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ENGL 752:    Journal Writing for Older Adults

Transferable: No
A class for older adults that will assist them in developing their writing skills through journal keeping. The students will discover the process of using structured exercises to write about their thoughts, feelings and stress responses in an effort to increase self-awareness and healthier living.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4876 LAB COGMR DASS R .0 Tu 0300P - 0500P 46
Class meets 02/06/07 - 03/27/07 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus

 

ENGL 753:    Writing Your Autobiography

Transferable: No
This class in creative writing for older adults will explore autobiography as a form of personal expression. Participants will put their experiences on paper. Learn the skills of autobiography including narrative structure, style, vocabulary, event recording and interpretation.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4875 LAB MHG12 STAFF .0 MW 0100P - 0300P 46
Class meets 04/02/07 - 05/02/07 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus

 

ENGL 754:    Discover Your Family History for Older Adults

Transferable: No
This class will assist older adults in the research and writing of their family histories. They will collect names of relatives and establish relationships through primary, secondary and/or circumstantial evidence and/or documentation. Various sources for researching including Internet use will be encouraged.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4874 LAB MHG5 STAFF .0 MW 0100P - 0300P 46
Class meets 02/05/07 - 03/28/07 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus

 

ENGL 755:    Art of Storytelling for Older Adults

Transferable: No
Bridge the generational gap and learn the ancient time-honored way of sharing cultural values and passing down history from one generation to the next. Storytelling is a valuable way to increase intergenerational understanding and unity and creates an opportunity for children and adults in the community to have their lives enriched by this creative activity. The class will provide training tips and the opportunity for older adults to volunteer their new skills in a community setting.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6505 LAB SBCL PIMENTEL A .0 Th 0610P - 0720P 46
Class meets 02/01/07 - 06/07/07 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus

 

ENGL 756:    GED Preparation

Transferable: No
This course is designed to prepare the student to pass the five General Education Development (GED) tests in Writing, Social Studies, Science, Literature and Mathematics. English grammar and usage, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary and computational skills are emphasized. The course is designed for students who are 18 years of age or older and elect to take the High School Equivalency Examination.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6509 LAB RANCHO SEGOVIA M .0 S 0100P - 0400P 46
Class meets 02/03/07 - 06/02/07 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus
6510 LAB SV001 STARR S .0 S 0900A - 1200P 46
Class meets 02/03/07 - 06/02/07 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus