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- A Taste of Talmud: Ethics of the Fathers
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Fee: $79.00
Dates: 6/21/2023 - 8/2/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 7
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Classroom 106
Instructor:
Pirkei Avot - or "Ethics of the Fathers," as it is known in English - is a list of miscellaneous proverbs, opinions, and ideas found within the first layer of the compendium of Jewish religious teachings called the Talmud (literally "The Learning"). In this class, we will start with a brief introduction to the Talmud - what it is, why it was written, and what the layers of it entail - before jumping in to study the text in both English and the original Hebrew. Students will not only consider the verses within their historical context between the end of the Second Temple Period and 220 CE, but also discuss parallels between these teachings and others with which they are familiar.
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- Conversational Spanish
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Fee: $69.00
Dates: 6/28/2023 - 7/27/2023
Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: W Th
Sessions: 10
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Classroom 106
Instructor:
Are you looking to practice and improve your conversational Spanish? Whether you want to dust off your rusty high school Spanish skills, supplement your academic work in Spanish, or start from scratch with Duolingo as your personal tutor, this class is for you! Students will practice speaking in pairs and small groups - and get feedback without fear of embarrassment - as you hold conversations on different topics, bringing in new vocabulary and grammar concepts naturally as needed. Optionally, you'll even get the chance to compete with your classmates on a class-exclusive leaderboard in Duolingo. Beginning and intermediate students alike are welcome, so don't hesitate to join today!
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- Introduction to John Dewey & Jane P. Tompkins
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Fee: $49.00
Dates: 7/5/2023 - 7/26/2023
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Classroom 106
Instructor:
Between across-the-board declines in school enrollments, increased social scrutiny toward academic institutions, and the rise of technologies like ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing AI, the field of education is facing a multitude of challenges today. But despite the changing landscape, the publications of noted educators and scholars such as John Dewey and Jane P. Tompkins still hold relevance to our current situation in many ways. Join us as we explore the ideas of Dewey and Tompkins and reexamine fundamental questions regarding education and its future.
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- Journaling the Land
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Fee: $59.00
Dates: 6/26/2023 - 7/31/2023
Times: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Classroom 106
Instructor:
Nature journaling is the practice of recording observations about the world around you. In this class, we will follow in the steps of the early naturalists by learning how to keep a journal of our explorations, build our drawing skills, and explore the land around us, including native plant identification. As you gain hands-on experience in the field, you'll facilitate your understanding of the natural world and form deep memories of your encounters.
Required Materials:
- Sketchbook (5x7 inches, 98# paper)
- Pencil
- Black ballpoint pen or non-smudging, non-water-soluble black ink pen
- Colored pencils
- Watercolor palette with portable water brush (think travel sketcher kits from Koi or Winsor Newton)
- For final two sessions: outdoor-appropriate attire (comfortable closed-toe walking shoes; long sleeves; long pants; etc.)
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- Kids Adventure Journaling
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Fee: $49.00
Dates: 6/26/2023 - 7/31/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Classroom 106
Instructor:
Nature journaling is the practice of exploring and recording the things we see, touch, and hear in the wild world around you. In this class, we will follow in the steps of the early explorers and adventurers by learning how to build our drawing skills and record our adventures in the land around us. You'll complete hands-on exercises, engage in discussion, and gain field experience in the great outdoors!
For ages 8-14.
Required Materials:
- Sketchbook (5x7 inches, 98# paper)
- Pencil
- Black ballpoint pen
- Colored pencils
Wear outdoor-appropriate clothing (comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, etc.).
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- Translating Ancient Hebrew Text
- ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please call us at 509-527-4331 to see if registration is still available.
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Fee: $69.00
Dates: 5/3/2023 - 6/7/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Computer Lab 115
Instructor:
You don't have to speak fluent Hebrew to translate Biblical or other ancient texts. What you need is a basic set of grammar rules plus access to dictionaries and conjugation tables. In this class, you will learn how to read the Aleph-Bet, how Hebrew words are constructed, and how to use freely available websites to help you translate Hebrew texts word by word. Each class will cover one area of Hebrew syntax and then translate small pieces of text together using what we've learned so far. You'll learn the difference between "inside" and "outside" translation and start translating a Hebrew text of your choice, whether from the Bible or from a huge, free selection of other texts.
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