Current
Offerings for Fall 2001
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here for CREDIT COURSES
NON-CREDIT
COURSES:
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE/ANGLAIS LANGUE SECONDE
Les élèves seront convoqués à un test de
classement et par la suite seront avisés du niveau et du soir
durant lesquels ils étudieront.
Les cours seront offerts les lundi, mardi
ou mercredi soirs entre 19h00 à 22h00 et débuteront mardi le 11 septembre 2001. Nombre limité de participant(e)s
Débutant
Vocabulaire
de base, comprehension de l’oral, introduction aux verbes (to
be - to have), structures élémentaires.
Intermédiaire I
Affirmatif, negatif et questions, temps
des verbes et la forme progressive, conversations par thématique,
mises en situations.
Intermédiaire II
Langue parlée et écrite, situation du véu
quotidien, textes authentiques, emphase sur la conversation.
Avancé
Stratégies
de communication applicables dans le milieu de travail ainsi que
dans un contexte social. Presentations, activités de groupe et
individuelles. Revision grammaticale.
Coût :
180 $ Sessions : 14
Spanish
Beginners (File
#6000)
This
course is designed for students who have little or no
knowledge of the Spanish language. Students will acquire knowledge
of basic structures and vocabulary, with the emphasis on listening,
comprehension, oral expression and reading.
Monday
7:00-10:00 p.m. Start: Sept 10
Sessions:
14 Fee: $165.00
NON-CREDIT
COURSES
Ballroom
Dancing - Level I (File #6001)
This course is designed for individuals with little/no experience in social
dancing. The course will deal with Latin styles (Cha Cha, Rumba,
Samba) and modern styles (Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango). Rock and Roll
will also be incorporated. (Couples only)
Animator:
John Watters
Monday
8:00-10:00 p.m. Start: Sept 10
Sessions:
15 Fee: $160.00/Couple
Ballroom
Dancing - Level II (File #6002)
This
course is a continuation from Level I. Emphasis will be placed
on perfecting style and technique for the following styles: Cha
Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango and Rock &
Roll. (Couples only)
Animator:
John Watters
Tuesday
8:15-10:15 p.m. Start: Sept 4
Sessions:
15 Fee:$180.00/Couple
Tai
Chi Chuan (File #6003)
Discover this soft internal art of traditional Chinese exercise and find
a sense of vitality, balance and health you never knew existed.
Based upon the teachings of Lao Tze, Tai Chi is the most practised
art in the world and can be done by people of all ages and conditions.
This course will introduce forms of the Yang style.
Animator:
Pat Lawlor
Monday
6:30-8:00 p.m. Start: Sept 10
Sessions:
14 Fee: $85.00
Weight
Training Fitness (File
#6004)
This
course concentrates on developing proper muscle tone and strength.
Every class starts with 20 minutes of stretching and aerobic exercises
and is followed by 60 minutes of different weight training programs
and 10 minutes cool down period. This course can be very beneficial
in the prevention of injuries.
Animator:
Emil Muller
Tues
& Thurs 7:00-8:30 p.m. Start: Sept 4
Sessions:
30 Fee: $150.00
Yoga
Come
relax the body, calm your mind and sooth your soul. This introduction
to yoga is a total health system designed for balancing the body,
mind and soul. Learn the basics; stretching, asanas, posture
routines, pranayama; breathing exercises, relaxation techniques,
concentration, meditation.
Animator:
Antoinette Giacobbe
Sect.
I Wed 6:00-7:30 p.m. (File #6005)
Sect.
II Wed 7:30-9:00 p.m. (File #6006)
Start:
Sept 12
Sessions:
10 Fee: $80.00
Developing
Your Intuition (File #6007)
This
course will help you develop your intuitive abilities and show
you how to use those abilities to help yourself and others. These
abilities include among others clairvoyance, clairaudience, and
clairsentience. Each person has their own unique “language”.
Students will work with each other and with the teacher to develop
their own unique intuitive skills.
Animator:
Mary Swaine
Tuesday
7:00-9:30 p.m. Start: Oct 30
Sessions:
7 Fee: $85.00
“Etiquette - Your Key to Personal and Professional
Success”
In
an ever-increasingly competitive society, you are constantly being
judged on how you handle social and professional situations.
Knowing the guidelines of etiquette will set you free from doubt
and low self-confidence. You will feel empowered to approach
new people, places and opportunities. You will learn to: handle
sticky situations; handle difficult people; introduce yourself
and others; dine with grace; and refine your personal image and
appearance.
Animator:
Loretta Di Vita
Sect.
I Saturday, October 13 (File #6008)
Sect.
II Saturday, November 17 (File #6009)
10:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $65.00
Feng Shui - The Chinese Art
of
Interior Design (File
#6010)
Learn
about the ancient Chinese tradition of environmental design that
promotes well-being, balance, and harmony. By adjusting your home
through the use of light, color, sound, plants, furnishings and
artwork, you can enhance the possibilities for prosperity and
good fortune in your life. The course will focus on practical
and simple “cures” for your home, apartment or workplace. It
will include an analysis of the student’s floor plans.
Animator:
Ildiko Brunner
Tuesday
7:00-10:00 p.m. Start: Sept 19
Sessions:
3 Fee: $75.00
Language
of Dreams (File
#6011)
Why
do we dream? What do our dreams mean? Why are our dreams important?
Learn the basic steps on how to interpret your dreams and explore
the different variety of dreams we may have. Develop a better
understanding of how you can make drams work for you. Dream work
is an important tool and skills for your emotion, psychological
and spiritual growth. By developing the dream habit you can enrich
your life by increasing clarity, enhancing creativity, improving
problem-solving and decision-making techniques as well as expanding
guidance and developing intuition. Come learn the language of
the soul.
Animator:
Antoinette Giacobbe
Saturday,
October 27
9:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $65.00
Overcoming
Anxiety (File
#6012)
Anxiety
is certainly one of today’s widespread stress-related conditions.
It is not enough to just manage your symptoms. At the root of
these problems lies a warning system that requires lifestyle adjustments
and a look at personal attitudes and behavioural patterns. By
developing a new understanding of anxiety as a stimulus for growth
and an opportunity for change. Learn the basic techniques on
how to cope with fear, anxiety and panic as well as how to relax
both the body and mind. By integrating these practical strategies
for overcoming anxiety, you can improve your quality of life and
find serenity. Make anxiety work for you, not against you.
Animator:
Antoinette Giacobbe
Saturday,
September 8
9:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $65.00
Power
of the Mind (File
#6013)
Learn how to: get rid of the negative thought patterns and self-defeating
behaviors; the underlying principles of how positive thinking
and positive visualization work; how to set goals and take risks;
find true meaning and purpose in your life; and create the life
you want.
Animator:
Antoinette Giacobbe
Saturday,
October 6
9:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $65.00
Power
of the Heart (File
#6014)
Learn
why letting go of the past is not only possible but also necessary
if we want to get on with life, find inner peace, freedom, higher
self-esteem and healthier relationships with others. Holding
on to the pain from the past interferes with our lives, health
and happiness in the present. The antidote to repressed emotions,
hurt, resentment, anger and holding grudges is to choose to heal.
You can choose to remain a victim or choose to “get rid of emotional
baggage”, “complete unfinished business” and “seek closure”.
Discover the different stages of forgiveness.
Animator:
Antoinette Giacobbe
Saturday,
November 3
9:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $65.00
Taste
of Meditation (File #6015)
Enjoy
the benefits of meditation. Learn the art of relaxation, well-being
and peace of mind. This course will cover a selection of Eastern
and Western approaches to awareness through
breath, movement, sound, silence and visualization. Discover what kind of meditation is right for you. Please wear comfortable clothing
and bring a cushion.
Animator:
Kyra Lober
Thursday
7:30-9:30 p.m. Start: Sept 20
Sessions:
4 Fee: $70.00
The Chakras and Healing Ourselves
(File
#6016)
This
course gives an introduction to the seven main energy centers
in the body and how we can work with them to improve our energy
level and health The energy of the charkas expresses itself at
different levels, emotional, mental and spiritual as well as physical.
Learning about them and basic ways of working with them allows
us to live more consciously, let go of blockages, and enjoy the
energy that is there in our bodies more full. Wear comfortable
clothes and bring a blanket.
Animator:
Deimut Grace Bubeck
Saturday, November 17 & 24
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $85.00
COMPUTER
WORKSHOPS
Introduction to the Internet
(File #6017)
The
purpose of this one-day seminar is to teach the student how to
effectively use the internet. Among the topics covered will be
advanced search techniques - learning how to effectively search
the 1 billion-plus pages on the Web using the various search engines;
an introduction to Usenet which includes 40,000 newsgroups and
e-mail (SPAM filtering, free e-mail addresses and effective use
of e-mail).
Animator:
Michael Clark
Saturday,
September 15
9:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. Fee: $100.00
Microsoft Word – Level I (File
#6018)
This
workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity
to integrate skills and knowledge in a simulated office situation
by performing various tasks and job functions, which are required
in order to work effectively in a modern, electronic office.
At this time, learners will acquire knowledge of Windows 2000
and introduction to word processing program such as MS-Word.
MS-Word is used to generate form letters.
Materials
required: two diskettes 3/12 high density.
Animator:
Fred Rokni
Saturday,
September 22 & 29
9:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fee: $100.00
Microsoft
Word – Level II (File #6019)
Pre-requisite:
Word Level I or equivalent
This
workshop steps forward and builds on the knowledge and skills
acquired by the learner in the Introduction to Microsoft Word
workshop. At this time, learners will acquire knowledge of many
new features such as generating newsletters using MS-Word.
Material
required: Two diskettes 3 ½ high density.
Animator:
Fred Rokni
Saturday,
October 20
9:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fee: $100.00
Microsoft PowerPoint
(File #6020)
Prerequisite:
Knowledge of Windows
This
workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity
to integrate skills and knowledge in a simulated office situation
by performing various tasks and job functions, which are required
in order to work to work effectively in a modern, electronic
office. At this time, learners will acquire knowledge of MS-Power
Point. MS-PowerPoint is used to create compelling presentations.
Animator:
Fred Rokni
Saturday,
November 10 & 17
9:00
a.m.–5:00 p.m. Fee $115.00
PhotoShop
– Level I (File
#6021)
Photoshop
has long been the reigning photo editing and graphics creation
program on both the PC and Mac platforms. With the advent of
the web, it has quickly become the tool of choice for creating
Web graphics, as well. This hands-on course will acquaint you
with the features of this powerful and popular graphics program.
Topics covered will include color correction, scanning techniques, color
theory, restoring photographs and creating Web graphics and animations.
Animator:
Michael Clark
Saturday,
Sept 29, Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27
9:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fee: $220.00
PhotoShop
– Level II (File
#6022)
Prerequisite:
Photoshop Level I or equivalent
This
more advanced workshop is a continuation of Photoshop I and will
concentrate on advanced masking techniques, advanced levels, curves,
channels and automation. If time permits, Web graphics creation
and animation techniques will also be covered.
Animator:
Michael Clark
Saturday,
Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1 & 8
9:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fee: $220.00
