This course will concentrate on the development of man and of civilizations in Asia (both China and Southeast Asia) and in the Americas (including alternate theories of who the first Americans were). We will continue with the videos from the Teaching Company, supplemented by two videos from the History Channel.

We will look at and discuss religious, cultural, and political beliefs in the U.S. and other countries.

Each week a different volunteer from the class will provide several topics for discussion and lead these discussions. Lively exchange of opinions and points of view make this class an opportunity to explore our world in the context of what is currently impacting our lives and the lives of others.

The purpose of this course is to introduce investment principles. The participants will have the fun of evaluating stocks of their choice and sharing their evaluations with the class. We will be discussing the stocks presented but not investing.

The class consists of a short lecture and/or hand-outs, followed by screening of a complete opera. There will be a mixture of old favorites and some lesser known operas. Because of time constraints, discussion or class participation is very limited. PLEASE NOTE: this class meets for three hours.

This is a class for the person who has no background in chemistry and who wishes to gain a better appreciation and understanding of the science. The Periodic Table of the Elements will be the source for the topics. As an example, carbon is the element of living matter, foods, fuels, synthetic drugs, plastics, cosmetics, and global warming. Some basic chemistry fundamentals will be presented whenever it is deemed necessary to explain the topic under discussion. The room will be set up with a demonstration table using laboratory equipment and visual aids on loan from the college.

This course will include guided writing tasks, discussion, and readings. Students will be invited to share what they have written, if they choose. All writing will be considered fiction unless the author volunteers that it is biographical. No criticism is allowed, only what we remember or what we liked. Confidentiality is a boundary of the workshop.

The course will describe the formation of Cape Cod and its present condition. The subject will be covered using video, slides, and lectures. There will also be a field trip in the immediate vicinity of the college.

Starting with 1776 and the Tun Tavern and moving through Iraq and Afghanistan, we’ll review key events of the USMC.

investment business, Stew has written seven books,

including the text for this course. He has taught

classes at A.L.L. for six semesters.

Classroom discussion based on Jared Diamond’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Guns, Germs and Steel. He postulates a geographical and environmental explanation for the unequal development of various cultures. Participants will be expected to read 30-40 pages of the text per week. For the first session, read the prologue and chapter 1.

Coordinator: Joan Emery. Joan’s working life was divided between teaching and book sales representation. She has led this course in the past.

This course is for adult learners who wish to practice and perfect their French language skills, primarily reading, speaking, and listening. Class discussion topics reflect participants’ interests--political cartoons, gastronomy, classic literature, contemporary music--all from the francophone world. Students prepare independent projects or work on the materials distributed in class. Previous experience with French is a prerequisite.

Writing exercises offered to stimulate poems and share them. Gentle critiquing. Workshop goal: two poems of your own, plus a favorite poet. PLEASE NOTE: This course is offered in consecutive timeslots in the same room. Be sure to use the course number for the timeslot you want. If you are flexible and can attend either one, please indicate this.

Return to the days of our colonial past and relive the events preceding and during the American Revolution. This will not be your high school U.S. History. We will examine the well-known individuals and events, as well as the lesser knowns that made the American Revolution such a remarkable event in the history of the world. Meet the British spy who participated in the planning of the Battle of Lexington and the American spy who was married to the British Commanding General. Learn how to make a mug of “flip.” See how a group of loyal Englishmen became American rebels.

This follow-up to Fantasy vs. Reality will show the long-term relationship between fiscal responsibility and financial markets, both equity and debt. The course will Illustrate corporate turnaround situations and explore what must be done. Lecture with handouts. No prerequisite.

This is a listening course which will explore the many styles of blues music, such as the Delta and Chicago blues. There will be a brief narrative describing the music we will hear, and its influence on other blues styles and other musical forms such as jazz and rock and roll.

view it, and discussion will follow. The movies for the first six week session will differ from those shown during the second six week session. Bring your own popcorn! PLEASE NOTE: This class runs for three hours.

This course will consider the impact of World War II, the new honoring of ethnic voices, the role of suburbia and the city, and the changing voice of women. Authors will include: J.D. Salinger, Raymond Carver, Lorraine Hansberry, Amy Tan, John Updike, Flannery O’Connor.

This course provides a simple explanation of the evolution of electricity in New England and how it meshed into people’s lives, with biographies of the heroes that crafted it. Ben Franklin got hooked on electricity during a visit to Boston in 1743. There he saw a public demonstration and lecture on electricity at Faneuil Hall. Scores of other scientists and electrical pioneers later came to Boston where the craft of electricity was born. Their accomplishments will be discussed in twelve PowerPoint lectures. Classes will be informal. Topics will be illustrated by early text books and collectible artifacts.

This course explores the nature, roles, relationships, and feelings of women expressed by women writers through essays, short stories, poems, and plays. We will read works of women writers of the 17th-21st centuries who share their ideas and understanding of what it is to be human, and in particular, to be female. Students will volunteer to lead discussions of

In this course we will explore the topics of death and dying, loss and grief and engage participants in discussion of various end of life issues. Through the use of lecture/PowerPoint presentation, video and class discussion, we will provide you with information on issues related to the dying process, hospice care, companioning the dying, how to help someone in their grief, as well as advanced directives/living wills.

This is a course in very basic French as would be used by a tourist. In addition, the course will cover description of the principal sites and sights of Paris, along with hints on getting around town.

This course will cover 200 years of American Musical Theater from minstrel to the “book” musical. We will examine the musical as reflection of the changing scene in America, as well as meet the composers and study some of their musical inventions. Tapes and videos will be used throughout.

This class is planned to help participants record in an interesting manner significant memories of their lives. Participants are encouraged to write new material weekly. Class sessions are devoted primarily to sharing what the student has written and receiving suggestions from others for better understanding of the writings.

We will read two Jane Austen novels and look at various film adaptations. Classes will involve discussion of Austen’s artistry as a novelist and comparison of the film adaptations. We will compare similar scenes from film and novels considering how political and social issues impact the film director’s choice of set, costume, and speech.

How do we make decisions in our lives, routine decisions and life transforming decisions? How well do we address the role of emotions and the spirit in making hard decisions? This is called “discernment.” Students will be guided in a personality selfassessment, maintain a journal, and undertake a ‘decision’ important to them during the course.

Spirited and lively discussion of the local and national sports scene. Wit and wisdom of our favorite pastimes. Class participation urged – after all, it’s only a game.

and fan. John and Mel have led this fun course for several years.

Many important historical events have been researched, are known to some, but hidden from the rest of us. They have not been included in the “approved” history books. With lectures and illustrations, we will uncover examples from various countries and historical periods. We’ll discuss why “hidden history” should concern us.

We will discuss and see pictures of “good” design. We will cover perennial, herb, and vegetable gardens, as well as “foundation” planting.

Whether you’re ready to travel at a moment’s notice, like to plan your trips well in advance, or are an armchair traveler, join us as we uncover travel secrets that will help you make the most of any trip and save you money. We’ll explore popular and off the beaten track destinations; discuss great travel books and Internet travel sites; and share travel tips and advice to help you plan and enjoy your trip. Each week we’ll take a virtual visit to a locale you might want to

consider for your next trip.

This course will dispel misconceptions regarding the level of Native American achievement by unlocking a myriad of contributions Native Americans provided to the world, from advances in agriculture to blueprints for democratic

government. Methods include utilizing Native artifacts and other visuals to initiate discussion, plus lecture.

College; he has done research at sites, reservations, and reserves across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Central

This study group will provide you with a chance to learn about necessary licenses and regulations; the equipment needed; where to find seafood; and how to cook it. Field trips and guest speakers will be included. Find out that seafood always tastes better when you gather and cook it yourself!

Participants can express ideas, opinions, and points of view related to national and international issues. Members can make presentations and lead discussions. Breaking news will be explored. We encourage active, critical, and analytical debate. Together, we will monitor changes and analyze developments. This is more than a class; it is an experience in understanding what is happening in the world. PLEASE NOTE: This class meets for two hours.

For Academy members who wish to share their writing and receive constructive comments from class members.

Supportive commentary from the class is encouraged. Experience has shown that class members can be writing in a wide variety of subjects and forms – memoirs, essays, books and commentary, or agreed upon topics.

Whatever kind of writing you do can be more fun and satisfying as well as technically better by using the whole brain as you write--not just your imagination or your research or your personal feelings. You will study published writings of many sorts, do simple exercises in and out of class. This is a class to build skills using all you’ve learned through the reading and writing you’ve done throughout your life to add new focus and clarityto all you write.

PLEASE NOTE: This class meets for three hours.

Class will have lectures supplemented with written materials on estate planning basics, health care proxies, living wills, durable power of attorney, wills, trusts, estate tax and long term care, nursing home, Medicaid planning and guardianships.

This is a listening course with emphasis on historical roots and relevance of the varied musical styles popular in the 1950’s, including the birth of American Rock ‘n’ Roll. Class discussion/input/participation will be encouraged.

Stories from the Bible are a part of Judeo-Christian traditions. This course will take a look at selected stories organized by the themes of sex, politics, social issues, money matters and women wronged. We will discuss why we should pay more attention to the messages of each story and what moral and ethical values are involved. Your favorite Bible will be

helpful as we read and discuss these stories from the Hebrew and Christian texts.

Each week a volunteer from the class will provide several topics for discussion and lead the class in discussion. Lively exchange of opinions and points of view make this class an opportunity to explore our world in the context of what is currently impacting our lives and the lives of others.

If you like sports, we think you will enjoy joining us for a weekly hash of all the sports news. Passionate sports fans, trivia nuts, and even a few New York fans would add greatly to the discussion, and it’s all in good fun. Participation by class members is encouraged.

To guide an organized discussion of key issues, including costs, benefits, and advocacy relating to the Medicare Program. Focus given to basic Medicare benefits under parts A, B, C, and D, managing insurance options (Rx, Medicare Supplement, Longterm care, etc.), and identifying key coverage gaps. The class is designed to help understand and manage health, legal, and financial planning issues as they relate to Medicare. It is designed to be beneficial to pre-Medicare, as well as current recipients, and is intended to be complementary to other courses offered through A.L.L. in the financial and estate planning fields.

This course is designed to help students understand and manage their insurance policies. The class will focus on how to properly evaluate insurance needs, to differentiate and evaluate insurance company strengths and weaknesses, and to understand and manage insurance policies. We will dissect approximately one policy type per week. Focus is given to retirement-related insurance types, but will be applicable to anyone who has a concern about maintaining proper insurance coverage. It would be helpful if you have previously taken the class Medicare & You, but not required.

This course is an introduction for the non-technical-minded to the not-so-mysterious world of technology in which we live and why things sometimes obey Murphy’s Law. There will be twelve PowerPoint presentations/discussions with many opportunities to question and critique.

This is a beginner’s introduction to photo editing and organizing. Most digital photographs can be greatly improved with simple, free downloadable software such as Picasa3. The capabilities of these applications will be fully covered and include hands-on participation by the students in editing their own photographs. Upon full understanding of basic photo editing, a few of the more advanced capabilities of pay photo software will be discussed and demonstrated. There will be a textbook charge approximately $15, payable at the first session.

This is a NEW beginning course that introduces the many uses of the computer and its wonderful editing capabilities. Students will learn to create documents, make corrections and/or modify them, then save them with a file name either on your computer or onto a flash drive for future use. You will also learn how to set up an E-mail account and about receiving, sending and filing E-mail messages. Attaching pictures and documents, organizing an address book and mail

groups will also be covered. The Internet portion of the class will focus on using a web browser and search engine to surf the internet and apply computer skills you have learned in this class. Students should have a computer for practice. A materials fee of $15 is payable at first session.

In this course you will learn how to and actually create your own greeting cards, picture postcards, calling cards, address labels and more. Do it yourself – it’s FUN! Students should have basic WORD, word processing and Internet skills. A materials fee of $10 is payable at the first session.

This course covers the fundamental capabilities of word processors using the existing CCCC classroom-installed

Microsoft Word 2007 as an instructional tool. The course will be presented in a series of lessons with students actively using Word 2007 while following a course-required manual. There will be a textbook charge approximately $15-20, payable at thefirst session.