speaker from disciplines ranging from the social sciences to the humanities who will engage students with their work and what it means for understanding and/or addressing pressing issues in society. In Spring quarter, the seminar is a small group discussion of weekly readings on a focused topic in equity, access, and education. Contact instructor for details. The seminar is repeatable for credit.