Students learn from and work with elderly persons, particularly those dealing with various stages of dementia. The class meets at the Holland Home, a local retirement and elderly-care community, and includes elderly residents who serve as primary resources to help students understand the joys and challenges of aging. A major portion of the class involves a service-learning component that allows students to work directly with elderly residents and apply the concepts and skills discussed in the classroom.
Evaluation is based on a research paper and class presentation.
Mr. J. Beukema, Mr. G. Van Andel. W11 Sports and the Mass Media. This course investigates the symbiotic relationship between sports and the mass media in America. Students are required to study selected readings, report on books in the field, pass a written test on readings and lectures, and complete a course project that integrates sport and some form of media. Relevant films, videos, guest lecturers, and a two-day overnight field trip supplement class lectures and discussions.