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Personal Enrichment
Deutsche Gesprächsgruppe
Sprechen Sie Deutsch aber haben wenig Gelegenheit es zu benutzen? Vielleicht ist
unsere wochentliche Gesprachsgruppe dann genau das Richtige fur Sie. Bei einer
Tasse Tee und lassiger Atmospare werden wir aktuelle Themen diskutieren, sowie
einige Zeitungs-und Zeitschriftenartikel und Kurzgeschichten lessen. Lese-und
Diskussionsmaterialien werden vom Interesse der Gruppe bestimmt und oft von
den Teilnehmern beigetragen. Obwohl der Schwerpunkt der Klasse auf Erweiterung
der Gesprachsfahigkeiten liegt, werden wir Gelegenheiten nutzen um die deutsche
Grammatik zu besprechen und Kenntnisse darin zu erweitern. Die Lehrerin ist
Muttersprachlerin und unterrichtet an der Deutschen Sonnabendschule Boston. (20
hours) $175
09/25 - 11/27
7:00pm - 9:00pm
M/W
OFF CAMPUS
PER 649 33
16185
French Beginner
Come and join us to learn the fundamentals of this exciting language You'll learn
basic grammar, vocabulary, and conversation through a variety of activities and
methods. (20 hours) $175
09/20 - 11/29
6:30pm - 8:30pm
W
OFF CAMPUS
PER 638 33
17205
French Intermediate
This course is intended for students who have had some exposure to French, such
as courses in high school or an adult evening beginner French class. We will work
on the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a focus on oral
proficiency using a textbook, compact discs, and videos. We will end the session
preparing a French dish and, of course, speaking as much French as possible while
enjoying our repas. Please purchase A1/A2 Latitudes 1 Methode De Francais
(French Edition), ISBN: 978-2278062492 for the class. (20 hours) $175
09/26 - 11/28
6:30pm - 8:30pm
T
OFF CAMPUS
PER 651 33
16760
French Advanced Intermediate
This course is intended for students continuing on from the previous class and
for students with previous exposure to French, such as several semesters in high
school, college, continuing education, etc. We will focus on the four skills of
speaking, listening, reading, and writing as we read a novel or play and view a
movie in French. (20 hours) $175
09/21 - 11/30
6:30pm - 8:30pm
R
OFF CAMPUS
PER 814 33
16753
Words From Greek: Greek Vocab
Greek words and word roots permeate the English language and have rich sources
of meaning derived from ancient Greek mythology, literature, drama, history,
religion and philosophy. Each week you will learn about twenty new English words
originating from Greek sources such as Homer, Aristotle, Aeschylus and the Greek
historians. Special attention will be paid to the vocabulary of myth and Greek
tragedy - words such as hubris, nemesis and arete, which are especially meaningful
today. Not only will you enjoy increasing your vocabulary, you will also deepen your
understanding of Greek influences upon modern life. Class sessions will include
lecture, storytelling, video clips and discussion and well as interactive and written
exercises. (8 hours) $99
09/18 - 10/09
6:30pm - 8:30pm
M
OFF CAMPUS
PER 789 33
17206
Art Exploration
Artist Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Willem Van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is
among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western Art.
This seminar presents an overview of Van Gogh's life and art. His work is
characterized by bold, symbolic colors, and dramatic, impulsive and highly
expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modern art. (2
hours) $29
10/20
2pm-4pm
F
B ARADHYA
PER 780 30
17232
HH-114
Gardner Museum Art Heist
Just after midnight on March 18, 1990, two men dressed as police officers
broke into Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and committed the
largest art heist in history. After thousands of leads--and a $5 million
reward--none of the paintings have been recovered. This session will
explore the facts of the crime, the dozen stolen masterpieces, including one
Vermeer, three Rembrandts, and five Degas and recent developments in the
case. (2 hours) $29
11/3
2pm-4pm
F
B
ARADHYA
PER 844 30 17233
HH-114
Artist Mary Cassatt
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was an American painter and
printmaker. She was born in Pennsylvania, but lived much of
her adult life in France, where she first befriended Edgar Degas and later
exhibited among the impressionist. This seminar presents an overview of the
artist and her work, including exquisite images of the social and private lives
of women, with particular emphasis on the intimate bonds between mothers
and children. (2 hours) $29
12/01
2pm-4pm
F
B ARADHYA
PER 845 30
17234
HH-114
Artist Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas (1834 - 1917) was a French artist famous for his paintings,
sculptures, prints, and drawings. This seminar presents an overview of the
artist's life and works. He is especially identified with the subject of dance;
more than half of his works depict dancers. He is regarded as one of the
founders of Impressionism, although he rejected the term, preferring to be
called a realist. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity
and for their portrayal of human isolation. (2 hours) $29
12/08
2pm-4pm
F
B ARADHYA
PER 778 30
17235
HH-114
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