HC0477-003 The Road Home (China 2000)__________________________________________ Tuesday, January 22 at 1–3pm (2hours) Lou Yusheng returns to his home village in North China for the funeral of his father, the village teacher. His elderly mother insists that all the traditional burial customs be observed, despite the fact that times have changed so much. As Yusheng debates the complications involved in organizing such a big feat, he remembers the magical story of how his father and mother first met and got together. Rated G
HC0477-004 Beyond Silence (Germany, 1996)_______________________________________ Tuesday, January 29 at 1–3pm (2hours) Lara’s parents are deaf and she is responsible for interpreting and helping them interact with the hearing world. Lara begins to discover the world of music. She’s a talented clarinetist who wants to enroll at the Berlin conservatory. Her desire to attend the conservatory conflicts with her father’s dependence on her and his grief after his wife’s death in an accident. Rated PG-13 for some sexuality.
Arab-Israeli Conflict HC0414
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$30
Monday, January 14, Wednesday, January 16 and Friday January 18 at 10 – 11:30am (4.5hours)
With the birth of Israel in 1948, the Jewish homeland was reborn after 2500 years of spiritual and 75 years of political Zionism. Israel, however, was born in strife and its existence hinged on the ability to survive repeated assaults by opponents of the Jewish state. In this short course, explore the roots of the conflict, the regions nationalistic movements, and Israel’s struggle for survival. In the 21st century, a new Palestinian Authority and Israeli government agreed to Israeli withdrawals from occupied territories. Examine the options available to Israel and its Arab neighbors today. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler
Investments 101 For Women HC0447
Option #1 Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, at 10am – 12pm (8hours)
HC0448
Option #2 Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 16, at 10am – 12pm (8hours)
$25
Women have a longer life expectancy than men, an average of 7 years. Most married women leave the investments management to their spouse and almost 90% of women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their life. Single, married, widowed, it is imperative that women at least ‘Know what they don’t know” so they can manage their finances and protect themselves. Over the course of 4 weeks, you will learn the basics in a comfortable environment with other women just like you. A comprehensive binder of information will also be provided. Instructor: Ms. Linda Coules Week 1: The basics of bonds and the advantages of bond laddering. Week 2: Stock market basics, including the basic structure of the stock market and principles that can help in stock investing. Week 3: The fundamentals of Mutual Funds, Unit Investment Trusts, and Annuities. Week 4: Putting it all together; Asset allocation, impacts of inflation, diversification, portfolio planning
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Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 941-505-0130
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