The
Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College offers a variety of courses
for the spring 2005 semester. All featured courses are held at the
Ray Hartstein College, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.
The
History of Western Thought (HIS C13-71) explores 20 of the greatest
thinkers of Western civilization and their intellectual legacies.
Five-week course meets 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Mondays, starting March
7. Course fee is $60.
Beethoven:
A Trio of Sonatas (MUS S78-71) examines the history and structure
of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas. Four-week course meets
10 - 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, starting March 9. Course fee is $60.
Wagner's
Ring: The Pinnacle of Operatic Art (MUS S71-71) explores the
themes, music, characters, and language of this epic opera. Six-week
course meets 12:30 - 2 p.m., Fridays, starting March 11. Course fee
is $80.
Tai
Chi (PED E30-72) demonstrates an ancient form of exercise to reduce
stress and connect the mind with the body. Five-week course meets
12 - 1 p.m., Mondays, starting March 14. Course fee is $66.
Oakton's
Emeritus Program offers credit and noncredit courses, lectures, seminars,
and tours, while providing a chance to share learning experiences
with peers age 50 and over.
For
more information about the Emeritus Program, including costs of featured
lectures, call 847-635-1414 or 847-982-9888, press 3. For a complete
list of Emeritus classes, course fees, seminars, and events, visit
www.oakton.edu/emeritus.