Special Interest - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Fall classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Fall CRN numbers begin with 6, (e.g., CRN 62081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not  put two terms on the same registration form! e.g: Spring and Summer.

Aging Parent/Young Children

Games/Sports

Genealogy

Popular Science

Spring 2011 Events

Coming Together in Skokie

Let's Talk About It

Unique Wedding Ceremony

Welding

Women's Self Defense

Aging Parent/Young Children

ASSISTING AGING PARENTS                   Fee: $109
(ONLINE)                              In-district Seniors: $70
Are your parents in their golden years? Learning how to help loved ones through this inevitable transition can prepare us for our own. Prepare to handle specific challenges while learning to appreciate and cherish the journey. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
SOC E02-300, 1/19-3/11  -     CRN 41031
SOC E02-301, 2/16-4/8   -    CRN 41032
SOC E02-302, 3/16-5/6   -    CRN 41033
SOC E02-303, 4/20-6/10  -     CRN 41034


CONNECTING KIDS WITH BOOKS          Fee: $75
Learn how to make appropriate book choices, plus learn about the various psychological stages of young readers. A $10 textbook fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
COM C06-01. GLPD, 3 Mon., 2/7, 7-9 pm, Feder  - CRN 40314


New!
ENHANCING LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT                    Fee: $109
IN CHILDHOOD (ONLINE)             IN DISTRICT SENIORS: $70    
Follow your child’s lead and have fun while enhancing language development! In this fun course designed for parents, teachers, and caregivers, you will discover how children learn to process language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. This course will help you enrich your child’s life by stimulating his or her continued speech, brain, and language development in an enjoyable, age-appropriate, and natural way.
TCR B03-300, 1/19-3/11 -    CRN 41075
TCR B03-301, 2/16-4/8   -   CRN 41076
TCR B03-302, 3/16-5/6   -   CRN 41077
TCR B03-303, 4/20-6/10  -  CRN 41078

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Coming Together in Skokie

Filipino Cultural Festival

The Village of Skokie as a community rich in diversity will be hosting yearly events celebrating different cultures of their community residents.
In 2011, Oakton Community College, The Village of Skokie, Skokie Public Library, and Niles Township High Schools welcome everyone to participate in “Coming Together in Skokie” events, celebrating Filipino culture.  Oakton Community College will be hosting a student coordinated Filipino Cultural Festival Friday, March 4, 2011, 6 - 9 pm. Skokie campus, Acorn Rooms (P103-P104)

Admission is FREE

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Games/Sports

BEGINNING BRIDGE    FEE: $90
Learn the basics of Standard American Bridge.
REC S01-01, ETHS, 8 Thu, 1/27, 7-9 pm, Krelle -  CRN 40260
REC S01-02, GLBRK S, 8 Tue., 4/5, 7-9 pm, Krelle  - CRN 40259

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER    Fee: $45
Combines lecture and plenty of actual play. Instructor provides cards and chips.
REC S05-01, ETHS, 4 Tue., 1/25, 7-9 pm, Krelle  - CRN 40258

COACHING BASKETBALL    Fee: $149
Class provides the theory, principals, philosophy, techniques, and strategies of basketball at elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Designed for those looking to become a basketball coach or are currently serving as one at any level. Instructor is a former college basketball player with ten plus years of coaching experience. No class 5/4.
PED C45-01, MAINE W, 7 Wed., 4/6, 7-9 pm, Partee  - CRN 40145

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL    Fee: $109
Learn the basics and enjoy challenging competition when players at all skill levels are blended into teams to play a round robin tournament.
PED S52-01, NILES W, 8 Thu, 2/10, 8:30-10 pm, Georgopoulos  - CRN 40111
PED S52-02, NILES W, 8 Thu, 4/14, 8:30-10 pm, Georgopoulos  - CRN 40112

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Genealogy

BEGINNING GENEALOGY: A CRASH COURSE    FEE: $30
If you have been thinking about researching your family’s history, but have no idea where to begin, take this entertaining and enjoyable course. You will gain an overview of genealogy, get advice on how to begin your project, and discover how to organize and accurately document your research, including proper source citation. Most importantly, you will be introduced to the “research thinking process” of genealogists and gain tips on how to find your ancestors’ history in sources like home records, courthouses, libraries, and the Internet. Finally, take an online tour of the important resources at Chicago’s Newberry Library, home to one of the most comprehensive genealogical research collections. Beginners will immediately be able to begin their own research, organize the ancestral information they already have, and take steps to preserve and present that information. The instructor, Marsha Peterson-Maass is a professional, national board certified genealogist, founding board member of the Newberry Library’s Friends of Genealogy, and has taught several genealogy courses at Newberry Library.
HIS C10-01, GLBRK S, 1 Tue., 3/15, 6:45-9:45 pm   -   CRN 40265
HIS C10-02, GLPD, 1 Tue., 4/12, 6:45-9:45 pm    -    CRN 40475

TRACE YOUR FAMILY’S ROOTS
(GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET)    FEE: $80
Are you curious about your family’s ancestors? Are you fascinated about stories from the past? Would you love to find evidence proving the family lore that you are related to a famous person? This class will help you get started on your own personal voyage of discovery. Each session will present a genealogical topic and an Internet lab. Learn to utilize and interpret the various records and resources that are available for research. Because the instructor will provide a take-home CD as well as ample class notes, students are required to bring a three-ring binder with blank index tabs to class. The instructor is an experienced genealogist who has traced her family history back hundreds of years. No class 10/11.
HIS E70-01, NILES N, 4 Mon., 2/7, 7-9 pm, Elliot   -   CRN 40266
HIS E70-02, NILES N, 4 Mon., 5/2, 7-9 pm, Elliot   -   CRN 40267

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Let's Talk About It

Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel
The Oakton Community College Library is pleased to present the five-part series focusing on the theme, Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel with Benjamin Goluboff, associate professor of English and winner of the “Great Teacher Award” at Lake Forest College, leading the discussions. Class sessions are comprised of readings, lectures, and engaging group discussions. Students can borrow a copy of each book at the Skokie campus library. Advance registration is required. The course topics are as follows:
January 26: “A Contract with God” by Will Eisner
February 16: “Maus” by Art Spiegelman
March 9: “Julius Knipl” by Ben Katchor
April 6: “The Quitter by Harvey Pekar
May 4: The Rabbi’s Cat by Joann Sfar
CSP E29-001, OC/SK, 5 Wednesdays, starts January 26, 7-8:30 pm.
Free Admission. Registration is required.
This series is made possible by a generous grant from the Oakton Educational Foundation.

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Popular Science/Social Science
Forensics

CSI - THE REAL THING    FEE: $48
Are you fascinated with CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) and its spin-off TV shows? Have you ever wondered how real crime scene investigations are conducted? The instructor, a Chicago homicide/sex crime detective, will provide insight into real-life, behind the scenes police work and a variety of contemporary investigative processes. You will learn how forensic science, informants, and plain luck come together to identify, apprehend and convict criminals. Real criminal cases will be discussed. Please be aware that this class involves discussion of graphic topics and adult themes. Class size is limited.
SCI E41-01, NILES W, 2 Tue., 2/15, 7-9 pm, DeYoung    CRN 40268

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Create a Unique Wedding Ceremony

UNIQUE WEDDING CEREMONY             Fee: $30
This workshop provides an overview of the elements of a ceremony and ideas for making your wedding more special and unique. Topics include selecting the right readings; rituals from different cultures; blending traditions; and theme weddings. Instructor Anita Vaughan is a certified celebrant and wedding officiate.
PSY B02-01, MAINE E, 1 Tue., 1/25, 7-8:30 pm, Vaughan   -   CRN 40703
PSY B02-02, MAINE W, 1 Mon., 3/14, 7-8:30 pm, Vaughan   -   CRN 40704

CERTIFIED WEDDING PLANNER (ONLINE)      Fee: $1,395
This online open enrollment program is offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services (GES). Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed. This program includes a set of lessons and evaluations; grades are a combination of the instructor/mentor’s evaluation of students’ work and computer graded tests.
For information contact Gatlin Education at 817.870.2870 or questions@gatlineducation.com.
Note: Once the course is accessed either by requesting course materials or viewing lessons, there are no refunds.
Sophisticated women know they cannot be both “the bride” and the wedding planner on their big day. That’s why demand continues to grow for qualified wedding planners. This online program provides all the tools necessary to work as a professional wedding planner or start your wedding planning business. Whether you embark on a full-time career, or plan only a few weddings a year, the Wedding Planning Certificate Program is perfect for those who want to immediately start making money as a wedding planner. Program includes role-playing, vignettes, and other ways to practice actual business objectives and case studies in the daily world of wedding planning. Register by March 27, 2011. (300 Hours)
BUS S93-300, 12/16/10-5/15/11    CRN 41505

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Welding

WELDING                                                     Fee: $175
This course is offered to both beginners and advanced welders alike. Learn ARC and gas welding. The first two classes are lectures. Attendance is required. Remaining sessions will be lab classes. MIG and TIC are available with permission from the instructor. Classes are individualized to allow advanced students to progress at their own pace. No class 4/5.
TEC A10-01, ETHS, 10 Tue., 1/11, 6-9 pm, Koutsources   -   CRN 40198
TEC A10-02, ETHS, 10 Tue., 3/29, 6-9 pm, Koutsources   -   CRN 40199

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Women's Self Defense

WOMENS SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR:
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL                                      Fee: $25
Offered through the Women’s Martial Arts Alliance, will include awareness training, setting personal boundaries, your voice as a weapon, and practical self-defense techniques and tools.
PED E32-01, MAINE W, 1 Mon., 1/31, 7:30-9:30 pm, Delarosa    CRN 40105
PED E32-02, MAINE W, 1 Mon., 4/11, 7-9 pm, Delarosa    CRN 40106

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