Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 37 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Orphan Train to Destiny Discover the history of the Orphan Train Era (1853-1929), which saw the largest migration of children in American history. So many orphans were sent to Iowa that it is estimated that one in four Iowans are descendants of orphan train riders. Come unravel the mystery and the truth behind the Orphan Trains! Contact instructor at totrwriter@aol.com for list of optional books. CE-HIST 2052, 3 Wed., Jan. 22-Feb. 5, 6:30- 8:30 pm, KNC-2, $75. T Riley. #15145 American Icon: The Rise and Fall of George Armstrong Custer Follow the life of George Armstrong Custer from his youth, to his earning a teaching certificate, his acceptance to West Point, and beyond. Follow his army career through his rise in rank during the Civil War and ending with his demise during the Great Sioux War at Little Big Horn. CE-HIST 2126, 1 Thurs., Apr. 23, 9:00 am- 12:00 noon, KNC-2, $40. D Fruci. #15324 American Icon: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt An in-depth view of the life of Theodore Roosevelt starting with his younger years. Watch him develop into the man who became the youngest president in American history. Examine how life’s turmoil along the way helped him develop into a conservationist, naturalist, writer, war hero, and an American statesman. CE-HIST 2125, 1 Thurs., Apr. 23, 1:00-4:00 pm, KNC-2, $40. D Fruci. #15326 Liberation of the Concentration Camps This seminar will focus on the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps by the Allied forces. As the Soviets liberate the camps during their westward move towards Berlin, the Western Allies move east to discover the monstrous conditions that surpass the typical horrors of war. CE-HIST 2059, 1 Tues., Apr. 21, 1:00-4:00 pm, KNC-2, $35. D Fruci. #15316 FILM NEW! American Film-An Introduction Do movies have a specific language? How do the filmmakers communicate with us through films? Look at different aspects of American films and see how certain filmmaking techniques create specific audience responses and see how certain tools are used including cinematography, mise-en-scene, music and more. Study the language of film by looking at film technique, film structure, and how specific films have shaped American culture. CE-FILM 2048, 2 T/Th, Feb. 4 & 6, 5:30-8:00 pm, Room TBD, $65. A Akarcesme. #15514 NEW! Alfred Hitchcock and His Movie Career Known as “The Master of Suspense”, Alfred Hitchcock has left his mark on how movies have been made over the years. Learn the story of how this creative genius of the cinema became a Hollywood success starting from his early years of growing up in London to his years in Hollywood. This is a must for movie fans who would like to know more about the man who created some of our most memorable movies. CE-FILM 2046, 1 Sat., Apr. 11, 12:30-2:30 pm, KNC-3, $25. L DiMartino. #15350 NEW! Laurel and Hardy: Masters of Comedy Learn the story of how these two creative comedians grew up and became two of the first Hollywood comedy film stars in the period of the 1920’s through the 1950’s and how they have left their impact on the movie industry. We will discuss their careers from the early days of vaudeville to their days of working at Hollywood’s Hal Roach Studios and beyond. This presentation will also include film clips of some of their more memorable performances. CE-FILM 2045, 1 Sat., Apr. 18, 12:30-2:30 pm, KNC-2, $25. L DiMartino. #15345 NEW! Horror Film Actors Bela Lugosi & Boris Karloff Discover how these two Hollywood stars (who starred in most of our first classic horror films) developed their acting craft and created some of the most memorable performances on screen over their lifetime. Learn the story of their early background growing up in Europe. This presentation will include movie trailers from some of their more memorable horror films as well as a discussion of their impact on the Hollywood film industry from the 1920’s-1960’s. CE-FILM 2047, 1 Sat., Apr. 25, 12:30-2:30 pm, KNC-2, $25. L DiMartino. #15354 Remember When: Police TV Series (1950’s-1960’s) From the early days of television until the 1960’s, police dramas reached a high level of interest for the American public as they followed along weekly. Learn a little more about some of the more popular police shows of these eras and their stars. Film clips of various police TV dramas are included in this presentation. CE-HIST 2120VA, 1 Sat., May 2, 12:30-2:30 pm, KNC-5, $25. L DiMartino. #15193 Antologia del Cinema Italiano: Anthology of Italian Cinema See page 34 for more information