Workforce Development and Community Education: Summer 2024

21 Textbook Required HISTORY & CULTURE HISTORY REMOTE The Great Hunger in Ireland Part 1 Will cover the early history of Ireland and Oliver Cromwell’s hatred of the Irish people and his imposition of draconian laws that decimated the population of Ireland for centuries. His laws and the British Parliament’s treatment over the centuries of the Irish people would eventually lead to The Great Hunger, which reduced the Irish population in 7 years from 9 million people to less than 5 million. Students will be given handouts, shown videos and listen to author Tom Riley as he sets the scene of the conditions that led to The Great Hunger in Ireland. CE-HIST 2165, 4 Tues., July 2-23, 6:30-8:30 pm, $110. T Riley. #3039 REMOTE History of the Guitar The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world, yet is rarely the subject of extensive historical study. Trace the history of the guitar from its varied origins to the developments and innovations that enabled the guitar to become what it is today. Discover guitars rich and multifaceted history, from guitarists and composers such as Gaspar Sanz, Mauro Giuliani, Fernando Sor, Francisco Tárrega, and Andrés Segovia to Luthiers Louis Panormo, Georg Staufer, Antonio de Torres, C. F. Martin, and numerous others. CE-MUSIC 2102, 3 Sun., June 16-30, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $75. B Riley. #3093 CULTURE REMOTE Bias Awareness Participants will explore their own culture and hear about other cultures in this remote class. Using the formula: power + prejudice = isms, we will explore various “isms” including racism, sexism, homophobia, religious bias, classism, ableism, languageism, and ageism and look at personal, cultural and institutional forms of bias and prejudice. Examine ways that you have experienced bias and practice methods of interrupting bias comments. CE-CULTR 2056, 1 Mon., June 24, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman. #3091 LANGUAGES REMOTE Japanese for Beginners Learn to speak and convey messages that are essential in Japanese conversations including greetings, introductions, directions, shopping, and other common expressions of daily living. Learn the basics of Japanese in a short period. CE-LANG 2020, 10 Sat., June 15-Aug. 17, 3:00-5:00 pm, $260 (+ textbook). C Blodgett. #3020 IN-PERSON Mandarin Chinese 10 sessions $260. R Chen. Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2900, Sat., June 15-Aug. 17, 9:0011:00 am, KNC-4. #3047 Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2901, Mon., June 10-Aug. 12, 7:009:00 pm, KNC-4. #3048 Intermediate Level 1: CE-LANG 2902, Wed., June 12-Aug. 21 (skip 6/19), 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-5. #3049 Intermediate Level 2: CE-LANG 2908, Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or basic knowledge of Chinese language, Thurs., June 13-Aug. 22, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4. #3066 HYBRID German Offered on zoom and in-person at the same time! At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: 9 Sat., June 8-Aug 10 (skip 7/13), GTW-374, $250. A Leissl. Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2701, 12:00-2:00 pm. #3031 Intermediate: CE-LANG 2702, 9:30-11:30 am. #3032 Russian NEW! IN-PERSON Beginning: For those who want to understand and speak Russian. Develop basic skills in grammar, writing, reading and conversation. Language study involves both everyday life situations and cultural training. CE-LANG 2807, 5 Tue., June 11-July 9, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4, $125 (+ textbook). M Bolgova. #3645 NEW! IN-PERSON Intermediate: This course is for students with a basic knowledge of Russian language. During the session we will continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension through reading, writing, and intensive conversational practice. CE-LANG 2808, 5 Mon., June 17-July 15, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4, $125 (+textbook). M Bolgova. #3646 REMOTE Advanced: For those who have completed a study of the basics of Russian language. Continue developing skills in grammar and comprehension. CE-LANG 2809, 5 Thurs., June 13-July 18 (skip 7/4), 7:00-9:00 pm. $125. M Bolgova. #3647 IN-PERSON Spanish At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: 10 Sat., June 15-Aug. 17, KNC-3, $260. M Khalil. Beginning Level 1: CE-LANG 2104. 9:00-11:00 am. #3017 Beginning Level 2: CE-LANG 2105. 11:15-1:15 pm. #3018

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