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PEOPLE’S COLLEGEAdult Education Association

FOUNDED 1948

SYLLABUS 2016-201731 PARNELL SQUARE, DUBLIN 1. TEL: 8735879

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AUTUMN 2016

Monday 5th to Wednesday 7th September 2016Time 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday 12th to Thursday 15th &

Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd September 2016Time 12 noon to 5 p.m.

VENUE:PEOPLE’S COLLEGE

31 PARNELL SQUARE,DUBLIN 1

Postal & Online Enrolments Welcome

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ENROLMENTS


Syllabus available at:

• People’s College Office 31 Parnell Square, Dublin 1

• Liberty Hall, Dublin 1

• Central Library, Ilac Centre

• Teachers’ Club, 36, Parnell Square

• Stamped Addressed Envelope (72c.) to 31 Parnell

Square, Dublin 1.

• On-line at www.peoplescollege.ie

AUTUMN TERM 2016WEEK COMMENCING Monday 3rd OCTOBER 2016

SPRING TERM 2017WEEK COMMENCING 16th JANUARY 2017

PEOPLE’S COLLEGE OFFICE

31 PARNELL SQUARE, DUBLIN 1Telephone: 8735879

Email: [email protected]: www.peoplescollege.ie

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PEOPLE’S COLLEGEAdult Education Association 1948-2016

Learning is a pleasure at the People’s College. For low cost, professionally organised courses foradults, over forty courses to choose from.

STUDENT COMMITTEE In keeping with the ethos of the college the studentscommittee allows students to get involved and contribute ideas for courses and events. Wealso help with the Syllabus, Enrolments, the Christmas Party and any other event the collegeorganises. We organise cultural, social activities and educational activities that we think willappeal to students. The outings we organised during 2014/2015 included: Tour of 1798 Sites inDublin • Tour of the Unitarian Church, Stephens Green • Tour of St. Audeon’s Church • Tourof Waterways Ireland Tour, Grand Canal Place • Tour of Marshes Library, St. Patricks Close• Tour of Parnell square (in relation to 1916) • Talk by Fr.Brian Shorthall ‘The Story of theRebel Priests’All events are advertised by leaflets in the class rooms and on the College Website.As a committee we try to represent all students, currently our members are from various coursesi.e. Current Affairs, Art Appreciation, various Language Classes, Music Appreciation and theDebating Society. If you are interested in joining the committee or becoming a representativefor your class / group please contact: Bernie Grant 01-8481650, Tony Black 01- 4531568

DRAMA GROUP Following the success of the Percy French Show (See it onYouTube) Dubbaliners, and Home Truths (a new play written by a group member) and Jack-Knives and Buckshot by Mick Halpenny (in association with the People’s College Choir andJimmy Kelly Band) enthusiasm is high to pursue new and challenging ideas for the autumn andwinter terms. With having fun in a creative and supportive environment high on the agendathere may be a few places remaining for anyone who feels there's not enough drama in theirlives. Led by playwright and actor Tom O'Brien, let treading the boards at Theatre@36 (ParnellSquare) become a reality for you by contacting the People's College Drama Group on 01 8735879or [email protected]. (See Thursday classes p. 23)

CHOIR The People's College Choir has vacancies for a small number of new members in thealto, tenor and bass lines; the soprano line is currently full. The choir, which has 48 members (28female and 20 male), was founded in 1993 as part of the wider cultural programme of coursesand subjects offered by the People's College. The members come from the greater Dublin regionand the choir sings a wide range of musical styles; from madrigals, spirituals, and traditionalIrish airs to arrangements of modern popular songs. The choir generally performs at concertsand college social events and has participated in festivals both at home and abroad, havingtravelled to Denmark (2000), Italy (2004) and Austria (2008). The choir has taken part inexchanges with other choirs which brought it to Spain (2010), France (2006 and 2013) and Wales(2015). While the ability to read music would be a definite asset it is not by any means arequirement for membership of the choir; indeed, most of our members do not read music. Ifyou can sing and hold a tune that is all that is required - we will teach you the rest! If you areinterested in joining please contact the Musical Director, Paul Walsh (via the college) or turn upin advance at one our rehearsals which are held on Tuesday night at 8.30 pm in the Teacher'sClub (Club na Múinteoirí), 36 Parnell Square West. Our rehearsals resume on Tuesday 6thSeptember 2016.

DEBATING SOCIETY “It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle aquestion without debating it.” Debating is a great way to improve your communication andlistening skills. Our society is open to all, from total beginners, those who have never spokenin public, people who may have debated in school a long time ago or anyone who thinks theywould like to try something different. Our programme includes workshops on public speaking and ways to improve the ability tothink quickly on your feet which will benefit you in your personal and professional life -people who can communicate well are always wanted in any profession.Listed below are some motions / clubs we debated with during 2015/2016:• That Dublin needs to build up rather than out (Engineers Toastmasters, Dublin)• That Beauty Contests should be banned (Professional Toastmasters, Paris)


• That the EU and Ireland would be better off if Britain ceased to be a member (People'sCollege Current Affairs Class)

• That the Garda Siochana should be armed (People's College Public Speaking Class)• Other motions:

– That Tinder and Plenty of Fish have replaced the dance hall culture– That casting your vote at a general election should be mandatory– That Dublin city should be for pedestrians and cyclist only– That 25th April 2016 should be an Irish public holiday

We meet every 2nd Wednesday, starting on 21st September 2016.Our meetings take place in the Teachers Club from 8 to 10 o'clock. We charge an annual membership fee of € 10 and € 3 for each meeting. Visitors are alwayswelcome, come along and see if its for you - no commitment expected.For further information please do not hesitate to contact:Helen Collins, 01-6231509. Email [email protected]; Martin Baldwin 086-0217616.Bernie Grant, 01-8481650. Email [email protected]

OTHER PROJECTS Other courses, workshops and activities will be organizedduring the year on a variety of topics of social, economic, trade union & historic interest.

THE DECADE OF ANNIVERSARIES A series of 6 lectures will be organisedin Spring 2017 starting on Wednesday 25th January 2017 for 6 weeks and coordinated byJohn Dorney. Description below; details will be available on line and from the College officefrom November 2016.

IRELAND IN A REVOLUTIONARY WORLD The years of nationalistrevolution in Ireland were also years of world revolution. 2017 marks the centenary of thebest known, the Russian or Bolshevik Revolution. But in fact the Great War saw the collapseof not one but three great Empires, the Russian, the Habsburg and the Ottoman, unleashinga wave of nationalist and social revolutions throughout Europe. To mark this, the People'sCollege will be running a series of talks examining Ireland's role in a revolutionary world -the comparisons and interactions between what was happening in Ireland and what washappening elsewhere. For example, how did the Russian revolution affect Ireland? Howdoes Ireland's struggle for independence compare to Poland's? What are the parallelsbetween Finland's slide from national independence into Civil War and Ireland's.

UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA – GETTING THE BESTFROM YOUR LAPTOP Want to use your laptop or computer more? Maybe youcan send emails but want to know how to use the internet, fill in forms, book flights, maybeeven Skype? You might want to explore FaceBook, Twitter and LinkedIn. A six week coursewill be organised in October. If you are interested, let us know - by phone, letter or email!

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The People’s College was established in 1948 under official trade union auspices.

The College is affiliated to Aontas/National Association for

Adult Education and the Irish Labour History Society.

President: Jim Dorney • Director: Joanne Pearson• Secretariat: Gretta O’Neill

SPONSORSGrant Aid Department of Education and Skills Foras, Eireann / Shaw Trust

Irish Congress of Trade Unions & affiliated unions


EVENING: Page

ART APPRECIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

CREATIVE WRITING - INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 22

CURRENT AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DRAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

FELTING, INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

FILM APPRECIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

FRENCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24

GENEALOGY /FAMILY TREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

GERMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15, 18

GUITAR (CLASSICAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28

HILL-WALKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

HISTORY/DUBLIN LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

IRISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10

ITALIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LITERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION & RELAXATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MUSIC APPRECIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26

PAINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

POLITICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PSYCHOLOGY, POSITIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

PUBLIC SPEAKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

QIGONG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SPANISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 26

TIN WHISTLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27

WILDLIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

YOGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13, 17

MORNING COURSES:

ART APPRECIATION - Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

CREATIVE WRITING - Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SPANISH Beginners & Improvers - Tuesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

YOGA for All - Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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List of Courses 2016/2017


COMMENCING ON 3rd OCTOBER 2016

PAINTING FOR ALLLecturer: Elizabeth Archbold, BA in Painting &Lecturer: Ivan Connolly, B.A. Hons Painting

In an exciting new venture, the new art syllabus replaces the separatebeginners and advanced courses with one course alternating tutors inblocks of five week projects.

Block 1: Elizabeth Archbold introduction to drawing, painting, andsourcing and developing personal subject matter.

Block 2: Ivan Connolly will deal specifically with painting fromphotographs with a simple step by step approach.

The course is suitable for all levels of skill or experience from absolutebeginners up, a relaxed creative atmosphere with individually tailored oneto one learning.

Materials to bring for week one; A3 cartridge paper pad, drawing pencils.

Additional materials needed; willow charcoal, acrylic paints and selectionof paint brushes.

This is a 20 week course divided into 2 terms of 10 weeks each.

Venue: Teachers Club, 37 Parnell Square.

Time: 6.30 to 8.00 p.m. 10 classes Cost: €70

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MONDAY EVENING COURSES


ITALIAN, BEGINNERSLecturer: Stefania Rando

This course is designed for real beginners with no previous knowledge ofItalian. At the end of the course students should be able to satisfy basiccommunicative needs, such as talking about themselves; being able tointeract in one-to-one conversations about basic topics, in both formal andinformal contexts; being able to ask the main communicative questions.

Some time will be dedicated to open discussion of topics related to Italianculture, history, and way of life that will enable students to have a betterunderstanding of the background of the language.

No book needed.

This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each.

Time: 6.00 – 7.30 p.m. 10 classes Cost: €70

ITALIAN, INTERMEDIATELecturer: Stefania Rando

This course is intended for students who have acquired a good level ofunderstanding and who wish to further their knowledge of Italianlanguage and culture. Open topics will be discussed with an accent oncultural themes as well as key grammar points. By the end of the course,students will have learnt new communicative structures of both spokenand written Italian, and developed a new and deeper understanding ofwhat being Italian and living in Italy means.

No particular text book will be required, materials will be provided.



MINDFULNESS FOR BEGINNERSTutor: Tony Walsh

A 20-week course in guided relaxation and mindfulness meditation forhealth and well-being.

Suitable for beginners, this course also covers practical approaches for therelief of worry, stress and pain. It will continue in the New Year.

Time: 5.30 p.m. (1 hour) 20 classes Cost: €95

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Monday Evening Courses


MEDICAL QIGONG FOR BEGINNERSTeacher: Tony Walsh, Dip CHM,Cert Nanjing,ACHI Dip Ac.AFPA;Medical Qigong CertShulan College of Chinese Medicine

Practiced in China by young and old alike for over one thousand yearsMedical Qigong is a complete healthcare system. Its simple, yet powerful,gentle flowing movements, integrated breathing and meditativeawareness invigorates our natural healing ability bringing an enhancedexperience of wellbeing, vitality and physical fitness.Complimenting and supporting other systems of healthcare such as TaiChi, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation etc., this course is suitable for beginners andimprovers.Course numbers limited to 20.


YOGA FOR IMPROVERS/EXPERIENCEDInstructor: Tony Walsh

This course is designed for people who already have completed both thebeginners and second course at the People’s College or who have theequivalent experience of Yoga.Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.


CONVERSATIONAL IRISHLecturer: Aonghus Ó Croídheáin

This course is geared towards those who have some Irish but would liketo increase their vocabulary and general knowledge of the language. Theemphasis will be on speaking Irish in class. Students will also learn somepoetry and song and will develop their comprehension through listeningto Irish speakers on tape. The class will continue in January 2017. The course will be interactive and sociable.This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each.


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IRISH FOR BEGINNERSLecturer: Aonghus Ó Croídheáin

This is a complete Beginners Course suitable only for those who havenever done Irish. By the end of the course students will be able to hold abasic conversation. They will also learn some Irish songs, poetry andseanfhocail. The aim is to learn, in an enjoyable way, the rudiments of theIrish language and culture.

This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each - it willcontinue in January 2017.


PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERSLecturer: Paul Murray

The aim of this course is to accommodate the beginner and the personwith some experience who realises they need to know more.• 10 Classes• Each class is 90 minutes.• Single Tutor (Paul is NUI certified).• A synopsis in relation to lessons addressed is sent to students after

each class. Cameras accepted on this course include those listed below:• Compact.• Bridge / Prosumer.• Digital Single Lens Reflex / DSLR.

Phone Paul / 086 054 2144

Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m. 10 classes Cost €80

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IRELAND AND EUROPE:CURRENT AFFAIRS, POLITICS AND THE ROLE OF THE CITIZENLecturer: Odran Reid, BA (Mod), H.Dip Ed, MSc Spatial Planning, MIED, MIPI

This course is for those interested in understanding how current affairs andlocal, national and European government works.

It will involve lectures, discussions and debate and visits to key institutions.We will look at issues such as the economy, living with a recession, thereferendum process, the banks, crime, health, and transport.

There will be a focus on the day-to-day breaking stories as well as looking atthe structures behind the stories. We will look at the governance structure inIreland and the European Union and examine what makes them act the waythey do. How do we influence them as a citizen?

Current Affairs programmes and articles appear on a daily basis – but whatmakes the story of the day? In this short course we will look at the politicalsystem, political parties, the media, PR and spin-doctors, examine howstories get legs and others fade away.

This course will look at the EU’s historical evolution, some of the wide policyareas that it addresses, and how Ireland and the citizen engage with thiscomplex entity.

The Class will look at Ireland’s new Government and life post Brexitreferendum.

At the end of the course, you may not be an expert, but you will haveinformed opinions and a sense that there are many sides to the oneargument. You will be expected to contribute to discussion and debate.

This course will continue in January.


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Monday Evening CoursesLITERATURE APPRECIATION:MORALITY TALESTutor: Stephen O’Kane BA (Hons), DipM

This term we will read three tales about fallen women to discover howspecific authors from America, France and England questioned prevailingattitudes in contemporary society. There is much to discuss and enjoy inthese great nineteenth century novels, particularly the relationship thatthe authors had with their heroines. Classes are friendly, relaxed and theaim is to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the novels.

We will read these classic novels in the following order.

SET TEXTS:The Scarlet Letter (1850) by Nathaniel HawthorneIn Puritan Massachusetts Hester Prynne must wear a scarlet letter ‘A’ inpublic to signify her adulterous shame. Her lover, Arthur Dimmesdaleremains unidentified in the community but is wracked with guilt. Herhusband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge.

Madame Bovary* (1856) by Gustave Flaubert*(please try to buy and read the Oxford World Classics editiontranslated from the French by Margaret Mauldon)The story of a provincial doctor’s wife. Emma Bovary has adulterousaffairs and lives beyond her means in order to escape her banal and emptylife.

Tess of the D’Urbervilles (1891) by Thomas HardyA ne’er-do-well sends his pure, naive and gullible daughter to capitaliseon a new found family link with the aristocracy. The result is a tale ofseduction, love, betrayal and murder.

Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m. 10 weeks Cost €80


COMMENCING ON 4th OCTOBER 2016

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERSInstructor: Tony Walsh

The fulfillment of human capacity, Yoga gently works towards theemergence of new positive life patterns so we can face life and itschallenges with a greater sense of confidence, courage and vitality.Promoting health and longevity through exercises, postures, breathingand guided relaxation Yoga simply dissolves blockages and stress.Students are encouraged to practice at their own pace, not working forYoga rather letting Yoga work for them. All are welcome but the emphasiswill be on supporting Beginners.Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.

Time: 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. 20 classes Cost: €95

SPANISH IMPROVERS 1 (A1.2)Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernandez

This course is aimed to those who have some basic knowledge of Spanish. At the end of the course you will be able to: talk about daily activities,about a city, about skills and experiences, about biographies. In arestaurant. How to get to a placeThe contents of this course may change. This course has two terms (10weeks of 1,5 hours) and an optional third summer term of 6 weeks

Time: 11.00 – 12.30 p.m. 10 weeks Cost: €70

SPANISH BEGINNERS (A1.1)Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernandez

This course is aimed at those who have no previous knowledge of Spanish At the end of this course you will be able to: talk about yourself, givingyour name, professions, interests, talking about your country. In a shop.Talking about likes and dislikes. This course has two terms (10 weeks of1.5 hours ) and an optional third summer term of 6 weeks.


TUESDAY MORNING COURSES

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FELTMAKING FOR BEGINNERSLecturer: Gabi McGrath

Feltmaking is one of the oldest textile making techniques which is gettingmore and more popular again all over the world. Natural animal fibres,mainly wool fibres are used in the process. Warm soapy water is applied tolayers of wool and repeated agitation and compression causes wool to shrink,the fibres interlock and mat together. Handmade felt has great properties. It isan ideal technique for creating decorative and also functional pieces.

This is an introductory course where students will gain hands-on experiencein a wide variety of feltmaking techniques and projects. The course alsohighlights the history and tradition behind this magical craft. It is an engaging,tactile and sensory process and there is always a great satisfaction of an uniqueend-product. No previous feltmaking experience is necessary. Gabi isregistered with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and committeemember of Feltmakers Ireland.

Cost of materials, which will be supplied by the tutor, is included in the price.


GERMAN LEVEL 2Lecturer Judith Spolenak

This course is aimed at students who have completed German for Beginnersat the Peoples College or who already have a basic knowledge of the Germanlanguage and want to practice conversation skills. At the end of the course youwill be able to:• Talk about present, past and future events and activities• Describe yourself and others, use of Adjectives• Discuss a subject, Give your opinion, Agree and Disagree• Talk about Education and Jobs, Give reasons, • Entertainment: Discuss TV & Radio programs, discuss activities you are

interested in.• Family, Friends and Relationships• Weather, Nature and Environment• Travel and living abroad• Talk about your favorite book or film.


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TUESDAY EVENING COURSES


GERMAN FOR BEGINNERSLecturer: Judith Spolenak

A new course in everyday German aimed at total Beginners.

This course is aimed at students who wish to acquire a basic knowledge of thelanguage and to acquire basic conversation skills. At the end of the course youwill be able to:

• Introduce and describe yourself and others• Introduction to German Culture• Know numbers and form simple sentences in the present tense• Food and Drink: Talk about likes and dislikes• Order food in a restaurant, understand the menu and describe food• Shopping: Ask for Information, prices, describe clothing, ask for assistence• Talk about hobbys, work and things you like doing using modal verbs• Locate things and ask for directions• Give suggestions and ask for advice using the Imperative• Talk about the Time, Days of the week, Dates, Make appointments

This course does not require any previous knowledge. It will start at the verybeginning.


Time: 7.45 p.m. 10 classes Cost €70

CONVERSATIONAL ITALIANLecturer: Stefania Rando

This course is designed as a continuation of our beginners 2 course or similar,with an emphasis on conversation skills. It is aimed at those who have a goodbasic grammar knowledge but do not feel comfortable at launching inconversations. The course is structured around some situation relatedscenarios and also makes use of listening comprehension activities. Studentswill be provided with the opportunity to improve their conversational skills.No text book is required as material will be provided.



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Tuesday Evening Courses


GENEALOGY – Introduction to Researching Your Family Tree.Lecturer: Catherine Delaney, Diploma in Family History, MSc Hons.

This course provides a background to the resources available for tracingour ancestors. These include how to search the Census Records, CivilRecords in the General Records Office. Also included are the documentsavailable in the National Library, National Archives, Gilbert Library, andthe Internet Resources.


SPANISH BEGINNERS (A1.1)Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernandez

Spanish beginners (A1.1).This course is aimed at those who have no previous knowledge of Spanish

At the end of this course you will be able to: talk about yourself, givingyour name, professions, interests, talking about your country. In a shop.Talking about likes and dislikes.

This course has two terms (10 weeks of 1,5 hours ) and an optional thirdsummer term of 6 weeks.


SPANISH IMPROVERS 2 (A2) Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernandez

This course is aimed at those with some knowledge of Spanish.

At the end of this course you will be able to: give advice, describing ahouse, comparing, biographies, make plans, talking about experiencesand making comments about them.

The contents of this course may change.

This course has two terms (10 weeks of 1.5 hours) and an optional thirdsummer term of 6 weeks


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YOGA FOR BEGINNERS (Men and Women)Instructor: Tony Walsh

The fulfillment of human capacity, Yoga gently works towards the emergenceof new positive life patterns so we can face life and its challenges with agreater sense of confidence, courage and vitality. Promoting health andlongevity through exercises, postures, breathing and guided relaxation Yogasimply dissolves blockages and stress. Students are encouraged to practice attheir own pace, not working for Yoga rather letting Yoga work for them.

This course is designed for complete beginners.

Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.


MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION & RELAXATION – LEVEL 2 Tutor: Tony Walsh

A 20 week course deepening the understanding and practices from Level 1 andalso building on the confidence, kindness and clarity of mind that will naturallyunfold through ongoing mindfulness practice. This course is aimed at thosewho have completed the previous course at the College or a similar one elsewhere or who have experience of Mindfulness but not suitable for Beginners.



CREATIVE WRITING, Introduction Lecturer: Susan Knight Ph.D.

This workshop is aimed primarily at people who want to write but don’t quiteknow how to get started. It will also be useful for people who have done somewriting already but who feel the need for the discipline of a class, as well asfeedback on their work. There will be two terms of ten weeks each andparticipants can sign up to both or to either the first or second part. The firstterm will cover the basics of writing personal reminiscence, fiction and poetry,with class exercises providing a jump-start. Assignments will also be set andparticipants will be encouraged to read out their work. A guest lecturer willbe invited to speak to the group. The second term’s work is described underthe January courses. At the end of the second term, a collection of writings willbe produced.


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GERMAN LEVEL 3Lecturer: Judith Spolenak

This course is aimed at students who have completed German Level 2 at thePeoples College or who already a good knowledge of the German languageand want to practice conversation skills. At the end of the course you will beable to:

• Discuss current events• Talk in detail about hobbies, goals, personal interests• Discuss a subject, Give your opinion, Agree and Disagree• Read stories, discuss them and render your opinion• Specific grammar points on request• Common German expression and phrases• Watch short videos and discuss


POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COACHING;PUTTING THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS INTO YOUR LIFELecturer: Elaine Metcalfe

Positive psychology is, first and foremost, an applied science. It looks at whatis right with people, focuses on when people are at their best, and attends toindividual and group flourishing. It does not focus on the positive at theexpense of the negative. Rather it recognises negative emotions failure andproblems as natural and important aspects of life, and produces positiveinterventions and ways of working with people where the focus is onpromoting ‘superior functioning’. This is an interactive, self-developmentcourse which will introduce strategies for the practice of improving essentiallife skills, using the tools of Positive Psychology Coaching. It will demonstratehow changing our approach or attitude to life can achieve real and sustainableimprovement, boosting our self-esteem, confidence-building, resilience,emotional intelligence and much more! Positive psychology helps us becomehappier, more optimistic and motivated. It can help us find meaning in life,and wakes us up to the power of feeling good, thinking positively and actinggenerously. Positive Psychology Coaching reveals the principles and practicesof positive daily living and how every aspect of your life can be improved withPositive Psychology.

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This course will enable you to:• Understand what to do to feel better almost instantly• Learn simple practices to improve your well-being • Discover your strengths and how to use them• Activate strategies for Success

The Programme is offered as a two-part continuation course over 20 weeks,although it can also be attended for the initial ten weeks only. It is structuredas follows:

The first semester offers an extensive overview of Positive Psychology; whatit actually means, its fundamental belief systems, how it operates in our dailylives, and the main topics it covers

The second semester would more closely examine, explore and discuss certainaspects of the more complex issues of those topics.

(Maximum 20 Participants)


ADVANCED POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COURSE FOR REAL LIFESITUATIONSTutor: Elaine Metcalfe, Bsc. Education & Training, MA Modern Irish History,Dip.Life Coaching, Certified Train-the-Trainer, DTMThis course is for those students who have already engaged with PositivePsychology Coaching. It is predominantly structured as student-leddiscussions on Real Life Situations, in order to utilize what was learned fromthe Positive Psychology classes, and apply that learning to those situations. The objectives of the Course include To Develop: To Enhance:Self-awareness RelationshipsEmotional self-regulation Concentration and FocusEmotional resilience Personal achievement – academic, work, goals etc.

Happiness and fulfilment.To Reduce:Tension, stress, anger, and fatigue

The aim of this Course is to facilitate the various discussions that will take placethrough the lens of Positive Psychology. It is intended that what will occur is adeeper exploration, learning and understanding of Real Life Situations, andinvestigating how we cope with them, simultaneously achieving the above-named objectives through the shared


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UNDERSTANDING IRISH WILDLIFE AND HABITATS

Coordinator: T.B.C.

This course will build a firm foundation of knowledge and an understandingof wildlife and habitats found in Ireland.

The aim of the course is also to provide the participants with the skills andtechniques allowing them to confidently and successfully identify the animalsof Ireland.

There will be ten indoor modules which will consist of slide presentations andactive discussions on a wide range of issues relating to Ireland’s wildlife. Theywill also bring an understanding of the challenges that Irish wildlife andhabitats face from invasive species, agriculture and development.

The modules will be delivered in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere encouragingquestions from the participants. The course is designed for the beginner andadvanced alike.

A follow-on course will be organised in January subject to sufficient interest.


HILL-WALKINGFacilitator: Terry Lambert

HilltopTreks Ltd in conjunction with The Peoples College is offeringIntroductory Hill Walking Courses. These courses include two eveningtheory sessions and four fully guided walks (Sundays), and are designedto teach beginners how to use a map and compass properly whilst out inthe hills. They also cover topics such as hill walking equipment, walkingsafety and much more. The two evening theory sessions will be onWednesday 5th & 12th Oct starting at 18:30. The walks will be on SundaysOct 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. Don’t worry if you can’t make all the Sundaydates, I’m sure we will cover plenty for you anyway.

This class will require an enrolment of 24 to proceed at the present cost.

Time: Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.00 p.m. Cost: €95Sundays – Mornings – Times to be Arranged

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FRENCH BEGINNERSLecturer: Laurence Devaux

This course is designed for people with NO previous knowledge ofFrench. It will start from the very beginning. No book necessary.

This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each with –and an optional 3rd term after Easter subject to sufficient interest.


FRENCH IMPROVERSLecturer: Laurence Devaux

This course is aimed at those who have a little knowledge of French – whohave completed a beginner’s course and are familiar with the PresentTense and simple vocabulary. No book necessary

This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each– and anoptional 3rd term after Easter subject to sufficient interest.

Time : 7.45 – 9.15 p.m. 10 classes Cost €70

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INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

Lecturer: Susan Knight Ph.D.

This workshop is aimed primarily at people who want to write but don’tquite know how to get started. It will also be useful for people who havedone some writing already but who feel the need for the discipline of aclass, as well as feedback on their work.

There will be two terms of ten weeks each and participants can sign up toboth or to either the first or second part.

The first term will cover the basics of writing personal reminiscence,fiction and poetry, with class exercises providing a jump-start.Assignments will also be set and participants will be encouraged to readout their work. A guest lecturer will be invited to speak to the group.

The second term’s work is described under the January courses.

At the end of the second term, a collection of writings will be produced inconjunction with the other Creative Writing classes and participants fromall groups will be encouraged to contribute to this.

Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. 10 classes Cost: €80

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DRAMA GROUPFacilitor: Tom O’Brien

Following the success of the Percy French Show (See it on Youtube)Dubbaliners, Home Truths (a new play written by a group member) andJack-Knives and Buckshot by Mick Halpenny (in association with thePeople’s College Choir and Jimmy Kelly Band) enthusiasm is high topursue new and challenging ideas for the autumn and winter terms.

With having fun in a creative and supportive environment high on theagenda there may be a few places remaining for anyone who feels there'snot enough drama in their lives.

Led by playwright and actor Tom O'Brien, let treading the boards atTheatre@36 (Parnell Square) become a reality for you by contacting thePeople's College Drama Group on 01 8735879 or [email protected]


FILM APPRECIATIONCoordinator: t.b.c.

A course in Film appreciation will be run in the autumn. More informationwill be available at Enrolments and Online.

Time: 6.15 p.m. 10 classes Cost: €80

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FRENCH INTERMEDIATE IILecturer: Severine De Malingreau

This course is designed for people who have completed the People’sCollege Intermediate I course or those who have a good knowledge of thevarious past tenses, future and conditional tenses.

It will bring the student to a higher level of understanding and speakingmodern French. The course will be based on the book Grammaireprogressive du français (400 exercices, avancé), by Michèle Boulares andJean-Louis Frérot , Cle International, 8 mars 1999.

It is available at International Books, 18 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2.However, it is NOT essential to have the book.



FRENCH INTERMEDIATE ILecturer: Severine De Malingreau

This course is designed for people who have completed the People’sCollege Elementary course or those who have acquired basic spokenFrench.

It will equip the student with new language skills required to cope in Francewhether on business or holiday.

The course will be based on the book Grammaire progressive du français(600 exercices, intermédiaire) Nouvelle édition, by Maia Gregoire and OdileThievenaz, Cle International, 15 Oct 2003.

The book is available at International Books 18 South Frederick Street,Dublin 2. However, it is NOT essential to have the book.



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THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF DUBLINLecturer: Lesley Gray M.A.

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the historicaldevelopment of Dublin from Gaelic origns to the early 20th century. Theaim is to give an overall picture of the ways in which the materialdevelopment of the city has been shaped by historical forces, events andmovements. Great cities such as Dublin are the result of complex interplaybetween environmental conditions, politics, economy and culture. Ourobjective will be to explore the ways in which these different forces shapedthe city that we see today, its streets and buildings but also its institutionsand people.

Contemporary maps will be used to explore the city, and we will examinea range of digital resources available to support the exploration of the city.

The aim is to come to know and appreciate Dublin as a historic urban site,and to understand the expansion of Dublin through the centuries.

Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m. 10 classes €80

MUSIC APPRECIATION (Beginners)Lecturer: John Buckley, NT, MA. Ph.D. D Mus & Sean Doherty

An easy introduction to pieces of popular classical music and theinstruments of the orchestra. The course will outline the development ofclassical music from plainchant to the late 20th century, examining themain features of each period.

Questions and discussion are encouraged.

No musical experience or ability, other than an interest in listening isrequired.

The course will offer advice on how to start a good CD collection ofclassical music


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MUSIC APPRECIATION – A GUIDE TO LISTENINGLecturer: John Buckley, NT, MA. Ph.D. D Mus & Sean Doherty

The Course will look in detail at the great masterpieces of classical music.Emphasis is laid on understanding, leading to a deeper appreciation andenjoyment.

Composers and their music will be discussed in the general historical andartistic context of their time with key works being considered in detail.

Questions and discussions are welcomed. No musical experience or abilityother than an interest in listening is required.


SPANISH INTERMEDIATE/THRESHOLD (B1.2)Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernández

This course is aimed at those who have knowledge of all the past tenses andwish to practice how to give opinion. Contents: Expressing feelings andopinions, expressing conditions and consequences, how to connect presentsituations with future, reading and listening to the news, expressing wishes,how to make the necessary arranges for a trip, indirect speech. The contentsof this course may change.

This course has two terms of 10 weeks and an optional 3rd summer term of6 weeks


TIN WHISTLE FOR BEGINNERSInstructor: Peter Phelan

These classes are designed for beginners and will cover all aspects oftraditional Irish music. The tin whistle is the generation “D” whistle.



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TIN WHISTLE (INTERMEDIATE) Instructor: Peter Phelan

These classes will cover more advanced techniques in ornamentation andstyle. They would suit people who already possess a basic knowledge ofthe tin whistle.



PUBLIC SPEAKING/PRESENTATION SKILLSTutor: Colm Mc Glade B.Ed., ACG (Advanced Communicator Gold)

Many people feel uncomfortable when speaking or presenting in public,at meetings or at interviews. This course will help participants toovercome many of the common fears of presenting in public and todevelop the skills to speak with confidence in any situation. Areascovered include: How to control nervousness • How to make the best use of your voice •Non-verbal communication • How to structure a presentation • How tochoose appropriate words and language • How to handle a questionsand answers session • The use of humour etc. etc.

This is a practical course and participants will learn by doing, withguidance and feedback. This is a great opportunity to learn how to speakand present with flair and confidence, to become the bestspeaker/presenter you can be.

This class will continue in January 2017.


GUITAR FOR BEGINNERSTutor: Alan Grundy, M.A.(Mus), Hon. V.C.M., F.T.C.L., L.R.S.M., A.L.C.M.This beginner’s course is designed to cater for guitar in general. Startingwith simple song accompaniments using strumming and finger-styletechniques, it will progress to solo guitar playing and reading music. Astrong emphasis is placed on the correct playing techniques as this willserve as a solid foundation for further study.Note: Nylon string guitar is used for this course. Guitar may be purchasedat discount on advice from Alan Grundy.Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.


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GUITAR (INTERMEDIATE)Tutor: Alan Grundy, M.A.(Mus), Hon. V.C.M., F.T.C.L., L.R.S.M., A.L.C.M.

This course caters for those who have completed the beginner’s course orthose who have been playing the classical guitar for at least one year.Students taking this course must have knowledge of how to read musicfor the guitar.

Students will be given an opportunity to study pieces for the TrinityCollege of Music (London) examination syllabus and they may sit for theexaminations at the end of term if they so wish.



Commencing Saturday 1st October 2016AVENUES INTO MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ARTCourse co-ordinated by Síle McNulty-Goodwin, Education Curator

This series of slide illustrated art history lectures and tours will look at thediverse range of influences, subject matter and artistic movementsexplored by some of the most innovative artists from the 19th to the 21thcenturies. Throughout the course, temporary exhibitions will be examinedalongside works from the permanent collection. The overarching themefor the Gallery’s collection and temporary exhibitions programme thisyear is ‘The Artist as Witness in Society’ and these illustrated lectures willoffer the opportunity of exploring this engaging and wide-ranging theme.

Dates: Saturday 1 October 2016 – Saturday 11 March 2017.

Venue: Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Charlemont House, ParnellSquare North, Dublin 1.

This class is limited to 50 participants

Time: 11.00 a.m. – Noon 20 classes Cost: €95

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JANUARY 2017Continued & Repeated Courses

ENROLMENTS for January 2017 Courses:n December 2016:

– Monday 5th to Monday 12th Evenings (except Friday).

n January 2017: Dates will be announced in December 2016.

Continuingn The following classes will re-enroll for a further 10 classes:

– Italian for Beginners & Intermediate

– Irish Conversation & Beginners (continued)

– Photography

– Current affairs/Politics/European Union

– Painting

– Literature Appreciation

n The following classes are 20-week classes and do not need to re-enroll:– Mindfulness – Qigong – Yoga II & III

n The following classes will re-enroll for a further 10 classes: – Felting for Beginners

– German, Italian & Spanish

– Introduction to Creative Writing (description below)

n Yoga for Beginners (Morning & Evening) is a 20-week class and doesnot need to re-enroll

n Mindfulness Level 2 is a 20-week course and does not need to re-enrol:

The following classes will re-enroll for a further 10 classes: n Wild-Lifen French and Italian classesn Positive Psychology

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MONDAY 16th JANUARY 2017

TUESDAY 17th JANUARY 2017

WEDNESDAY 18th JANUARY 2017


Repeats & Continuationsn The following classes will re-enrol for a further 10 classes:

• Creative Writing – (Morning)• Historic Dublin• Spanish Intermediate• French Intermediate I & II• Public Speaking/Communication Skills

n The following classes are 20-week classes and do not need to re-enroll:• Music Appreciation I & II• Guitar I & II• Tin Whistle I & II

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING (2)(Tuesday Evening & Thursday morning)Lecturer: Susan Knight Ph D

This term’s work will reinforce the areas of poetry and prose covered inthe first session, and beginners will not be at a disadvantage if they havenot attended the first term. Additional topics to be covered will includewriting articles for magazines and playwriting. Once again, classexercises and home assignments will be used to help participants inapproaching their work. A guest lecturer will be invited to speak to thegroup.

At the end of the second term, a collection of writings will be produced inconjunction with the Thursday morning class, and participants from bothgroups will be encouraged to contribute to this.

Time: 6.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. 10 classes €80

Other new courses may be offered in January 2017

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