Spring2011

Humanities

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To register for CREDIT classes, call the Emeritus office at 972-238-6972 or visit us in Crockett Hall Suite 120.

To register for NON CREDIT classes, call the Continuing Education Department at 972-238-6146 or 6147 or visit them in Thunderduck Hall.

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Book Club (Non-Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
SRCZ 1000 83957	680311	M	1:30PM - 3:00PM	2/7/2011 - 5/2/2011	Y103	$12	Roberts
Once upon a time there was a country with hills and valleys, forests and deserts, gold and treasures, brave warriors and daring battles. We will explore some of the history, legends, truths and tales of once-upon-a- time in Texas. Facilitator: Betty Roberts, Richland College retired instructor February 7 Coronado's Children J. Frank Dobie March 7 A Pistol in His Hand Americo Parades April 4 The Glory that Was Texas June Rayfield Welch May 2 Outlaws in Petticoats Ann Ruff

Movie Reviews - Part I (Non-Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
SRCZ 1000 83919	680470	TH	12:30PM - 2:30PM	3/24/2011 - 4/7/2011	C102	$26	Ratliff
Mar 24 The 1940s: Post-war social changes -- "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) We'll revisit William Wyler's classic study of soldiers returning to small-town USA after serving in a World War. Mar 31 The 1950s: Offbeat romance -- "The African Queen" (1951) There's much to enjoy in this offbeat gem about a stubborn riverboat captain and the prim and proper missionary. Apr 7 The 1960s: Good Guys of the Old West -- "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962) This John Ford’s western is simply one of the most enjoyable Westerns of all time. Presenter: Larry Ratliff, film critic, film feature writer and interviewer

Movie Reviews - Part II (Non-Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
SRCZ 1000 83928	680476	TH	1:30PM - 3:00PM	4/14/2011 - 4/28/2011	C102	$26	Ratliff
Apr 14 The 1970s: Bad hombre gangsters -- "Dillinger" (1973) Johnny Depp gave legendary bank robber John Dillinger a go in 2009. Apr 21 The 1980s: Punch-drunk brilliance -- "Raging Bull" (1980) The '80s had barely begun when the best movie of the decade hit the screen with a jolting, Oscar-winning performance by Robert De Niro. Apr 28 The 1990s: Girls on the run -- "Thelma & Louise" (1991) Few road dramas get their performance motors running as smoothly as this one pairing Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. They shoot first and then take off in a wild ride ending in a date with destiny. Presenter: Larry Ratliff, film critic, film feature writer and interviewer

Polish & Publish Your Work (Non-Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
SRCZ 1000 83925	680486	TH	10:00AM - 12:00PM	4/14/2011 - 5/12/2011	C102	$50	Aldredge-Clanton
Do you have stories, poems, essays, meditations, a novel, or other work that you’ve wanted to see published? Your written words can inspire, encourage, entertain, and empower others. Come for valuable critique from professor and classmates to help you polish your work for publication. Gain knowledge of traditional and self-publishing to find the best way to get your work out to general audiences. Presenter: Jann Aldredge-Clanton, Ph.D., chaplain, author and professor

Sage-ing - Part 1 (Non-Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
SRCZ 1000 83921	680492	F	10:00AM - 12:00PM	3/25/2011 -4/15/2011	C102	$30	Marsh
Explore a way of living life more consciously, more joyfully and more compassionately. Presenter: Jeanne Marsh, Sage-ing Leader Session I From Age-ing to Sage-ing©: A New Perspective Session II Harvesting Life’s Wisdom: Life Review & Life Repair Session III Facing Our Mortality Session IV Leaving a Legacy

Sage-ing - Part II (Non-Credit)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
SRCZ 1000 83933	680493	M	1:30PM - 3:00PM	4/29/2011 - 5/20/2011	Y103	$30	Marsh
This series continues our exploration of what it means to be a Sage as presented in Part One. Presenter: Jeanne Marsh, Sage-ing Leader