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What We Should Know About Islam
Write On! Writing Humboldt History
Chicano History, Culture & Politics
World Population: Past, Present & Future
History of the Coast Guard:
Tour a Small Boat Facility & Air Station Humboldt Bay
What We Should Know about Islam
California, an Arabic name, is but one vestige of an Islamic cultural legacy. The course considers how Islamic culture, centered for four hundred years in Cordoba and another 400 years in Istanbul influenced the shaping of Western culture. Through literature, food, dress, music, art and religion, the Arabo-Islamic culture – like Rome – has been a major source of today’s culture.
Topics to be covered include:
• the early days of Islam and women’s rights
• 1001 years of EAST/WEST dialogue
• Is there a clash of cultures?
• What should we know about the other?
• representation in art and writing
• cityscapes: Cordoba, Palermo, Venice and Istanbul
• gender and texts
• the role of spices in history
date .......... Tues., Feb. 12-March 18
time .......... 6-7:30 p.m.
fee/members .......... $50 (crn 23127)
fee/nonmembers .......... $65 (crn 24392)
place .......... HBAC Multipurpose Room
instr .......... Tom Gage
Write On!
Writing Humboldt History
Transform yourself from “wanna-be” writer to actual author! Preserve Humboldt County’s history by publishing an article in the Humboldt Historian, using this class as a springboard to success! Aspiring authors will uncover thrilling topics to write about, discover dynamic documents and interesting individuals that will provide content for stories, and improve the quality of writing. The class will cover:
• an osprey’s eye view of Humboldt history: finding what you want to write about
• search and research: where to find the information you need for your story
• the right way to write: tips on how to tell a story in print
• feel the draft: reviewing your first round of writing
• a fine finale: sharing your finished work
date .......... Sat., Feb. 2-March 8
time .......... 1-3 p.m.
fee/members .......... $50 (crn 23129)
fee/nonmembers .......... $65 (crn 24397)
place .......... HBAC Multipurpose Room
instr .......... Jerry Rohde
Chicano History, Culture & Politics
How will Chicanos affect the future of California and how have they thrived here, against tremendous odds? Explore the history of Chicano contributions to culture and politics since 1920, in California and the Southwest. Dispel myths and stereotypes and look at different perspectives on Chicanos and why these perspectives exist.
Although the focus is on the period since 1920, lessons from earlier periods will also be covered. Special consideration will be given to the role of women (Chicanas) in politics and society. Much emphasis will be given to the farm worker movement led by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta and to immigration reform movements.
Recent politics and social movements will be analyzed, including the leadership of the mayor of Los Angeles, those in California state government, and Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Leaders from the community and Humboldt State University professors will be speakers.
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
This is a foreign policy discussion group designed to develop awareness of important global issues and create informed opinion on U.S. foreign policy. Study eight current topics chosen by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), an independent, non-partisan educational organization, and take part in a national survey of participant opinion. FPA provides textbook and video discussion of each topic, the cost of which is included in class fee. In addition, FPA makes available, through its website, an exhaustive number of papers that analyze issues from various viewpoints.
Spring 2008 topics include:
• Iraq end-game
• European Union at 50
• talking to our enemies
• Russia, U.S. defense and security policy
• Latin America: Shift to the left?
• U.S.-China trade policy
• private philanthropy.
Fee includes Great Decisions Briefing Book.
date .......... Tues., Feb. 12-April 15 (no class March 18)
time .......... 1-3 p.m.
fee/members .......... $70 (crn 23145)
fee/nonmembers .......... $85 (crn 24348)
place .......... HBAC Room 208
instr .......... Kia Ora Zeleny
World Population:
Past, Present & Future
This course covers the origins of modern rapid population growth, the demographic transition, the demographic differences between countries and areas around the world, impacts of population growth, examples of differing family planning programs and projections of future population growth or decline.
date .......... Mon., Jan. 28-Feb. 11
time .......... 1-3 p.m.
fee/members .......... $35 (crn 23838)
fee/nonmembers .......... $50 (crn 23608)
place .......... Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, Boardroom
instr .......... Frederica Aalto
History of the Coast Guard:
Tour a Small Boat Facility & Air Station Humboldt Bay
Meet representatives of the helicopter aircrew and learn about the specific missions and duties of each, including the pilots, the flight mechanic and the rescue swimmer. A tour of a helicopter along with a SAR (Search and Rescue) demonstration in front of the hangar will occur. The use of NVG (night vision goggles) and survival gear will be demonstrated in addition to discussions of the past crews who have lost their lives off our rugged coastline.
date .......... Tues., April 29
time .......... 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
fee/members .......... $15 (crn 23596)
fee/nonmembers .......... $20 (crn 24437)
place .......... U.S.C.G. Station Samoa
instr .......... Lt. Stephen T. Baxter
