Special Interest - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Spring 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, Spring CRN numbers begin with 4, (e.g., CRN 42081). 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/Elder Care

Consumer Real Estate

Games/Sports

Genealogy

History

Popular Science/Social Science/Forensics

Welding

Aging Parent/Young Children/Elder Care

Person Centered Elder Support courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken as noncredit or credit classes. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Kathleen Ahern-Gray, chair, at 847.635.1461 or aherngra@oakton.edu.

THE WORLD OF THE ELDER*    Fee: $91
The first of three courses required for a Person-Centered Elder Support certificate, which is designed to prepare the student for a caregiver role with elders. Content will focus on educational concepts and practices for the care and safety of elders experiencing normal aging. Sensory, physical and psychosocial changes of aging, normal aging, myths of aging, and culture change will be discussed.
ELD A01-C01, OC/SK, 6 Fri., 1/20, 9-10:40 am - CRN 40737
ELD A01-C02, OC/SK, 6 Fri., 4/6, 9-10:40 am - CRN 40740

PERSON-CENTERED COMMUNICATION*    Fee: $91
Course will focus on effective person-centered communication techniques to promote quality relationships between caregivers and elders. Content focuses on promoting holistic approaches and respect for the individual, and emphasizes adaptive services as the elder experiences changes in his or her health or abilities. This approach empowers both caregiver and elder by offering positive, well-defined strategies to enhance the elders’ quality of life. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ELD A01 or consent of program chair.
ELD A02-C01, OC/SK, 6 Fri., 1/20, 11 am-12:40 pm - CRN 40758
ELD A02-C02, OC/SK, 6 Fri., 4/6, 11 am-12:40 pm    - CRN 40759

DEMENTIA CARE OF THE ELDER*    Fee: $91
Course focuses on educational concepts and practices for the care and safety of elders experiencing dementia. Topics include signs, symptoms, and causes of dementia, as well as caregiver strategies for persons with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease will be studied, including stages, symptom progression, and behaviors. Focus will be on understanding the disease and meeting the persons’ needs using person-centered concepts, techniques, and strategies. Caregiver support and community resources will be explored. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ELD A01 and ELD A02 or consent of program chair.
ELD A03-C01, OC/SK, 6 Fri., 1/20, 1:30-3:10 pm - CRN 40760
ELD A03-C02, OC/SK, 6 Fri., 4/6, 1:30-3:10 pm - CRN 40761

ASSISTING AGING PARENTS        Fee: $114
(ONLINE)                    In-district seniors: $75
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, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 40398
SOC E02-301, 2/15-4/6 -  CRN 40399
SOC E02-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40400
SOC E02-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 40401

ENHANCING LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT              Fee: $114
IN CHILDHOOD (ONLINE)               In-district seniors: $75
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, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 41345
TCR B03-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 41347
TCR B03-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 41349
TCR B03-303, 4/18-6/8  - CRN 41352

CONNECTING KIDS WITH BOOKS           Fee: $35
Literature can be a wonderful teaching tool for children or young adults. This course can help you learn how to select the best texts for your audience and use them effectively.
COM C06-01, OC/SK, 1 Sun., 2/26, 10 am-12 pm, Feder  - CRN 40549
COM C06-02, OC/SK, 1 Sun., 4/15, 10 am-12 pm, Feder  - CRN 40560

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Consumer Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INVESTING           Fee: $114
(ONLINE)                 In-district seniors: $75
Want to invest in real estate but have no money and no idea where to start? In this course, we’ll demystify the technical aspects of acquiring and profiting from property. We’ll explore how to find, finance, and negotiate a deal, how to invest in lease options, foreclosures, quick flips, rehabs, and mobile homes. And most important, you’ll finish up the course with a specific game plan tailored to your individual investing goals that will put you well on your way to finding your first (or next) deal. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
REL E07-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 40394
REL E07-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 40395
REL E07-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40396
REL E07-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 40397

PURCHASING FORECLOSURE:         Fee: $25
INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
Course will explore different types of foreclosures and explain how to identify neighborhoods and properties with the greatest potential for appreciation. Find out how the bidding process works, review your financing options, and learn how to protect your personal assets as well as newly acquired property. No senior discount.
REL E10-01, NILES N, 1 Wed., 3/21, 6:30-8:30 pm, Olach -  CRN 40050

LEGAL AND TAX PLANNING FOR PEOPLE                Fee: $25
WHO BUY, SELL, OR RENT-OUT REAL ESTATE
In recent years, many people with no special real estate background have bought real estate as an investment or for to rent out. There are others who have considered doing so but have not yet taken the plunge. There are many special legal and Tax planning opportunities and risks to consider in buying, selling and renting out real estate. No senior discount.
BUS E46-01, NILES N, 1 Wed., 4/11, 6-7:45 pm, Baker - CRN 40281

SELLING YOUR HOME IN THIS MARKET       Fee: $25
Thinking about downsizing or relocating? Don’t make a move until you attend this class. Team-taught by an attorney and a real estate professional, this seminar will cover legal perspectives, the selling process, and tips for preparing your home in today’s market. Questions welcome. No senior discount.
REL E17-01, GLBRK S, 1 Tue., 3/20, 7-9 pm, Farrell - CRN 40443
REL E17-02, NILES N, 1 Wed., 5/9, 7-9 pm, Farrell -  CRN 40444

HOW TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME    Fee: $25
Buying your first home? This course will cover everything you need to know, starting from the ground up. Determine “how much house” you can afford and how to locate the best property for the money. Learn every step of the process: making an offer, negotiating the deal, securing the best mortgage, and obtaining a credit commitment from your lender. Other topics will include contracts, disclosures, inspections, appraisals, and title insurance. No senior discount.
REL E18-02, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 3/28, 6:30-8:30 pm, Olach - CRN 40051

SAVVY HOME BUYING IN THIS MARKET          Fee: $55
Become a confident homebuyer! Unravel the process, gain insight into the maze of secret costs, find out more about financing and insurance, and avoid potential financial traps. Learn money-saving and money-making tips, especially for short-sale and foreclosed properties.
REL E19-01, GLBRK S, 1 Tue/Thu., 3/6, 6-9 pm, Farrell  - CRN 40445
REL E19-02, NILES N, 1 Mon/Wed., 4/23, 6-9 pm, Farrell -  CRN 40446

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Games/Sports

BEGINNING BRIDGE           Fee: $90
Learn the basics of Standard American Bridge.
REC S01-02, ETHS, 8 Tue., 4/10, 7-9 pm, Krelle    -  CRN 40183

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER    Fee: $45
Combines lecture and plenty of actual play. Instructor provides cards and chips.
REC S05-01, NILES N, 4 Wed., 4/4, 7-9 pm, Krelle  -  CRN 40184

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL: WOMENS
SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR               Fee: $150
Learn effective self-defense techniques that can help you protect yourself in the event of a sexual assault. You don’t need to be an athlete to feel empowered: Fight Like a Girl is designed for the average woman. Topics will also include date rape drugs, setting personal boundaries, basic self defense, and awareness. Course offered by MBD Martial Arts Academy.
PED E32-01, MAINE E, 8 Tue., 1/24, 7-9 pm, Delarosa    CRN 40545
PED E32-02, MAINE E, 8 Tue., 4/3, 7-9 pm, Delarosa    CRN 40548

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., 2/2, 8:30-10 pm, Georgopoulos - CRN 40435
PED S52-02, NILES W, 8 Thu., 4/5, 8:30-10 pm, Georgopoulos - CRN 40436

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Genealogy

BEGINNING GENEALOGY: A CRASH COURSE       Fee: $30
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.
HIS C10-01, GLBRK S, 1 Tue., 4/10, 6:45-9:45 pm, Peterson-Maass    - CRN 40121
HIS C10-02, MAINE E, 1 Thu., 4/12, 6:45-9:45 pm, Peterson-Maass    - CRN 40122
 
GENEALOGY, DNA TESTING AND YOUR
MEDICAL FAMILY TREE                                          Fee: $30
Compiling your Medical Family Tree information and sharing it with your physician and other family members can be one of the most important things you’ll ever do. Start by gaining an understanding of first-and-second-degree relatives, inheritable versus non-inheritable diseases, and issues that surround genetic testing. Then, explore how to gather family health information, compile it into a Medical Family Tree, and share the results. Textbook fee $10 (purchase in class). Please bring paper and pen for taking notes.
HIS C32-02, MAINE E, 1 Thu., 4/26, 6:45-9:45 pm, Peterson-Maass    - CRN 40120

TRACE YOUR FAMILY’S HISTORY
(GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET)                 Fee: $80
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.
HIS E70-01, GLBRK S, 4 Tue., 2/7, 7-9 pm, Elliot  -  CRN 40165
HIS E70-02, NILES N, 4 Mon., 4/9, 7-9 pm, Elliot  -  CRN 40166

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History

RADIO DAZE    Fee: $15
Return to the “theater of the imagination,” when radio delighted and inspired all who listened and learned from the numerous quiz, comedy, suspense, and soap opera programs on the air in the years before television. Enjoy transcripts of the actual action, adventure, soap opera, serial, and news shows that were popular in the 1940s and 1950s, and images of the stars. No senior discount.
HIS T10-01, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 4/4, 1-2:30 pm, O’Connor - CRN 40573

WIZARD - THOMAS EDISON    Fee: $15
Thomas Edison, one of this country’s greatest inventors, was usually wrong and he didn’t do it alone. However, we owe him a debt of gratitude for discovering incandescent lighting and much more. Explore this fascinating figure through new historical insights, film, and sounds from the era. No senior discount.
HIS T44-01, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 4/11, 1-2:30 pm, O’Connor -  CRN 40574

LOUIS SULLIVAN - EVOLUTION OF AN IDEA    Fee: $15
America’s greatest architect did much of his work in Chicago. His nature-based style changed the appearance of structures worldwide, and became known as the Chicago School of Architecture. The presentation will include special exploration of one of Sullivan’s masterpieces, the Auditorium Theatre. No senior discount.
HIS T97-01, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 4/18, 1-2:30 pm, O’Connor - CRN 40575

WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION                  Fee: $15
Explore how the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition changed Chicago and America. Gain new insights into this seminal event and learn about the legendary battle between Westinghouse and Edison’s General Electric over rights to illuminate the fair. The final decision changed the way electrical power was delivered to everyone. No senior discount.
HIS T26-01, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 4/25, 1-2:30 pm, O’Connor - CRN 40576

INSIDE FRANK GEHRY’S BEDOUIN TENT          Fee: $15
The first architect of the digital age designed the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago’s spectacular Millennium Park and much more worldwide. Examine images of his projects and discuss his unique style. No senior discount.
HIS T07-01, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 5/9, 1-2:30 pm, O’Connor -  CRN 40578

UNLUCKY LINDY: INSIDE THE MIND
OF A TRAGIC HERO                                        Fee: $15
Charles Lindbergh was one of America’s greatest heroes. Learn more about the major character flaws that nearly destroyed his reputation, and about his greatest accomplishment: a solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927. No senior discount.
HIS T36-01, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 5/2, 1-2:30 pm, O’Connor - CRN 40577

THE CRUSADES FOR BEGINNERS                Fee: $126
What were the real reasons behind the Crusades and how did the much smaller Muslim armies finally overcome the Crusaders? Why do such terms as the “Crusades” and “Crusaders” cause such powerful negative reactions in the Arab and Muslim world? Explore the answers to these questions and more. No class 2/20.
HIS B08-01, OC/SK, 6 Mon., 1/23, 1-4 pm, Cohen -  CRN 40025
HIS B08-02, OC/SK, 6 Wed., 3/28, 1-4 pm, Cohen  - CRN 40026

THE QURAN: WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT?        Fee: $126
Words and phrases such as “jihad,” “fatwa,” and “honor killing” have become familiar and are often used in an inflammatory manner, but are they actually used in the Quran? And if so, how? Find out in this class. Course taught by Ted Cohen, MA, classical Arabic literature, University of Chicago.
PHL E30-01, OC/SK, 6 Wed., 2/1, 1-4 pm, Cohen - CRN 40021
PHL E30-02, OC/DP, 6 Mon., 3/26, 1-4 pm, Cohen -  CRN 40022

THE MONGOL CONQUESTS FOR BEGINNERS       Fee: $126
What really happened when relatively small armies of Mongols seemingly came out of nowhere and conquered most of the known world, from China and Russia all the way into Germany? How could they have overcome so many larger armies, crossing the Himalayas in order to reach India and the Middle East? Find the answers to these questions and more.
HIS E55-01, OC/SK, 6 Sat., 3/31, 10 am-1 pm, Cohen -  CRN 40023
HIS E55-02, OC/DP, 6 Sun., 4/1, 10 am-1 pm, Cohen -  CRN 40024

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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. This class involves discussion of graphic topics and adult themes. Class size is limited.
SCI E41-01, MAINE E, 2 Tue., 2/21, 7-9 pm, DeYoung  -  CRN 40164

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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 4/3.
TEC A10-01, ETHS, 10 Tue., 1/10, 6-9 pm, Koutsources  -    CRN 40185
TEC A10-02, ETHS, 10 Tue., 3/20, 6-9 pm, Koutsources  -    CRN 40186

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