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242 LIFELONG LEARNING SEMINARS Noncredit Continuing Education

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE DISCOVERING YOURSELF
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION CITIZENSHIP THROUGH MEMOIR WRITING AND
0 Units 0 Units MORE
ESL 81 is designed to help intermediate ESL 90 Citizenship is designed for students at 0 Units
students improve their oral communication, the high-beginning level of English acquisi- LLS 30 provides the opportunity for older
listening comprehension, and vocabulary. tion. This course provides instruction in read- adults to recall, discuss and translate their
Pronunciation of individual sounds, word ing and writing, sentence structure, verbal memories into written memoirs by applica-
and sentence stress, and intonation patterns communication skills, and comprehension tion of varied writing techniques and shared
are practiced. Students role-play in pairs and of everyday spoken English. Emphasis is oral expression. Lecture 8 hours, laboratory
small groups. Class discussions are also placed on oral and written English necessary 24 hours. Note: This is a course designed for
used. Laboratory assignments may be added to pass the United States citizenship exam. the older adult. Prerequisite: None.
by the instructor based on individual student The course content includes instruction in 44
needs. Lecture 112 hours. Recommended the history and government of the United DIET AND NUTRITION FOR OLDER
preparation: ESL 30 or equivalent. States, and educates students in the steps to ADULTS
becoming a United States citizen. Lecture
82 64 hours. Recommended preparation: ESL 0 Units
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 10 or equivalent. LLS 44 covers nutritional basics as a foun-
ADVANCED CONVERSATION dation for personalizing a healthy, simple,
0 Units LIFELONG LEARNING and eff ective diet plan that is best for each
ESL 82 stresses fl uency and clarity in formal SEMINARS mature adult student. Lecture 12 hours. Note:
and informal communicative activities. This is a course designed for the older adult.
Activities may involve the preparation and 10 Prerequisite: None.
presentation of reports, summaries, and CONTEMPORARY WORLD ISSUES 72
persuasive speeches. Students are encour- 0 Units FILM APPRECIATION
aged to use the vocabulary and grammatical LLS 10 centers on discussion of current 0 Units
structures appropriate to formal settings. social, political, and cultural issues around
Cultural subtleties such as body language the world. This class is an opportunity for LLS 72 provides exposure to an academic
are reviewed to maximize the production of older adults to discuss, share opinions, curriculum of fi lm history and apprecia-
effi cient communication. Listening compre- and gain insight into the complex events of tion for older adults. This class helps these
hension and lecture skills are also practiced. today’s world. Lecture 36 hours. Note: This students to maintain linkages to both the past
Laboratory assignments may be added by is a course designed for the older adult. and the contemporary world. The discussion
the instructor based on individual student Prerequisite: None. of fi lm history and theory develops both
needs. Lecture 112 hours. Recommended analytic and verbal skills. Emphasis is placed
preparation: ESL 40 or ESL 50 or equivalent. 21 on how fi lms historically refl ect their time
QUALITY OF LIFE and how social issues have evolved. Selected
85 0 Units fi lm clips are shown. Lecture 12.5 hours.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Note: Each session will focus on fi ve diff erent
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION LLS 21 is an interactive class focusing on fi lms. Note: This is a course designed for the
FOR EMPLOYMENT improving the quality of life, increasing older adult. Prerequisite: None.
0 Units social outlets, and clarifying life issues for
older adults. Lecture 32 hours. Note: This 90
ESL 85 is designed to help intermediate is a course designed for the older adult. ART HISTORY
students improve their oral communication, Prerequisite: None. 0 Units
listening comprehension, and vocabulary
in a workplace context. Students participate 24 LLS 90 promotes an understanding of the
in work and career-related class discus- PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS FOR role of art in human development. A variety
sions, presentations, and role plays such as EVERYDAY LIVING of periods, geographical areas, and artists
mock job interviews. Students also practice 0 Units will be presented, one school of art per each
pronunciation of individual sounds, word LLS 24 examines the philosophies and ethics session. Lecture 14 hours. Note: This is a
and sentence stress, and intonation patterns. of a variety of historical and modern think- course designed for the older adult. Prereq-
The instructor may add laboratory assign- ers. This class is designed for the older adult uisite: None.
ments based on individual student needs. and discussion centers on the application of 95
Lecture 45 - 112. Recommended Preparation: these theories to the life challenges faced by WORLD RELIGIONS
Placement is based upon performance on the mature adults. Lecture/Discussion 30 hours. 0 Units
division placement assessment, completion Prerequisite: None. LLS 95 provides a general introduction to
of ESL 20, or equivalent.
27 human religious nature, ancient religions,
WHERE’S MY MEMORY? Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and
0 Units Buddhism. This course is designed for the
older adult and focuses on the awareness of
LLS 27 explores the far reaches of the human
mind, including the processes of remember- the student’s spiritual experience. Lecture 32
ing and forgetting, with special emphasis on hours. Prerequisite: None.
age-related memory loss and strategies for
memory enhancement. Lecture 12 hours.
Note: This is a course designed for the older
adult. Prerequisite: None.

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