Welcome to the spring 2013 semester of Queensborough

Welcome to the spring 2013 semester of Queensborough Welcome to the spring 2013 semester of Queensborough

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REGISTER NOW Phone: 718.631.6343 Fax: 718.281.5538 Web: cep.qcc.cuny.edu 4Culture Books Mary F. Tomaselli, M.L.S. (Master of Library Science) Books & Brunch This semester, read and discuss six (6) selections of contemporary and classical literature. Gather in a diverse group setting and participate in an informal but challenging discussion of books and the reading experience. Learn what authors do to capture a reader's interest and to keep a reader reading. Join in and talk about how authors create characters, develop plot and theme. Feel free to share your feelings and insights during these two-hour discussions. The first book we will read this semester is Paula McLain's Paris Wife. Please read this selection PRIOR to the 1st class meeting. The list of the additional books will be provided on the first day of class. We will read and discuss one book every two weeks. A film of one of the books will be shown. Suggestions of good books to read will be made throughout the semester. For each selection, supporting resource material will be given out by the facilitator. ENX-156 7 sessions (14 hours) / $125 / 11:30am-1:30pm including both sections: Luncheon off-campus on Tuesday May 21st at 12 noon TA Tues, Feb. 5, 26; March 12; April 9, 23, and; May 7, 21 (Luncheon) RA Thurs, Feb. 7, 28; March 14; April 11, 25, and; May 9, 21 (Tuesday – Luncheon) By the Book This semester, read and discuss four (4) selections of contemporary and classical literature. Gather in a diverse group setting and participate in an informal but challenging discussion of books and the reading experience. Learn what authors do to capture a reader's interest and to keep a reader reading. Join in and talk about how authors create characters, develop plot and theme. Feel free to share your feelings and insights during these one-hour discussions. The first book we will read this semester is Paula McLain's Paris Wife. Please read this selection PRIOR to the 1st class meeting. A list of the additional books will be provided on the first evening of class. We will read and discuss one book each month. Suggestions of good books to read will be made throughout the semester. For each selection, supporting resource material will be disseminated. ENX-154 T / 5 sessions (5 hours) / $60 Tues, 6:15-7:15pm, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, May 14, and; May 21 (Luncheon) The Twilight Zone Steven Apostolo, BA, Media Studies; BA, Drama & Theater, and Drummer & Percussionist Step into the world of Rod Serling and his dimension of sound, sight and mind. Participants will explore the world of The Twilight Zone through plot analysis, complex characters and understanding the significance of how this remarkable show has had an impact on our world today. Each class will include a screening and discussion of episodes followed by a Q & A. PSX-318 W / 4 sessions (8 hours) / $75 Wed, 7-9pm Feb. 27-March 20 NEW 20

4History History Seminar Series Gerald Matacotta, MA, history instructor The 1950s: American Culture in Mid-Century The 1950s were a turning point in the cultural history of America. These cultural changes in America led to a worldwide cultural revolution. Rock & Roll, Space Exploration, Television, Consumerism, Cars and Highways, the Rise of the Suburbs, and Vacation Travel are just some of the topics which will be covered in this fun and informative class. Suggested Readings: Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States by Kenneth T. Jackson; Fifties Style Then and Now by Richard Horn; Populuxe by Thomas Hine; California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way by Wendy Kaplan, Editor, and; Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir by D. J. Waldie. HIX-261 R / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, March 7 & 14 Churchill and Leadership One of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century, Winston Churchill, through words and deeds, led the Anglo-American world in its darkest time. Facing first Fascism and later Communism, Churchill proved that the values and courage of free people will be victorious over totalitarian states. Suggested Readings: Churchill by Paul Johnson; Winston’s War: Churchill 1940-1945 by Sir Max Hastings; Churchill: The Power of Words by Martin Gilbert, and; Churchill Style: The Art of Being Winston Churchill by Barry Singer. HIX-350 R / 2 sessions (4 hours)/ $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, April 11 & 18 Vicksburg-Gettysburg 1863: Two Battles that Saved the Union During the first three days of July 1863, two battles, one in the West and one in the East, saved Lincoln and the Union. Three great generals: Lee, Grant, and Meade, led their armies in these great struggles. As part of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War… you will not want to miss this exciting and interesting class! Suggested Readings: Vicksburg, 1863 by Winston Groom; Gettysburg National Park Service Guidebook, and; The Civil War: A Visual History published by The Smithsonian Institute. HIX-360 R / 2 sessions (4 hours)/ $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, May 9 & 16 Personal Enrichment Sign Up Now for CUNY A!ert at Our Campus! Students, faculty and staff can now join CUNY A!ert to receive text or voice notifications of campus emergencies or weather related closings. You select the best way to get messages: cell phone, home phone or e-mail. You can sign up even if you are registered with another emergency notification system. So stay alert! Visit www.cuny.edu/alert and sign up for CUNY A!ert now! 21

REGISTER NOW Phone: 718.631.6343 Fax: 718.281.5538 Web: cep.qcc.cuny.edu<br />

4Culture<br />

Books Mary F. Tomaselli, M.L.S. (Master <strong>of</strong> Library Science)<br />

Books & Brunch<br />

This <strong>semester</strong>, read and discuss six (6) selections <strong>of</strong> contemporary and classical literature.<br />

Ga<strong>the</strong>r in a diverse group setting and participate in an informal but challenging discussion <strong>of</strong><br />

books and <strong>the</strong> reading experience. Learn what authors do <strong>to</strong> capture a reader's interest and<br />

<strong>to</strong> keep a reader reading. Join in and talk about how authors create characters, develop plot<br />

and <strong>the</strong>me. Feel free <strong>to</strong> share your feelings and insights during <strong>the</strong>se two-hour discussions.<br />

The first book we will read this <strong>semester</strong> is Paula McLain's Paris Wife. Please read this selection<br />

PRIOR <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1st class meeting. The list <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> additional books will be provided on <strong>the</strong><br />

first day <strong>of</strong> class.<br />

We will read and discuss one book every two weeks. A film <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> books will be<br />

shown. Suggestions <strong>of</strong> good books <strong>to</strong> read will be made throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>semester</strong>. For each<br />

selection, supporting resource material will be given out by <strong>the</strong> facilita<strong>to</strong>r.<br />

ENX-156 7 sessions (14 hours) / $125 / 11:30am-1:30pm<br />

including both sections: Luncheon <strong>of</strong>f-campus on Tuesday May 21st at 12 noon<br />

TA Tues, Feb. 5, 26; March 12; April 9, 23, and; May 7, 21 (Luncheon)<br />

RA Thurs, Feb. 7, 28; March 14; April 11, 25, and; May 9, 21 (Tuesday – Luncheon)<br />

By <strong>the</strong> Book<br />

This <strong>semester</strong>, read and discuss four (4) selections <strong>of</strong> contemporary and classical literature.<br />

Ga<strong>the</strong>r in a diverse group setting and participate in an informal but challenging discussion <strong>of</strong><br />

books and <strong>the</strong> reading experience. Learn what authors do <strong>to</strong> capture a reader's interest and <strong>to</strong><br />

keep a reader reading. Join in and talk about how authors create characters, develop plot and<br />

<strong>the</strong>me. Feel free <strong>to</strong> share your feelings and insights during <strong>the</strong>se one-hour discussions.<br />

The first book we will read this <strong>semester</strong> is Paula McLain's Paris Wife. Please read this<br />

selection PRIOR <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1st class meeting. A list <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> additional books will be provided on<br />

<strong>the</strong> first evening <strong>of</strong> class.<br />

We will read and discuss one book each month. Suggestions <strong>of</strong> good books <strong>to</strong> read will<br />

be made throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>semester</strong>. For each selection, supporting resource material will be<br />

disseminated.<br />

ENX-154 T / 5 sessions (5 hours) / $60<br />

Tues, 6:15-7:15pm, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, May 14, and; May 21 (Luncheon)<br />

The Twilight Zone<br />

Steven Apos<strong>to</strong>lo, BA, Media Studies; BA, Drama & Theater, and Drummer & Percussionist<br />

Step in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> world <strong>of</strong> Rod Serling and his dimension <strong>of</strong> sound, sight and mind.<br />

Participants will explore <strong>the</strong> world <strong>of</strong> The Twilight Zone through plot analysis,<br />

complex characters and understanding <strong>the</strong> significance <strong>of</strong> how this remarkable show<br />

has had an impact on our world <strong>to</strong>day. Each class will include a screening and discussion<br />

<strong>of</strong> episodes followed by a Q & A.<br />

PSX-318 W / 4 sessions (8 hours) / $75 Wed, 7-9pm Feb. 27-March 20<br />

NEW<br />

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