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Osher Life Long Learning Institute
Office of Extended Education
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst St.
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Phone (707) 826-5880
FALL 2008
CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
Modern Documentary: Examining New Trends and Controversies in Non-Fiction Film
The Power of the Press: Who Elects the President?
World Population: Past, Present and Future
Modern Documentary:
Examining New Trends and Controversies in Non-Fiction Film
Non-fiction film has come a long way since the “Why We Fight” series and this course examines current trends, controversies, and the changing definition of documentary. The genre’s renewed fervor can be traced to filmmakers such as Errol Morris and Michael Moore, whose works, along with those of other emerging filmmakers, will be screened and discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on documentary’s role in social justice movements. The instructor, a documentary filmmaker and professor, gives unique insight.
date ..... Tues., Oct. 7-Nov. 11
time ..... 6-9 p.m.
fee/members ..... $60 (crn 44429)
fee/nonmembers ..... $75 (crn 43426)
place ..... Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Multipurpose Room
instr ..... Barbara Cook Overton
Barbara Cook Overton has been a professor and documentary filmmaker for many years and produced works in Africa and Central America, as well as documentaries examining Native American issues throughout the United States. She loves the power of media to educate and especially its role in social justice movements and looks forward to sharing this passion with students.
The Power of the Press:
Who Elects the President?
Do the news media manipulate us in elections? We will take a critical look at the role of journalism and advertising in the electoral process. Can editorials, letters and opinion articles influence our choices? Is there a political bias in the media? What is the purpose of journalism in a democracy? This class will help students become informed consumers and able critics of the news media and they will learn to appreciate First Amendment rights in the political debate.
date ..... Sat., Oct. 18 and 25
time ..... 9 a.m.-noon
fee/members ..... $30 (crn 43421)
fee/nonmembers ..... $40 (crn 43428)
place ..... Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Multipurpose Room
instr ..... Mac McClary
Mac McClary was a daily newspaper reporter and editor in Los Angeles before joining the Humboldt State University faculty in 1967. He is the author of the Issues in Journalism, and has been named to the Northern California Journalism and Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Got something to say you think people should hear? Internet blogs are a great way to communicate your ideas to others. This course will introduce you to the world of citizen journalism, using online resources for expression and communication, and blogs as a source of diverse information and entertainment. It will explain what a citizen journalist is, and demonstrate how to set up online newsletters and Web blogs. And it will show you step by step how to start your own blog. Soon you will be sharing your thoughts and opinions on the Web!
date ..... Fri., Oct. 31-Nov. 7
time ..... 2-4 p.m.
fee/members ..... $25 (crn 44452)
fee/nonmembers ..... $35 (crn 43440)
place ..... Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Multipurpose Room
instr ..... Marcy Burstiner
Marcy Burstiner is a journalist with 15 years of work at newspapers, magazines and Internet publications. She is an assistant professor of journalism at HSU and holds workshops throughout the state on investigative reporting. She writes the “Media Maven” monthly column for the North Coast Journal.
World Population:
Past, Present and Future
We read and hear every day about the effects of our world’s growing population. 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. Learn about the origin and nature of recent rapid population growth/decline from lectures including slides and short videos. Then discuss the problems encountered and accomplishments achieved by various countries as they grapple with rapidly changing demographics.
date ..... Sat., Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and 8
time ..... 10 a.m.-noon
fee/members ..... $30 (crn 43415)
fee/nonmembers ..... $45 (crn 43441)
place ..... Six Rivers Planned Parenthood
3225 Timber Fall Court, Eureka
instr ..... Frederica Aalto
Frederica Aalto has a B.S. in sociology and a master’s in psychology. She is the international advocate for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, and has attended the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt in 1994 and the Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 as a delegate for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has also traveled to Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan in her capacity as a family planning activist.
