2023 Spring
OF 0013.90 Nancy Drew: The Story Behind America's Favorite Teen Sleuth

“Password to Larkspur Lane", "The Secret of the Old Clock", "The Quest of the Missing Map". Sound familiar? Chances are, you've probably read some or "all" of the famous Nancy Drew books when you were a child. In nearly 90 years she has both entertained and inspired generations through her independence and inquisitiveness. This course will examine her relevance in modern mystery books to her impact on women leaders who have named her as an inspiration for their career choices. Carolyn Keene's story of Nancy Drew's creation, as well as the books she wrote and revised over time, is one of her greatest mysteries and what students will learn in this course..

Outcomes:understand the history of Nancy Drew authorship and process, learn about the influence of the character, learn about the different revisions and styles of the books, learn about the value of the books today if they still have older copies.

Format:Lecture 75%, Question and Answer 25%

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April 4 - April 4
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OF 0013.87 William Mulholland - The Controversial LA Aqueduct and the St. Francis Dam Disaster

What was the key event that enabled Los Angeles to grow from a population of 100,000 people in 1900 to one of America's largest cities? In one of the greatest civil engineering feats in American history, we discover how William Mulholland designed and built the Los Angeles Aqueduct that transported water 233 miles from the picturesque Owens Valley to Los Angeles. In the 1920s, angry residents of the valley repeatedly bombed the aqueduct in protest. In Los Angeles, William Mulholland was a hero, but the 1928 St. Francis dam disaster that killed over 400 people effectively ended his career.

Outcomes:Discover how and why the LA Aqueduct was built * Learn how its construction triggered angry protests in the Owens Valley * Investigate the St. Francis Dam disaster that ended Mulholland's career * Discover why the LA Aqueduct remains controversial to this day

Format:% lecture, 10% discussion

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OF 0013.85 Death on the Rails: How Trains and Murder (Fictional and Historical) Have Gone Hand In Hand

Discover the truth behind railroads. Students will learn how dangerous the rails were, not just for workers and passengers due to technology or accidents, but because of crime. Hollywood has produced some of the best thrillers set on trains like "Murder on the Orient Express", but what if they weren't just movies? Come learn from a real steam train engineer as we uncover death on the rails in real life.

Outcomes: The dangers of real-life trains, learn about some historical deaths on rails, learn about major fictional examples (with list of books).

Format:75% lecture, 25% Q and A

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MUSIC 0386 Chamber Singers
Study and public performance of representative literature for the ensemble. Practical experience in rehearsal technique. Maximum Credits: four units.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

Format: In Person

Note: The performance group courses are devoted to the study in detail and the public performance of a wide range of representative literature for each type of ensemble, and designed to provide students with practical experience in rehearsal techniques.
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ECON 0381 Economics of Immigration
Examination and history of immigration policy in the United States and its intended and unintended consequences. Debates over economic assimilation, immigration policy, impact of native labor market, and perceptions about immigrants and the welfare system.
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PERS 0102.01 Elementary Modern Persian II
Continuation of Persian 101. Development of speaking, listening, and reading skills using multimedia materials. Vocabulary for everyday topics and develop culturally appropriate discourse strategies for everyday situations. Not open to students who have completed four years of high school Persian unless the fourth course was completed five or more years ago.
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RUSSN 0100B.01 Beginning Russian II
Continuation of Russian 100A. Not open to students who have completed four years of high school Russian unless the fourth course was completed five or more years ago.
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EDL 0660.02 Field Experience in Educational Leadership
Supervised field experience in schools or other educational settings. Monthly sessions with university faculty. Application to take this course must be made during preceding semester. Maximum credit 10 units, of which four units are applicable to a master's degree.
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OF 0012.32 Creative Aging

In this fun and enriching class, you’ll learn several strategies for developing your creative mind through poetry, movement, and art. We’ll practice new approaches to old habits and collaborate to develop our compositional eye. You’ll learn to bring innate creativity into every day actions.

Outcomes: Discover your inner creative. Deepen your relationship with beauty. Create new works of art.

Format: 10% Lecture, 20% discussion, 60% Activity, 10% Demonstration

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OF 0014.69 The Longevity Dividend and How Older Adults Can Be a Change Agent

The developed world's population is rapidly aging. According to SANDAG, the 65+ population in San Diego County will nearly triple between the years 2002-2035. Many in government, media, and society are worried about a loss of productivity as the Baby Boomer generation is entering retirement. This course will highlight why and how many of the world's greatest challenges can be solved by our older adult population. We'll discuss how you can tackle your golden years with inspiration, dedication, and purpose and impact our community in a meaningful way.

Outcomes: Identify historically the impact older adults have had on society. Examine templates on what older adults are working on now. Get inspired to get involved . Think about what you still want to do.

Format: 50% Lecture, 20% Q&A, 30% Activity

Jon Schwartz has a business degree in Entrepreneurship from Indiana University and a master’s degree in Gerontology from USC. He is the Founder and CEO of Partner in Aging, which connects seniors to an expert advocate who can help with aging well at home and/or find the right retirement community. Jon’s depth of knowledge and genuine passion for successful aging has created a demand for his presentations; he has been a featured guest speaker for the Parkinson’s Foundation.His passion and aim is to speak to groups to inspire and educate our San Diego community on aging successfully.

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