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June 9, 2009

Enroll in July Oakton Emeritus Courses

Enroll in a variety of courses offered in July by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. All featured courses meet at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave.

Who Was Shakespeare? (HUM B58-91) provides insight into the works of Shakespeare, including the long-standing controversy over authorship of his plays. Four-week course meets 3:30 – 5 p.m., Tuesday, starting July 7. Course fee is $60.

Who Wrote That? It Might Surprise You (MUS S49-91) is a musical exploration of some uncharacteristic works from composers that depart dramatically from their signature pieces. Sessions also feature anecdotes about each composer. Four-week course meets 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, starting July 8. Course fee is $70.

Death and Eternal Life (PHL E89-91) is a thought-provoking review of how different cultures have viewed beliefs about death and eternal life. Eight-week course meets 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wednesday, starting July 8. Course fee is $100.

The Art Institute of Chicago (ART I11-91) highlights the museum’s new 65,000-square-foot wing designed to showcase modern and contemporary art. Focus on works by Grant Wood, Pablo Picasso, Edward Hopper, and Georgia O’Keefe. Single session course meets 1 – 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 8. Course fee is $20.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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