University of Miami Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Spring II Session Catalog

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SPR ING SESSION II SCHEdULE

Mar 18 - Apr 26 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.

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)

•EligibletoregisterandenrollinourOLLIcoursesatbothourCoralGablesandNortheastMiamilocations

•AbilitytoauditUniversityclasses(additionalfeerequired–seeAuditingProcedures)

•AccesstotheUniversityLibrarySystemwithborrowingprivilegesattheRichterLibrary(CoralGablescampus)

•GeneraladmissiontotheLoweArtMuseum

•SpecialpricingonfieldtripsandOLLIluncheons

•ParticipationinSpecialInterestGroups(SIGs)

•InvitationstoUniversityspecialevents

•OptiontopurchaseanOLLImemberUMparkingpermit

•Alivelyandstimulatinggroupoffellow“students”whoshareyourinterests

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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:

•Teachingorco-teachingacourse

•ServingasaleaderofaSpecialInterestGroup

•Volunteeringatthefrontdeskorwithdailyoperations

•Providingassistanceinoneormorecommittees:

-Curriculum

-Membership&Recruitment

-Events

LOCATIONS

Coral Gables Main Campus 1550 Brescia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (betweenRedRoadandSanAmaroDrive)

Grove by the Bay Building 1440 79th street Causeway, suite 207 north Bay Village, FL 33141

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

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 TheNewYorker? Our existing siGs are listed in this catalogue and are marked siG.

•Acoordinatorand/orco-coordinator(OLLIstudents)isresponsibleforthegroup’sorganization,operationsandactivities.

•OLLIstaffmembersareavailableforschedulingroomsandgeneralguidance

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

•SpringSession2:March18–April26,2013

•SpringSession3:May13–June21,2013

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,youmustclearthevisitwiththeofficeatleast48hoursbeforearrivingwiththeguesttoensurethatthereisspaceavailableintheclass. 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 [email protected]. You will be notified when you have received permission from the instructor and OLLi to audit the classes you requested.

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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 UniversityofMiami’sHurricaneHotline: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.

Ifyoumustansweracallduringclass,pleaseexittheclassroom.

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.

CORAL GABLES

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Current economic & Political Powerhouses ............................. 5

siG: investments .......................................... 5

the immigrant experience through Literature ...................................... 7

siG: Fun with Yiddish ............................... 8

Leonardo da Vinci:

the Genius,the Polymath ........................ 8

Public speaking & Presentation skills ................................. 9

Beginning & intermediate Acrylics ...... 9

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holocaust studies ..................................... 10

intermediate spanish: Part d (Continuation of Part C) .......................... 10

Advanced Watercolor Painting .............. 11

nature and Animal digital Photography .................................. 11

exploring our tropical environment .............................. 11

singularity: the Future is here! ........... 12

“¡Charlamos!” intermediate spanish Conversation .... 13

triumph & tragedy: the Lives of Great Men ............................. 13

Beginning italian: Part d (Continuation of Part C) ............. 14

WednesdAYs

embracing transitions After 50 ............. 6

Great decisions 2013 ................................ 14

Adobe Photoshop elements (Adobe Pse 4 through 11) ......................... 15

the Writer’s Journey ................................. 15

Advanced Acrylic Painting ..................... 16

tai Chi ........................................................... 16

Our Mysterious Fine-tuned Universe ................................. 16

Advanced French “Auvergne” ................. 17

Ron Rash: Appalachian Fiction and Poetry .................................... 18

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MONdAYS

OSH405-41CURRENT ECONOMIC & POLITICAL POwERHOUSES

Mondays | 10:00–11:45am | ClassroomAMarch18,25,April1,8,15,22

SixSessions$45

Week 1: Argentina & Brazil

Week 2: india

Week 3: Malaysia & indonesia

Week 4: the Gulf Countries (& saudi Arabia)

Week 5: China

Week 6: Russia & Azerbaijan

Dr.MitraRahebreceivedherPhDfromtheUniversityofMiamiinInternationalRelations.Sheisanadjunctprofessoratseverallocaluniversities,andconsultsforinternationalorganizations.

OSH401-41SIG: INvESTMENTS

Mondays | 10:00–11:45am | ArtRoomMarch18,25,April1,8,15,22

SixSessions-Freeformembers

Are you an “expert” investor or just a beginner? this is your chance to discuss investment topics and opportunities with fellow OLLi members.

ThisgroupisledbyOLLImember,Mr.HaimKarp.

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Art & Art history ....................................... 19

Advanced Conversation – spanish ........ 19

internet & emailing for Beginners ............................................. 20

Watercolor Basics ..................................... 20

Religion in east Asian history & Culture ...................................................... 21

“A Chiacchierare!” intermediate italian Conversation ...... 22

Computer Basics: Part i .......................... 22

intermediate French: Part d ................. 23

Beginning spanish: Part B (Continuation of Part A) .......................... 23

social Media: Blogging, Facebook & twitter ................................... 24

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Beginning French: Part d ...................... 25

siG: Current events ................................. 25

Adventures in Musicology ..................... 26

tai Chi .......................................................... 26

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OSH207-41EMBRACING TRANSITIONS

WEDNESDAYS | 10:00–11:45am | ClassroomBMarch20,27,April3,10,17,24

SixSessions$45

this interactive course continues to build on the foundation of the spring i course on “successful Aging”. Growing old presents change and challenges, but it also offers the enormous potential for happiness. the process of personal reflection and group dialogues will guide participants to envision, plan and grow a purposeful life.

Week 1: introduction of “Circles of Reflective dialogues” (CORd) and course goals. introduction of dr. Gene d. Cohen’s research and the four phases of older life: reevaluation, liberation, summing up, and encore.

Week 2: in the reevaluation phase, plans and actions are shaped by a sense quest, which can lead to a powerful desire to find meaning in life or redirect life in a new direction.

Week 3: A new sense of liberation and personal freedom is represented by “if not now, when?” as presented in dr. Cohen’s second phase of late life.

Week 4: the role of voluntarism, autobiography, and philanthropy will be reviewed as summing up - the third phase of late life of dr. Cohen’s research.

Week 5: the encore phase contains aspects of the three previous phases represented by the desires for love, companionship, self-determination, control and giving back.

Week 6: summarize, evaluate and close with an interactive group exercise that will include a list of resources and tools.

MiriamMoussatche-Wechsler,LCSW,LMHCbringsmorethan20yearsofexperienceinpsychotherapyandpsycho-education,latelyfocusinginworkingwithmenandwomen50+.Miriamisafrequentlectureronthesubjectoftransitionsforclients50+,mostrecentlypresentingattheannualsymposiumoftheInternationalAssociationfortheAdvancementofSocialWorkwithGroups,andtheannualmeetingoftheLatinAmericanJewishStudiesAssociation.

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OSH329-41 —NEWCOURSE—

THE IMMIGRANT ExPERIENCE THROUGH LITERATURE

Mondays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClaroomC | March18,25,April1,8,15,22

Sixsessions$45

how many times have you heard: “We are a nation of immigrants”? even those we call native Americans immigrated from Asia, marching on foot over a land bridge through the Bering straits, leaving their homelands for a new world that they eventually made their own. Multitudes of new migrations followed, and, today, America is a hodge-podge of cultures and ethnic groups where the search for wholeness and the struggle for acculturation is part of each day’s drama.

in this course, our inquiry begins with learning about the history of immigration to the United states. With that as a background, we launch into reading about a variety of immigrant experiences. We will examine the historical and political circumstances that spurred the abandonment of countries of birth and the harsh realities that met the newcomers in a foreign land. We will discuss how the collision between old and new traditions shapes us and question the issues of nationalism, gender, economic class, religion and language. We will look at America itself: what it means to the world and what it will continue to mean in the future.

Workshop participants will come to class prepared to discuss not only the literary merits of the narrative (language style, plot, structure, setting, character development, themes) assigned for that week, but also the historical and political issues tackled therein.

Week 1: introduction to immigration: the ideology of success

Week 2: the American dream: “America and i” by Anzia Yezierska

Week 3: Resistance and Assimilation: ‘tis by Frank McCourt

Week 4: Old World vs new: “negocios” by Junot diaz

Week 5: Language: “Leave Your name at the Border” by Luis Munoz and “Mother tongue” by Amy tan

Week 6: Class and Race: Brother i’m dying by edwidge d’Anticat

CeciliaM.Fernandezisanindependentjournalistandcollegeprofessorwithapassionforliterature.HerworkhasappearedinLatinaMagazine,AccentMiami,UpstairsattheDuroc(journaloftheParisWorkshop),VistaMagazine,andLeSiecledeGeorgeSand.Recently,shefinishedamemoirentitledLeavingLittleHavanawhichwasselectedasafinalistinthe2011BreadLoafWriters’ConferenceBookContest.

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OSH310-41SIG: FUN wITH YIddISH

Mondays | 12:00–1:00pm | ArtRoom | March18,25,April1,8,15,22


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.

ThisgroupisledbyanOLLImember.

OSH123-41LEONARdO dA vINCI: THE GENIUS, THE POLYMATH

Mondays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClaroomA | March25,April1,8,15,22

FiveSessions$45

Week 1: introduction to the Renaissance. We will discuss some of the artists who began the new humanist movement in which man is viewed as the center of the universe.

Week 2: the early life of Leonardo da Vinci. his first paintings in Verrocchio’s workshop and his first achievements as an artist.

Week 3: Leonardo moved to Milan under the patronage of Ludovico sforza, where he made a variety of military designs and the Last supper.

Week 4: the Mona Lisa and other works. his life under the support of Cesare Borgia.

Week 5: the last years of Leonardo’s life in Amboise under the auspice of the King of France Francois i.

Dr.BatiaCohenhasaPhDinMesoamericanstudiesfromtheUniversidadNacionalAutonomadeMexico.ShewasanadjunctprofessoratFloridaInternationalUniversity,andhaspublishednumerousarticlesinspecializedartandhistorymagazines.Currently,sheisacollaboratorofanonlineculturalmagazine.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING & PRESENTATION SKILLS

Mondays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassroomB | March18,25,April1,8,15,22

SixSessions$45

Learn the fundamentals of effective presentations and speeches – know yourself, your audience, and your subject – and develop the right skills. in this class, we will develop seven skill areas to form the basis of a public speaking presence. during each of the first six classes, each student will give a 3-4 minute presentation or talk. each session is a balance of new instruction, skill exercises, presentation/speech delivery, and critique from the instructor.

PeterRogenisanactiveOLLImemberandfounderofPeterRogen&Associates,nowRogenSI,Inc.,aleadingworldwideproviderofcommunication,presentation,andpublicspeakingskills.

OSH901-41BEGINNING & INTERMEdIATE ACRYLICS

Mondays | 1:00–2:45pm | ArtRoom | March18,25,April1,22,TBA

SixSessions$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.

NOTE:Thisclassisgearedtowardthosewhoarenewtothemedium,aswellasartistsofdifferentlevelswhohavenotpaintedforawhile.

JimBrennanisanativeFloridian.HegraduatedwithaBAinHumanitiesfromFloridaAtlanticUniversity,wherehisfocuswasonartandarchitecture.Jimisateacherandanaward-winningartistinacrylics,watercolor,metalsculptureandwiresculpturemediums.HisworkhasbeenfeaturedthroughoutMiami,PalmBeach,WinterParkandTampa.

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TUESdAYS

OSH120-42HOLOCAUST STUdIES

Tuesdays | 10:00am–11:45am | ClassroomA | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$45

Week 1: FdR and the holocaust

Week 2: Christian Churches and the holocaust

Week 3: Rescue in denmark and Other Righteous nations

Week 4: Germany and the Jews today

Week 5: discussion: the Problem of Forgiveness Please read simon Wiesenthal’s the sunflower before class meets.)

Week 6: Personal experiences: My Childhood in nazi Germany

Dr.RitaBotwinickisFellowattheUniversityofMiamiMillerCenterforJudaicStudies.SheholdsaPhDinModernGermanHistoryfromSt.JohnsUniversity.Dr.BotwinickwasborninGermany,butfledNaziGermanywithherfamilyduringWorldWarII.

OSH311-42INTERMEdIATE SPANISH: PART d (CONTINUATION OF PART C)

Tuesdays | 10:00–11:45am | ClassroomC | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$45

¡Bienvenidos! in this intermediate course you will continue learning the basic essentials of 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!

MannyGarcia-Rossi,MA,attendedtheUniversityofFlorenceandgraduatedfromFloridaStateUniversityin2002inItalianandLiteraryTheory.HereceivedasecondMAinFilmstudiesattheUniversityofMiamiin2006.HehastaughtatFloridaStateUniversityanddesignedthecurriculumusedfortheItalianprogramattheInterAmericancampusofMiamiDadeCollege,focusingoncommunicativeproficiency.MannyisaSeniorLecturer,andfounderoftheUMItalianFilmSeries,fortheDepartmentofModernLanguagesandLiteraturesattheUniversityofMiami,wherehehastaughtsince2003.

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OSH904-42AdvANCEd wATERCOLOR PAINTING

Tuesdays | 10:00–11:45am | ArtRoom | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$90

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. this class is for students who have been painting fo r at leat 1 year and want to enhance the quality of their work.

DavidMaddern,MA,amusicianandvisualartistwhotransferstheelementsofmusictohispaintings,hasworkedonmanycollectionsbothintheUnitedStatesandabroad.HehasbeenteachingatOLLIsince2001.

OSH918-42NATURE ANd ANIMAL dIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Tuesdays | 10:00am–1:00pm | ComputerRoom&fiveoutdoorphotoshootsMarch19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$90

Learn how to catch and record close-ups of animals, plants and panoramic subtropical landscapes.

this 6-week course combines one classroom session with five outdoor photo safaris, followed by thoughtful critiques outdoors after the shoots. topics include aperture, shutter speed, and isO settings. PowerPoint and digital image presentations will serve as demos. A digital camera with a zoom lens is recommended. Field trips include Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, Miami Zoo, Pinecrest Gardens, everglades national Park, and the UM campus.

KarlKoslowskireceivedhisBSfromPhiladelphiaUniversityoftheArts.HecurrentlyteachesdigitalphotographyatFloridaInternationalUniversity,UniversityofMiamiandMiamiDadeCollege.KoslowskiwasamemberoftheUS&ForeignService.HedesignedandsupervisedtheinstallationofmajorUSAPavilionsin30countriesthroughouttheworld.


ExPLORING OUR TROPICAL ENvIRONMENT: FAIRCHILd IS MORE THAN A GARdEN

Tuesdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassroomA | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$45

Join your OLLi friends for this speaker series of local experts from the Fairchild tropical Botanic Garden. each week brings a fascinating topic of interest.

Week 1: dr. Carl Lewis, director of Fairchild tropical Botanic Garden

Week 2: Bob Petzinger, Art in the Gardens

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Week 3: devon Powell, Field Biologist Week 4: Glenn huberman, Butterflies and Plants Week 5: Gaby Orihuela, exhibits Manager Week 6: Amy Padolf, director of education

ThisserieswasorganizedbyOLLIMemberAdeleMucha.

OSH804-42SINGULARITY: THE FUTURE IS HERE!

Tuesdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassroomC | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$45

humanity is facing daunting challenges in the next few decades as a result of accelerating developments in four key technologies/fields: it, Genetics, Robotics, and neuroscience. We will be tested individually and our social fabric will be strained, but should we stop these developments…if we even can? this series focuses on a very brave new world called the singularity.

Week 1: Trans-Humanism in this overview, we will look at the idea that the human body and mind are at a very early stage of their development and can - with the help of technology - overcome their physiological limitations. troublesome ethical questions arise in the wake of each new development.

Week 2: TheITFutureShock in the it world, everything gets smaller, faster, has more capacity, and gets cheaper, too. Looking back on 50 years of technological progress, the speaker will offer projections of a world that is totally incomprehensible today and raises the question of how we will adapt to such changes.

Week 3: DesigningthePerfectHuman it started with the discovery of the double helix and within half a century the entire human genome had been described, setting the stage for designing the human body and, perhaps, the mind, and raising the question: “Who are we after all?”

Week 4: TheNon-HumanHuman thankfully, robots are on their way toward taking over a lot of human tasks. however, given the progress in making robots “human-like” with language, ideas of their own, and even emotions, are we creating robots that will replace humans on this planet? the answer will scare many.

Week 5: CafeteriaPlanBrains With new understanding of the actual functioning of the brain and with technologies like those discussed in the previous three lectures, we are on the brink of re-making our brains to our own specifications - like choosing the food in a cafeteria. Will we like our new selves?

TorbenRiise,PhD,MBA,andanativeofDenmark,hasheldexecutivepositionsinlargeinternationalbiotechcompaniesfortwodecades.Heownshisownconsultingbusiness.Torbenspecializesinethicsandcorporate/socialissues.

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OSH307-42“¡CHARLAMOS!” INTERMEdIATE SPANISH CONvERSATION

Tuesdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ArtRoom | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$45

now that 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 develop the ability to discuss personal activities, everyday situations and 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:Althoughthisclassisthemostbasicoftheconversationclassesoffered,youwillstillneedtohaveadecentunderstandingofSpanishgrammarsinceitwillnotbeprimarilytaughtduringthiscourse.

MannyGarcia-Rossi,MA.

OSH105-45TRIUMPH & TRAGEdY: THE LIvES OF GREAT MEN

Tuesdays | 3:00–4:30pm | ClassroomA | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$45

Over six weeks, we will study the lives of six great men in history through a series of live costumed historical portrayals. the focus will be on their triumphs, accomplishments, and the struggles that brought them their respective recognition and fame. Afterward, in an open forum, we will examine the nature and greatness and what separates their lives from our own.

Week 1: Juan Ponce de Leon (1474-1521) discovery of La Florida

Week 2: General Robert e. Lee (1807-1870) Marble Man

Week 3: William John Wills (1834-1861) Victorian exploring expedition

Week 4: William dampier (1651-1715) Pirate/hydrographer

Week 5: thor heyerdahl (1914-2002) Voyage of the Kon tiki

Week 6: Charles hall (1821-1871) in search of Franklin

RobertDawsonisanactor/historianandhasbeenasciencelecturerfortheMuseumofScienceforthepast14years.Hehascreatedover40one-manhistoricalpresentationsforfestivals,museumsandeducationalinstitutions.

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GREAT dECISIONS 2013

Wednesdays | 10:00–11:45am | ClassroomA | March20,27,April3,10,17,24

SixSessions$45

Great decisions is a stimulating course that promotes civic competence through discussion of critical international topics. each week brings a different topic, examined from a multitude of perspectives. students are prodded to explore various policy options and hone their skills for sharing information with others, exchanging ideas, and responding to differing and previously unconsidered perspectives and viewpoints.

Week 1: nAtO – sid Mitchell

Week 2: Future of the euro – edwin Bell

Week 3: China in Africa – elisabeth evans

Week 4: iran – Joe Falowitz

Week 5: humanitarian intervention – Ulrich Merten

Week 6: egypt – Frank da Varona

each week’s session is led by an OLLImember.

OSH309-42BEGINNING ITALIAN: PART d (CONTINUATION OF PART C)

Tuesdays | 3:00–4:45pm | ClassroomC | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$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!


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OSH912-43AdOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS (AdOBE PSE 4 THROUGH 11)

Wednesdays | 9:30am–12:00pm | ArtRoom | March20,27,April3,10,17,24

SixSessions$90

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.

KarlKoslowski.

OSH337-43THE wRITER’S JOURNEY

Wednesdays | 10:00–11:45am | ClassoomC | March20,27,April3,10,17,24

SixSessions$45

this workshop explores writing creatively in the genre of short fiction and nonfiction, 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.

texts: TheWriter’sJourney:MythicStructureforWriters, *3rd edition, by Christopher Vogler. *AvailableonAmazon.AdditionaltextswillbeavailableonBlackboard.

NOTE:PleasemakesuretoregisterwithBlackboardifyouhaven’talreadydoneso.BlackboardHelpDeskcanbereachedbydialing305-284-3949duringhoursofoperationMondaytoFridayfrom9amto5pm.

Week 1: stages of the Journey, Ordinary World, Call to Adventure.

Week 2: Refusal of the Call, Meeting with the Mentor.

Week 3: Crossing the First threshold, tests, Allies, enemies.

Week 4: Approach to the inmost Cave, the Ordeal.

Week 5: Reward, the Road Back.

Week 6: the Resurrection, Return with the elixir.

LisaReyeswasbornandraisedinNewYorkCity.ShehastaughtwritingatvariousbranchesoftheCityUniversityofNewYorkandhasbeenaLecturerwiththeEnglishDepartmentattheUniversityofMiamisince2005.ShehasaMAdegreeinEnglishLiteraturefromtheCollegeofStatenIsland(CUNY),andisaMFAcandidatewiththeUniversityofTexasatElPaso.

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OSH902-43AdvANCEd ACRYLIC PAINTING

Wednesdays | 10:00–11:45am | ArtRoom | March20,27,April3,17,24,TBA

SixSessions$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 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. this class is geared toward advanced painters, but all levels are welcome to attend. For a list of suggested supplies, please contact the OLLi office.

JimBrennanisanativeFloridian.HegraduatedwithaBAinHumanitiesfromFloridaAtlanticUniversity,wherehisfocuswasonartandarchitecture.Jimisateacherandanaward-winningartistinacrylics,watercolor,metalsculptureandwiresculpturemediums.HisworkhasbeenfeaturedthroughoutMiami,PalmBeach,WinterParkandTampa.

OSH201-43TAI CHI

Wednesdays&Fridays | 12:00–1:00pm | ClassroomAMarch20,22,27,29,April3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26

TwelveSessions$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.

TonyGarciaisaMasterTrainerandInstructorinDr.PaulLam’sTaiChiforHealthprograms.HehasbeenteachingTaiChiinMiamiforthepasttenyearsandalsoteachesTaiChiforpeoplewithchronichealthconditions.

OSH811-43OUR MYSTERIOUS FINE-TUNEd UNIvERSE

Wednesdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassoomA | March20,27,April3,10,17,24

SixSessions$45

some interpret the many striking coincidences necessary for the existence of life in our universe as evidence for a higher power. Or, as stephen hawking proposes, are we just one of a number of parallel universes? this thought-provoking course gives us a greater scientific and spiritual understanding of our cosmos.

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OSH306-43AdvANCEd FRENCH “AUvERGNE ”

Wednesdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassoomB | March20,27,April3,10,17,24

SixSessions$45

in this segment of our tour de France, we will focus on the province of Auvergne and read excerpts from the Pensées of its most famous writer, Blaise Pascal. We will likewise discuss current events, as reported in the French and francophone press. All materials and discussions are in French.

Week 1: introduction – Meet the class; “Quoi de neuf?”: news from class members; “Les informations”: discussion of current events; tour de France: L’Auvergne i – Geography

Week 2: Quoi de neuf?; Les informations; tour de France: L’Auvergne ii – history

Week 1: ScienceversusReligionintheWest. Gods and the One God of Abraham. Medieval beliefs. the views of Copernicus, Galileo, newton, and einstein.

Week 2: GoldilocksEarth. the remarkable features of our home planet; Why it is just right for life.

Week 3: QuantumCoincidences. the strong and weak nuclear forces, electromagnetism, and gravity. how they stand on a knife-edge of coincidence.

Week 4: OntheScaleofUniverse. Cosmic curiosities such as the expansion of space, cosmic entropy, total mass-energy, and ultrahigh uniformity.

Week 5: MultipleUniverses. inflation theory, quantum mechanics, and string theory all predict parallel universes. Are they really possible?

Week 6: CounterArgumentsandOpenDiscussion. isaiah and the hidden God. Will new physics, such as string theory, give us the answer?

MarkEgdallretiredtoSouthFloridaseveralyearsagoafterathirty-fiveyearengineeringandmanagementcareer.HehasbeenteachingatotherSouthFloridalifelonglearningprogramssince2006andatOLLIattheUniversityofMiamisince2010.

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Week 3: Quoi de neuf?; Les informations; tour de France: L’Auvergne iii – Culture and traditions

Week 4: Quoi de neuf?; Les informations; tour de France: L’Auvergne iV – economy

Week 5: Quoi de neuf?; Les informations; tour de France: L’Auvergne V – Pascal’s Pensées (excerpts)

Week 6: Fête; discussion générale sous la direction des étudiants

Dr.NancyLawthertaughtatTexasA&MUniversity,theUniversityofGeorgiaandmostrecentlyatBarryUniversity.ShehasaBAinFrenchfromPennsylvaniaStateUniversity,aMastersinFrenchfromWashingtonUniversityinSt.LouisandaPhDinFrenchfromYaleUniversity.

OSH341-43RON RASH: APPALACHIAN FICTION ANd POETRY

Wednesdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassoomC | March20,27,April3,10,17,24

SixSessions$45

this course will be a discussion of the fiction and poetry of American Appalachian writer Rob Rash. Rash has published three collections of poetry, three short story collections, and four novels, all to wide critical acclaim and several awards and honors. during this session, we will read the Cove, Rash’s 2012 novel, as well as nothing Gold Can stay, a collection of short stories published in February 2013. in addition, we will discuss a few of Rash’s poems each week.

NOTE:PleaseacquirethenovelandreadthroughChapter8ofTheCovebeforeattendingthefirstclass.DoNOTreadpastChapter8.

Week 1: Please acquire TheCove and NothingGoldCanStay and read through Chapter 8 of TheCove before attending the first class. dO nOt read past Chapter 8.

Week 2: Read through Chapter 16 of TheCove before class.

Week 3: Read through the end of TheCove before class.

Week 4: We will determine which stories to read from NothingGoldCanStay during Week 1.



Karen“KC”CulverhasbeenalecturerintheEnglishDepartmentattheUniversityofMiamisince2003.ShehasaMAinEnglishLiteraturefromAuburnandanMFAfromtheUniversityofSouthCarolinainCreativeWriting.

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OSH734-44ART & ART HISTORY

Thursdays | 10:00–11:45am | ClassroomA | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$45

Week 1: the Art of Cruising / Mediterranean Masterpieces / Part i the history of the Mediterranean region is crucial to understanding the origins and development of Western civilization. the Mediterranean sea is similarly the uniting element and certainly one of the centers of Western art and culture.

Week 2: the Art of Cruising / Mediterranean Masterpieces / Part 2

Week 3: A taste of Art / Part i From the dawn of civilization, through the dutch Golden Age to contemporary times, food and drink have been protagonists of the art scene, playing an important role in the development of all the plastic arts.

Week 4: A taste of Art / Part 2

Week 5: the Life and Art of Oscar Kokoshka / Part i As an artist Oscar Kokoshka was an individualist, combining elements of expressionism and symbolism, with a sense of space and movement inherited from the Baroque, to create images of tremendous vitality, strength and psychological insight.

Week 6: the Life and Art of Oscar Kokoshka / Part 2

ArmandoDroulersisanartist,arthistorianandeducator.HestudiedatBardCollege,AcademiadeArteFedericoBrandt,NewWorldSchooloftheArtsandtheUniversityofFlorida.Helecturesonart,cultureandtravel,teachesfineartanddesignandorganizesculturaltours,aswellasartandwineculinaryevents.AsaMasterArtist,heteachesartandisaguestlectureronboardCelebrityCruisesships.HehaslivedinEurope,LatinAmerica,theMiddleEastandtheUnitedStatesandspeaksfluentEnglish,FrenchandSpanish.

OSH327-44AdvANCEd CONvERSATION – SPANISH

Thursdays | 10:00–11:45am | ClassroomC | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$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.

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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:Inordertotakethiscourse,youneedtohaveastrongfoundationinSpanishgrammar(presentandpasttense).Grammarwillnotbeprimarilytaughtduringthiscourse.


OSH916-44INTERNET & EMAILING FOR BEGINNERS

Thursdays | 10:00–11:45am | ComputerLab | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$90

this course is for students who are eager to learn their away around the internet and email communication. it is expected for students to be willing to sign up for a personal email account.

NOTE:Participantsshouldknowhowtousekeyboardandmouse.

Week 1: What is the internet? Understanding the World Wide Web and URL.

Week 2: What is Google? “have you googled it?”

Week 3: exploring different search engines such as Bing, Yahoo, Msn, among others.

Week 4: email sign up.

Week 5: email: Understanding how to reply, reply all and forward messages.

Week 6: emial: how to create a signature line and manage contacts.

MarielyValentin-LlopisholdsherMSinMassCommunicationsfromFloridaInternationalUniversityandherBAinCommunicationsfromtheUniversityofPuertoRico.AsanadjunctfacultymemberoftheUniversityofMiami’sSchoolofCommunication,Marielytaughttheoryandhands-onworkshopsingraphicdesign,AdobePhotoshop,InDesignandothersoftwareprograms.ShecurrentlyteachesatBarryUniversityinMiami.

OSH903-44wATERCOLOR BASICS

Thursdays | 10:00–11:45am | ArtRoom | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$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.

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SUPPLY LIST FOR BEGINNERS: 6 paint colors (indian Yellow, Lemon Yellow, French Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Windsor Red and Alizarin Crimson); 1 chisel brush (flat brush with no point, at least 3/4 inch); a 5B pencil; 1 white plastic eraser; 1 round #8 brush with a sharp point; and a pad of 140 lb or 30o lb-pound paper.

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OSH733-44RELIGION IN EAST ASIAN HISTORY & CULTURE

Thursdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassroomA | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$45

the continent of Asia has been the birthplace of some of the world’s major religions, and of others less well-known, that have impacted the diverse cultures of east Asia in many ways. not only have various religions shaped everyday ritual practices and life cycle observances, they have left their mark on east Asian art and architecture as well as influencing their history and politics. As the Abrahamic religions of the Middle east – Christianity, islam, and Judaism – made their way across the silk Road, and Buddhism spread from south Asia to the north and east, religious traditions and customs adapted themselves to new cultural contexts. even today, the politics and cultures of the countries of east Asia continue to shape, and be shaped by, their distinctive religious legacies.

Week 1: Ancient Chinese Culture: Myths, Legends and traditions. the Mandate of heaven doctrine. (tian)

Week 2: China’s Classical Period: Lao-tzu (founder of taoism) and Confucius (founder of Confucianism)

Week 3: Buddhism in China, Korea, Japan and tibet.

Week 4: Muslims, Jews and Christians traders along China’s silk Road.

Week 5: Zen Buddhism, shinto and the samurai in Japan.

Week 6: east Asia and Religion in the 20th–21st Century

Dr.MarshaB.Cohen,PhD,isanindependentscholar,lecturerandnewsanalystwhospecializesintheroleofreligioninworldaffairs.ShetaughtInternationalRelationsatFloridaInternationalUniversityforoveradecade,andworkedwiththeUniversityofMiamiMasterofArtsinInternationalAdministration(MAIA)programfrom2009-2011.Shehastaughtcontinuingeducationinavarietyofvenueslocallyandnationally,includingfourverypopularOLLIcoursesduring2012.

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OSH328-44“A CHIACCHIERARE!” INTERMEdIATE ITALIAN CONvERSATION

Thursdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassroomC | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$45

now that 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.

NOTE:Althoughthisclassisthemostbasicoftheconversationsclassesoffered,youwillstillneedtohaveadecentunderstandingofItaliangrammarsinceitwillnotbeprimarilytaughtduringthiscourse.


OSH908-44COMPUTER BASICS: PART I

Thursdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ComputerLab | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$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:Thisisabeginner’scourse,sonopriorexperienceisnecessary.

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 email account, use and functionalities.

Week 6: exploring the internet, use and functionalities.

MarielyValentin-Llopis.

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OSH308-44INTERMEdIATE FRENCH: PART d

Thursdays | 1:00–2:45pm | ClassroomB | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$45

A continuation of intermediate French: Part C, taught during the spring i 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; Prononciation: mute e; Vocabulaire: les repas

Week 2: Quoi de neuf; Grammaire: les pronoms relatifs qui et que; Lecture: French in Action, Chapitre 24

Week 3: Quoi de neuf; Vidéo: French in Action, Chapitre 24; Grammaire: les pronoms démonstratifs; Lecture: French in Action, Chapter 25

Week 4: Quoi de neuf; Vidéo: French in Action, Chapitre 25; Grammaire: expressions de quantité; Lecture: French in Action, Chapter 26

Week 5: Quoi de neuf; Vidéo: French in Action, Chapitre 26; Grammaire: exercices de révision: les verbes dire, vivre, plaire, et suivre

Week 6: Fête: déjeuner au restaurant

Dr.NancyLawther.

OSH303-44BEGINNING SPANISH: PART B (CONTINUATION OF PART A)

Thursdays | 3:00–4:45pm | ClassroomC | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$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 in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come and join in on the fun! ¡nos vemos!


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OSH917-44SOCIAL MEdIA: BLOGGING, FACEBOOK & TwITTER

Thursdays | 3:00–4:45pm | ComputerLab | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$90

this course is designed 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 skillsand the disposition to publish material online. in addition, by the end of the session students will have a broader understanding of social media trends including Facebook and twitter.

Week 1: What is a Blog? A brief history and tour of 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: A Brief history Of social Media: Facebook, twitter, and instagram.

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

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OSH330-45BEGINNING FRENCH: PART d

Fridays | 10:00–11:45am | ClassroomC | March22,29,April5,12,19,26

SixSessions$45

A continuation of Beginning French: Part A-C, taught starting with the Fall i session, 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.

Week 1: introduction – Meet the class; Communication: Review exercise 1; Grammaire: La deuxième conjugaison; Review exercise 2

Week 2: Lecture et Vidéo: French in Action, Leçon 4

Week 3: Grammaire: Les prépositions géographiques, Review exercises 3-4; Vocabulaire: La famille; Lecture: Les petites annonces

Week 4: Grammaire: Review exercices 5-6, les pronoms compléments d’objet

Week 5: Lecture et Vidéo : French in Action, Leçon 5

Week 6: Fête et film (etre et avoir)

Dr.NancyLawthertaughtatTexasA&MUniversity,theUniversityofGeorgiaandmostrecentlyatBarryUniversity.ShehasaBAinFrenchfromPennsylvaniaStateUniversity,aMastersinFrenchfromWashingtonUniversityinSt.LouisandaPhDinFrenchfromYaleUniversity.

OSH101-45SIG: CURRENT EvENTS

Fridays | 12:00–1:00pm | ArtRoom | March22,29,April5,12,19,26


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.

ThisgroupisledbyOLLImember,Mr.HaimKarp.

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OSH701-45AdvENTURES IN MUSICOLOGY

Fridays | 10:00–11:45am | ClassroomA | March22,29,April5,12,19,26

SixSessions$45

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 1: Vivaldi – and his women (seraphic Fire, March 20-24)

Week 2: Mozart, Berlioz, Verdi, Faure – Requiem Masses (various organizations)

Week 3: Copland – Appalachian spring (Miami symphony Orchestra, April 6-7)

Week 4: Brahms – symphony #4 (Frost symphony Orchestra, April 20)

Week 5: Mahler – symphony #4 (nWs, April 27-28)

Week 6: Field trip to new World symphony dress Rehearsal

NOTE:afieldtripassociatedwiththisclasswilltakeplaceonthelastclassmeeting–onFriday,April26.WatchOLLIannouncementsformoreinformationonthefieldtripsign-up.Fieldtripparticipationwillrequireaseparatefee.

Dr.EugeneGrecograduatedcumlaudefromUnionCollegeasaHumanitiesmajor,concentratingonmusicandarthistory.HeholdsanMMEdegreeinChoralMusicEducationfromIthacaCollegeandasecondmastersfromStateUniversityofNYatAlbanyinEducationalAdministration.Additionally,Dr.GrecoholdsaPhDinMusicologyfromtheUniversityofMiami.HeteachesatbothMiamiDadeCollegeandUM.

OSH-201-43TAI CHI

Wednesdays&Fridays | 12:00–1:00pm | ClassroomAMarch20,22,27,29,April3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26

TwelveSessions$90



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OSH508-42TRIUMPH & TRAGEdY: THE LIvES OF GREAT MEN

Tuesdays | 10:00–11:45am | OLLINorthBayVillage | March19,26,April2,9,16,23

SixSessions$65

Over six weeks, we will study the lives of six great men in history through a series of live costumed historical portrayals. the focus will be on their triumphs, accomplishments, and the struggles that brought them their respective recognition and fame. Afterward, in an open forum, we will examine the nature and greatness and what separates their lives from our own.

Week 1: Juan Ponce de Leon (1474-1521) discovery of La Florida

Week 2: General Robert e. Lee (1807-1870) Marble Man

Week 3: William John Wills (1834-1861) Victorian exploring expedition

Week 4: William dampier (1651-1715) Pirate/hydrographer

Week 5: thor heyerdahl (1914-2002) Voyage of the Kon tiki

Week 6: Charles hall (1821-1871) in search of Franklin

RobertDawsonisanactor/historianandhasbeenasciencelecturerfortheMuseumofScienceforthepast14years.Hehascreatedover40one-manhistoricalpresentationsforfestivals,museumsandeducationalinstitutions.

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OSH502-42TAI CHI

Tuesdays&Thursdays | 3:00–4:00pm | OLLINorthBayVillageMarch19,21,26,28,April2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25

TwelveSessions$100



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OSH507-43CURRENT ECONOMIC & POLITICAL POwERHOUSES

Wednesdays | 10:00–11:45am | OLLINorthBayVillage | March20,27,April3,10,17,24

SixSessions$65

Week 1: Argentina & Brazil

Week 2: india

Week 3: Malaysia & indonesia

Week 4: the Gulf Countries (& saudi Arabia)

Week 5: China

Week 6: Russia & Azerbaijan

Dr.MitraRahebreceivedherPhDfromtheUniversityofMiamiinInternationalRelations.Sheisanadjunctprofessoratseverallocaluniversities,andconsultsforinternationalorganizations.

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OSH509-44LEONARdO dA vINCI: THE GENIUS, THE POLYMATH

Thursdays | 10:00am–1:00pm | OLLINorthBayVillage | March28,April4,11,18,25

FiveSessions$65

Week 1: introduction to the Renaissance. We will discuss some of the artists who began the new humanist movement in which man is viewed as the center of the universe.

Week 2: the early life of Leonardo da Vinci. his first paintings in Verrocchio’s workshop and his first achievements as an artist.

Week 3: Leonardo moved to Milan under the patronage of Ludovico sforza, where he made a variety of military designs and the Last supper.

Week 4: the Mona Lisa and other works. his life under the support of Cesare Borgia.

Week 5: the last years of Leonardo’s life in Amboise under the auspice of the King of France Francois i.thursdays

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OSH510-44NATURE ANd ANIMAL dIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Thursdays | 10:00am–1:00pm | OLLINorthBayVillage | March21,28,April4,11,18,25

SixSessions$100

Learn how to catch and record close-ups of animals, plants and panoramic subtropical landscapes. this 6-week course combines one classroom session with five outdoor photo safaris, followed by thoughtful critiques outdoors after the shoots. topics include aperture, shutter speed, and isO settings. PowerPoint and digital image presentations will serve as demos. A digital camera with a zoom lens is recommended. Field trips include Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, Miami Zoo, Pinecrest Gardens, everglades national Park, and the UM campus.

KarlKoslowskireceivedhisBSfromPhiladelphiaUniversityoftheArts.HecurrentlyteachesdigitalphotographyatFloridaInternationalUniversity,UniversityofMiamiandMiamiDadeCollege.KoslowskiwasamemberoftheUS&ForeignService.HedesignedandsupervisedtheinstallationofmajorUSAPavilionsin30countriesthroughouttheworld.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for Osher Lifelong Learning institute is online at www.continue.miami.edu/osher.

IN PERSON - MARCH 12TH

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. You can turn in your Registration Form starting at 9:00 am on March 12th. We will begin processing registrations from the Registration Forms at 11:00 am.

ONLINE - MARCH 12TH STARTING AT 11:00 AM

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 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

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.

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CORAL GABLES SCHEdULE

Number Title Instructor DaysandTimes Location Dates

OSH 405-41 Current economic & Political Powerhouses Mitra Raheb Mondays

10:00 - 11:45 am Classroom A Mar 18, 25 Apr 1,8, 15,22

OSH 401-41 siG: investments h. Karp Mondays 10:00 - 11:45 am Art Room Mar 18, 25

Apr 1,8, 15,22

OSH 207-31 embracing transitions M. Moussatche-Wechsler

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am Classroom B Mar 20, 27

Apr 3,10, 17,24

OSH 329-41the immigrant experience through Literature

Cecilia M. Fernandez

Mondays 1:00 - 2:45 pm Classroom C Mar 18, 25

Apr 1,8, 15,22

OSH 310-41 siG: Fun with Yiddish OLLi Member Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 pm Art Room Mar 18, 25

Apr 1,8, 15,22

OSH 123-41Leonardo da Vinci: the Genius, the Polymath

Batia Cohen Mondays 1:00 - 2:45 pm Classroom A Mar 18, 25

Apr 1,8, 15,22

OSH 700-41 Public speaking & Presentation skills Peter Rogen Mondays

1:00√√ - 2:45pm Classroom B Mar 18, 25 Apr 1,8, 15,22

OSH 901-31 Beginning and intermediate Acrylics J. Brennan Mondays

1:00 - 2:45 pm Art Room Mar 18, 25 Apr 1,8, 15,22

OSH 120-42 holocaust studies R. Botwinick tuesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am Classroom A Mar 19, 26

Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 311-42 intermediate spanish: Part d M. Garcia-Rossi tuesdays

10:00 - 11:45 am Classroom C Mar 19, 26 Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 904-42 Advanced Watercolor Painting d. Maddern tuesdays

10:00 - 11:45 am Art Room Mar 19, 26 Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 918-42 nature & Animal Photography K. Koslowski tuesdays

10:00 am - 1:00 pmComputer Lab

& Around townMar 19, 26

Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 736-42

exploring Our tropical environment: Fairchild is More than A Garden

speaker series tuesdays 1:00 - 2:45 pm Classroom A Mar 19, 26

Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 804-42 singularity: the Future is here! torben Riise tuesdays

1:00 - 2:45 pm Classroom C Mar 19, 26 Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 307-42 “¡Charlamos!”: intrm.spanish Conversation M. Garcia-Rossi tuesdays

1:00 - 2:45 pm Art Room Mar 19, 26 Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 105-45 triumph & tradegy: the Lives of Great Men Rober dawson tuesdays

3:00 - 4:30 pm Classroom A Mar 19, 26 Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 309-42 Beginning italian: Part d M. Garcia-Rossi tuesdays

3:00 - 4:45 pm Classroom C Mar 19, 26 Apr 2,9, 16,23

OSH 123-43 Great decisions 2013 Led by OLLi Member

Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:45 pm Classroom A Mar 20, 27

Apr 3,10, 17,24

OSH 912-43Adobe Photoshop: elements

Karl KoslowskiWednesdays

9:30 am - 12:00 pm Computer

RoomMar 20, 27

Apr 3,10, 17,24

OSH 37743 the Writer’s Journey L. Reyes Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am Classroom C Mar 20, 27

Apr 3,10, 17,24

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OSH 902-43 Advanced Acrylics Painting J. Brennan

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:45 am Art Room Mar 20, 27

Apr 3,10, 17,24

OSH 201-43 tai Chi t. Garcia Wed & Fri 12:00 - 1:00 pm Classroom A

Mar 20, 22,27,29 Apr 3, 5, 10,

12, 17, 19, 24, 26

OSH 811-43Our Myserious Fine-tuned Universe

e. egdallWednesdays

1:00 - 2:45 pmClassroom A Mar 20, 27

Apr 3,10, 17,24

OSH 306-43Advanced French “Auvergne”

n. LawtherWednesdays

1:00 - 2:45 pmClassroom B Mar 20, 27

Apr 3,10, 17,24

OSH 341-43Ron Rash: Appalachian Fiction and Poetry

K. CulverWednesdays

1:00 - 2:45 pmClassroom C Mar 20, 27

Apr 3,10, 17,24

OSH 734-44 Art & Art history A.droulersthursdays

10:00 - 11:45 amClassroom A Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 327-44Advanced Conversational spanish

M. Garcia-Rossithursdays

10:00 - 11:45 amClassroom C Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 916-44internet & emailing for Beginners

M. Valentin-Llopisthursdays

10:00 - 11:45 amComputer Lab Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 327-44 Watercolor Basics d. Maddernthursdays

10:00 - 11:45 amArt Room Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 733-44Religion in east Asian history & Culture

M. Cohenthursdays


Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 328-44A Chiacchierare! - intermediate italian Conversation


1:00 - 2:45 pm Classroom C Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 3908-44Computer Basics: Part 1

M. Valentin-Llopisthursdays

1:00 - 2:45 pmComputer Lab Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 308-44 intermediate French C n. Lawtherthursdays

1:00 - 2:45 pmClassroom B Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 303-34Beginning spanish: Part B


3:00 - 4:45 pmClassroom C Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 917-44social Media: Blogging, Facebook & twitter

-thursdays

3:00 - 4:45 pmComputer Lab Mar 21, 28

Apr 4,11, 18,25

OSH 330-45Beginning French: Part d

n. LawtherFridays

10:00 - 11:45 amClassroom C Mar 22, 29

Apr 5,12, 19,26

OSH 101-45 siG: Current events h. KarpFridays

12:00 - 1:00 pmArt Room Mar 22, 29

Apr 5,12, 19,26

OSH 701-45Adventures in Musicology

e. GrecoFridays

10:00 - 11:45 amClassroom A Mar 22, 29

Apr 5,12, 19,26

OSH 201-43 tai Chi t. Garcia Fridays


Apr 5,12, 19,26

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PHOTOGRAPHS

We often take

pictures of OLLi

students and

instructors for

use in our print

and electronic

publications.

Registering for

OLLi gives us

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your photo.

if you do not

want us to use

your photograph,

please notify the

photographer

at the event.

NORTHEAST MIAMI SCHEdULE

Number Title Instructor DaysandTimes Location Dates

OSH 508-42triumph & tragedy: the Lives of Great Men

R. dawsontuesdays

10:00 – 11:45 amne Miami Mar 19, 26

Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

OSH 502-42 tai Chi t. Garciatues & thur

3:00 - 4:00 pmne Miami

Mar 19, 21, 26, 28 Apr 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

OSH 507-43Current economic & Political Powerhouses

M. RahebWednesdays

10:00 - 11:45 amne Miami Mar 20, 27

Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

OSH 509-44Leonardo da Vinci: the Genius, the Polymath

B. Cohenthursdays

10:00 am - 1:00 pmne Miami Mar 21, 28

Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

OSH 510-44nature and Animal digital Photography

K. Koslowskithursdays

10:00 am - 1:00 pmne Miami &

Around townMar 21, 28

Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

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Course CourseTitle CourseFee

Spring Session II ScheduleMar 18 - April 26, 2013

WhAt’s inside

For more information:

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE1550 Brescia Avenue | Founders hall

Coral Gables, FL 33146

305-284-6554

305-284-5851

[email protected]

www.continue.miami.edu/osher

Current Economic & Political

Powerhouses28

Advanced French “Auvergne”

17

Religion in East Asian History & Culture

21

Adventures in Musicology 26

Documents

University of Miami Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Spring II Session Catalog