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PACE 485
Peace Building in Performance
( OC, WI)

CRN: 88752

INSTRUCTOR: Loretta Chen, PhD

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT : Phone 808-990-8300. Email: ltan@hawaii.edu

CLASS MEETINGS: Synchronous Zoom

DATES: SPRING 2022 , Jan 10 – May 5

OFFICE HOURS : Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Apr 6, Apr 20 from 1145-1pm or by appointment

PRE-REQUISITES

Any Social Science 100 or 200 level course, or consent.

MANOA CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

PACE 485 Peacebuilding in Performance is an exploration of the creative dimensions of

peacebuilding, its contributions to community and its intersectionality with the arts to co-exist,
collaborate and create non-violent conflict resulting in cultural performance for all to engage and
enjoy. This is a crucial art and skill to have in these polarized and bifurcated times we live in.

RECOMMENDED READING

The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt

The Twenty-First Century Performance Reader (1st Edition) by Teresa Brayshaw (Editor), Anna
Fenemore (Editor), Noel Witts (Editor), Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 978-1138785342, 1138785342

OTHER MATERIALS

Other reading and audio-visual materials will be posted by instructor on Laulima site.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of peace and conflict on a global
scale. Students will be exposed to current world conflicts involving civil wars, nuclear proliferation,
human rights, world poverty, and environmental concerns as well as non-violent peacemaking and
other conflict resolution methodologies.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION (OC) FOCUS

Students must adequately complete all oral communication assignments to pass the course with a D
grade or better. Students who do not complete all oral communication assignments will not earn O
Focus credit.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

The SLOs will be met through reading, writing, Zoom conferencing, PowerPoint lectures, forum
discussions, documentary films, group project and other applicable exercises and instructional
resources. Note: Course calendar includes corresponding SLOs following each class topic.

1. Understand and articulate peacebuilding techniques

2. Create a healthy environment for uncomfortable discussions and enable invigorating debates
3. Demonstrate an ability to argue, debate, object all the while maintaining a culture of
peacebuilding
4. Demonstrate mastery of a wide range of creative strategies such as brainstorming, reverse
brainstorming, time management, presentation/ communication skills, team work, critical
and creative thinking abilities as well as performance craftsmanship
5. Demonstrate use of reflection, introspection, creative discipline, self-control, relaxation
techniques in peacebuilding work
6. Participate in a creative group project

CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS

All reading and assignments should be done within the week they appear on the course calendar.

Late assignments will not be accepted unless advanced permission is sought. Check the syllabus
carefully for due dates on assignments and manage your time wisely. Do not wait until the last
minute to submit assignments.

I will only consider accepting a late assignment when a situation comes up that is beyond the control
of the student. If you know you have a serious situation coming up that is likely to cause your
assignment(s) to be late, please get in touch with me immediately.

All assignments in this class are designed to improve the student’s creative, critical and ethical
thinking abilities. The instructor will give feedback designed to improve these skills.

Your final submission for all outstanding projects is May 5.

As this is a peacebuilding class, mutual respect is key. The classroom is always a safe space where we
can challenge one another’s assumptions and beliefs but we certainly cannot take liberties to make
disparaging remarks. There is a fine line between intellectual discourse and demagoguery. When in
doubt, feel free to reach out to ask.

As this class requires performance, do come dressed comfortably, even for Zoom as we may break
out into workshops and rehearsals. Finally, be open to new ideas, receptive to difference and be
kind. As Gautama Buddha said, “It is better to be kind than right.”
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COURSE CALENDAR

Wk Date Topic Assignment Due Date Notes

1 Jan 12 Introduction Viewing 1 Jan 18 Start a Digital
Introduce yourself and explain The Power of Perspective by Loretta Chen Journal.
your interest in this class. After Watch : https://youtu.be/rei6VFNPqds
watching the videos, briefly Upload in Google
explain key takeaways you Viewing 2 Docs or submit as
gained from each video below : My Little Red Dot by Loretta & Edmund Chen Word Doc
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oudZas8AsDg OC 01,02,03

Viewing 3 SYNC MEET

Secret to Happiness by Loretta Chen 1145-1pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=jb
4nqeXfVG8&feature=emb_logo

(OC, WI)
2 Jan 19 Sustaining Peace : What Discuss what performing peace would look like from your Jan 25 SYNC MEET
Does It All Mean? perspective. From the viewings last week, 1030-1pm
discuss how the artist can also be a peace builder.

Reading 1
Sustaining Peace: What Does It Mean in Practice?
https://www.ipinst.org/wp-
content/uploads/2017/04/1704_Sustaining-Peace-final.pdf

Reading 2
Review of Jonathan Haidt’s The Righteous Mind: Why
Good People are Divided by Religion and Politics
https://www2.cortland.edu/dotAsset/81f485db-c9ad-421f-
99af-e1d38f549fb8.pdf

Reading 3 :
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/
the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/

Digital Journal Prompt :

Which is more crucial – the upholding of ethical values or
the maintenance of peace? Where do you draw the line?

Is it ever justifiable to change your ethical values and

perceptions to maintain and preserve peace?

What does peace mean? Why are good people divided by

religion and politics?
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Wk Date Topic Assignment Due Date Notes

3 Jan 26 Is Art a Mirror to Society Reading 1 : Daley, Beth. Living life as an artist: Nietzsche Feb 1 OC 01,02,03
on creativity
https://theconversation.com/living-life-as-an-artist-
nietzsche-on-creativity-36257

Reading 2 : Greinke, Russell, “Art Is Not a Mirror to

Reflect Reality, but a Hammer to Shape It”: How the
Changing Lives through Literature Program for Juvenile
Offenders Uses Young Adult Novels to Guide Troubled
Teens
https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/v34n3/greinke
.pdf
Reading 3 Censure and Censor?

https://s-pores.com/2010/03/censure-and-censor/

Digital Journal Prompt :

Should art be apolitical and purely for entertainment?

Can we just have art for art’s sake?

What is the place of art in society?

Is it possible to stage violent or confrontational art as a

form of protest ?

Should art be censored to uphold peace?

4 Feb 2 Zoom Room Debates Motion : Should Universities Stand for Truth or Social SYNC MEET
Justice? 1030-1pm

A debate is a discussion or structured contest about an issue

or a resolution.

A formal debate usually involves three groups: one

supporting a resolution (affirmative team), one opposing
the resolution (opposing team), and those who are judging
the quality of the evidence and arguments and the
performance in the debate.

Our debate teams will be arbitrarily decided upon

depending on the size of the class. This will be lit !

(OC) (WI)
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Wk Date Topic Assignment Due Date Notes

5 Feb 9 Understanding Brecht Reading 1 Feb 15 OC 01,02,03,04
A Short Organum for the Theater.
http://tenstakonsthall.se/uploads/139-
Brecht_A_Short_Organum_for_the_Theatre.pdf

Reading 2
Epic Theater
https://lucian.uchicago.edu/blogs/mediatheory/keywords
/epic-theater/

Digital Journal Prompt :

What is Epic Theater?

What is the Alienation Effect?

What are some strategies we can use to break the fourth

wall?

Can you find some examples of such presentation

techniques in theatre or film?
6 Feb 16 Epic Theater Reading 1 Feb 22 SYNC MEET
The Good Woman of Szechuan 1030-1pm
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/82d6/8ed23db277c702a1
f467266d5a1f21b65cd3.pdf

Reading 2
The Threepenny Opera: A Directorʼs Take on an
Unconventional Musical

Three Penny Opera

https://www.athensjournals.gr/humanities/2018-5-3-3-
Homan.pdf
Theater Workshop

How far can an artist go to perform his “truth” ?

If the artist’s pursuit for truth entails breaking of norms,

rules or conventions, is it permissible?

What are the ethical considerations of making art?

Where/How do we draw these lines?

(WI) (OC)
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Wk Date Topic Assignment Due Date Notes

7 Feb 23 The Theater of the Reading 1: The Theater of the Oppressed Mar 1 Group Project
Oppressed Alert: You have 4
https://wuecampus2.uni- weeks to start
wuerzburg.de/moodle/pluginfile.php/470798/mod_resour devising a peace
ce/content/1/Augusto%20Boal_Theatre%20of%20the%2 building
0Oppressed.pdf performance.

Reading 2:
https://organizingforpower.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/
games-theater-of-oppressed.pdf
For inspiration,
Viewing 1 : Theater of the Oppressed NYC look up The Peace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi1HfSiMxCU Studio
https://thepeacest
Viewing 2 udio.org.
The Theatre of the Oppressed: Forum for social change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTA1b4rlTXI OC 01,02,03

Digital Journal Prompt :

How does Aristotle define art and mimesis?

What is Plato’s definition of logos and ideas?

What is Justice and Virtue?

What is the Theater of the Oppressed?

How does it seek to empower? What are some if its

strategies?

(WI) (OC)
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Wk Date Topic Assignment Due Date Notes

8 Mar 2 Queer Theater Extra resources to come Mar 8 SYNC MEET
(International 1030-1pm
Women’s
Viewing 1 Day!)
Guest Speaker from The Randy Rainbow
Rhino – Executive Director, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07II_EJlcYg
John Fisher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzXBVkWASI4

Viewing 2
Victor / Victoria Interview with Laura Fygi Part 1-3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX6msaSbXcI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-rXrXTx3bg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8jp2WYpfMA

Viewing 3
Loretta Chen’s Showreel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMlzjW5wArI

In Class Discussion / Digital Journal Prompt:

How do/can we perform queer bodies?

How can we use camp to re-appropriate queer bodies?

Unlike race, gender, disability and age, sexuality can be

hidden. Is this good or bad? Discuss.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being able to

hide your sexuality? How much is sexuality a part of
someone’s identity like race and gender?

Is it ethical to conceal your identity in order to pass or fit

in?
Is it ethical for communities and organizations to
discriminate based on gender, race or sexuality? If not, how
can we prevent this ? What are some ethical considerations
and policies we need to have in place to prevent
discrimination?
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Wk Date Topic Assignment Due Date Notes

9 Mar 9 #BlackLivesMatter Reading 1 : Black Lives Matter Toolkit Mar 22
https://blacklivesmatter.com/wp-
content/uploads/2017/10/Toolkit-WhitePpl-Trayvon.pdf

Reading 2 : Dear White American Theater

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMXDh1pMiC/?utm_so
urce=ig_embed

Viewing 1: Diversity Takes the Stage :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFNKFitHjw

Digital Journal Prompt :How can we begin to talk about

race in performance?

Define “discrimination”.

What are the differences between racism and homophobia?

Are all forms of discrimination equally unjust?

Would it be reasonable to be expected to hide your skin

colour or disability?
10 Mar 23 Feminism and Popular Reading 1 Mar 29 SYNC MEET
Culture Susan Sontag on Camp 11-45am-1pm
https://monoskop.org/images/5/59/Sontag_Susan_1964_
Special Presentation by Sara Notes_on_Camp.pdf
LaBelle as part of her
Graduate Certification In Class Discussion / Digital Journal Prompt:
How do/can we perform women’s rights

Is visibility or invisibility a better strategy?

*More resources to come

11 Mar 30 Devising Workshop 1 Reading 1 : Effective Brainstorming Techniques Apr 5 SYNC MEET
https://www.wework.com/ideas/worklife/effective- 1030-1pm
brainstorming-techniques
OC 01,02,03,04
Reading 2: The Frantic Assembly Guide to Devising
Theater
https://fod.infobase.com/http/49800/49817_guide.pdf

Zoom Devising Theater Workshop (WI) (OC)

12 Apr 6 Devising Workshop 2 Viewing 1: Frantic Assembly Guide to Devising
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC9uJrY9Bh8

Zoom Devising Theater Workshop (WI) (OC)

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Wk Date Topic Assignment Due Date Notes

13 Apr 13 Putting It All Together Reading 1 : Workbook to Devising Theater : Apr 19 SYNC MEET
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GC 1030-1pm
SE/Drama/2016/teaching-and-learning-materials/GCSE-
Guide-to-Devising.pdf Lean in , be
vulnerable and
Viewing 1 Theater Complicite Showreel : share your
http://www.complicite.org/company.php (dis)comfort in the
process. The best
Viewing 2 : Loretta Chen Showreel : lessons are the
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMlzjW5wArI ones that
challenge us the
Viewing 3 : Hard Work from Fame most so feel free
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVXbjgeatGg to express and
share as that is,
too, inner
peacebuilding in
performance ☺

OC 01,02,03,04
14 Apr 20 Rehearsals Pre Performance Reflections

Digital Journal Prompt : What is the concept? How did you

arrive on it ? How did you decide on the organization of the
team? Reflect on the process.

What have you discovered about devising?

How did you resolve differences in opinion? How were

differences in opinion resolved?

What was the most challenging part of the process?

What were some of your ethical considerations if any? What

is the role of the artist and peace builder ? Wen trying to
reach peaceful; resolutions , were ethical negotiations and
bargains struck or necessitated? How did you come to a
consensus?
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Wk Date Topic Assignment Due Date Notes

15 Apr 27 Zoom Pau Hana Post Performance Reflections : Through your performance SYNC MEET
Performance share with your peers what you understand about 1030-1pm
peacebuilding in performance.
PAU HANA –
Share in your Digital Journal the knowledge you have SHOWTIME!
gained from this class that has helped you understand the
field of peace, performance and cultural studies. Lean in , be
vulnerable and
What if anything has changed for you when considering share your
peace and art? (dis)comfort in the
process. The best
What is one valuable concept that you have learned that has lessons are the
changed the way you perceive the world? ones that
challenge us the
How has this class helped you improve your sense of self- most so feel free
identity, understanding of peace and what we can do to to express and
incorporate peacebuilding in our lives? share as that is,
too, inner
(E01, E02, E03, E04) WI) (OC) peacebuilding in
performance ☺

OC 01,02,03,04
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ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

DIGITAL JOURNAL / PRECIS

Precis come from your assigned text readings or viewings. Precis are due on the designated dates
outlined in the class schedule. Citations are required and must follow APA formatting. Summaries
should be no less than one (1) full double- spaced page in length. Precis are posted using the
assignments tool or via email.

Your first and last name, PACE 485, due date, and the required reading assignment belong on the
first lines of the precis.

The format is as follows :

Discuss 2 concepts from the assigned readings– multiple chapters are considered one reading.
Explain each concept and discuss how the concepts are important as they relate to peace and
conflict.

For each designated week you will be required to write a paper on a posted topic (see course
calendar).

The papers are to be a minimum of two (2) double spaced, 12 pt. font pages with 1 inch margins
around . At least two credible sources are required (no Wikipedia).

I always say quality over quantity but you do need some depth of argument as a college student so a
decent precis is between 300-350 words. There is no word limit.

In-paper citations are required and must follow APA formatting. See Purdie Owl for formatting
guidelines: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ A title page and Reference page
are required and are not included in the page count.

**Each research paper will receive timely feedback from the instructor in order to give each student
an opportunity to improve their grade on successive papers.
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FINAL PERFORMANCE

Inspired by one or more of themes explored, your group will create a final performance no
more than 20 minutes long . You are free to use any medium – “live” Zoom, film, print,
music, art, dance, performance art, multi-media, interdisciplinary media to explore the themes
at hand. The key to an engaging performance is that it must seek to unpack, explore,
problematize or underscore the issues at hand and always have the audience in mind.

All genres are acceptable – comedy, drama, satire vaudeville, tragedy, reality show style. The
sky is the limit so be creative. The tone can even be dark and uncomfortable but the objective
is clear – this is a peacebuilding conversation.

Your piece can provoke, present, pacify, poke or critique, entertain, undermine or even
overturn the staus quo but the intention is to always raise consciousness, awareness and to
promote peace as an effective outcome, consideration and raison d’etre.

If violence is depicted or used, it is used to illustrate or underscore the need for peace and not
for promotion as a viable outcome.

For examples, inspiration and ideas, log on to The Peace Studio

https://thepeacestudio.org/100-offerings-of-peace/ or my own website at
https://www.drlorettachen.com/special-projects

I will also give you more resources along the way.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & UNIVERSITY POLICIES

Title IX Policy:

The University of Hawaii at Manoa recognizes the inherent dignity of all individuals and promotes
respect for all people. Sexual misconduct will not be tolerated. If you have been the victim of sexual
misconduct, we encourage you to report this matter promptly.

As a faculty member, I am interested in promoting a safe and healthy educational environment, and
should I learn of any sexual misconduct I must report the matter to the Title IX Coordinator, who
oversees the University’s centralized review, investigation, and resolution process for reports of
sexual misconduct, and also coordinates the University’s compliance with Title IX. If you want
direct services offered by confidential resources within the University, you are encouraged to contact
the following resources:

University Health Services Mānoa | 808.956.8965 | 1710 East-West Road Counseling & Student
Development Center | 808.956.7927 | 2600 Campus Road QLCSS 312

Office of Gender Equity |808 956 9977 | 2600 Campus Road

These are a few of the many resources available. For a more comprehensive list, log on to
http://manoahawaii.edu/genderequity/resources

Content Warning: Some of the materials covered in this course might remind you of upsetting
experiences that you, or a friend or family member, have gone through. If you would like to talk to
someone, please know that there are University resources available to you, such as the Counseling
Center.

Kokua Program: if you are a student with a disability and would like to discuss a need for reasonable
accommodations, please contact Kokua at: http://www.hawaii.edu/kokua/contact.htm.

STUDENT CONDUCT: Members of the class are expected to treat others with the utmost
civility. Civility is a word that encompasses courtesy, attentiveness, politeness, consideration, care,
concern, regard and respect. These are traits that all students and faculty need to show each other.
Treat others as you would have them treat you. To this end, the instructor reserves the right to
manage the class as appropriate.

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Student Conduct Code: The UH Student Conduct Code shall apply
to conduct that occurs on UH premises, at UH sponsored activities, in distance/on-line courses and
events, and to off-campus conduct that affects the UH Community and/or the pursuit of its
objectives. Each student shall be responsible for his/her conduct from the time of application for
admission through the actual awarding of a degree.

The following is an excerpt of the conduct code and the types of behaviors that conflict with the
community standards that the UH values and expects of students. Engaging in, or attempting to
engage in any of these behaviors subjects a student to the disciplinary process and sanctions on each
campus.

Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:

Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty.

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Furnishing false information to any UH official, faculty member, or office.

Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any UH document, record, or form of identification.

Any conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person including but not
limited to, physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion, stalking.

The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa exists for the pursuit of knowledge through teaching, learning,
and research conducted in an atmosphere of physical and intellectual freedom. Moreover, members
of the UH academic community are committed to engage in teaching, learning, research, and
community service and to assist one another in the creation and maintenance of an environment,
which supports these activities.

Students who are disruptive are, consequently, subject to a variety of academically related penalties,
which may include reprimand, probation, restitution, suspension or expulsion Any questions
regarding the Conduct Code should be addressed to the Office of Judicial Affairs, Student Services
Center 207, phone (808) 956-4416.
http://studentaffairs.manoa.hawaii.edu/policies/conduct_code/uhm_introduction.php

INCOMPLETE POLICY: Occasionally students are unable to complete assignments due to

unforeseen problems during the semester. In some cases, requesting an Incomplete can give
students an opportunity to complete coursework and improve their final grade.

This is always at the discretion of the Instructor. An incomplete grade will show up on your
transcript as I/grade it will revert to. Most of the time, it’s I/F. That means that if you do not turn in
the required work by the due date, which is six weeks into the next semester, your grade
automatically reverts to an F in your transcript. SUMMER students are much less likely to receive an
incomplete so it is strongly advised that you keep up with the work.

To be eligible for an incomplete for this course, students must:

Request a grade of incomplete from the instructor before the end of the semester.

Have attended at least 75% of classes.

Have at least 50% of the class work completed and turned in.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with

documented physical, sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning and psychiatric disabilities. If you believe
you have a disability requiring accommodations, please notify the Special Needs office at UH Manoa
Campus.

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING: All students are encouraged to read and understand the
Campus Policies and Information Guide especially in relation to plagiarism and cheating. The
policies apply to this course.

ASSESSMENT & WEIGHTAGE:

Attendance & Participation 10%

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Digital Journal/Precis 20%

Debate 10%
Devising Workshop 20%
Pau Hana 40%

CREDIT/NO CREDIT GRADING OPTION A Credit/No Credit grading option is limited to

elective courses only. To earn a "CR" grade, you must have at least "C" performance in the class.
University, college, and departmental or major requirements (except mandatory CR/NC courses)
must be taken for A-F letter grades. You must make the decision to take a course on either a letter
grade or a CR/NC basis when you register for it. After entering the course, go to the Change Class
Options page to change your grading option from normal to credit/no credit. Audit does not count
for credits or a grade in this class.

KOKUA for Students with Disabilities

Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability is
invited to contact me privately. I would be happy to work with you, and the KOKUA Program
(Office for Students with Disabilities) to ensure reasonable accommodations in my
course. KOKUA can be reached at kokua@hawaii.edu in room 013 of the Queen Lili'uokalani
Center for Student Services.

Ethical Behavior

Please be aware that all work you submit as yours must include proper documentation and crediting
of the source. Failure to properly introduce and document paraphrased material or a borrowed idea
is plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in sanctions. A discussion of Academic Dishonesty may be found
in the UH General and Graduate Information Catalogue under “Student Regulations”. Also see the
UH Student Conduct Code for specific guidelines.

Academic Honesty - From the UHM Student Conduct Code

Because UHM is an academic community with high professional standards, its teaching, research,
and service purposes are seriously disrupted and subverted by academic dishonesty. Such dishonesty
includes cheating and plagiarism as defined below. Ignorance of these definitions will not provide an
excuse for acts of academic dishonesty.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, submitting, to satisfy an academic requirement, any
document that has been copied in whole or in part from another individual's work without
identifying that individual; neglecting to identify as a quotation a documented idea that has not been
assimilated into the student's language and style; paraphrasing a passage so closely that the reader is
misled as to the source; submitting the same written or oral material in more than one course
without obtaining authorization from the instructors involved; which includes,

a. Obtaining and using experimental data from other students without the express consent
of the instructor.
b. Utilizing experimental data and laboratory write-ups from other sections of the course
or from previous terms during which the course was conducted.
c. Fabricating data to fit the expected results.
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gather. The Center also oversees the Program Against Violence to Women, which has established a
coordinated campus-community response to address issues of partner violence, sexual assault, and
stalking on campus.

Advocacy Office (956-9977) The Advocacy office provides information for students, staff and
faculty at UHM, conducts educational workshops for the entire campus community, and provides
advocacy and informal resolutions for students specifically on issues of sexual harassment, assault,
stalking, Gender Equity and Civil Rights. Their emphasis is on education, prevention and early
resolution.

Counseling and Student Development Center (956-7927) The Counseling and Student Development
Center (CSDC) is a University service that provides a variety of counseling and testing services for
students and uses a holistic approach to promote wellness and personal success. The services are
confidential and free of charge for Manoa students.

The UHM remains committed to an open and non-violent learning environment for all our
students. I take this commitment very seriously.

FINAL THOUGHTS : This class is meant to provoke, stimulate, excite, invigorate and to
challenge you to think. You should feel free to express your opinions and have an open mind. This
is what education is about. I am here to be your guide, mentor, friend and fellow peacebuilder so
feel to reach out anytime.

If you have any doubt, watch Van Jones as the keynote speaker at the fall conference of
the Council of the Great City Schools in 2017. His words still ring true today, now more than
ever. https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2017/10/cnns_van_jones_speaks_at_the_c.html
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