Academics

Academics

Life Long Learning at Neumann College (LINC)

Fall 2008 Courses

History Through Film, Part III
A film, lecture series that examines five films, each centering on an historical topic. Dr. Richard Donagher will follow with a discussion exploring how well each film depicts the historical events covered.

• Becket (1964), starring Richard Burton and Peter O’Toole. This movie explores the tragic consequences of the quarrel between two friends, King Henry II of England and Thomas A. Becket, over royal power and Church independence.

• Paths of Glory (1957), directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, and Adolphe Menjou. This anti-war film is set in World War I France.

• The Shop on Main Street (1965). The Holocaust is revisited in the personal tale of a Jewish shopkeeper, played by Ida Kaminska, in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia. The movie was a product of the Prague Spring, later crushed by Soviet tanks.

• Native Son (1986), starring Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern, Oprah Winfrey, and Victor Love. This is a movie version of African American writer Richard Wright’s novel of a tragic accident complicated by racism.

• Dr. Strangelove (1964), directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Peter Sellers and George C. Scott. This movie comedy evokes many of fears and the paranoia of the Cold War era.

FIVE TUESDAYS: September 16, 23, 30, October 7 & 14
PRESENTER: Richard Donagher, Ph.D.
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center, Fred P. Meagher Theatre
COST: $50.00

Understanding the Russian Language (Russian for Beginners)
Do you know that the last letter of the Russian alphabet looks like a backward “R”? Do you know how to pronounce the name of the new Russian President? This course includes bits of everything from useful words and phrases to the culture, customs and aspects of daily Russian Life.

SIX TUESDAYS: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 & 21
PRESENTER: Lyudmila Romanova, B.A. & M.A. in Russian Language & Literature
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Bachmann Room
COST: $60.00

Finding Your Creative Self
This class will present strategies on how to re-awaken your own creativity in an atmosphere of sharing and encouragement. You will venture on a journey where you will discover personal
empowerment and a variety of skills to enhance your creative dreams.

SIX TUESDAYS: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 & 21
PRESENTER: Janine Carello, Ed.D.
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Assisi Room
COST: $60.00

Sketching
This course covers blending, shading, perspective, and form using a variety of media. Please bring 2B and 4B pencils, a kneaded eraser, and a 14² x 17² or 11² x 14² sketchpad to the first class.

FIVE WEDNESDAYS: September 17, 24, October 1, 8 & 15
PRESENTER: Jeanne Ryan
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Riddle Village, Studio, 1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
COST: $50.00

Basic Yoga
Improve your vitality, strength, and flexibility. Designed specifically for less flexible beginners,
seniors, or those who want to stay active without exercising strenuously, this program stresses gentle stretching exercises. Coordinating breath with movement and simple postures to will help muscles and joints regain mobility. Participants are asked to consult a physician prior to registration; eat a light breakfast two hours before class; and bring a large blanket, two towels, and an extra thick Yoga Sticky (available from most large general merchandise stores).

TWELVE WEDNESDAYS: September 10, 17, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 12, 19, 26,
December 3 & 10
PRESENTER: Jean Hopkins, M.Ed., RYT
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center, McNichol Room
COST: $80.00

Introduction to Excel (Microsoft Office 2007)
This course will introduce Microsoft Excel and the skills required to access and utilize the Excel
Application Window, number formats, changing column widths & row heights, entering text &
numbers, changing the contents of cells, saving the worksheet, adjusting, inserting, and merging
rows and columns, previewing before you print, printing, entering basic formula, doing math,
combining operations, editing formulas, using AutoSum, cell addresses in formulas, AutoComplete, working with various functions, formatting worksheet appearance.

SIX THURSDAYS: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 & 23
PRESENTER: John Whitnell
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
PLACE: Neumann College, Bachmann Main Building, Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Computer Lab., Ground Floor
COST: $60.00

World Religions
Have you wondered why there are so many religions in the world? Have you pondered the different beliefs people hold and the different ways they worship God? This course seeks to answer the basic questions about the seven largest religions in the world. The course will be taught using slides, lecture, discussion, and will be very interactive. Dr. Ellis has traveled to the site of each of these religions and met with local followers of the faith. He has been studying
and teaching about world religions for forty years.

FOUR THURSDAYS: September 18, 25, October 2 & 9
PRESENTER: Thomas Ellis, Ph.D.
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Canticle Room
COST: $50.00

Watercolor Painting
This class will give both new and experienced participants personalized instruction on proper
brush handling, color mixing, and composition. Techniques will be applied to landscapes,
seascapes, and still life. Frequent demonstrations are given. Please bring an 11² x 14² sketchpad
and HB pencils to the first class. Other supplies will be discussed at that time.

EIGHT SATURDAYS: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 & 8
PRESENTER: Jeanne Ryan
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Bachmann Main Building, Room 149
COST: $80.00

Computers Level I (Microsoft Word 2007)
The beginner class is for those with little or no experience using computers. These classes are
designed to ensure that a solid core of fundamental skills are taught, applied, and then practiced
by the participants. Classes will promote confidence in moving forward at home or in the office.
Participants will have ample time to work on skills by participating in exercises (or labs) related
to each class. Emphasis will be placed on fun and learning in a relaxed and focused approach to the material. Access to a computer and the internet outside of the class time is vital to success in this class. For those without personal computers at home, the public library has computers available to those with a valid library card.

NINE SATURDAYS: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 & 15
PRESENTER: Colin Saunders, M.S.
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Bachmann Main Building, Computer Lab, G-2, Ground Floor
COST: $110


Computers Level II (Microsoft Word 2007)
This class is designed for those participants who have successfully taken the beginner class and
specifically reinforces concepts and key ideas through a practical, exercise-based format.The intermediate class allows the participant to put into action much of what was covered in the beginner class; however, the focus is on application and practice under the guidance of the presenter. There will be little or no lecture, instead each week participants will work on interactive assignments, which will be completed during the two-hour period. This class is a realistic transition for those interested in taking the Advanced Beginners Class. Topic areas included
Drag and Drop, Cut, Copy and Paste, Navigation, File Types, File Management, Additional Printing
Options, Graphics, Setting Word Preferences, Page Setup, Margins, Indents and Breaks.

NINE SATURDAYS: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 & 15
PRESENTER: Colin Saunders, M.S.
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Bachmann Main Building, Computer Lab, G-2, Ground Floor
COST: $110

Computers Level III (Microsoft Office 2007)
The Level III class was created for participants who have successfully completed the other two
levels and are looking to explore more advanced topics in the computing field. This class covers a
practical side of working with and managing computers, which many people may not be aware.
Topics discussed in class will allow participant to apply lessons learned to their home PCs.
Participants are expected to complete homebased tasks each week, in order to keep pace with
the class content. Topics in the computing area cover: installing and removing software; setting
mouse, power and resolution options; running system utilities (defragment hard drive); configuring basic security systems (Windows Defender) and Microsoft updates. Word topics cover: managing and manipulating images, borders and shading; using templates; converting Word document to web pages; creating tables; and working with advanced tool bars. The final
section deals with the Internet. Topics here include browser settings (IE 7 and Mozilla Firefox), importing/exporting contact lists, and information searching with Froogle and WebMD.

NINE SATURDAYS: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 & 15
PRESENTER: Colin Saunders, M.S.
TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Bachmann Main Building, Computer Lab, G-2, Ground Floor
COST: $110

Personal Leadership: A Journey of Discovery
Discover how to take your special brand of leadership to the next level! Self-assessment,
guided reflection, and facilitated discussions will be used to explore your gifts, talents, personal
values, and motivators. With this framework, you can raise your self-awareness, understand
your personal impact, and increase your understanding of how to work effectively with others’
differences. You will be guided in the development of a personal action plan to pursue personal
and/or professional growth opportunities.

THREE SATURDAYS: October 4, 11 & 18
PRESENTER: Barbara C. Timony, Ed.D., PHR
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, San Damiano Room
COST: $45.00

The Gift of Change: Discover Hope in Life’s Transitions, Creatively
Everyone experiences changes throughout life. If we are open to changes in a positive way, we
can attain personal and spiritual growth toward our full potential. This class will discuss the three phases of transition, and use creative arts (journaling, poetry, literature, music, movies, and more) to “create” a new perspective on change and discover the gift of hope that it offers for the future.

FIVE WEDNESDAYS: October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
PRESENTER: Patricia Garver, PCC
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
PLACE: Riddle Village, Town Hall, 1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
COST: $50.00

The Gift of Change Part II: Finding Hope (and More) in Life’s Transitions Creatively
No pre-requisites required. This class explores deeply the issues involved in finding hope in life’s transitions, including letting go/trust, gratitude/joy, life lessons/wisdom, grace/faith, and forgiveness/acceptance. These issues will be illustrated through the creative arts. The class will integrate the lessons learned from past experiences in life changes into a hopeful and meaningful new path for the future.

FIVE WEDNESDAYS: October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
PRESENTER: Patricia Garver, PCC
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Riddle Village, Town Hall, 1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
COST: $50.00

Introduction to Italian
Have fun learning the basics of la lingua musicale: pronunciation, everyday expressions, vocabulary for travelers, and essential grammar. Read about the regions of Italy, chat in the present tense, and enjoy real Italian media. Please purchase: Italian at a Glance, 4th ed. Barron’s, 2003, available at Borders for under $8.00.

EIGHT SATURDAYS: October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 & 22
PRESENTER: Helen Subbio, M.A., MLS
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
PLACE: Neumann College, Bachmann Main Building, Room 230
COST: $80.00

Intermediate Excel (Microsoft Office 2007)
This course continues to build on current knowledge of Excel. With the Intermediate Excel sessions you will perform some review exercises of introductory skills, learn functions such as
previewing before printing, skills required in repeating printed title rows, freezing window panes, centering titles across columns, charting concepts and terminology, using multiple sheets, 3D references, sorting data, using AutoFilter to extract data, Mail Merge using Excel Data, creating and merging mailing labels.

SIX TUESDAYS: October 28, November 4, 25, December 2, 9 & 16
PRESENTER: John Whitnell
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
PLACE: Neumann College, Bachmann Main Building, Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Computer Lab, Ground Floor
COST: $60.00

Understand the Basics of Corporate Securities, Investments
and the Stock Exchange
The stock exchange determines most of what happens in the American economy and, to a large
extent, the global economy. Your knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the marketplace will help you with your life finances, your grasp of what is going on in the world around you— and it could pay dividends!

SIX MONDAYS: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 & 20
PRESENTER: David Komarnicki, M.A.
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Second Floor, Assisi Room
COST: $60.00

Writing About Your Life
You don’t have to be a celebrity or have a newsworthy achievement to have your life captured in
writing. Whether amusing, dramatic or inspiring, life experiences are unique and worthy of recording. Put pen to paper and learn how to write about yourself in a supportive atmosphere without the fear of criticism to roadblock your thinking. Explore technique on voice and tone, along with how to select, condense, and focus your work. In time, gain confidence; find your own
voice; and even discover what was, and is, important in life through the writing process.

SIX MONDAYS: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 & 20
PRESENTER: David Komarnicki, M.A.
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Second Floor, Assisi Room
COST: $60.00

Art Appreciation Part I
Explores the visual arts as an expression of the human spirit. Step aside from the esoteric positions of art historians and art critics and engage with what makes a work relevant, meaningful, and inspiring to our lives today. Bring your imagination and enjoy experiencing
works, which might transform you. This class will be an exploration of art with an emphasis
on what we see and how we react.

FOUR MONDAYS: September 15, 22, 29 & October 6
PRESENTER: Margaret Coupe, B.S., MFA
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Room 333
COST: $40.00

Art Appreciation Part II
Explore the visual arts as an expression of the human spirit. Step aside from the esoteric positions of art historians and art critics and engage with what makes a work relevant, meaningful and inspiring to our lives today. Bring your imagination and enjoy experiencing works, which might transform you. This class will be an exploration of art with an emphasis on what we see and how we react.

FOUR MONDAYS: October 13, 20, 27 & November 3
PRESENTER: Margaret Coupe, B.S., MFA
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Room 333
COST: $40.00

Unraveling The Mysteries Of American History
Did you ever wonder why we speak English instead of Spanish or French, or why we created
representative government when our only experience was hereditary monarchy? Have you ever
pondered how we managed to win our revolution against the world’s most powerful empire, or what was meant by our declaration that “All Men Are Created Equal” when it didn’t appear that we
were? Sit in on conversations that shed light on these and aspects of our uniquely American
behavior.

FIVE WEDNESDAYS: September 17, 24, October 1, 8 & 15
PRESENTER: Seth T. Gardner, B.A., MBA
TIME: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Riddle Village, Studio
COST: $50.00

St. Augustine: From Sinner to Saint to Doctor of the Church
Augustine lived during a transitional period in history; the Roman Empire and its culture were
in decline, while Christianity was ascending. Augustine’s life is especially relevant and compelling in our modern world. He was an educated Roman citizen caught up in the culture of the day only to find it wanting. In his search for the truth, Augustine finds God, transforms his life, and becomes one of the most influential Christian philosophers of all time. For his interpretation
of the Bible and his instruction on Christian Doctrine, he was later named Doctor of the Church.

FOUR WEDNESDAYS: October 1, 8, 15 & 22
PRESENTER: Susan M. Dixon, B.A., J.D.
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Canticle Room
COST: $40.00

Financial Health
Having good health is a blessing and a commitment to maintain. Explore the importance of healthy finances and the strategies used to maintain your financial health. Start with the basic
building blocks of investing and learn how to apply them in all of the different stages of our
financial lifecycle.

THREE SATURDAYS: November 22, December 6 & 13
PRESENTER: Shaun Miller, M.S., Smith Barney, Media, PA
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Canticle Room
COST: $40.00

Buying Your First Home
This class covers mortgage prequalification and provides a worksheet. Buyers estimate of closing
costs, interest rate tables, and customary procedures for our area will be discussed. This class
will also review an information sheet from the time of the Agreement of Sale until settlement.

• Financing — both conventional & government backed loans. Overview of special programs for first-time buyers, along with variations of “fixed rate” and adjustable mortgage programs.

• Contract Law — In-depth review of the Agreement of Sale and all addendums a buyer is expected to sign when making an offer. Both “mandatory” and “optional” endorsements are discussed, along with various pre-purchase testing.

• Home Inspections — Why have a home inspection done? What is covered, what a buyer can learn from the inspection. Also“Home Warranty” coverage. How to take title and the legalities involved. How to choose a real estate agent.

Required Text: Provided by the presenter. Sample Mortgage (pre-qualification), closing cost sheet, Agreement of Sale and all endorsements, information handouts.

THREE SATURDAYS: October 4, 25 & November 1
PRESENTER: William Finagan, CRS
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Neumann College, Rocco A. Abessinio Building, Canticle Room
COST: $40.00

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