CE - Summer 2023

Lifelong Learning Continuing Education Summer 2023 Noncredit Classes

Inside: ■ STEAM Youth Summer Camp ■ High School Equivalency (GED ® ) Program ■ Career and Certification Training ■ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Truck Driver Training ■ Conversational Language Academy ■ Emeritus Program (for the 55+ student) ■ Continuing Education for Health Professionals (CEHP)

Summer registration opens April 3. Classes begin May 30. Register online at oakton.edu/conted .

Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) Program at Oakton

Earn a FREE College Credential and Get Your GED or Improve Your English Language Acquisition Skills at the Same Time The Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) program at Oakton helps individuals who are getting their GED or participating in ESL classes to train for a college credential at the same time . Program Highlights: • FREE tuition, books, and course materials • Experienced instructors and support personnel to best ensure your success • WiFi hotspots and laptops to utilize while in the program • Career exploration and job search support at the completion of the program Other Information: • Stipends to support other costs like transportation may be included with some opportunities. • Spots are limited and eligibility is required. • You do not have to already be enrolled to participate.

For more information, visit oakton.edu/icaps or email us at hse@oakton.edu.

Contents

About the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL)................2 ALL Registration Form ............................................43 ALL Site Map .........................................................42 Continuing Education for Health Professionals (CEHP)....18 Conversational Language Academy..............................4 Emeritus Program ..............................................10-17 ESL, Literacy, High School Equivalency ..................29-32

General Information ..................................................3 Noncredit Classes ....................................................5 Online Learning (ed2go) ......................................19-27 Registration ......................................................43-44 Tuition and Fees ......................................................3 Workforce Solutions................................................39 Youth STEAM Summer Camp ..............................35-38

Noncredit Classes

Home and Garden.................................................................21 Languages....................................................................4, 21-22 Literacy.............................................................................30-31 Management and Supervision.............................................22 Manufacturing.........................................................................7 Marketing and Sales.............................................................22 Music .....................................................................................22 Nursing Assessment Exam....................................................7 Personal Finance..................................................................23 Photography......................................................................7, 23 Real Estate............................................................................23 Special Interest.....................................................................23 Technology...................................................................6, 23-25 Test Preparation......................................................................7 Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Teachers........................25-26 Web Page/Website Design...................................................26 Writing ...................................................................................27 Youth STEAM Summer Camp.....................................9, 35-38

Arts ..........................................................................................5 Accounting ............................................................................19 Business and Marketing..............................................5, 19-20 Career and Certification Training: Certified Professional Medical Auditor ...........................34 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training.....................8 CPR Rescue .........................................................................5 First Aid................................................................................6 Gold Certified Personal Trainer Certification.................5, 9 Prepare for Industry Recognized Certifications..............28 Real Estate Broker Courses..............................................45 Communication ....................................................................20 Computer Courses..................................................................6 Design/AutoCAD .....................................................................6 English as a Second Language (ESL).............................29-30 Entrepreneurship and Small Business.................................20 Exercise and Fitness...............................................................7 Healthcare .............................................................................21 High School Equivalency (GED ® ) .........................................32

COVID-19 Protocols and Information

Your health and safety is our top priority. We will continue to work closely with health officials and will implement further Covid related restrictions as necessary. Our COVID-19 safety protocol guidelines and FAQs will provide Oakton students, employees and community members the latest information to help you accomplish your goals while keeping you safe. Information is subject to change. For the latest information, visit oakton.edu/return . For questions about the COVID-19 protocols and information, email coronavirus@oakton.edu.

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About the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL)

Volunteers in Teaching Adults (VITA) supplements the work of classroom teachers in English as a Second Language (ESL) and literacy classes, including the Learn to Read program. Oakton needs more volunteers to help adults improve English speaking and reading skills. Volunteers will learn about appropriate teaching methods and materials. For additional information call 847.635.1426. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses expand the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of non-native speakers of English. These courses also acclimate students to American culture. For more information call 847.635.1426. Literacy Programs include Learn to Read to Learn and Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing . Learn to Read to Learn classes identify, recruit, and instruct English-speaking adults and ESL adults seeking to reach specific life goals. Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing classes help intermediate ESL students prepare for the TOEFL or college classes. For more information call 847.635.1426. Continuing Education for Health Professionals (CEHP) provides continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, addiction counselors, registered nurses, nursing home administrators, speech/language pathologists and audiologists, teachers, domestic violence professionals, and dietitians. For more information call 847.982.9888. Emeritus Program courses, “for the student who wasn’t born yesterday,” enable lifelong learners to take advantage of individual and series courses in the arts, humanities, science, international politics, and religion. These courses meet throughout the year on weekdays, giving seasoned students the opportunity to share valuable learning experiences with their peers. For more information call 847.982.9888 or visit oakton.edu/conted . Workforce Solutions provides customized training and consulting for local businesses and services for educational opportunities. For more information call 847.635.1447. Put Your Passion to Work! The Alliance for Lifelong Learning is looking for new course ideas and instructors who want to share their expertise. Send your ideas, a brief outline of your proposed class, and a short description of yourself to contedcourseproposal@oakton.edu.

Oakton College, a leader in adult and continuing education in Illinois, collaborates with Maine, Niles, Northfield, and Evanston Township high school districts to form an educational partnership called the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL). In a typical year, more than 15,000 people register for adult education courses at Oakton. ALL coordinates the resources of each high school district to make additional instructional services available for every adult resident age 18 and over. The following pages contain a diverse collection of interesting, challenging, and entertaining noncredit courses and events scheduled on weekdays, evenings, and weekends at Oakton’s campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and many neighborhood based locations, including the following high schools:

• Evanston Township High School • Glenbrook South High School

• Maine East High School • Maine West High School • Niles North High School • Niles West High School

You also will find other Oakton College programs developed in cooperation with community centers, libraries, and shopping malls to better serve the needs and interests of district residents. Refer to the map on page 42 to pinpoint specific class sites. Everyone is welcome to attend any class at any location. Continuing Education Courses offer a vast selection of special interest topics and hands-on experiences in business, career and certification training, computer courses, exercise and fitness, healthy living topics, home and garden, languages, online classes, and tech trends. For more information call 847.982.9888. High School Equivalency (formerly GED) prepares students who have not completed high school for the High School Equivalency Exam. The High School Equivalency certificate is accepted by most employers and schools. For more information call 847.635.1426. Night High School assists residents of Niles and Maine Townships in completing their high school education. For more information, call Tim Pappageorge at 847.827.6176 (ext. 5739) or Adult Education at 847.635.1426.

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Tuition and Fees *

Acceptable documentation includes a valid Illinois driver’s license or Illinois State ID, or two current bank statements or utility bills. Additional proof may be requested at the discretion of the college. Please contact us at 847.982.9888 for additional information and instructions on how to submit documentation. Residents of Oakton’s district who are 65 or older whose annual household income is less than the threshold amount provided in Section 4 of the “Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistant Act” may enroll without payment of tuition in regularly scheduled “A” coded (i.e., TEC A19-01) courses provided that available classroom space exists, and tuition-paying students enrolled constitute the minimum number required for the course. Proof of age and a signed declaration of annual income are required at the time of registration. Completion of a waiver request form is necessary with each registration. Tuition - Tuition and fees are as low as operating costs and state law permits and are subject to change without notice. Tuition is the same for both in- and out-of-district residents and does not include the cost of textbooks or materials. Personal checks are accepted. When providing a check as payment, you authorize Oakton to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. A $25 fee will be applied if your check is returned by the bank.

Cancellation Policy - If the Alliance cancels a class, registered students will receive a 100 percent tuition refund. Fees - Effective with the Fall 2022 semester, a $4 technology fee will be added per class. Students who register online will not be charged any additional processing fees. However, those registering in person, by mail, or by fax will be charged an additional $12 administrative fee with each registration form. Fees are non-refundable. Refund Policy - If a student wishes to drop a class, a 100 percent tuition refund, minus a $15 cancellation fee, will be issued. This request must be sent seven days prior to the first class session to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued for requests received less than seven days before the start of class. Students can submit a request online by logging into their account at ce.oakton.edu or by email to continuingeducation@oakton.edu . Residency (In-District Senior Citizens) - Residents of Oakton’s district who are 60 years or older are eligible to receive a senior discount on tuition (unless otherwise indicated). In-district seniors (60+) who register for an Alliance class on or after July 7, 2014, are eligible for a 15 percent tuition discount. In-district seniors who registered before that date will continue to receive a 50 percent discount where applicable. Proof of age and in-district residency must be provided prior to registration.

General Information

Grading - Grades of “P” or “F” are issued to indicate successful completion or non-completion of a course. These grades do not compute in a grade point average. Alert!Oakton - Receive notification about weather-related and emergency closings at Oakton. Sign up today for email, text message, or voicemail alerts at my.oakton.edu .

Enrollment Verification - Students will automatically receive a confirmation email upon enrollment. Certificates - Certificates of completion are awarded to students in any Alliance class upon request of the instructor or student. Completion of classes is determined by instructors, with a minimum of 75 percent attendance in most programs.

Online registration closes at midnight the day before the course begins. All information, including fees, is subject to change any time during the period for which the schedule is in effect. Students with Disabilities - The Access and Disability Resource Center provides accommodations and services to college able students with documented disabilities. For information, call 847.635.1759 (Room 2400 Des Plaines campus) Smoking Policy - No smoking is allowed inside the Des Plaines and Skokie campus buildings. At each individual site and class location, Alliance for Lifelong Learning students are required to adhere to the specific building policies.

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Looking to develop your international business acumen? Explore your family heritage? Travel the world and learn about new cultures? Or just learning for fun? Enroll in the new Language Academy from Oakton’s Alliance for Lifelong Learning. Courses are focused on conversation and cultural exploration , with a decidedly loose structure, correlated informally with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) speaking guidelines that allow for input of specific student needs. Students may self-select the level best suited to their needs and any established linguistic abilities. Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL) CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Level 1: Beginner level courses focus on simple sentence structures, introductions and greetings, directions, common phrases, and uncomplicated exchanges. Basic cultural norms and etiquette are also discussed.

Level 2: Conversational instruction will focus on social interactions and predictable topics. Be able to respond to direct questions and simple requests for information. Learn more about the culture and standard protocols.

Level 3: Work toward forming concrete exchanges. Topics will be related to: self and family, work, daily activities, personal interests, travel vocabulary, immediate needs such as ordering food and making purchases.

Level 4: Participate actively in a large number of communicative tasks, both formal and informal. Discuss, in the target language, current events, public and personal interests, culture and history.

Conversational courses are offered in several languages. Course levels 3 and 4 will only be held if there is student interest and course levels 1 and 2 have been completed. Textbooks may be required for some language classes and prices are not included in the tuition. Course Fee: $130 Time frames are 7-9 p.m. unless noted otherwise and meet once per week for eight weeks.

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Conversational French I Conversational French I Conversational French II Conversational French II Conversational German I Conversational German I Conversational German II Conversational German II Conversational Italian I Conversational Italian I Conversational Italian II Conversational Italian II Conversational Spanish I Conversational Spanish I Conversational Spanish I Conversational Spanish I Conversational Spanish II Conversational Spanish II

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August 9 (no class 7/5) August 9 (no class 7/5) August 3 (no class 7/6) August 3 (no class 7/6) August 21 (no class 7/3) August 21 (no class 7/3) August 8 (no class 7/4) August 8 (no class 7/4) August 21 (no class 7/3) August 21 (no class 7/3) August 9 (no class 7/5) August 9 (no class 7/5) August 21 (no class 7/3) August 21 (no class 7/3) August 3 (no class 7/6) August 3 (no class 7/6) August 8 (no class 7/4) August 8 (no class 7/4)

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Summer 2023 Noncredit Classes All course information, including fees, is subject to change any time during the period for which the schedule is in effect. Note: Online registration closes at midnight the day before the course begins.

Arts 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, call 847.635.1950 ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN* FEE: $408 Course is a comparative study of art as expression of human experience from Renaissance to modern period. Content includes major artists, styles and movements. Focus is on development of perceptive stylistic analysis and ability to understand a work of art in relation cultural context. ART B92, OC/DP, 7 Tue./Thu., 6/13, 12:30-3:45 pm CRN 50082 DRAWING I* FEE: $433 Course examines basics of drawing. Focus is on development of funda- mental skills in proportion, value (shading) and perspective, use of form for personal expression. Content includes work from still life, live models and outside subject matter, media use of pencil, charcoal, conte, ink and pastels. Studio work outside of regular class time required. ART C23, OC/DP, 7 Mon.-Thu., 6/12, 9:30 am-12:25 pm CRN 50083 PAINTING I* FEE: $448 Course provides basic understanding of traditional and contemporary painting materials. Media include acrylics/oils and watercolors. Topics include development of pictorial composition and spatial characteristics, with emphasis on color related to the concept of the work. Studio work outside of regular class time required. Prerequisite: ART B37 or ART C23. ART C33, OC/SK, 7 Mon.-Thu., 6/12, 10 am-12:55 pm CRN 50084 DRAWING II* FEE: $433 Course is continuation of ART C23, focusing on personal approach to media and subject matter. Studio work outside of regular class time required. ART C24, OC/DP, 7 Mon.-Thu., 6/12, 9:30 am-12:25 pm CRN 50085 PAINTING II* FEE: $438 Course is a continuation of ART C33, focusing on personal approach. No media restrictions. Studio work outside of regular class time required. ART C34, OC/SK, 7 Mon.-Thu., 6/12, 10 am-12:55 pm CRN 50086 FEE: $408 Course introduces students to the study of business. Content includes issues and topics related to business and economics in the United States and globally; business careers; key components of a business plan; and the ethical, legal, and social responsibilities of business. Recommended: Placement in EGL 101; hands-on experience using word processing, the Internet, and email. Course may be taken as noncredit or credit class. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Tracy Fulce, department chair, at tfulce@oakton.edu. BUS A01, OC/DP, 7 Mon./Wed., 6/12 9 am-12:15 pm CRN 50087 Business INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS*

Career and Certification Training HYBRID CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION COURSE

FEE: $780

(Virtual lectures and In-person practical skills labs) The World Instructor Training School (WITS) offers a Virtual “LIVE” lecture with a veteran teacher on Tuesday nights and follows it up with in-person practical skill labs weekly to master the profession and to get employment. Students also get a bonus study tool with access to our online personal trainer modules for each week. These impactful online videos, held each week, are full of quizzes and learning activities to help you become a successful personal trainer in the fitness industry. Learn how the body functions under exercise stresses, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and more. An optional internship program with local employers who are looking to hire from the course is also available. The free national test voucher ($450 value) is included for the NCCA Accreditation national exams. Employers desire hands-on training so that you can perform and be successful. Note: Earn a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the course activities and online lectures. Pass the national exams at your college and earn a Level 1 Certified Personal Trainer credential so you can work right away in your area with great employers like Crunch Fitness, Formula Fitness Centers, and more. Turn your passion into a career with Oakton’s Personal Trainer Certification program. Study dates: March 14 and 18. Test Voucher included. National Exam dates: March 21 and 25. Written exam: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Practical exam 1-4 p.m. and gym location. Labs at Crunch Fitness Center (225 W. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect) for practical labs on Saturdays. Tuesdays: virtual lecture. Bonus video based online course is available to all who register. No senior discount. No refund after course begins. PED C03, Hybrid (Online/Labs), 10 Tue./Sat., 6/6, Lectures Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 pm and Labs Saturdays 11 am-2 pm CRN 50055

CPR RESCUE FEE: $40 Learn adult, child and infant CPR, as well as mouth-to-mouth, the Heimlich maneuver, and two-person CPR. OSHA, DCFS, and JCAHO compliant. The American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS cards will be provided. Wear clothing suitable for kneeling on the floor and bring a pen or pencil. Disposable mannequin practice shields included for safety. Handouts are provided in the class at no additional charge. No senior discount. Refunds require managerial approval. HEA E05,OC/SK, 1 Wed.,6/28, 6:30-8 pm CRN 50056

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FIRST AID* FEE: $322 Course investigates accident prevention and procedures to be followed in cases of accident or sudden illness. Content includes accident scenes in the home, school and community. Standard American Red Cross Cer- tificate awarded upon successful completion of course. Course may be taken as noncredit or credit class. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Michael Graves at mgraves@oakton.edu. FIT B11, ASYNC/ONLINE, 7 weeks, 6/12 CRN 50095

DATABASE APPLICATION USING ACCESS* FEE: $458 Course covers the tools used in Microsoft Access to create and maintain relational databases. Content includes database design, creating and modifying tables, queries, forms, and reports. Macros, Visual Basic for Applications, and interface design and development will be introduced. Recommended: Hands-on experience using one of the Microsoft Office software applications (e.g. MS-Word, MS-Excel) and Windows software. COF A40, ASYNC/ONLINE, 8 weeks, 6/5 CRN 50090 Computer Networking and Systems NETWORKING ESSENTIALS* FEE: $458 Course introduces the technologies, terminology, and skills used in the world of data networking. Emphasis is on practical applications of net- working and computer technology to real-world problems. Students gain the knowledge necessary to design and install a local area network. Topics include network hardware and software requirements, and net- work architecture. Recommended: CIS 101 or CIS 103 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair. Course may be taken as noncredit or credit class. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Reza Dai at rdai@oakton.edu. NTS A05, SYNC/ONLINE, 8 Mon./Wed., 6/5, 6-9:55 pm CRN 50092 Electronics and Computer Technology MICROCOMPUTER HARDWARE SYSTEMS* FEE: $438 Course introduces maintenance and repairs of personal computers. Content includes hardware parts of computers, theory of operation, function of parts, topics in maintenance, proper use of instruments in troubleshooting, limited repairs and an introduction to language. Recommended: ELT 101 or ELT 107. Course may be taken as noncredit or credit class. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Joe Cirone at jcirone@oakton.edu. ECT A04, OC/SK, 8 Tue./Thu., 6/6, 6-9:30 pm CRN 50093 FEE: $458 Course is first of three in drafting and design using AutoCAD software. Content includes setting up a drawing electronically; drawing and editing; construction techniques; display commands; effective layering; dimen- sioning and detailing; using blocks, and plotting. Course may be taken as noncredit or credit class. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Joe Cirone at jcirone@oakton.edu. DES A03, ASYNC/ONLINE, 7 weeks, 6/12 CRN 50091 Design/AutoCAD BASIC AUTOCAD*

Computer Courses Business/Office Applications

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 Doris Gronseth at dgronset@oakton.edu. WORD PROCESSING USING WORD* FEE: $322 Course offers instruction in the use of Microsoft Word for creating, editing, and formatting a variety of personal and/or business documents. Through instruction and hands-on-application students create profes- sional looking documents. Recommended: CAB 110 or general knowledge of Windows; and the ability to key 20 wpm or consent of the instructor. COF A25, ASYNC/ONLINE, 8 weeks, 6/5 CRN 50088 PRESENTATION SOFTWARE USING POWERPOINT* FEE: $322 Course introduces Microsoft PowerPoint program. Content includes in planning, composing and creating complete desktop presentations are creation of slides consisting of words, diagrams, pictures, charts, graphs and other images produced on computer, note pages and audience hand- out pages. Specialized drawing tools and built-in word processor used to create professional presentations. Recommended: Hands-on experience using Windows software. COF A30, ASYNC/ONLINE, 8 weeks, 6/5 CRN 50089 ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEETING USING EXCEL* FEE: $322 Course offers instruction in the use of Microsoft Excel for planning, de- signing, and developing Workbooks. It prepares students to use Excel for the development of spreadsheets using simple and complex formulas and functions, charts, and tables. Additionally, students will learn to create and use PivotTables, Pivot-Charts, manage multiple worksheets and workbooks, and utilize what-if analysis. Recommended: MAT 060 and hands on experience using Windows software. COF A35, ASYNC/ONLINE, 8 weeks, 6/5 CRN 50098

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Exercise and Fitness YOGA I*

FEE: $136 Class introduces yoga postures with fitness movements. Content focus is on techniques of relaxation and breathing in order to increase flexibility, strength, range of motion and improve balance. Course may be taken as noncredit or credit class. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class,

contact Michael Graves at mgraves@oakton.edu. FIT B28, OC/DP, 7 Mon./Tue./Thu., 6/12, 1-2:30 pm FIT B28, OC/DP, 8 Tue./Thu., 6/6, 4:30-6 pm

CRN 50096 CRN 50097

Photography DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY*

FEE: $483 Course introduces potentials and realities of digital photography. Digital darkroom is constructed and necessary software explored. Content in- cludes fundamentals of photography and their relation to digital imaging, basic electronic imaging principles, and scanning techniques. Course may be taken as noncredit or credit class. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, call 847.635.1950. ART C04, OC/SK, 7 Mon.-Thu., 6/12, 9:30 am-12:25 pm CRN 50099 FEE: $322 Course provides hands-on training in setup and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Instruction will be given for both the CNC mill (vertical machining center) and the CNC lathe (turning center). Students will learn how to set up CNC mills and lathes with required tool- ing, part holders, and fixtures. They will also learn how to read and inter- pret CNC programs and use the controller panel to safely operate CNC machines. Recommended: MFG 102 and MFG 110. Course may be taken as noncredit or credit class. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Joe Cirone at jcirone@oakton.edu. MCH A10, OC/SK, 8 Tue./Thu., 6/6, 6-9 pm CRN 50094 Manufacturing CNC SETUP AND OPERATIONS* Nursing Assessment Exam HESI ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT NURSING EXAM FEE: $50 Oakton College requires all applicants to the Nursing Program to take the HESI Admissions Assessment Exam. The exam covers mathematics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and science. Please arrive 30 min- utes before the starting time listed below. For more information, call the Testing Center at 847.635.1939. No senior discount. TES T02, OC/DP, 1 Wed., 8/9, 5-10 pm CRN 50044 TES T02, OC/DP, 1 Thu., 8/10, 5-10 pm CRN 50045 TES T02, OC/DP, 1 Thu., 8/17, 5-10 pm CRN 50046 TES T02, OC/DP, 1 Sat., 8/19, 9 am-2 pm CRN 50047

FITNESS CENTER AT OAKTON The Fitness Center offers a variety of equipment and amenities, including: • Newest equipment from Cybex, Free Motion, and Precor. • More than 20 machines to exercise all major muscle groups. • A variety of aerobic workout machines to increase cardiovascular development, including StairMasters, treadmills, elliptical walkers, and recumbent bikes. • Fitness room, warm-up area, and locker rooms with showers. • Experienced and certified staff to assist members. • TV and audio equipment. For hours, contact the Fitness Center at 847.635.1839. Membership rates vary. For information, call 847.635.1839. Fitness Center Memberships ONE SEMESTER MEMBERSHIPS No senior discount Non-Student: FIT B01, OC/DP, $95

CRN 50040 CRN 50038 CRN 50042

Alliance Student: FIT E01, OC/DP, $70 Oakton Student: FIT F01, OC/DP, $60 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS No senior discount Non-Student: FIT B02, OC/DP, $230 Alliance Student: FIT E02, OC/DP, $180 Oakton Student: FIT F02, OC/DP, $160

CRN 50041 CRN 50039 CRN 50043

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Get on the Road to a New Career in Less Than Two Months Flexible Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program

Enjoy the freedom of the open road and the opportunity to travel by joining the growing ranks of commercial drivers. There’s never been a better time to get into the driver’s seat. Gain the experience you need to get the flexibility, job security, and salary you’ve always wanted!

Job Outlook Great earning potential: drivers can make $35,000 to $70,000 annually. High demand: according to the most recent projections, the U.S. Department of Labor projects that trucking jobs will

increase by 28 percent. Program Features • Flexible Classroom instruction • Driver training • Lab hours to prepare for the Illinois Commercial Driver’s • License (CDL) Class A exam

• Online community Program Value • Flexible training option • All-inclusive tuition that covers permit, books, training, and CDL license exam. • Job Search Training and help with job search tips, résumé writing, and interviewing skills. • And more! Registration Prerequisites • Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. • Be at least 18 years old (21 to drive LTL); high school diploma or equivalent. • Pass an Illinois Department of Transportation physical exam and drug test. Take the Next Step View our free online information session at http://cecareertraining.eventbrite.com For additional questions please email us at cecareertraining@oakton.edu or call 847.982.9888. WIOA approved. Program operated in partnership with Viking Driving School. COVID safety protocols have been created to best ensure the safety of students. These protocols will be discussed during the mandatory virtual recruitment event.

I am grateful to the Oakton program and feel blessed for getting a second chance with my life. I enjoy operating under my own authority and like helping other new drivers learn the techniques I have learned from Oakton and Schneider National, Inc.

– Demetrius C.

1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines 7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie

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Oakton’s Personal Trainer Certification

Oakton partners with The World Instructor Training School (WITS) to offer an online personal trainer course that is a self-paced program with short, impactful online videos with learning activities to help you be a successful personal trainer. Learn how the body functions under exercise stresses, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and more, with veteran fitness mentors to help you succeed. Supplemental internship programs and test vouchers for the NCCA Accreditation national exams are included. Special Note: Earn a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the course activities and online. Pass the national exams and earn a Level 1 Certified Personal Trainer credential so you can work right away. Program Features

Program Value • Earn a Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the course • Be ready for the National certification exams in as little as 5 weeks! • Internship programs and test vouchers for the national exams are included • Pass the national exams for a Level 1 Certified Personal Trainer credential, and begin work right away!

• Learn how the body functions under exercise stresses, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and more, with veteran fitness mentors to help you succeed • Live practical labs at local fitness centers, for hands-on training • Learn with veteran fitness mentors to help you succeed Take the Next Step

View our free online information session at http://cecareertraining.eventbrite.com. For additional questions, email cecareertraining@oakton.edu or call 847.982.9888.

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Please Note: Some Emeritus courses listed have two options to attend (online or in person). You can only attend the option that you registered for. You may not switch between online and in person. Courses or lectures scheduled to occur in person may move to remote if potential COVID exposure is a consideration. NONCREDIT CLASSES

Sports in Cinema Fee: $156 Since the early days of cinema, the world of sports has cap- tivated filmmakers and their audiences. Join Francine J. Sanders, M.A., film scholar and writer, for this new course that explores sports on film. Films under consideration: “The Set-Up” (1949), “The Hustler” (1961), “Rocky” (1976), “Breaking Away” (1979), “Hoosiers” (1986), “A League of Their Own” (1992), “Foxcatcher” (2014), and “I, Tonya” (2017). No class 6/19 and 7/3. HUM E72, Virtual, 8 Mon., 6/5-8/7, 1:30-4:45 p.m. CRN 50002 Cinema and Water Fee: $156 This new course, taught by Francine J. Sanders, M.A., will explore eight water-themed films. Some are set on the water, and others offer water in a less obvious way. Under consideration: “All is Lost” (J.C. Chandor), “Swimming Pool” (Francois Ozon), “Life of Pi” (Ang Lee), “Das Boot” (Wolfgang Petersen), “Chinatown” (Roman Polanski), “Lifeboat” (Alfred Hitchcock), “Water” (Deepa Mehta), “The Shape of Water” (Guillermo del Toro), and “Dark Waters” (Todd Haynes). Put on your life preserver and join us! No class 7/5. HUM E31, Virtual, 8 Wed., 6/7-8/2, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. CRN 50020 Current Events International Week in Review Fee: $99 Learn about international events of the week through this series of presentations and discussions. Readings will be provided for each session, addressing important historical factors and recent developments. Participants will discuss opportunities and obstacles for certain courses of action, weighing considerations of justice against practical con- straints. Join Joseph S. Harrington, M.A., in an analysis and evaluation of weekly international events. No Class 7/6. PSE B04, 6 Thu., 6/29-8/10, 10-11:30 a.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50033; Virtual CRN 50034 Fee: $120 Qigong (Chi Kung), consisting of the two Chinese words Qi (Energy) and Gong (Work), is a term used to describe Chinese exercise systems that include health/medical, martial (Tai Chi), and spiritual aspects. Learn movements and practices from Qigong and Tai Chi to improve balance, breathing and Health and Fitness Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung) I circulation, reduce stress, regulate blood pressure, and increase bone density. Mark Przybysz is a certified instructor in Master Mantak Chia’s Universal Healing Tao system. No class 6/19 and 7/3. PED E30, 10 Mon., 6/5-8/21, 1:15-2:15 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50017; Virtual CRN 50019

Art Sketching and Watercolor

Fee: $156 This class will emphasize building confidence and mastery in watercolor painting. Needs and goals of each participant will be assessed and individual attention given as we work to achieve a higher level of proficiency in your skills. Learn how to set up a palette, mix colors, apply washes, and blend colors in exciting ways. This class will culminate with a paint-along demonstration by William Nelson , with partici- pants completing their own pieces. No Class 7/5. ART E91, OC/SK, 8 Wed., 6/7-8/2, 2:30-4:30 p.m. CRN 50035 Cinematic Arts More Great Performances in Cinema Fee: $156 Once again, Emeritus instructor Francine J. Sanders, M.A., has curated a group of films that feature outstanding performances by great actors playing unforgettable characters. The selection features a diverse range of films from a variety of decades and directors. Films under consideration: “The Grapes of Wrath ” (1940), “All About Eve ” (1950), “Vertigo ” (1958), “Days of Wine and Roses” (1962) “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975), “Mona Lisa” (1986), “Sexy Beast” (2001), and “Black Swan ” (2010). No class 6/19 and 7/3 . HUM B68, Virtual, 8 Mon., 6/5-8/7, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. CRN 50018

The program and presentations are excellent. I have learned quite a bit on many topics so feel much more informed. Many are very entertaining as well which I always look forward to! — Linda R.

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History and Philosophy The Human Journey Fee: $96 The human experience is a journey into the realms of peace, love, cooperation, compassion, kindheartedness, justice and beauty. It is also a story of war, violence, competition, neglect, hardheartedness, injustice and ugliness. Given such realities, what is there to be learned and drawn from history and contemporary times in the societal, cultural and religion/ spirituality realms to make Earth more of a heaven and less of a hell? With Luchiano Silverstein, Ph.D. PHL E77, OC/SK, 4 Wed., 6/7-6/28, 1-3 p.m. CRN 50022 Evolution of Mind in Matter Fee: $112 The mind as a concept seems to have existed in some form since the beginning of life or shortly thereafter. As evolution has proceeded by fits, starts, catastrophes, and recoveries, whenever it has had the opportunity to do so, the mind has grown in sophistication and complexity—and not just in humans! Please join Douglas Gillette, M.A.R.S., M. Div. , for a fascinating tour of Simon Conway Morris's "The Runes of Evolution," and let yourself be amazed! No Class 7/6. PHL E68, Virtual, 8 Thu., 6/8-8/3, 10 am-12 p.m. CRN 50011 Citizens and Specialists: Who's in Charge? Fee: $99 This course will consider the implications for democracy when governing entails (1) specialized technical knowledge; and (2) administrative agencies empowered to create rules. Has democratic rule been reduced by an unelected "admin- istrative state"? Are administrative agencies controlled by the very interests they are supposed to regulate? Join Joseph S. Harrington, M.A., as he covers the topics of food and drug regulation, environmental protection, public health directives, and the debate over climate change. No class 7/4. PSE B14, 6 Tue., 6/27-8/8, 10-11:30 a.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50015; Virtual CRN 50016 Middle Eastern Civilizations: Past and Present Fee: $96 Join Mahnia Nematollahi Mahani, Ph.D ., as she focuses on ancient civilizations founded in Mesopotamia—their rise, history, religion, culture, and decline. Students will analyze the earliest civilizations and how their contributions, such as irrigation and organized religion, influenced our modern world. Students will understand religious practices and their effect on social order, and find the roots of several spiritual practices in the ancient world. Understanding the culture of the Mesopotamians is an eye-opening practice that connects the ancient world to our modern time. HIS E86, 4 Tue., 7/11-8/1, 10 am-12 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50001; Virtual CRN 50012

Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) II Fee: $120 In this class the instructor will build upon and add to the movements and routines that were taught in Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) I. Students will continue to practice the routines learned in the previous class, as well as, learn new move- ments. Additionally, students will learn how to combine movement with meditation in order to create and experience "moving meditation" which will improve and increase the physical and psychological benefits of these practices. Instructor Mark Przybysz has practiced and taught Tai Chi and Qigong for many years and is a certified full instructor in Master Mantak Chia’s Universal Healing Tao system. Prerequisite: Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) I or permission from the instructor. No class 7/5. PED E45, 10 Wed., 6/7-8/16, 1:15-2:15 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50003; Virtual CRN 50004 Brain Fitness Fee: $59 A course designed to teach adults age 55 and over how to exercise their minds in order to strengthen brain function and slow down the progress of age-related cognitive decline. This game-based learning approach focuses on using different activities to promote critical thinking and problem- solving skills. Join Marco Chou as he immerses students into a blended learning environment, with computer-delivered brain training exercises and supplemental learning materials. No Senior Discount . HEA E63, OC/DP, 4 Wed., 7/19-8/9, 2-3:30 p.m. CRN 50010 Many of us entered a new world when Covid appeared in 2020. I quickly became grateful for Zoom opportunities… I have learned a great deal through the courses and would not miss the Thursday lectures. I believe the on Line method is particularly valuable to the over 80 crowd… still sharp and eager to learn... I am 91 and still learning every day. — Eileen M.

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Humanities From Cantors to Bel Canto: Jewish Representations in Opera Fee: $78 Opera stars of Jewish heritage including Beverly Sills, Robert Merrill, and Natalie Dessay have excited and enriched world culture. Although problematic representations of Jewish stereotypes have permeated opera, culturally authentic Jewish opera has also been created and performed. We will dive into all of this, looking at the image of the Jew in opera, operas written by Jews, and operas authentic to Jewish culture. Examples to be included are Strauss’ “Salome,” “Enemies, A Love Story,” the new Afro-Cuban-Klezmer Yiddish Opera “Hatuey,” and “State of the Jews” about the founder of modern Zionism, Theodore Herzl. With David Y.

Intermediate Conversational Spanish for 50+ Fee: $130 Want more experience speaking and writing the Spanish language? This course is a continuation of the beginning level offered. Continue to learn essential vocabulary and phrases with classmates and new friends, and converse in Spanish. No class 7/3. LSP E51, 8 Mon., 6/26-8/21, 1-3 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50028; Virtual CRN 50030 Literature Joyce Before “Ulysses” Fee: $122 Richard Reeder will lead his students through an exploration of the great Irish author James Joyce’s collection of short stories, “The Dubliners,” as well as his novel of self-discovery, “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.” They are both literary classics in their own right, written and published before “Ulysses.” Many of the characters and themes encountered later on in “Ulysses” surface in both of these works. No class 7/5. HUM E36, OC/SK, 6 Wed., 6/7-7/19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN 50036 Isaac Bashevis Singer’s “A Crown of Feathers” Fee: $78 Richard Reeder will guide his students through the 24 stories found in Isaac Bashevis Singer’s magnificent short story collection, “A Crown of Feathers,” winner of the National Book Award in 1974. The scope of these stories is wide. They depict the lost world of the vibrant Jewish Yiddish-speaking community of Poland before the Holocaust, as well as the trials and tribulations of the survivors who are thrust into their new lives in the United States. No senior discount. HUM S99, OC/SK, 4 Wed., 6/7-6/28, 12:30-2 p.m. CRN 50037 I am a course leader for the Emeritus, but I’m really a peer with the other participants. I find the discussions with interested, thoughtful class members to be very instructive and engaging. I learn as least as much as I teach. — Joe H.

Chack. No senior Discount. No class 7/5. MUS B43, Virtual, 4 Wed., 6/28-7/26, 10-11:30 a.m.

CRN 50014

Language Conversational French for 50+

Fee: $130

Did you know that learning a new language can off-set cognitive losses as we age? Exercise your mind while learning to speak one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. This class will provide students with an introduction to the beauty and mysteries of the French language, and will seek to raise their comfort level by providing a fun format for learning as well as tips on getting beyond the difficulties of a new language. No class 7/5. LFR B04, 8 Wed., 6/14-8/9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50031; Virtual CRN 50032 Conversational Spanish for 50+ Fee: $130 Did you know that learning a new language can off-set cognitive losses as we age? Exercise your mind while learning to speak one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. Learn essential vocabulary and phrases with classmates and new friends, and begin communicating in Spanish. No class 7/3. LSP E50, 8 Mon., 6/26-8/21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50026; Virtual CRN 50027

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