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FICTION WRITING
There’s more to writing fiction than simply
putting pen to paper.
We’ll explore the creative writing process through in-class
exercises and discussion.
After examining how renowned authors crafted their fiction,
you’ll write your own short story which will be discussed in a
constructive class workshop.
This course will focus on short story writing for adults, but
the knowledge you gain can be applied to other forms of fiction and
creative non-fiction.
Instructor:
Shannon N. Forster received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative
Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Dates:
October 22 - November 19, 2008
Day:
Wednesday
Times: 6:30-8:30 pm
Five sessions
Fee: $50
Location: Root Hall, Room A-112
HOLMES AGAIN!
This course will explore the life and times of that great detective,
Sherlock Holmes, and his biographer, Dr. Watson.
We’ll discuss his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, and read his
first Sherlock Holmes novel, “A Study in Scarlet.”
We’ll sample some of his short stories.
Also included will be excerpts from early radio and TV shows,
as well as a discussion of actors who’ve portrayed the famous
sleuth. Come join us,
because “the game’s afoot.”
Instructor: Judith
Francis was an adjunct instructor of composition, reading, and
communications at Lincoln Trail College.
Dates:
October 20-November 17, 2008
Day:
Monday
Time:
7:00-9:00 pm
Five sessions
Fee:
$50
Location:
Root Hall room A112
WHAT'S IN YOUR GENE POOL?
A Genealogy Course
Have you ever wondered if there was a historical figure in your
family tree? This
course, using the internet, local library resources, and old
fashioned detective work, will help you learn how to uncover the
hidden past in your family genealogy and in doing so, will introduce
your present to your past.
Instructor: Jessica D.
Fields has an MA in History from ISU and teaches courses in the
departments of Ecological and Environmental Sciences; Geography,
Geology, and Anthropology; and History at ISU.
Dates:
October 28 – December 4, 2008
Days:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time:
7:00-8:30 pm
Eleven sessions
Fee:
$90
Location:
Root Hall room A008
TERRE HAUTE: $IN CITY
This course will examine the social, cultural, and political history
of the City of Terre Haute and how those aspects have shaped the
city we live in today.
Instructor: Jessica
Fields has an MA in history from Indiana State University and
teaches history and liberal studies classes for the university.
Dates:
September 16-October 23, 2008
Days:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times:
7:00-8:30 pm
Twelve sessions
Fee:
$100
Location:
Root Hall room A005
ASTRONOMY
This course is an introduction to the science of astronomy.
You’ll explore the solar system, the sun and life in the
Universe, and the night sky and visible stars.
If weather permits, outdoor observation will be included.
Instructor:
Walter Hadley taught astronomy in Texas schools and at the
Univ of Arkansas. He has
worked on projects for the McDonald Observatory at the University of
Texas.
Dates:
September 16-October 16, 2008
Days:
Tuesday and Thursday
Time:
6:30-8:30 pm
Ten Sessions
Fee:
$125
Location:
Root Hall room A002
Textbook:
Astronomy, From the Earth to the Universe, 6th edition
2002 (media edition) by
Jay Pasachoff can be purchased from online sources
Safety in the Home for Children
For Children 10-16
This course is designed to teach children 10-16 what to do in severe
weather, fire safety, how to deal with a person choking or
suffocating, preventing poisonings, CPR and First Aid training.
This course is especially good for babysitters.
Successful completion of the course may qualify you for a
certificate in CPR and First Aid from the American Heart
Association.
Instructor: Sue Anderson
is a licensed practical nurse who teaches health education classes
at Indiana Business College.
She is a certified instructor in CPR and First Aid for
American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.
Dates:
September 22 – October 29, 2008
Days:
Monday and Wednesday
Time:
6:00-7:00 pm
Twelve sessions
Location:
Root Hall A 012
Cost:
$45
Safety
in the Home for Adults
This course is designed for adults to help keep your family
(children, adults, elderly adults) safe in the home.
Topics will include being smart around water, disaster
preparedness, preventing choking and suffocation, preventing fires
and burns, preventing poisonings, and preventing falls as well as
CPR and First Aid training.
Successful completion of the course may qualify you for a
certificate in CPR and First Aid from the American Heart
Association.
Instructor: Sue Anderson
is a licensed practical nurse who teaches health education classes
at Indiana Business College.
She is a certified instructor in CPR and First Aid for
American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.
Dates:
September 22 – October 29, 2008
Days:
Monday and Wednesday
Time:
7:00-8:00 pm
Twelve sessions
Location:
Root Hall A 012
Cost:
$60
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