Winter Schedule PDF - Anne Arundel Community College
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Personal Enrichment<br />
pEEr LEArNiNG pArtNErSHip<br />
AACC’s Peer Learning Partnership is a self-directed learning<br />
community in which members have the opportunity<br />
to help develop and lead courses. Students must be<br />
enrolled in the PLP 380 membership course in order to<br />
register for other PLP courses. Visit www.aacc.edu/plp.<br />
pLp 380<br />
peer Learning partnership membership<br />
Membership allows registration in Peer Learning Partnership<br />
classes each term and includes optional participation in<br />
Friday discussion groups that explore current events, investments,<br />
science and technology, history, fiction and nonfiction<br />
books, travel, music and films. $26† includes $25 fee.<br />
Note: Membership is required in order to register for any PLP courses.<br />
Sec. 101 H86376H 25 sessions Arnold campus<br />
F noon-4:30 pm Jan. 4-June 28 Angela Smookler<br />
pLC 356 NEW<br />
the Ottoman Empire: 552-1566<br />
Explore the history, institutions and cultural achievements of<br />
this Islamic empire from its origins on the steppes of Central<br />
Asia to its position as the richest and most powerful polity of<br />
the 16th century. $26 includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85907H 8 sessions Arnold campus<br />
Th noon-2 pm Jan. 24-March 14 Susan Yeager<br />
pLC 358 NEW<br />
mindfulness meditation as a way of Life<br />
Meditation helps defuse stress, increase tranquility, sharpen<br />
focus, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain and protect<br />
the brain against aging. Learn and practice meditation in<br />
every class. Study the scientific results of meditation. $26†<br />
includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85909H 8 sessions Arnold campus<br />
F 9:30-11:30 am Jan. 25-March 15 Paul Schatzberg<br />
pLC 348 NEW<br />
the Art of mythology<br />
Explore the world of Greek and Roman mythology through<br />
art. Compare how ancient, Renaissance and contemporary<br />
artists portray characters of ancient mythology. $26† includes<br />
$25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85893H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
M noon-2 pm Jan. 28-March 4 Clint Logan<br />
pLC 349 NEW<br />
finding your Voice in poetry<br />
Discover how easy it is to express your feelings through<br />
poetry. Learn how poetry works and get tips for making it<br />
exceptional. Practice reading and writing poetry as well as<br />
the art of a gentle critique. $26† includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85894H 5 sessions Arnold campus<br />
M 2:30-4:30 pm Jan. 28-Feb. 25 Natalie Lobe<br />
pLC 350 NEW<br />
Geological Evolution of North America<br />
Study the development of the important geological features<br />
of North America. Learn how tectonic plate motion, continental<br />
collisions, mountain building, erosion and glacial movement<br />
affected the 4.5 billion-year history of the continent.<br />
$26 includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85900H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
Tu 9:30-11:30 am Jan. 29-March 5 Steven Cohen<br />
26<br />
peer learning partnership • personal groWth<br />
pLC 351 NEW<br />
21st Century Energy Challenges<br />
Concerned about the high cost of gas, drilling in the Arctic,<br />
the Keystone pipeline, fracking, nuclear power or climate<br />
change? Explore and discuss global, political, economic and<br />
energy challenges of the 21st century. $26† includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85901H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
Tu noon-2 pm Jan. 29-March 5 Arthur Smookler<br />
pLC 352 NEW<br />
Gilded Age profiles: writers<br />
Investigate the lives and works of four Gilded Age writers:<br />
Nellie Bly, Jack London, O. Henry and Emily Dickinson. $26<br />
includes $25 fee.<br />
Note: No outside reading required.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85902H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
Tu 2:30-4:30 pm Jan. 29-March 5 Jo Ann Rich<br />
pLC 353 NEW<br />
the Concerto, part 1<br />
Discuss the history of the concerto from the 17th century to<br />
the present day. Study the movements and various instruments<br />
of several well-known concertos. $26† includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85903H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
W 9:30-11:30 am Jan. 30-March 6 Matilda Kraemer<br />
pLC 318<br />
regicide, restoration and revolution:<br />
England under the Stuarts<br />
Study a dramatic and constitutionally important period of<br />
English history. Understand why King Charles I was executed,<br />
why a republican experiment failed and why James II was<br />
eventually overthrown in the Glorious Revolution. $26†<br />
includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85883H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
W noon-2 pm Jan. 30-March 6 Margaret Brinsley<br />
pLC 354 NEW<br />
western philosophy: morality and the Good Life<br />
Read and discuss the writings of famous philosophers regarding<br />
morality and happiness; ethics and virtue; feeling, reason,<br />
duty and intuition; utility and common sense; rational choice<br />
and fairness; and ethics rooted in history and culture. 26†<br />
includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85904H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
W 2:30-4:30 pm Jan. 30-March 6 Robert McEachern<br />
pLC 355 NEW<br />
why Do Economists Always Disagree?<br />
Read and discuss contrasting views expressed in selected<br />
writings of modern liberal economist John Maynard Keynes,<br />
modern conservative economist Milton Friedman and father of<br />
modern economic theory Adam Smith. $26† includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85906H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
Th 9:30-11:30 am Jan. 31-March 7 Melvin Bender<br />
Jerome May<br />
pLC 357 NEW<br />
introduction to Great books third Series — part 1<br />
Read, analyze and discuss six short readings from Aristotle,<br />
Dewey, Lavin, Plato, Mill and Kant from “Introduction to Great<br />
Books 3rd Series.” $26† includes $25 fee.<br />
Corequisite: PLP 380 Peer Learning Partnership Membership.<br />
Sec. 101 H85908H 6 sessions Arnold campus<br />
Th 2:30-4:30 pm Jan. 31-March 7 Robert McEachern<br />
www.aacc.edu/coned<br />
pErSONAL GrOwtH<br />
For the latest class information, visit<br />
www.aacc.edu/personalgrowth.<br />
prs 391 NEW<br />
modern physics — Classical mechanics<br />
Modern physics, from black holes and wormholes to quantum<br />
mechanics and string theory, has fascinated people for over a<br />
century. Understand the fundamental tools in modern classical<br />
mechanics and prepare for more advanced topics. $47<br />
includes $5 fee.<br />
Sec. 101 H84684H 5 sessions Arnold campus<br />
M 7-8:15 pm Feb. 11-March 11<br />
GrW 353<br />
Attentive Listening:<br />
your most important Life Skill<br />
Learn to understand the other person’s point of view and to<br />
respond in ways that enhance mutual trust and cooperation.<br />
Eliminate barriers to effective listening. Explore strategies to<br />
deal with difficult individuals professionally or personally.<br />
$47 includes $5 fee.<br />
Sec. 101 H85127H 1 session Arnold campus<br />
Sa 9 am-4 pm March 9 Jill Gann<br />
GrW 345<br />
mastering public Speaking<br />
Learn how to speak confidently and persuasively to both<br />
large audiences and small groups. Discuss the art of verbal<br />
and nonverbal communication skills and how to overcome<br />
the fear of public speaking. $98 includes $70 fee.<br />
Note: Online course. Offered in partnership with ed2go.<br />
Sec. 101 H84939H Jan. 16-March 8 ONLN EDGO<br />
Curt Simmons<br />
Sec. 102 H84941H Feb. 20-April 12 ONLN EDGO<br />
Curt Simmons<br />
Sec. 103 H84944H March 20-May 10 ONLN EDGO<br />
Curt Simmons<br />
GrW 346<br />
Grammar refresher for work<br />
Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically<br />
correct documents or speeches. Master the basics<br />
through the use of definitions, vivid examples, interactive<br />
and reinforcing exercises. Reap rewards with mastery of the<br />
English language. $98 includes $70 fee.<br />
Note: Online course. Offered in partnership with ed2go.<br />
Sec. 101 H84945H Jan. 16-March 8 ONLN EDGO<br />
Ellen Feld<br />
Sec. 102 H84946H Feb. 20-April 12 ONLN EDGO<br />
Ellen Feld<br />
Sec. 103 H84948H March 20-May 10 ONLN EDGO<br />
Ellen Feld<br />
GrW 347<br />
Listen to your Heart and Success will follow<br />
Design a life that makes you happy. Learn how you can use<br />
work to express yourself and share your interests and talents.<br />
$98† includes $70 fee.<br />
Note: Online course. Offered in partnership with ed2go.<br />
Sec. 101 H84958H Jan. 16-March 8 ONLN EDGO<br />
Cynthia Christianson<br />
Sec. 102 H84960H Feb. 20-April 12 ONLN EDGO<br />
Cynthia Christianson<br />
Sec. 103 H84961H March 20-May 10 ONLN EDGO<br />
Cynthia Christianson
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