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Telesis Classes Winter/Spring 2013
Enrichment opportunities include foreign languages, literary explorations, history and culture.
Adventures in History: Women of the World
Help Your Baby/Grandbaby Learn and Grow: Maximize Language Development
Indian Culture and Hindi Language
Learn English as a Second Language/Aprenda Ingles Como Segunda Lengua
Spanish Language in Three Parts
Spanish Introduction and Vocabulary
Telesis Writers Workshop: Write Where You Are
What are Mutual Funds and How to Invest
Wisdom of the East: Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism
Wisdom of the West: Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Women of Their Words: Austen, the Brontës and Eliot
ADVENTURES IN HISTORY: WOMEN OF THE WORLD
Thursday, April 11
The exciting stories of enterprising American women journalists and foreign correspondents give us a unique perspective on the past. We’ll make women’s history come alive as we explore the daring adventures of Margaret Fuller (the first female reporter and foreign correspondent in the 1840s), Nelly Bly, Mary Robert Rinehart, Edna Ferber, Sigrid Schultz and Georgie Anne Geyer. You’ll take home a list of books about and by women journalists for you and your book club.
Instructor: Jo McReynolds-Blochowiak, Knowledge Ventures
TPD-835-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$32
BUYING A HOME
Thursday, February 28
The housing market is heating up, but there are still plenty of good deals out there. If you are thinking of buying a home in the next twelve months, take this class to learn the five biggest mistakes buyers make, along with how to negotiate the best deal for you.
Instructor: Beth Jaworski, ABR, CHMS, CRS, GREEN, GRI, Associate Vice President Shorewest Realtors
TPD-427-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$32
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GERMAN FAMILIARIZED
8 Wednesdays, February 20 – April 17 (no class March 27)
English is a Germanic language, but English—and American language and culture—is entering the German psyche as well. In this exciting class on language and comparative culture, you will learn to read and speak German in an “out of the box" approach: by using the thousands of cognates found in the English language. And because language is the main transmitter of culture, you will also learn about the cultural nuances which will familiarize you even more with German language.
Instructor: John Schissler Jr., retired Latin and German Immersion Teacher, English Dept. Chair at John Marshall High School
TFL-111-01
6:30 – 8:30 pm/$139
HELP YOUR BABY/GRANDBABY LEARN AND GROW:
Maximizing Language Development
Saturday, April 27
Parents can be their child’s best teachers. The quantity and quality of time parents spend with their baby matters in developing his or her learning capabilities, school-readiness and emotional well-being. Through this workshop, expectant and new parents and new grandparents will learn techniques for effectively talking, reading aloud and imparting background knowledge to young children. Using the context of everyday experiences and activities, you will gain the information and strategies you need to help your child flourish.
Instructor: Pam Stemper, BA, parent of hearing and deaf children
TLR-106-02: April 27
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m./$44
INDIAN CULTURE AND HINDI LANGUAGE
5 Thursdays, April 18 – May 16
Gain an understanding of the rich and diverse culture of India, with additional exploration of the Hindi language. You will become familiar with this broad region’s multiple histories, dialects, social and religious traditions, as well as cultural topics such as literature, film, art and music. Learn some of the Devanagari script as you are introduced to Hindi, the official and most prominent language of India.
Instructor: Sunita Wadhwa
TFL-150-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$96
LEARN ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE /
APRENDA INGLES COMO SEGUNDA LENGUA
14 Wednesdays, February 20 – May 22
Is Spanish your first language? Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new language and makes learning fast and easy. Instructor Jose Vargas will focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary used in real-life situations. This personalized language learning really works! The focus is placed where it belongs—on you; the instructor is dedicated to your success and will always consider your personal learning style, interests and goals. Learn English the same way you learned your native language: naturally.
¿ES ESPAÑOL SÚ LENGUA MATERNA?
Nuestro método conversacional altamente efectivo de enseñanza, le conduce a que fácil y rápido aprenda su nuevo idioma. Nuestro instructor se enfoca en vocabulario y gramática practica que usted usará en situaciones reales de la vida. ¡Debido a que es un sistema personalizado de aprendizaje, que funciona! Nosotros nos enfocamos en usted. El instructor está dedicado a que logre el éxito y siempre considerará sus intereses y metas personales de aprendizaje. Quien estudia en el programa de Telesis aprende ingles del mismo modo que aprendió su propia lengua, naturalmente.
Instructor: Jose Vargas, MD, Bilingual Instructor
TFL-112-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./Limit: 20/$175
SPANISH LANGUAGE IN THREE PARTS
Session I: Spanish Introduction and Vocabulary
Session II: Spanish Grammar
Session III: Spanish Conversation
To speak Spanish, you need three things: know the words that make up the language (the vocabulary); know the rules for putting those words together (the grammar); and you need to practice what you learn from vocabulary and grammar (conversation). In this three-part class you will personalize your learning program; choose one, two or all three parts. By the end of the 12 classes, you’ll have a strong grounding in Spanish language. After that, it will take only practice to become fluent.
Instructor: Jose Vargas, MD, Bilingual Instructor
TFL-133-01: all 3 classes/$216
Note: Students need to purchase the text Spanish is Fun. The text is available in the Alverno College Bookstore.
SPANISH INTRODUCTION AND VOCABULARY
4 Mondays, February 25 – March 18
In this first-level class, you will be introduced to Spanish vocabulary and some basic grammar. Each class will address specific vocabulary based on the needs of the students and will reinforce pronunciation.
Instructor: Jose Vargas, MD, Bilingual Instructor
TFL-300-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./Limit: 20/$80
SPANISH GRAMMAR
4 Mondays, March 25 – April 22 (no class April 1)
Building upon a basic foundation in Spanish language, this class will help you better understand and practice parts of speech in Spanish. Students should have taken the Introduction class, Spanish I or another Spanish language course.
Instructor: Jose Vargas, MD, Bilingual Instructor
TFL-311-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./Limit: 20/$80
SPANISH CONVERSATION
4 Mondays, April 29 – May 20
Once you have a grounding in grammar and vocabulary, you can form an infinite number of sentences and explore a variety of subjects. This class is intended for students who have taken both the Introduction and Grammar classes, or Spanish I.
Instructor: Jose Vargas, MD, Bilingual Instructor
TFL-310-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./Limit: 20/$80
STAGING YOUR HOME TO SELL
Thursday, February 21
Thinking of selling your home? Learn some tips and tricks from the professionals on how to increase the value and marketability of your home. Find out what is most important to today's buyers and view before-and-after photos to see how the simplest changes sometimes make the biggest impact.
Instructor: Beth Jaworski, ABR, CHMS, CRS, GREEN, GRI, Associate Vice President Shorewest Realtor
TPD-874-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$32
TELESIS WRITERS WORKSHOP: WRITE WHERE YOU ARE
4 Saturdays, February 16, March 16, April 13 and May 18
Explore your world and express yourself by tapping into your unique material: your own experiences, the people you know, the places you've been and the stories only you can tell. Or let writing take you any place you'd like to go! In this workshop, you'll have an opportunity to share your work and to learn more about—and experiment with—forms your writing might take. Connect with your literary lineage and discover how you can create a rewarding literary life for yourself. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this workshop offers you a chance to chart your course as a writer and enjoy the adventure in the good company of a community of writers.
Instructor: Jo McReynolds-Blochowiak, Knowledge Ventures
TCA-411-01
1:00 – 3:30 p.m./$96
WHAT ARE MUTUAL FUNDS
…and How Do You Invest in Them?
2 Thursdays, April 11 & 18
Today, mutual funds are an important investment tool. To invest in the correct fund or basket of funds, you need to understand some of the language and technicalities. What is a NAV, yield, expense ratio or turnover ratio? How do you judge performance? What about risk? How do you diversify? This focused workshop will give you a solid understanding of mutual funds and how to develop your own sound investment strategies.
Instructor: Jean Donovan, MBA, Financial Instructor
TFI-102-01
6:30 – 9:00 p.m./$56
WISDOM OF THE EAST:
Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism
6 Tuesdays, April 9 – May 14
In traditional Eastern religions, all persons are understood to be divine. Hence, the key practice is to wake up to the knowledge that we are divine and from that awareness achieve enlightenment. Eastern religions emphasize harmony and oneness and have much to offer those with demanding, hectic lives. In this course you will explore the spiritual wisdom of Buddhism, Taoism and Hinduism. To do so, we will investigate the historical development of each religion, delve into their most important sacred writings and examine their sacred art. We will also examine each religion’s key spiritual practice such as Buddhist meditation, Taoist alchemy and Hindu yoga. Through our study of Eastern religious history, philosophy and spiritual practice, we will be able to integrate the Wisdom of the East into our lives.
Instructor: Michael Mullooly MA
TFT-525-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$112
WISDOM OF THE WEST:
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
6 Tuesdays, February 12 – March 19
The primary Western religions understand God as a knowable being. Therefore, the emphasis is on establishing and maintaining a relationship with Him and from that relationship the believer can achieve salvation. This course will explore the spiritual wisdom of the great monotheistic religions of the West: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We will investigate the core beliefs, historical development and spiritual practices of each faith tradition. We will also delve into their most important sacred writings and examine their sacred art. Through our study of Western religious history, philosophy and spiritual practice, we will be able to integrate the Wisdom of the West into our lives.
Instructor: Michael Mullooly, MA
TFT-514-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$112
WOMEN OF THEIR WORDS
Austen, the Brontës and Eliot
Thursday, May 9
The life-and-times of these women writers are as fascinating as the unforgettable novels they wrote! The real Jane Austen, George Eliot, and Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë will come to life as we journey back in time to the England in their eras and gain a greater appreciation for what their popular novels have to say to us today. We’ll also consider films based on these classics that you and your book club might enjoy. Yes, there will be a book list!
Instructor: Jo McReynolds Blochowiak, Knowledge Ventures
TPD-832-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$32
