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Residential Institutes2009 Summer Enrichment Institutes Law and Politics Students who are interested in the American legal system will be introduced to the components of legal proceedings, while also exploring an understanding of politics. This course will examine the interface between law and politics. Students will explore the constitution, The Supreme Court, laws, legal and trial procedures. Students will investigate political and legal issues that may affect their lives as well as the lives of others. Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report. Enrollment Maximum: 20 students Course Dates: June 21 – 26, 2009 Fee: $550 Painting and Drawing Students will have the opportunity to learn and develop a variety of painting and drawing techniques focusing on the fundamental of observation and perception of space. Students’ will work in various media that may include pencil, charcoal and watercolor. Work with a professional artist and take your skills to a new level. Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report. Enrollment Maximum: 20 students Course Dates: June 21 – 26, 2009 Fee: $550 Poetry in Motion Creativity is expressed through a variety of media such as art, literature, or music. In this course you will focus on self-expression through the writing process. Students will focus on the creative writing process as they create short stories, essays, pieces of poetry, and/or one-act plays. Students will also submit original artwork to be published in Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report. Enrollment Maximum: 20 students Course Dates: June 28 – July 3, 2009 Fee: $550 Personal Communication Does the thought of public speaking make you break out into a sweat? Learn how to effectively communicate in all group sizes including one-on-one and small and large group. Understand the difference between what you are saying and the non-verbal cues you are sending. Learn to distinguish between sender, message, channel and receiver as you explore this area. Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report. Enrollment Maximum: 20 students Course Dates: June 28 – July 3, 2009 Fee: $550 Leadership through Outdoor Appreciation Team work is crucial in today’s society. Learn how you can work with others to problem solve challenges while exploring activities such as kayaking, a low ropes course, and climbing challenges. You’ll develop skills in interpersonal communications, decision-making, conflict resolution, and team-building. You will experience character and leadership development as you work cooperatively to meet challenges. Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report. Enrollment Maximum: 15 students Course Dates: July 12 – 17, 2009 Fee: $550 Digital Photography Not sure what all the buttons on your digital camera does or how to take an action photo? This course will provide students with the technical and aesthetic possibilities of photography. Students will also learn the history and the diverse methods used by historical and contemporary photographers. Students will learn how to enhance and manipulate their photographs using computer software. Students will need to provide their own digital camera. Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report. Enrollment Maximum: 20 students Course Dates: July 19 – 24, 2009 Fee: $550
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