UM's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Spring 1 2013 Catalog

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

SPR ING SESSION I SCHEDULE Jan 22 - Mar 1, 2013

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THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Miami was founded in 1984.

Previously known as the Institute for Retired Professionals, the name was changed upon the awarding of a grant from the Osher Foundation. A department of the Division of Continuing and International Education, the Institute welcomes all members of the community who are 50 years old or better and who consider learning an integral part of life. Membership is open to all those who wish to continue their pursuit of learning, new ideas, and social and cultural opportunities.

The Institute’s programs are designed to accommodate a relaxed learning style and make it easy for anyone who may have been away from the formal learning environment for many years. Classes included in this schedule are offered with no tests and in most cases, no homework. Classes are designed to spark your curiosity and to encourage your participation. Classes are structured to fit a flexible schedule.

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Our member students include men and women whose backgrounds are varied, and may include the legal and medical professions, teachers, homemakers and volunteers as well as social workers and business owners. In other words, our members are everyday people who are interested in keeping their minds active and engaged.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Memberships are payable once every academic year (all memberships expire August 15 yearly) • Eligible to register and enroll in our OLLI courses at both our Coral Gables and Northeast Miami locations • Ability to audit University classes (additional fee required – see Auditing Procedures) • Access to the University Library System with borrowing privileges at the Richter Library (Coral Gables campus) • General admission to the Lowe Art Museum • Special pricing on field trips and OLLI luncheons • Participation in Special Interest Groups (SIGs) • Invitations to University special events • Option to purchase an OLLI member UM parking permit • A lively and stimulating group of fellow “students” who share your interests

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PARTICIPATION AND COMMITMENT OLLI is a cooperative organization dedicated to those aged 50 and over seeking intellectual enrichment. Students are encouraged to make a commitment to the program and its ongoing development. This commitment can take several forms, including: • Teaching or co-teaching a course • Serving as a leader of a Special Interest Group • Volunteering at the front desk or with daily operations • Providing assistance in one or more committees: - Curriculum - Membership & Recruitment - Events LOCATIONS

Grove by the Bay Building 1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 207 North Bay Village, FL 33141 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

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Coral Gables Main Campus 1550 Brescia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (between Red Road and San Amaro Drive)

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are classes/meetings organized and operated by OLLI students. They are created to bring together students who share a particular interest.

Do you know students who share a common interest with you - photography? board games? science fiction? reading The New Yorker? Our existing SIGs are listed in this catalogue and are marked SIG. • A coordinator and/or co-coordinator (OLLI students) is responsible for the group’s organization, operations and activities.

• OLLI staff members are available for scheduling rooms and general guidance If you have an idea for a SIG that you would like to organize, please talk to OLLI staff.

Participation in a SIG is one of the benefits of membership!

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PARKING All vehicles on campus are required to display a UM parking permit from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from Monday through Friday. OLLI members may purchase a 2012/2013 permit from the Parking Department. The annual cost is $148 and permits expire on August 15th, 2013. This permit allows you to park in the lots around Founders Hall and any other nearby lots whose signs specify that Gray Zone permit holders may park. Parking permits may be purchased from the Parking Department during OLLI registration week in the OLLI office.

You will be required to show your OLLI membership card and valid vehicle registration when you purchase a permit. The Parking Department is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. Call the parking department at 305-284-3096 for more details.

UPCOMING SESSIONS • Spring Session 2: March 18 – April 26, 2013 • Spring Session 3: May 13 – June 21, 2013 OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI 3

GUEST POLICY Bringing guests to class is a great way to introduce OLLI to a potential student and you are encouraged to do so. However, you must clear the visit with the office at least 48 hours before arriving with the guest to ensure that there is space available in the class. Potential members are limited to two complimentary visits where there is space available. Children under the age of 15 are not permitted to attend.

AUDITING PROCEDURES Many of our UM university professors welcome OLLI students in their classrooms. If you are just starting out with OLLI, you may want to audit only one course. However, you may be ready to audit multiple courses in one semester. Whether it is one course or four courses, auditing is a great benefit of OLLI membership.

An auditor is a person who enrolls as an observer or listener only. The professor will indicate if s/he wants to include you in the classroom interaction. Auditing is permitted in most credit lecture courses only when there is space available in the class and OLLI has received written permission from the instructor and clearance from the OLLI Director. Auditing is not permitted in laboratory, creative writing, or performance courses (where audit status is not appropriate). Auditing is not permitted in Law or Medical School classes.

All requests to audit must come through the OLLI office and be approved by the Director of OLLI. Send your auditing request to osher@miami.edu. You will be notified when you have received permission from the instructor and OLLI to audit the classes you requested.

Auditing for OLLI members is a privilege granted to us by the University of Miami. Abuse of this privilege by any person can jeopardize the benefit for all OLLI students. There is a flat fee for auditing each semester you decide to audit a course.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY - If a class is cancelled, we will notify you using your supplied contact information.

- If a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire course fee will be refunded.

- The OLLI membership fee is non-refundable.

- If you cancel course registration 3 days prior to the first class meeting, you will receive a full refund on the class fee.

- If you cancel within 3 days (72 hours) prior to the start date of class, a 75% refund will be issued to you.

- If you cancel on or after the first day of class, you will not receive a refund.

- All cancellations must be submitted in writing, either via email or letter.

- Fees cannot be transferred or pro-rated.

OLLI operates only when the University of Miami is open.

If the University is closed due to inclement weather or any other emergency situation, we will close as well. Please check your local TV and radio stations for closing information or call the University of Miami’s Hurricane Hotline: 305-284-5151.

CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

PHONES All phones are required to be turned off or set to vibrate when classes are in session.

If you must answer a call during class, please exit the classroom.

SMOKING Smoking is not allowed inside OLLI facilities, on the patio, or outside our entrances/exits. Smoking on campus is in designated areas only. Please see the map posted in the kitchen/lunchroom for more information.

MONDAYS

CORAL GABLES MONDAYS Masterpieces of Russian Literature ........ 5 SIG: Investments........................................... 5 Embracing Transitions after 50 .............. 6 SIG: Fun with Yiddish ................................. 7 Broadway Musicals ...................................... 7 Mystical Love Poetry ................................... 7 Shakespeare: Theatre & Discussion Group ..................... 8 Beginning & Intermediate Acrylics ....... 8 TUESDAYS Holocaust Studies . ...................................... 9 Beginning Portuguese: Part C . ............... 9 Intermediate Spanish: Part C .................. 9 Advanced Watercolor Painting .............. 10 Architectural and Landscape Digital Photography ............ 10 SIG: Book Club ............................................. 11 Great Men ..................................................... 11 Mystical Love Poetry 2 .............................. 11 “¡Charlamos!” Intermediate Spanish Conversation ............................... 11 Beginning Italian: Part C . ....................... 12 Reality What an Interesting Concept .................. 12

OSH 336-31 MASTERPIECES OF RUSSIAN LITERATURE Mondays | 10:00 - 11:45 am | Classroom A January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 Six Sessions $45 Week 1: Historical Background of Russia Week 2: Pushkin and Gogol Week 3: Dostoyevsky Week 4: Tolstoy Week 5: Turgenev and Chekhov Week 6: Solzhenitsyn and Pasternak Dr. Jackie Murphy received her PhD in English Literature from Temple University. She has taught Literature for 20 years at Rosemont College.

WEDNESDAYS Religion in South and Southeast Asian History & Culture ........................... 13 The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers . ................ 13 Advanced Acrylic Painting ..................... 14 Tai Chi ........................................................... 14 Music and Spirituality: Part 3 ................ 15 Advanced French: “Le Pays Basque” ..... 15 Sophie’s World: Philosophy and Fiction . .................................................. 16 Domestic & International Economic Influences . ................................ 16

OSH 401-31 SIG: INVESTMENTS Mondays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom C January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 Five Sessions - Free for Members Are you an “expert” investor or just a beginner? This is your chance to discuss investment topics and opportunities with fellow OLLI members.

This group is led by OLLI member, Mr. Haim Karp.

OSH 207-31 EMBRACING TRANSITIONS AFTER 50 Mondays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom B January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 Five Sessions $45 This course introduces scientific research on “successful aging” as a foundation for participating in interactive techniques for personal development and self-awareness. Growing old presents challenges and changes but also enormous potential for happiness. The enriching group dialogues will offer a new set of resources, understanding, and empowerment.

Week 1: Introduction of “Circles of Reflective Dialogues” (CORD) and an overview of scientific research on the rewarding, fulfilling new way to age successfully.

Week 2: Life transitions and how to embrace them into a positive aging experience.

Week 3: What is Old? Creativity that commences with age. The crucial role of creativity in changing the landscape of life after fifty.

Week 4: It is never too late... Recognizing the opportunities of mind plasticity maximizing life potential.

Week 5: The Social Portfolio: A sense of nurturing, belonging, and support from family and friends. Summarize implications of mind plasticity, creativity, and close connections to friends and family in positive aging. Evaluation and closing.

Miriam Moussatche-Wechsler, LCSW, LMHC brings more than 20 years of experience in psychotherapy and psycho-education, lately focusing in working with men and women 50+. Miriam is a frequent lecturer on the subject of transitions for clients 50+, most recently presenting at the annual symposium of the International Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, and the annual meeting of the Latin American Jewish Studies Association.

THURSDAYS Art & Art History ........................................ 17 Advanced Conversation – Spanish ........ 18 Internet & Emailing for Beginners ....... 19 Watercolor Basics ....................................... 19 “A chiacchierare!”

Intermediate Italian Conversation ....... 20 Computer Basics: Part 1 ........................... 20 Intermediate French .................................. 21 Symphonic Trends in the 19th Century . ... 22 Beginning Spanish: Part C– No previous Spanish needed! ................. 23 Social Media: Blogging, Facebook & Twitter .................................... 23 FRIDAYS Musical Masterpieces . ............................. 24 Beginning French: Part C ....................... 24 SIG: Current Events .................................. 25 Adventures in Musicology ...................... 26

OSH 310-31 SIG: FUN WITH YIDDISH Mondays | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Art Room | January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 Five Sessions - Free for Members Brush up on your Yiddish, and start speaking it now. Even if you understand it, but have never spoken it, come surprise yourself with how quickly you can join the conversation.

This group is led by an OLLI member.

OSH 713-31 BROADWAY MUSICALS Mondays | 1:00 - 3:45 pm | Room A | January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 Six Sessions $45 CORAL GABLES

See the best of Broadway on film and in cast recording Sessions. There will be a pre-show introduction and post-show discussion at each class. Some programs may exceed the allotted class time by a few minutes.

Week 1: “Phantom of the Opera” Week 2: “Jekyll and Hyde”

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Week 3: “Chicago” Week 4: “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” Week 5: “Evita” Week 6: The Making of “West Side Story” Marshall Waldman is an active OLLI member. He saw his first of over 100 Broadway musicals in 1949 and has served as the President of the “Friends of the Theatre” at the University of Miami.

OSH 333-31 MYSTICAL LOVE POETRY Mondays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Classroom B | January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 Five Sessions $45 Are you a (poetry) lover? We will examine three of the greatest mystical Sufi poets – Rumi, Hafez, and Rabia – to educate and open minds and hearts to a world of unconditional love and world-class mystical poetry. You will be encouraged to explore the poetry of your own faith or culture in this creative and fun learning environment.

Peter Rogen has won a Rockefeller Grant to study in the American theater, performed Shakespeare with the Helen Hayes Equity theater at the Brooklyn Academy of Music,

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founded a communication consultancy, retired, and turned to studying the arts and cultures of Asian and Middle Eastern peoples.

OSH 338-31 SHAKESPEARE: THEATRE & DISCUSSION GROUP Mondays | 1:00 – 2:45pm | Classroom C | January 28, February 4, 11, 25 Four Sessions $45 Jan 28: Screening of Macbeth at OLLI Feb 4: Discussion of Macbeth at OLLI Feb 10: Sunday, 2:00 pm, Hamlet at Gablestage, Biltmore Hotel Feb 11: Discussion of Hamlet at OLLI Feb 25: Discussion of King Lear at OLLI This discussion group class will consist of two outings to local theaters to see Shakespeare plays together, one film in class, and three discussion/lecture classes. We will cover three Shakespeare tragedies.

Cecilia M. Fernandez is an independent journalist and college professor with a passion for literature. Her work has appeared in “Latina Magazine”, “Accent Miami”, “Upstairs at the Duroc (journal of the “Paris Workshop”)”, “Vista Magazine”, and “Le Siecle de George Sand”.

BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE ACRYLICS Mondays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Art Room | January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 Five Sessions $90 Painting with acrylics can be great fun. Painting is to be enjoyed, not endured. Acrylics are easy to use mainly because they are water soluble, and are not encumbered by numerous technical rules, as are oils. Acrylics allow the artist to jump in and push the medium to its limits. Come and experience the fun, ease and lack of boundaries this medium and class offers. There will be time in class to work on your projects where you will receive assistance and weekly critiques. For a list of suggested supplies, please contact the OLLI office. You will be painting in the first class.

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Feb 23: Saturday, 2:oo pm, King Lear at Ring Theater, UM

NOTE: This class is geared towards those who are new to the medium, as well as artists of different levels who have not painted for a while.

Jim Brennan is a native Floridian. He graduated with a BA in Humanities from Florida Atlantic University where his focus was on art and architecture. Jim is a teacher and an award-winning artist in acrylics, watercolor, metal sculpture and wire sculpture mediums. His work has been featured throughout Miami, Palm Beach, Winter Park and Tampa.

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TUESDAYS

OSH 120-32 HOLOCAUST STUDIES Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom A | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions $45 Week 1: FDR and the Jews Week 2: Christian Churches and the Holocaust Week 3: The Nazi Doctors Week 4: How/Why did Hitler Achieve power?

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Week 5: The Righteous Among the Nations (non-Jews who saved Jews) Week 6: Personal Recollections – Growing up in Nazi Germany Dr. Rita Botwinick is Fellow at the University of Miami Miller Center for Judaic Studies.

She holds a Ph.D. in Modern German History from St. Johns University. Dr. Botwinick was born in Germany, but fled Nazi Germany with her family during World War II.

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BEGINNING PORTUGUESE: PART C Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom B | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Five Sessions $45 Lais Quadrado was born and raised in Southern Brazil and has been teaching Portuguese at UM since 1992. In her home town of Porto Alegre, Brazil, she taught Portuguese and served as Supervisor of Teachers, and was an active member of the Professional Organization of Teaching Supervisors, specializing in Educational Administration. Her teaching credentials include Bachelor’s degrees in both Portuguese Language and Literature and French Language and Literature.

OSH 311-32 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH: PART C (Continuation of Intermediate Spanish: Part B) Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom C | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions $45 ¡Bienvenidos! In this intermediate course you will continue learning the basic essentials to speaking and writing in Spanish. Vocabulary, main grammar points and cultural elements will all be presented in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come and join in on the fun — ¡Te esperamos!

Manny Garcia-Rossi, MA, attended the University of Florence and graduated from Florida State University in 2002 in Italian and Literary Theory. He received a second MA in Film studies at the University of Miami in 2006. He has taught at FSU and designed the curriculum used for the Italian program at the InterAmerican campus of Miami-Dade College, focusing on communicative proficiency. Manny is a Senior Lecturer, and founder of the UM Italian Film Series, for the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Miami, where he has taught since 2003.

OSH 904-32 ADVANCED WATERCOLOR PAINTING Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Art Room | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions $90

David Maddern, MA, a musician and visual artist who transfers the elements of music to his paintings, has worked on many collections both here and abroad. He has been teaching at OLLI since 2001 and also teaches at Fairchild Tropical Gardens.

ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Tuesdays | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Computer Room | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26

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OSH 918-32

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Are you an experienced watercolor artist who wants to learn more advanced techniques?

This class is designed for those students who have been working with the medium for at least one year. You will be given ample time in class to work on your projects, where you will receive assistance and critiques each week.

Six Sessions $90 Explore South Florida’s imaginative architectural environments. Discover the historic Art Deco styles on South Beach, the Ancient Spanish Monastery near Aventura, Mediterranean Architecture of the Biltmore, Deering Estate, Bayside and Downtown Miami’s vibrant contemporary architectural statements, in this creative course. A digital camera with a zoom lens is recommended. This 6 week course starts with one classroom instruction and continues with five outdoor photo shoots, followed by thoughtful critiques outdoors.

Karl Koslowski received his B.S. from Philadelphia University of the Arts. He currently teaches digital photography at Florida International University, University of Miami and Miami Dade College. Koslowski was a member of the US & Foreign Service. He designed and supervised the installation of major USA Pavilions in 30 countries throughout the world.

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OSH 305-22 SIG: BOOK CLUB Tuesdays | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Classroom B | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions - Free to Members Share ideas on a book you have read, or want to read. Join other OLLI members for a lively discussion about a book chosen by the group.

This student interest group is led by an OLLI member.

OSH 105-32 GREAT MEN Tuesdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Classroom A | January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5 Six Sessions $45 CORAL GABLES OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI 11

Robert Dawson is an actor/historian and has been a science lecturer for the Museum of Science for the past 14 years. He has created over 40 one-man historical presentations for festivals, museums and educational institutions.

OSH 333-32 MYSTICAL LOVE POETRY 2 Tuesdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Classroom B | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions $45 Peter Rogen has won a Rockefeller Grant to study in the American theater, performed Shakespeare with the Helen Hayes Equity theater at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, founded a communication consultancy, retired, and turned to studying the arts and cultures of Asian and Middle Eastern peoples.

OSH 307-32 “¡CHARLAMOS!”; INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION Tuesdays | 1:00 –2:45 pm | Art Room | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions $45 You know your grammar - let’s start chatting! The purpose of this interactive intermediate Spanish conversation course is to begin honing your speaking skills and be able to discuss personal activities, everyday situations and be able to express your opinions – ¡En Español!

We will be using various readings ranging from authentic newspaper/magazine materials to various short stories and other types of brief readings. Please bring along the specific magazine/newspaper articles or other readings that the instructor will give you to class each week for the discussions.

NOTE: Although this class is the most basic of the conversations classes offered, you will still need to have a decent understanding of Spanish grammar since it will not be primarily taught during this course.

Manny Garcia-Rossi, MA.

OSH 309-32 BEGINNING ITALIAN: PART C Tuesdays | 3:00 – 4:45 pm | Classroom C | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions $45 Buon giorno! In this elementary course you will begin learning the basic essentials to speak and write in Italian. Greetings, basic grammar points and cultural elements will be presented, all in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come and join the fun! Siete Benvenuti!

Manny Garcia-Rossi, MA. CORAL GABLES

REALITY – WHAT AN INTERESTING CONCEPT! Tuesdays | 1:00-2:45 pm | Classroom C | January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions $45 Using quantum physics, research, and Eastern, this lecture series explores issues like multidimensional existence, survival of physical death, seriality of lives, and how we can use knowledge about these phenomena to improve our lives. These interactive classes will be a mixture of lecture, discussion and film clips that will illuminate each subject.

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

OSH 809-32

Week 1: Consciousness, Quantum Physics and Buddhisms Week 2: Bioenergy Weeks 3 & 4: The Conscientiology Model Week 5: Science /Evidence of Consciousness-Related Anomalies Week 6: Psychism in Daily Life Torben Riise, PhD, MBA, and a native of Denmark, has held executive positions in large international biotech companies for two decades. He owns his own consulting business.

Torben specializes in ethics and corporate/social issues.

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WEDNESDAYS

OSH 733-33 RELIGION IN SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN HISTORY & CULTURE Wednesdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom A | January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 Six Sessions $45 Week 1: Indo-Iranian Culture - From the earliest development of civilization in South Asia to the composition of the Upanishads; Hinduism Week 2: Beginning and Spread of Buddhism: Who was the Buddha and what did he teach?

Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism.

Week 3: Islam in South and Southeast Asia CORAL GABLES

Week 4: Christians, Jews and Sikhs in India Week 5: Cambodia, Viet Nam and Burma: Buddhism and Politics in the 20th Century Week 6: Afghanistan, Pakistan and India: The Role of Religion in South Asian Conflict Today

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Marsha B. Cohen, PhD, is an independent scholar, lecturer and news analyst who specializes in the role of religion in world affairs. She taught International Relations at Florida International University for over a decade, and worked with the UM Master of Arts in International Administration (MAIA) program from 2009-2011. She has taught continuing education in a variety of venues locally and nationally, including four very popular OLLI courses during 2012.

OSH 337-33 THE WRITER’S JOURNEY: MYTHIC STRUCTURE FOR WRITERS Wednesdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom C | January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 Six Sessions $45 This workshop explores writing creatively in the genre of short fiction, guided by the mythic structure of the hero’s journey. Students will learn the basic structure of narrative, following the archetypical elements established in the work of Joseph Campbell. We will consider how characters’ inner wants and immediate goals shape and drive action.

Week 1: Mapping the Journey Week 2: A Practical Guide Week 3: The Archetypes; Hero Week 4: Mentor: Wise Old Man or Woman Week 5: Threshold Guardian; Herald; Shapeshifter Week 6: Shadow; Ally; Trickster

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Lisa Reyes was born and raised in New York City. She has taught writing at various branches of the City University of New York and has been a Lecturer with the English Department at UM since 2005. She has a MA degree in English Literature from the College of Staten Island (CUNY), and is a MFA candidate with the University of Texas at El Paso.

OSH 902-33 ADVANCED ACRYLIC PAINTING Wednesdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Art Room | January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27

Painting with acrylics can be great fun. Painting is to be enjoyed, not endured. Acrylics are easy to use mainly because they are water-soluble and are not encumbered by the numerous technical rules, as are oils. Acrylics allow the artist to jump in and push the medium to its limits. Come and experience the fun, ease and lack of boundaries this medium and class has to offer. There will be time in class to work on your projects where you will receive assistance and weekly critiques.

CORAL GABLES

Six Sessions $90

NOTE: This class is geared toward advanced painters, but all levels are welcome to attend.

Jim Brennan is a native Floridian. He graduated with a BA in Humanities from Florida Atlantic University, where his focus was on art and architecture. Jim is a teacher and an awardwinning artist in acrylics, watercolor, metal sculpture and wire sculpture mediums. His work has been featured throughout Miami, Palm Beach, Winter Park and Tampa.

OSH 201-33 TAI CHI Wednesdays & Fridays | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Classroom A | January 23, 25, 30, February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, March 1

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For a list of suggested supplies, please contact the OLLI office.

Twelve Sessions $90 Tai Chi has a long and distinguished tradition in exercise programs; it is suitable for people who may be in weak health as well as in good health. It emphasizes a calm and peaceful mind, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress, and strengthens the immune system. Come and learn the techniques and movements under the guidance of instructor Tony Garcia.

Tony Garcia is a Master Trainer and Instructor in “Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Programs”.

He has been teaching Tai Chi in Miami for the past ten years and also teaches Tai Chi for people with chronic health conditions.

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OSH 728-33 MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY: PART 3 Wednesdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Classroom A | January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 Six Sessions $45 The quest for religious meaning has inevitably been linked to musical expression.

This course continues the discussions begun in Part 1, and will investigate the diverse ways that humans have employed sound as a catalyst for, or expression of, religious sentiment.

The course will consider the dominant ideas and trends as exemplified in the Western musical canon as well as in ethnic musics, and will look at significant composers, their lives and work.

Dr. Keith Paulson-Thorp is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the organist for Temple Sinai, both of which are in Delray Beach. He served as Assistant Professor of Music at Valparaiso University and as the head of the Theory Department and Coordinator for Graduate Studies in Music at the University of Louisiana- Lafayette.

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OSH 306-33 ADVANCED FRENCH: “LE PAYS BASQUE” Wednesdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Room B | January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 Six Sessions $45 Week 1: Introduction - Meet the class; “Quoi de neuf?”: News from class members; “Les Informations”: Discussion of current events; Tour de France: Le Pays Basque I — Geography Week 2: Quoi de neuf?; Les Informations; Tour de France: Le Pays Basque II — History Week 3: Quoi de neuf?; Les Informations; Tour de France: Le Pays Basque III — Culture and Traditions Week 4: Quoi de neuf?; Les Informations; Tour de France : Le Pays Basque IV — Economy Week 5: Quoi de neuf?; Les Informations; Tour de France : Le Pays Basque V — Current Political Trends Week 6: Fête; Discussion Générale Sous la Direction des Étudiants Dr. Nancy Lawther taught at Texas A&M University, the University of Georgia and most recently at Barry University. She has a BA in French from Pennsylvania State University, a Masters in French from Washington University in St. Louis and a PhD in French from Yale University.

OSH 305-33 SOPHIE’S WORLD: PHILOSOPHY & FICTION Wednesdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Classroom C | January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 Six Sessions $45 We will read “Sophie’s World” by Jostein Gaarder, where the main character encounters philosophers from Socrates and Sartre. We will analyze the concepts of philosophy we encounter as well as the literary characteristics and genre of the book. We will also watch “I Heart Huckabees,” a film that concretizes a variety of philosophical stances.

Week 1: Please acquire “Sophie’s World” and read through Chapter 10 (“The Major’s Cabin”) before attending the first class. Do NOT read past Chapter 10.

Week 2: Read Chapters 11-16 (Aristotle-The Renaissance) before class Week 3: Read Chapters 16-24 (The Baroque-The Enlightenment) before class Week 5: We will watch “I Heart Huckabees” (No reading this week) Week 6: Please finish the book (Freud-The Big Bang) before class Karen “KC” Culver has been a lecturer in the English Department at UM since 2003. She has a MA in English Literature from Auburn and an MFA from the University of South Carolina in Creative Writing.

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Week 4: Read Chapters 25-30 (Kant-Darwin) before class

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Six Sessions $45 The class will address economic factors that can impact domestic or international behavior of a given country. We will spent the next six weeks looking at economic policies of major organizations and nations in playing a role in nations’ policies.

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DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC INFLUENCES Wednesdays | 3:00 – 4:45 pm | Classroom A | January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27

Week 1: European Central Bank and its role in impacting European nations’ role in Euro and in EU Week 2: The United State’s Fed and its future in the American economy: Will the Fed remain as it is or will its power diminish in affecting the American economic policies?

Week 3: The Theory of Fragility and Anti-Fragility: Which economic powerhouse will be able to survive the current economic turbulence?

Week 4: Islamic Banking - Economy, Capitalism, Socialism or Capitalist Socialism?

Which economic model is more successful in handling a crisis in difficult economic times?

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Week 5: The role of international financial corporations and banks in the current global economic crisis Week 6: The role economy will play in deciding EU’s memberships as well as NATO and the UN Mitra Raheb, PhD, received her Doctoral degree from UM in International Relations. She is an adjunct professor at several local universities, and consults for international organizations

THURSDAYS

OSH 734-34 ART & ART HISTORY Thursdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom A | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 CORAL GABLES OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI 17

Six Sessions $45 Week 1: Absinthe, Symbol of Decadence and Artistic Allure.

Romanticized and maligned in equal measure and sipped by Oscar Wilde, Baudelaire, van Gogh, Manet, Toulouse Lautrec, Picasso and many other prominent artists and writers, Absinthe, in nineteenth century France, became a symbol of decadence. It was soon a scapegoat for the social and political ills of the period, leading to its ultimate prohibition.

Week 2: Carlos Cruz Diez, Color in Space and Time.

Carlos Cruz-Diez came closer than any other artist of his generation to achieving two seminal objectives of postwar painting. First, he contributed to redefining the practice of painting away from the two-dimensional plane, casting it into space and time, and second, he contributed in a novel way to erasing the division between art and everyday life by means of a key element: a primal experience supported on the autonomy of color.

Week 3: Caravaggio, Genius, Drama and Turbulence.

Michelangelo Merisi, called Caravaggio, painted in an unorthodox manner with brilliant effects of light and shadow. His unconventional behavior forced him to flee Rome and journey to Naples, Malta and Sicily. This great seventeenth century Italian master painted with a naturalism unprecedented in his time. Despite his constant trouble with the law, he became one of the most important and influential figures of the Renaissance Week 4: The University City of Caracas, a Project for the Integration of the Arts.

The University City of Caracas is an outstanding example of modern urban, architectural and artistic concepts of its time. The architectural spaces were designed by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva who chose some of the most outstanding artists of the twentieth century to participate in one of the best integrations of art and architecture. This outstanding cultural project was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.

Week 5: Latin American Visions from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection.

Widely praised for its fine collection of Latin American geometric abstract art, the Collection of Patricia Phelps de Cisneros of Caracas, Venezuela, contains the compelling work of such leading artists as Uruguayan Joaquin Torres-Garcia, Brazilians Lygia Clark and Helio Oiticica, Venezuelans Gego and Jesus Rafael Soto, and Argentinians Tomas Maldonado, Raul Lozza, and Alfredo Hlito. Through her collection, Patricia Phelps de Cisneros has provoked universities to include modern Latin American art in their curricula.

Week 6: The Steins Collect.

As American expatriates living in Paris, the writer Gertrude Stein, her brothers Leo and Michael, and Michael’s wife Sarah played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s vibrant cultural life during the early twentieth century. They actively promoted and collected emerging painters and sculptors, particularly their close friends Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. Along the way they developed unparalleled holdings in modernist work.

ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Thursdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Classroom C | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

OSH 327-34

CORAL GABLES

Armando Droulers is an artist, art historian and educator. He studied at Bard College, Academia de Arte Federico Brandt, New World School of the Arts and the University of Florida.

He lectures on art, culture and travel, teaches fine art and design and organizes cultural tours, as well as art and wine culinary events. As a Master Artist, he teaches art and is a guest lecturer onboard Celebrity Cruises ships. He has lived in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the United States and speaks fluent English, French and Spanish.

Six Sessions $45 The main focus of this interactive advanced Spanish course is to be able to discuss, debate and express your opinions – ¡En Español! We will be using authentic materials from various Spanish newspapers and magazines with topics ranging from politics to technology.

Therefore, it is important to understand beforehand that there might be differing opinions — so play fair and shake hands at the end! Please bring the specific magazine or newspaper articles that the instructor sends you to class each week for the discussions.

NOTE: In order to take this course, you need to have a strong foundation in Spanish grammar (present and past tense). Grammar will not be primarily taught during this course.

Manny Garcia-Rossi, MA. 18

OSH 916-34 INTERNET & EMAILING FOR BEGINNERS Thursdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Computer Room | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Six Sessions $90 This course is for students who are eager to learn their away around the Internet and e-mail communication. It is expected that students to be willing to sign up for a personal e-mail account.

NOTE: Participants should know how to use keyboard and mouse.

Mariely Valentin-Llopis holds her MS in Mass Communications from Florida International University and her BA in Communications from the University of Puerto Rico. As an adjunct faculty member of UM’s School of Communication, Mariely taught theory and hands-on workshops in graphic design, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and other software programs.

She currently teaches at Barry University in Miami.

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OSH 903-34 WATERCOLOR BASICS Thursdays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Art Room | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Six Sessions $90 If you’ve never painted before or have been painting for less than a year, this is a great class to learn or review the foundations of watercolor. Even if you are just beginning, David will have you painting in no time. This class is for those who have been painting for a year or less. You will be given ample time in class to work on your projects, where you will receive assistance and critiques each week.

Supply List for Beginners: 6 paint colors (Indian Yellow, Lemon Yellow, French Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Windsor Red and Alizarin Crimson); one chisel brush (flat brush with no point); a pencil and, a pad of 300-pound paper.

David Maddern, MA.

OSH 328-34 “A CHIACCHIERARE!” - INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN CONVERSATION Thursdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Classroom C | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Six Sessions $45

NOTE: Although this class is the most basic of the conversations classes offered, you will still need to have a decent understanding of Italian grammar since it will not be primarily taught during this course.

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You know your grammar- let’s start chatting! The purpose of this interactive intermediate Italian conversation course is to begin honing your speaking skills and be able to discuss personal activities, everyday situations and be able to express your opinions — Tutto in Italiano! We will be using various readings ranging from authentic newspaper/magazine materials to various short stories and other types of brief readings. Please bring along the specific magazine/newspaper articles or other readings that the instructor will give you to class each week for the discussions.

Manny Garcia-Rossi, MA.

OSH 908-34

Six Sessions $90 In this class you’ll learn how to identify the components and how to use some of the basic programs of your computer.

NOTE: This is a beginner’s course, so no prior experience is necessary.

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

COMPUTER BASICS: PART 1 Thursdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Computer Lab | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28

Week 1: Exploring the keyboard and mouse Week 2: How to find, Open and use applications such as Internet Explorer and Word, among others Week 3: How to cut, copy, and paste Week 4: How to save documents using Windows Libraries and external storage Week 5: How to open an e-mail account, use and functionalities Week 6: Exploring the Internet, use and functionalities Mariely Valentin-Llopis.

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OSH 308-34 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH Thursdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Classroom B | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Six Sessions $45 A continuation of Intermediate French B, taught during the Fall 2 session, this course reviews and extends previous grammatical concepts while introducing new vocabulary through the context of French cultural constructs. In order to foster aural/oral communication skills, all class discussions are in French.

Week 1: Introduction - Meet the class; “Quoi de neuf”: News from class members; Exercices de prononciation: Révision du son /y/; Grammaire: Exercices de révision; Le passé composé vs. l’imparfait Week 2: Quoi de Neuf; Grammaire: Exercices de révision: La conjugaison des verbes pronominaux; Lecture: French in Action, Chapter 22 CORAL GABLES

Week 3: Quoi de Neuf; Vidéo: French in Action, Chapitre 22; Grammaire: Exercices de Révision: Les Verbes Mettre, Boire, Pouvoir et Vouloir, Le Plus-que-parfait Week 4: Quoi de Neuf; Grammaire: Exercices de Révision: Les Verbes Croire, Voir, Devoir et Recevoir,Le Futur et le Futur Antérieur Week 5: Quoi de Neuf; Lecture et Vidéo: French in Action, Chapitre 23 Week 6: Fête et Film (TBA)

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Dr. Nancy Lawther.

OSH 735-34

Six Sessions $45 Evolving under the long shadow of Beethoven’s symphonies, the leading 19th Century composers display a fascinating endeavor at establishing their own unique symphonic style.

The course will focus on the aesthetic approaches and stylistic choices in symphonies by Schubert, Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky, as well as in Liszt’s symphonic poems.

Weeks 2-3: Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique: “Episodes in the Life of an Artist.”

From Beethoven’s legacy to misconceptions about “Program Music.”

Excerpts from Liszt’s symphonic poems, as related to his profound interest in literature, philosophy, and religion.

Orchestration and aesthetic approaches leading from Berlioz, to Liszt, to Wagner.

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

Week 1: A brief introduction to the reception of the “Classical” symphonic models during the 19th Century.

Excerpts from Schubert’s symphonies: The fusion of stylistic elements from Mozart’s and Beethoven’s symphonies as well as from his Lieder.

CORAL GABLES

SYMPHONIC TRENDS IN THE 19TH CENTURY Thursdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Room A | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28

Week 4: “On the Wings of Music: Distinctive stylistic traits in Mendelssohn’s orchestral works — from “Midsummer Night” and the Violin Concerto to excerpts from his second, third, and fourth symphonies.

Week 5: Schumann’s and Brahms’s symphonies – the Classical symphonic model and the Romantic expressive intents.

Week 6: Tchaikovsky: From his Serenade for Strings to Symphony No. 6 (“Pathétique”)

Judith Etzion, PhD (Doctor in Musicology, Columbia University), has enjoyed a distinguished career as a scholar, performer, and university professor in the USA, Israel, and Spain. She has also conducted courses in music appreciation for adult education programs for over 30 years.

Dr. Etzion has teaches various lifelong learning programs in South Florida.

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OSH 303-34 BEGINNING SPANISH : PART C (No previous Spanish needed!)

Thursdays | 3:00 – 4:45 pm | Classroom C | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Six Sessions $45 ¡Bienvenidos! In this elementary course you will begin learning the basic essentials to speak and write in Spanish. Greetings, basic grammar points and cultural elements will be presented all in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come and join in on the fun! ¡Nos vemos!

Manny Garcia-Rossi, MA.

OSH 917-34 SOCIAL MEDIA: BLOGGING, FACEBOOK & TWITTER Thursdays 3:00 – 4:45 pm | Computer Lab | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 CORAL GABLES OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI 23

Six Sessions $90 This course is design for avid writers with a taste for graphic design. Blogger is a web-based application to build blogs. Blogger offers many fascinating, yet easy to use templates and tools to create unique and eye-catching blogs. This course requires basic computer skills and the disposition to publish material online. In addition, by the end of the session students will have a broader understanding of social media trends such as Facebook and Twitter.

NOTE: There are many blog developing application such as WordPress. In addition, there are numerous web albums such as Picasa.

Week 1: What is a Blog? A brief history of blogs; touring some weblogs Week 2: What is “Blogger.com”? Account/blog creation; touring the dashboard; creating additional blogs; deleting a blog Week 3: Configuring basic and formatting settings Week 4: Using Template Designer - Customizing colors, fonts, and backgrounds Week 5: Creating a Facebook account - Working with account and privacy settings, profile, and picture albums Week 6: Creating a Twitter account - Posting and following Twitter feeds

FRIDAYS

OSH 732-35 MUSICAL MASTERPIECES Fridays | 10:00 - 11:45 am | Classroom A | January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1 Six Sessions $45 Each week a music masterpiece and its composer will be presented to the class.

Week 1: Bach - Goldberg Variations performed by Glenn Gould Week 2: Elgar - Enigma Variations performed by Sir Andrew Davis and the BBC Symphony Orchestra Week 3: Copland - Lincoln Portrait performed by Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra - Gregory Peck, Narrator

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The musical work is analyzed and a brief background of the composer is featured via slides and video. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, Mozart’s Symphony No. 39, Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration and Gershwin’s towering opus make up the six Sessions. Needless to say, each masterpiece will be performed via video by world-class orchestras, artists and conductors. There will be time each week for questions and discussion.

Week 4: Mozart - Symphony No. 39 performed by Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Week 6: Gershwin – Porgy & Bess – The Glyndebourne Festival production.

Simon Rattle conducts The London Symphony Orchestra with Willard White as Porgy, Cynthia Haymon as Bess Mort Slakoff is a former Vice President of the Wagner Society of New York and has lectured at the University of Miami since 1996.

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

Week 5: Strauss - Death and Transfiguration - performed by Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

OSH 330-35 BEGINNING FRENCH: PART C Fridays | 10:00 - 11:45 am | Classroom C | January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1 Six Sessions $45 Bienvenue! A continuation of Beginning French A and Beginning French B, taught during the Fall 1 and Fall 2 Sessions, respectively, this course covers basic French grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis on communication. Students have previously been introduced to the fundamental rules of French pronunciation and to several features of French grammar.

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Week 1: Introduction - Meet the class; Vocabulaire - Les portraits moraux, les portraits physiques, le corps humain Week 2: Grammaire - Les prepositions à et de et leurs contractions; Vocabulaire - Les endroits, demander son chemin Week 3: Lecture et Vidéo - French in Action, Leçon 2 Week 4: Grammaire - Les pronoms toniques, les verbes à changements d’orthographe; Chanson - Je m’sentais mal Week 5: Lecture et Vidéo - French in Action, Leçon 3 Week 6: Fête et film (Le Dîner des Cons) Nancy Lawther, PhD taught at Texas A&M University, the University of Georgia and most recently at Barry University. She has a BA in French from Pennsylvania State University, a Masters in French from Washington University in St. Louis and a Doctoral in French from Yale University.

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OSH 101-35 SIG: CURRENT EVENTS Fridays | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Art Room | January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1 Six Sessions Free for members Would you like to discuss current events within a smaller group? Do you share the same passions as other OLLI members on certain national or global topics? Participants in this SIG should prepare for meetings by brushing up on current topics in the news frequently, bringing not only opinions to the table, but verified facts as well.

This group is led by OLLI member, Mr. Haim Karp.

ADVENTURES IN MUSICOLOGY Fridays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Classroom A | January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1

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OSH 701-35

Six Sessions $45

Week 1: Die Zauberflote – W. A. Mozart Week 2: Don Juan/Rosenkavalier – R. Strauss Week 3: La Somnambula – G. Donizetti Week 4: Dido & Aeneas – H. Purcell

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

This course highlights concert performances that will be presented in Miami during the current concert season by various South Florida musical organizations. The musicological approach will focus on the “physical, psychological, aesthetic and cultural phenomenon” of the pieces.

Week 5: 9th Symphony – L. V. Beethoven Week 6: La Traviata – G. Verdi NOTE: A field trip associated with this class will occur after the class has finished — on Friday, March 15. Watch OLLI announcements for more information on the field trip sign-up.

Eugene Greco, PhD, graduated cum laude from Union College as a Humanities major, concentrating on music and art history. He holds an MME degree in Choral Music Education from Ithaca College and a second masters from State University of NY at Albany in Educational Administration. Additionally, Dr. Greco holds a PhD in Musicology from UM. He teaches at both Miami Dade College and UM. 26

NORTHEAST MIAMI TUESDAYS Jerusalem: A City and Its Streets .......... 27 Tai Chi ........................................................... 27 WEDNESDAYS

TUESDAYS

OSH 501-32 JERUSALEM: A CITY AND ITS SECRETS Tuesdays | 1:00 – 2:45 pm | Northeast Miami Site January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Six Sessions $65

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THURSDAYS Domestic & International Economic Influences.................................. 28 FRIDAYS Beethoven’s Symphonies: Reception and Novel Stylistic Concepts .................. 29

Throughout its history, Jerusalem has served not only as a focal point of conflict between three major monotheistic religions, but as a flashpoint of struggles within each of them. This course will examine the complexities and conflicts within Jerusalem’s fascinating history from biblical times to the ongoing expansion of its municipal borders today.

Week 1: Jerusalem in the Bible and in Late Antiquity Week 2: Christian Jerusalem Week 3: Muslim Jerusalem Week 4: Israeli Jerusalem Week 5: Jerusalem Today Marsha B. Cohen, PhD is an independent scholar, lecturer and news analyst who specializes in Middle Eastern social history and politics and the role of religion in world affairs. She taught International Relations at Florida International University for over a decade, and worked with the UM Master of Arts in the International Administration (MAIA) program from 2009-2011, as well as teaching adult education courses and lecturing in a variety of venues locally and nationally.

OSH 502-32 TAI CHI Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:00 – 4:00 pm Northeast Miami Site | January 22, 24, 29, 31 February, 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Twelve Sessions $100 Tai Chi has a long and distinguished tradition in exercise programs; it is suitable for people who may be in weak health as well as in good health. It emphasizes

a calm and peaceful mind, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress, and strengthens the immune system. Come and learn the techniques and movements under the guidance of instructor Tony Garcia.

Tony Garcia is a Master Trainer and Instructor in Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health programs.

He has been teaching Tai Chi in Miami for the past ten years and also teaches Tai Chi for people with chronic health conditions.

WEDNESDAYS

OSH 503-33

Six Sessions $100 Learn techniques to enhance your digital images with Adobe Photoshop®, the most popular digital imaging software favored by amateur and professional photographers.

This remarkable program is able to handle images from a variety of cameras. Learn how to remedy the problems that plague amateurs as well as the pros. Each student will be given a CD with 40 of my single images and composites, for practice in class and at home.

NORTHEAST MIAMI

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Wednesdays | 9:30 am - 12:00 noon | Northeast Miami Site January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27

Karl Koslowski.

OSH 504-34 DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC INFLUENCES Thursdays 10:00 – 11:45 am | Northeast Miami Site | January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Six Sessions $65

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

THURSDAYS

The class will address economic factors that can impact domestic or international behavior of a given country. We will spend six weeks looking at economic policies of major organizations and nations in playing a role in nations’ policies.

Week 1: European Central Bank and its role in impacting European nations’ role in Euro and in EU. Week 2: The United State’s Fed and its Future in the American Economy Will the Fed remain as it is or will its power diminish in affecting the American economic policies?

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Week 3: The Theory of Fragility and Anti-Fragility: Which economic powerhouse will be able to survive the current economic turbulence?

Week 4: Islamic Banking - Economy, Capitalism, Socialism or Capitalist Socialism?

Which economic model is more successful in handling a crisis in difficult economic times?

Week 5: The role of international financial corporations and banks in the current global economic crisis Week 6: The role economy will play in deciding EU’s memberships as well as NATO and the UN Mitra Raheb, PhD.

NORTHEAST MIAMI

FRIDAYS

OSH 505-35 BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONIES: RECEPTION AND NOVEL STYLISTIC CONCEPTS Fridays | 10:00 – 11:45 am | Northeast Miami Site January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1 Six Sessions $65

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Beethoven’s Symphonies have long been viewed by music lovers as the “high point” of Classical music. This lecture series highlights the circumstances that gave rise to the veneration of Beethoven within the broader political, cultural, and aesthetic contexts of the 19th and 20th centuries. The structural and stylistic concepts of Symphonies No. 3 (“Eroica”), 5, 6 (“Pastoral”), 7, and 9 will be discussed in detail.

Week 1: Reception Theory. An introduction to the perception of Beethoven’s symphonies as “artworks of Romantic ideas.” Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony - Heroic image, cyclic structure, and motivic intensity.

Week 2: The Eroica (3rd Symphony). Beethoven’s reputation as the propagator of the French Revolution and admirer of Napoleon: Myth and reality.

The Eroica as a “new” stylistic direction in Beethoven’s symphonic writing.

Week 3: The Pastoral Symphony (No. 6) - Misconception about its programmatic intentions. Beethoven’s new interpretation and transformation of the pastoral tradition in this symphony Week 4: The Seventh Symphony - Grandiose “absolute” music Week 5: The Ninth Symphony and its “universal” message; Structure and style Week 6: The Ninth Symphony (Cont.) - A summary of the stylistic and aesthetic legacy of Beethoven’s symphonies Dr. Judith Etzion, PhD.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is online at www.continue.miami.edu/osher.

IN PERSON Register for courses in person at Founders Hall on the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus. Registration days and times will be announced. If you have previously created your CaneID and edMiami Profile, there will be staff available on a first-come, first-served basis to process your registration and payments. If you have not previously created your CaneID and edMiami Profile, there are computers available in the Founders Hall Computer Lab for you to do this prior to registration.

ONLINE Register for courses online using your personal computer. If this is your first time registering for courses online you will need to create your CaneID and edMiami Profile (steps 1 & 2).

If you are a returning student, you can log in to your edMiami profile at www.edmiami.com and register for courses.

Step 1: Get your UM ID by creating your CaneID: https://caneid.miami.edu/createnewaccount.aspx

Step 3: Select courses, register and pay for courses at www.continue.miami.edu/osher Step 4: Registration Assistance - If you need assistance with registration or if you’re without a computer and can’t make it into our offices, we are available to help you.

Please call 305-284-6554 and we will assist you or register you over the phone.

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

Step 2: Create a personal online account profile on the website www.edmiami.com where you will register for OLLI courses online. You will use your email address and create a password for this system. You will need your UM ID from Step 1 to create your profile. Create your edMiami Profile https://www.continue.miami.edu/register.aspx

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CORAL GABLES SCHEDULE Number

Title

Days and Times

Location

Dates

J. Murphy

Mondays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 28 - Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 - Mar 4

H. Karp

Mondays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room C

Jan 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

OSH 336-31

Masterpieces of Russian Literature

OSH 401-31

SIG: Investments

OSH 207-31

Embracing Transitions After 50

M. MoussatcheWechsler

Mondays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room B

Jan 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

OSH 310-31

SIG: Fun with Yiddish

Led by OLLI Member

Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Art Room

Jan 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

OSH 713-31

Broadway Musicals

M. Waldman

Mondays 1:00 - 3:45 pm

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 28 - Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 - Mar 4

OSH 333-31

Mystical Love Poetry

P. Rogen

Mondays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room B Library

Jan 28 - Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 - Mar 4

OSH 338-31

Shakespeare: Theater and Discussion Group

C. Fernandez

Mondays 1:00√√ - 2:45pm

Room C

Jan 28 - Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 - Mar 4

OSH 901-31

Beginning and Intermediate Acrylics

J. Brennan

Mondays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Art Room

Jan 28 - Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 - Mar 4

OSH 120-32

Holocaust Studies

R. Botwinick

Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

OSH 311-32

Intermediate Spanish: Part C

M. Garcia-Rossi

Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room C

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

OSH 325-32

Beginning Portuguese: Part C

L. Quadrado

Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room B Library

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

D. Maddern

Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Art Room

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Advanced

OSH 904-32 Watercolor Painting OSH 918-32

Architectural and Landscape Digital Photography

K. Koslowski

Tuesdays 10:00 - 1:00 pm

Computer Lab

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

OSH 305-22

SIG: Book Club

Led by OLLI Member

Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Room B Library

Jan 29 - Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 - Mar 5

OSH 105-32

Great Men

R. Dawson

Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

M. Garcia-Rossi

Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Art Room

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

P. Rogen

Tuesdays 1:00 -2:45 pm

Room B Library

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

M. Garcia-Rossi

Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:45 pm

Room C

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

T. Riise

Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room C

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

“¡Charlamos!”: Intrm.

OSH 307-32 Spanish Conversation OSH 333-32

Mystical Love Poetry 2 Beginning Italian:

OSH 309-32 Part C

Reality: What an

OSH 809-32 Interesting Concept!

OSH 733-33

Religion in South and Southeast Asian History & Culture

M. Cohen

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

OSH 337-33

The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers

L. Reyes

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room C

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

J. Brennan

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Art Room

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Advanced Acrylics

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Instructor

OSH 902-33 Painting

Wed & Fri 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Music & Spirituality: Part 3

K. Paulson-Thorp

Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Sophie’s World: Philosophy & Fiction

K.C. Culver

Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room C

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

N. Lawther

Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room B Library

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

M. Raheb

Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:45 pm

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

A.Droulers

Thursdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

M. Garcia-Rossi

Thursdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room C

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

D. Maddern

Thursdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Art Room

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

M. Valentin-Llopis

Thursdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Computer Lab

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

OSH 330-34 SIG: Games - Scrabble

Led by OLLI Member

Thursdays 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Room B Library

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

OSH 308-34 Intermediate French C

N. Lawther

Thursdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room B Library

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

M. Garcia-Rossi

Thursdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room C

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

M. Valentin-Llopis

Thursdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Computer Lab

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

J. Etzion

Thursdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

M. Garcia-Rossi

Thursdays 3:00 - 4:45 pm

Room C

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Thursdays 3:00 - 4:45 pm

Computer Lab

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Tai Chi

OSH 728-33 OSH 305-33

OSH 306-33 Advanced French OSH 121-33

Domestic & International Economic Influences

OSH 734-34 Art & Art History OSH 327-34

Advanced Conversational Spanish

OSH 903-24 Watercolor Basics Internet & Emailing

OSH 916-34 for Beginners

A Chiacchierare! -

OSH 328-34 Intermediate Italian Conversation

Computer Basics:

OSH 908-34 Part 1 OSH 735-34

Symphonic Trends in the 19th Century Beginning Spanish:

OSH 303-34 Part C OSH 917-34

Social Media: Blogging, M. Valentin-Llopis Facebook & Twitter

OSH 732-35

Musical Masterpieces

M. Slakoff

Fridays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 25 - Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 - Mar 1

OSH 330-35

Beginning French: Part C

N. Lawther

Fridays 10:00 - 11:45 am

Room C

Jan 25 - Feb, 1, 8, 15, 22 - Mar 1

OSH 101-35

SIG: Current Events

H. Karp

Fridays 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Art Room

Jan 25 - Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 - Mar 1

OSH 201-33

Tai Chi

T. Garcia

Fridays 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 25 - Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 - Mar 1

OSH 701-35

Adventures in Musicology

E. Greco

Fridays 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Room A Lecture Hall

Jan 25 - Feb, 1, 8, 15, 22 - Mar 1

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE

T. Garcia

OSH 201-33

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NORTHEAST MIAMI SCHEDULE Number

OSH 501-32

Title Jerusalem: A City and Its Secrets

OSH 502-32 Tai Chi

OSH 503-33

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Instructor

Days and Times

Location

Dates

M. Cohen

Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:45 pm

NE Miami

Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

T. Garcia

Tues & Thur 3:00 - 4:00 pm

NE Miami

Jan 22, 24, 29, 31 Feb 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

NE Miami

Jan 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

K. Koslowski

Domestic &

OSH 504-34 International

M. Raheb

Thursdays 10:00 - 11:45 am

NE Miami

Jan 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

J. Etzion

Fridays 10:00 - 11:45 am

NE Miami

Jan 25 - Feb 1, 8 15, 22 - Mar 1

Economic Influences Beethoven’s Symphonies: Reception OSH 505-35 and Novel Stylistic Concepts

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Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:00 noon

Course

Course Title

Course Fee

SPRING SESSION I SCHEDULE 34

WHAT’S INSIDE

Spring Session I Schedule Jan 22 - Mar 1, 2013

19 Embracing Transitions After 50

Watercolor Basics

6 26 Tai Chi

Adventures In Musicology

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