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Learning Express - New Orleans
Credit: 36 hours/3.6 CEU
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Dates: November 20-21, 2021 (Class outside on foot in New Orleans)
Noember 16-17, 2021 (Online orientation)
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| Instructor: Libby Bollino |
Fee: $275.00 |
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| *Times listed in Central Time.* Tuesday and Wednesday: Online class/orientation 6:30pm-9pm; Saturday and Sunday: Class outdoors in New Orleans: 10am-2pm |
| Building/Room: Online, online platform , NY , TBA |
Announcement:
June 29, 2021: During this time of transition, we are asking that students who join the in-person portion of this class provide proof of Covid vaccination. In-person meeting will take place primarily outside. Students are expected to remain masked for any indoor portion of class, however short-term, and if students cannot maintain social distancing outdoors. We continue to have many classes available that do not require meeting in-person. If you have any questions, please reach out to aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
New Orleans
New Orleans is different in so many ways: its history, culture, music and food set it apart from just about any other city in America. Learn about and experience the city of New Orleans first-hand with gifted storyteller Libby Bollino as she introduces you to her beloved city.
SCHEDULE
(Times below listed in Central Time.
Click here for more details.)
Tuesday and Wednesday: Online Orientation/Class: 6:30pm-9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am–2pm (Out on foot in New Orleans)
Your course will consist of two live online class sessions with your teacher/other au pairs followed by two days out on foot with your teacher in New Orleans. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.
You will receive details on how to log in to your online class sessions one day before the start of the course. Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher. Students are required to be present during all class sessions. If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.
 After earning her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Louisiana and teaching English and Special Education, Libby Bollino found her real passion was for teaching the history and culture of New Orleans. She has been guiding BMCC Au Pair Experience students through the extraordinary French-American, Cajun, and Creole stories since 2016. Libby is the founding owner of Lucky Bean Tours.
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Learning Express - New Orleans
Credit: 36 hours/3.6 CEU
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Dates: December 4-5, 2021 (Class outside on foot in New Orleans)
November 30 - December 1, 2021 (Online orientation)
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| Instructor: Libby Bollino |
Fee: $275.00 |
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| Building/Room: Online, online platform , NY , TBA |
Announcement:
June 29, 2021: During this time of transition, we are asking that students who join the in-person portion of this class provide proof of Covid vaccination. In-person meeting will take place primarily outside. Students are expected to remain masked for any indoor portion of class, however short-term, and if students cannot maintain social distancing outdoors. We continue to have many classes available that do not require meeting in-person. If you have any questions, please reach out to aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
New Orleans
New Orleans is different in so many ways: its history, culture, music and food set it apart from just about any other city in America. Learn about and experience the city of New Orleans first-hand with gifted storyteller Libby Bollino as she introduces you to her beloved city.
SCHEDULE
(Times below listed in Central Time.
Click here for more details.)
Tuesday and Wednesday: Online Orientation/Class: 6:30pm-9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am–2pm (Out on foot in New Orleans)
Your course will consist of two live online class sessions with your teacher/other au pairs followed by two days out on foot with your teacher in New Orleans. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.
You will receive details on how to log in to your online class sessions one day before the start of the course. Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher. Students are required to be present during all class sessions. If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.
After earning her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Louisiana and teaching English and Special Education, Libby Bollino found her real passion was for teaching the history and culture of New Orleans. She has been guiding BMCC Au Pair Experience students through the extraordinary French-American, Cajun, and Creole stories since 2016. Libby is the founding owner of Lucky Bean Tours.
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Miami: Culture, Diversity, and Sustainability
Credit: 36 hours/3.6 CEU
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Dates: December 11-12, 2021 (In-person in Miami)
December 7 and December 9, 2021 (Online orientation)
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| Instructor: Mariusz Galczynski |
Fee: $275.00 |
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| Tues December 7 and Thurs December 9: Online orientation/class 6pm -9pm (Eastern Time)
Class outdoors in Miami: Sat December 11: 10am-4pm and Sunday, December 12: 10am-2pm. |
| Building/Room: Online, online platform , NY , |
Announcement:
June 29, 2021: During this time of transition, we are asking that students who join the in-person portion of this class provide proof of Covid vaccination. In-person meeting will take place primarily outside. Students are expected to remain masked for any indoor portion of class, however short-term, and if students cannot maintain social distancing outdoors. We continue to have many classes available that do not require meeting in-person. If you have any questions, please reach out to aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Miami: Culture, Diversity, and Sustainability
Miami is home to people from across the globe who help sustain its many multicultural neighborhoods and drive its amazing art scene. Students will study how a modern city can continue to thrive economically and artistically while also becoming environmentally sustainable.
Students will together through the city (outdoors and masked). After, students will use Miami as a model and craft sustainability plans with their home cities in mind.
Our classes consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment, as well as live class sessions (both online and in-person) with your teacher/other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.
Students will receive a pre-assignment one week before class begins. Other independent coursework can be completed at your leisure before the deadline one week after online class ends.
 About your instructor: Mariusz Galczynski is an education researcher and specialist in multicultural and international education. Although he has traversed the globe to present his scholarly work, he is proud to call Miami home. By day, he works as a secondary English Language Arts teacher at a high school in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Outside of the classroom, he loves to explore the best of what Miami has to offer: its tropical environment, thriving arts scene, and diverse, vibrant communities. (photo by Danny Santiago)
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NYCinema: Iconic Movies in an Iconic City (In-Person!)
Credit: 36 hours/3.6 CEU
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Dates: November 6-7, 2021 (online orientation)
November 13-14, 2021 (In-person in NYC)
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| Instructor: Kira Smirnov |
Fee: $275.00 |
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Saturday Sunday, November 6-7: 10am-1pm(eastern time)
Saturday and Sunday, November 13-14: (in person in NYC) 11am-3pm.
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| Building/Room: Online, online platform , NY , TBA |
Announcement: July 12, 2021:
During this time of transition, we are asking that students who join the in-person portion of this class provide proof of Covid vaccination. In-person class meetings will take place primarily outside. Students are expected to remain masked for any indoor meeting or if students cannot maintain social distancing outdoors. We continue to have many classes available that do not require meeting in-person. If you have any questions, please email us aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
During the fall sections of NYCinema, students will attend class both online and will meet in-person in NYC.
New York has been the setting for thousands of movies. Take a stroll through American culture as you learn more about films you love and are introduced to iconic classic films, too. This course will cover the city’s “melting-pot” reputation, delve into stories of crime, and explore themes of love and friendship. You’ll see clips from diverse films such as Do The Right Thing, The Muppets Take Manhattan, Gangs of New York, Ghostbusters, Sex and The City, When Harry Met Sally, and more.
• Credit for 36 educational hours or 3.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
• There is a pre-assignment for this course. Students will receive their pre-assignment via email one week before the first class.
When you have successfully completed the course and final project, you will obtain a certificate showing you have earned credit for 36 hours.
In order to receive any credit, you MUST attend all classes, complete all assignments. Please make sure, before you sign up, that you are available on all three class dates.
 Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher.
Students are required to be present during all live online class sessions. However, your independent coursework can be completed at your leisure before the deadline one week after your online class ends. We wanted to create flexibility in completion as we know many au pairs now have increased work hours due to COVID-19.
If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.
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The Sounds of Nashville: A City's Music, Past & Present (In-Person!)
Credit: 36 hours/3.6 CEU
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Dates: October 23-24, 2021 (in-person in Nashville)
Orientation (online): October 18 and 20
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| Instructor: Jenny Casey |
Fee: $275.00 |
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Class meets in person in Nashville on Saturday and Sunday: 10am-4pm (Central Time) |
| Building/Room: Online, online platform , NY , |
Announcement June 29, 2021: During this time of transition, we are asking that students who join the in-person portion of this class provide proof of Covid vaccination. In-person meetings will take place primarily outside. Students are expected to remain masked for any indoor meeting or if students cannot maintain social distancing outdoors. We continue to have many classes available that do not require meeting in-person. If you have any questions, please reach out to aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
The Sounds of Nashville
  Nashville's connection to music is unequaled, and its reputation as Music City USA has been a constant for the past 200 years. In this course you'll explore the events that established both Nashville's robust live music scene and its influential music industry.
You'll discover how Nashville thrives today all the while experiencing a city where music is written, recorded, and performed every single day. In Nashville, music isn't just part of the culture, it is the culture.
CREDIT HOURS
Once you have successfully completed the course and submitted your final project, you will receive a CERTIFICATE via email stating you have earned CREDIT for 36 hours or 3.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
Course Price: $275
 
Your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your first class session. You will receive details on how to log-in to your online class sessions one day before the start of the course.
Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher.
Students are required to be present during all class sessions. However, your independent coursework can be completed at your leisure before the deadline one week after your online class ends.
If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.
Your instructor, Jenny Casey, is a fan of music and Music City. A singer-songwriter, tour guide, former school teacher, and mother of four, she's performed all around Nashville, the US, and overseas. Her musical experience includes doing session work in studios to live comedy improv songwriting, and just about everything in between. She loves Nashville, and continually enjoys learning and sharing its musical history with people from all around the world.
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