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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
at
OLLI SOU
Southern Oregon University
Fall 2020 Course Catalog
September 14 to November 20, 2020
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OLLI at SOU CATALOG CONTENTS
Phone: 541.552.6048 President’s Letter .................................................................. 3
Email: olli@sou.edu
SOU Director, Outreach & Engagement
inside.sou.edu/olli
Programs Letter..................................................................... 5
Mailing Address
1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Course Schedule ................................................................... 6
Ashland, OR 97520 Course Descriptions
Offce Hours Arts: Film/TV/Radio ....................................................... 9
Monday-Friday Arts: Music ........................................................................ 12
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Arts: Theater ................................................................... 14
Arts: Visual Arts ............................................................... 15
The OLLI offces are closed Arts: Writing ...................................................................... 15
due to COVID-19. Please call History ............................................................................... 19
or email for assistance.
Languages and Cultures ............................................. 22
Life Planning ................................................................... 24
Literature .......................................................................... 27
Movement ....................................................................... 30
Nature ............................................................................... 33
Personal Exploration ................................................... 35
Recreation ....................................................................... 43
Science, Technology, Engineering
The photograph on the cover, “Apples,” was and Mathematics .................................................. 44
created by OLLI member and instructor Jeanne
Hoadley, It was selected from among the Social Sciences .............................................................. 48
plethora of Jeanne’s compelling fall images
because of the iconic association of apples as
Other Important Information
a thank-you gift to teachers. Many thanks are OLLI Member Benefts ................................................ 14
due the Fall 2020 instructors for participating Shared Interest Groups ................................................ 17
in the launch of the new OLLI 2U at SOU
curriculum. See more of Jeanne’s work in the
Scholarships .................................................................... 18
realms of nature, travel, fne art and nostalgia Dates to Remember .................................................... 23
at jeannehoadley.com.
Conversation Connections .............................................. 56
Catalog Staff Membership Application ................................................. 57
Editor: Peg Evans
Production Manager: Rob Casserly Volunteer at OLLI ................................................................ 58
Communications and Community Outreach
Committee: Peg Evans, Chair Course Request Form ....................................................... 59
Curriculum Committee: Ginny Blankinship
& Susan Stitham, Co-chairs Registration and Getting the Courses You Want .... 60
Community Group Distribution: Kay Godwin
Graphic Design: David Ruppe, Impact Publications
OLLI at SOU 1 Fall 2020 Catalog
Get Your “License to Learn”
Come for the Classes … Join OLLI Now for 2020-2021
Stay for the Connections
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
at Southern Oregon University
is an easy way to connect with
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OLLI’s rich, diverse curriculum
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and activates neural path-
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Access from anywhere
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lively class interactions, shared
interest groups, and volunteer Meaningful connections
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OLLI courses are stress-free for
students and instructors alike. Fall Registration Begins July 27
OLLI is more accessible and
convenient than ever
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
New OLLI 2U at SOU online
access lets members learn from
anywhere—whether from home
or while traveling.
— Dr. Seuss —OLLI Leadership Greetings from the
2020 -2021 OLLI Council President
Council Directors
Larry Hunter, President
John Ferris, Vice President
A bout a year ago we OLLI members were
celebrating having raised the funds needed
for an extensive remodel of our Campbell Center
Irv Lubliner, Treasurer facilities. However, this renovation presented
Betsy Gentry, Secretary us with a signifcant challenge—our Campbell
Clark Custodio, Director Center classrooms would not be available for
Phyllis Fernlund, Director
the fall term, and only one of the two buildings
at this location would be available for winter
Lyn Gutierrez, Director
term. Would our members stick with OLLI at Larry Hunter,
Bill Mansfeld, Director
SOU with course locations scattered around OLLI Council President
Elisabeth Zinser, Director Ashland, Phoenix, and Medford? How would
our instructors feel about teaching in unfamiliar places? The challenge
Standing Committees became a terrifc opportunity for both instructors and learners to experience
Communications and something new. We had a record number of course offerings, and strong
Community Outreach support from our members. Thanks to our professional staff, volunteer
Peg Evans, Chair leaders, instructors, and members, together we did it!
Curriculum By the beginning of spring term, we thought we would be celebrating the
Ginny Blankinship and grand opening and dedication of our Ashland facility, with improved tech-
Susan Stitham, Co-chairs nology, sightlines, restrooms, and a new member lounge. But the Spring term
Finance we envisioned did not bear any resemblance to our hopes and expectations.
Irv Lubliner, Chair Covid-19 reared its ugly head in the midst of our winter dreaming and there
Funds Policy and Management was to be no in-person learning. In a very short time, however, our assistant
Wayne Davison, Chair director, Rob Casserly, our instructors, and our curriculum committee put
together about 30 online courses. Our experience this spring has prepared us
Future Space Needs
Cliff Edwards, Chair well for having our entire fall curriculum offered digitally—OLLI 2U at SOU!
Landscape OLLI 2U at SOU includes over 100 courses, mostly using Zoom technology.
Sandra Hansen, Chair There are many benefts to this type of learning, including seeing the faces of
all your classmates and their names; hearing everything the instructor says;
Leadership Development and
Recruitment having no sightline problems, no snow days, no transportation challenges
Lorraine Vail, Chair and no parking issues; having access to class when traveling, homebound or
not feeling well; having more “seats” available for classes taught by our most
Member Services
Andrea Gay, Chair sought after instructors; and being able to wear pajamas to class. OLLI will
provide training and support for instructors and learners this summer. When
Personnel it is safe to do so, OLLI classes will return to Campbell Center, the Higher
Rachel Jones, Chair
Education Center in Medford, and our other in-person venues. But we know
that OLLI 2U at SOU will continue to be a vital component of OLLI at SOU.
OLLI Management
The challenge of this spring has become a chance for me to grow and to learn
Director, Outreach & to navigate a new way of learning. If I can handle the technology, almost
Engagement Programs
anyone can. Are you open to turning the present challenge into a wonderful
Rachel Jones
opportunity to experience and learn something new? I’m defnitely willing. I
Assistant Director, OLLI hope you are, too.
Rob Casserly
Sincerely,
Larry Hunter, OLLI at SOU Council President
OLLI at SOU 3 Fall 2020 CatalogMany of our classes this fall will use the Zoom platform, which allows instructors
to lead discussion and to share material as in an onsite classroom.
If you are new to Zoom, here are basic instructions.
Basic Zoom 1. Close any programs on your computer that use your camera like Skype or Facetime.
Instructions 2. You will get an email invitation from the meeting organizer that contains a Zoom link.
To join the meeting, click the link or copy the URL into your browser. The frst time you
for Beginners do this, Zoom will load and install a small program.
3. When Zoom asks if you want to open Zoom, click “Open” or “Yes.”
4. Then click “Join with Computer Audio.” You should now be joined to the meeting and
be able to see other participants if the meeting has started. If you are early, you may
have to wait for the organizer to start the meeting.
5. To join by telephone, dial the phone number provided in the Zoom email invitation.
When prompted, dial the meeting ID number that is also provided. Your phone will be
automatically muted once the meeting starts. If you want to speak, press *6 to unmute.
Suggestions to improve your experience Basic Zoom functions that are useful
1. Do a test meeting BEFORE your OLLI class to make sure 1. In the lower left corner of the Zoom window are the Mute
everything works. Go to https://zoom.us/test and follow and the Start/Stop Video buttons. It is always good to
the prompts. be muted unless you are speaking to keep unexpected
2. Attend a Zoom practice session which we will offer during background noises from interrupting the meeting. If you turn
the summer. Please watch the Newsfash for details. We off your Video, your name will appear instead of your video.
urge you to participate, especially if you have little or no 2. In the upper right corner, there is a button that allows you
experience with Zoom. to choose Gallery View or Speaker View. In Gallery View you
3. Check the OLLI at SOU website where we will have a page will see all the participants in small boxes on the screen. If
of web resources for learning how to use Zoom; this will there are more participants that will ft on one screen there
be updated frequently. Check often! is a small arrow at the right side to scroll to other screens. In
Speaker View, the person speaking will appear larger on the
4. Use a headset to minimize feedback. Cellphone earbuds
screen.
with in-line microphones as well as over-the-ear
headphones work well. 3. Your instructor may want you to use the Raise Hand function.
If you click the Participants button at the bottom of the
5. Elevate your device (laptop, tablet, or phone) so the
Zoom window, the Participants window will be displayed
camera in your device is level with your eyes. Otherwise,
along the right side. At the bottom of the window is a button
it may seem to other people that they are looking at your
which allows you to indicate your raised hand.
chin.
4. Your instructor may allow you to Chat while the meeting is
6. Light your face from the front. When the light is from
going on. By clicking the Chat button at the bottom of the
behind you, your face appears in a dark shadow. You can
Zoom window, you can see all of the chat messages and you
check this in the video window before you join a meeting.
are able to type one yourself.
You can learn more at the Zoom help center: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
If you need additional help, please contact the OLLI offce at olli@sou.edu or 541-552-6048.
OLLI at SOU 4 Fall 2020 CatalogA note from SOU Director,
Outreach and Engagement Programs...
W elcome to fall term! Typically, fall term for me feels like a return to normal
routines after a busy three months flled with campus youth activities,
travels, and summer fun. This year, however, will be anything but normal. In
the spring, we made a rapid transition to online courses as the COVID-19 crisis
quickly unfolded. The quick shift to a virtual spring term meant that we had very
little time to adjust, yet everyone rose to meet the challenge. OLLI instructors,
students, staff, and volunteers were remarkably impressive in their adaptability
and willingness to try a different way of learning.
My thanks go out to you, as a member of the OLLI at SOU community, for re-
maining engaged and committed to this organization. Your faith in OLLI contin-
ues to help us weather this diffcult time so we can continue enriching the lives
of all of our members.
While we all long for a return to campus and gathering in person with friends,
one small gift is having the luxury of time as we plan for a fall term unlike any Rachel Jones, Director,
we have had before at OLLI at SOU. I am inspired that so many fne instructors SOU Outreach & Engagement
have stepped up to teach remote classes this fall, and I hope to be similarly in-
spired that many, many OLLI members take advantage of the course offerings.
As we settle into an unprecedented fall term of virtual learning, I hope you will fnd that OLLI provides a
semblance of normality—although the delivery method has changed, the familiar faces and joy of learning that
OLLI provides remain.
Rachel Jones
Director, SOU Outreach & Engagement
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OLLI’s Volunteer Coordinator Pauline Black to connect: blackp@sou.edu or 541-552-6975.
OLLI at SOU 5 Fall 2020 CatalogOLLI COURSES: FALL 2020
Course request period opens July 27 and closes August 7.
Open registration begins August 24; Fall term September 14– November 20
Courses are listed by day of the week, then chronologically by start date.
All of the courses listed in this catalog are online distance-learning courses.
All times listed in this catalog are Pacifc Time.
Course descriptions begin on Page 9.
〉〉〉〉 For additional details and most up-to-date information,
visit the Catalog page on the OLLI website 〈〈〈〈
START PACIFIC
TITLE INSTRUCTORS DATE SESSIONS TIME PAGE
Monday
Moving Meditations, Visualization, and Dance Monica Caldwell 9/14 6 8:30-9:15 32
Belly Dancing Monica Caldwell 9/14 6 9:45-10:30 30
Latin Dance Monica Caldwell 9/14 6 11-11:45 31
Chair Yoga Geri Esposito 9/14 4 11-12 31
Physics for Non-physicists: Radiation John Johnson 9/14 5 11-12:15 47
Happy Birthday Beethoven! An Overview of His Music Peggy Evans 9/14 10 11-12:30 12
What Is This 5G Thing Anyway? Tom Anderson 9/14 8 1-2 48
Walt Whitman’s SONG OF MYSELF Dave Ferguson 9/14 7 1-2:30 29
Ten Classic Musical Films Roy Sutton 9/14 10 1-3 10
Rogerian Argument: A New Approach to Persuasion John Pratt 9/14 5 3:30-4:30 17
What’s So Special about Human Language? Tony Davis 9/14 8 3:30-4:30 51
Collaborate and Connect in the Cloud Marcia Couey 9/14 3 4:15-5:30 44
Murder Most Medieval: History through Mysteries Camille Korsmo 9/21 6 11-12:30 28
Watercolor Basics: Starting from the Paper Up Becky Hawkins 9/21 6 1-3 15
DIY FUNdamental Stock Analysis for Beginners Multiple Instructor 10/5 14 9:30-10:45 24
COVID-19; Healthcare Reform; Presidential Politics (2nd section) Roger Howe 10/5 7 11-12 49
Getting to Know Adobe Lightroom Classic Jeanne Hoadley 10/5 4 1-2:30 45
Hearing Loss: Psychosocial Health & Communication Elisa Friedlander 10/5 5 1-3 37
P@s$w0rdz Steve Weyer 10/5 3 3:30-5:30 46
The Arts of Happiness Claudia Chaves 10/5 7 5-6 41
Crosswords: Practicum Steve Weyer 10/12 3 3:30-5:30 43
Your Advance Directive: Time to Get it Done Joanne Kliejunas 10/19 5 11-12 26
Your Advance Directive: Time to Get it Done (2nd section) Joanne Kliejunas 10/19 5 1-2 26
Readers Write Personal Stories John Pratt 10/19 5 3:30-4:30 17
Landscapes Revealed: Geology of National Parks Karen Grove 10/19 4 3:30-4:30 46
P@s$w0rdz (2nd section) Steve Weyer 10/19 3 3:30-5:30 46
Moving Meditations, Visualization, and Dance (2nd section) Monica Caldwell 11/2 5 8:30-9:15 32
Belly Dancing (2nd section) Monica Caldwell 11/2 5 9:45-10:30 30
Latin Dance (2nd section) Monica Caldwell 11/2 5 11-11:45 31
OLLI at SOU 6 Fall 2020 CatalogSTART PACIFIC
TITLE INSTRUCTORS DATE SESSIONS TIME PAGE
Tuesday
Mindful Movement: Energizing T’ai Chi and Qigong Nando Raynolds 9/15 4 9-10 31
Caregiving for Alzheimer’s: A Personal Journey Bill Harris 9/15 6 9-10:30 24
Have Fun Learning About Birds Shannon Rio 9/15 5 9-10:30 33
Hot News and Cool Views Rick Vann 9/15 10 9-10:30 50
Mind Frames: Behavioral Communication Marnie Hancock 9/15 5 9-11 38
The Mature Voice Sarah Oppenheim-Beggs 9/15 8 11-12 13
Creating a Community: A Poetic Sojourn Linda Jaffe 9/15 8 11-12:30 15
Short Stories of Flannery O’Connor Herbert Rothschild 9/15 5 11-12:30 28
Nonfction Writing Workshop Paul Steinle 9/15 10 1-2 16
Intersections: Monk, Evans & Kronos String Quartet Robert Adams 9/15 7 1-2 12
How to Ensure Your Money Lasts for Your Lifetime Multiple Instructor 9/15 5 1-2 26
The Art of Knowing Yourself Multiple Instructor 9/15 10 1-2 41
Women of Valor: Four Activists for Justice Multiple Instructor 9/15 6 1-2:30 22
Love Where You Live: A Redesign Class for Everyone L Turner 9/15 5 1-2:30 43
The Story of the Mormons Allan Anderson 9/15 8 1-3 21
Mandalas of Presence: Spirituality and Practice Edward Hirsch 9/15 10 1-3 38
Cloud Computing Basics: Making it Work for You Neal Strudler 9/15 6 1-3 44
Native American Women Change Makers Louise Paré 9/15 8 2-4 38
Upgrade Your Toolkit for Solving Math Problems Irv Lubliner 9/22 5 11-12:30 47
The Writers’ Buffet Dori Appel 9/22 5 11-1 18
Knowing the Toxins Around You Lisa Sandrock 9/22 6 1-2:30 50
Bringing Greater Ease to Diffcult Conversations Anna Cassilly 9/29 6 11-12:30 36
Norman Corwin: Radio’s Poet Laureate Ron Kramer 9/29 6 1-2:30 10
Introduction to Creative Writing William Lawson 9/29 8 3:30-5 16
Hawks! Dick Ashford 10/6 3 9-10 33
Planning and Growing a Garden for Biodiversity Robin McKenzie 10/6 4 11-12:30 34
Plumbing the West: Dams, Ditches, and Diversions John Schuyler 10/6 5 11-12:30 34
Women and War Jane Ballback 10/6 4 1-2:30 21
Seeing the Rogue Valley’s Architectural History Jeff LaLande 10/6 6 1-3 20
World Film Week: Ashland Independent Film Fest Lorraine Vail 10/13 4 11-12:30 11
How to Be Your Own Patient Advocate Lori Lind 10/20 3 11-12 25
PTSD: Skills for Living Well, Especially Now Multiple Instructor 10/20 5 1-2:30 39
Organizing and Sharing Digital Photos using iCloud Neal Strudler 10/27 4 1-3 46
Wednesday
Advanced Songwriting Denny Caraher 9/16 8 9-10:30 12
The Five Invitations Dane Roubos 9/16 7 10:30-12 41
Citizens for the Rule of Law Betsy Massie 9/16 4 11-12 48
Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Part 1 Michael Reynolds 9/16 9 11-12:30 19
Enjoy German! DER STRUWWELPETER Udo Gorsch-Nies 9/16 9 11-12:30 22
The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking Tysen Mueller 9/16 6 11-12:30 40
Senior Coed Soccer Carl Prufer 9/16 2 1-2 32
Let Go and Feel Freedom in Challenging Times Suzanne Mark 9/16 7 1-2:30 37
Energy Codes: A Dynamic New Self-Healing Paradigm Ceil Kellogg 9/16 6 1-2:30 36
Ten Classic Comedy Films Roy Sutton 9/16 9 1-3 10
OLLI at SOU 7 Fall 2020 CatalogSTART PACIFIC
TITLE INSTRUCTORS DATE SESSIONS TIME PAGE
The ILIAD Marc Ratner 9/16 9 1-3 29
Warrior Goddess Training Kathleen Green 9/16 5 1-3 42
Yoga Barbara Deurwaarder 9/16 6 1:30-2:45 32
The Post-COVID Future of the Rogue Valley Economy Gary Anderson 9/16 6 3:30-5 51
The Holocaust Through the Eyes of a Survivor Irv Lubliner 9/23 4 11-12:30 29
What’s in a Name? A Rose by Any Other Name Susan Stitham 9/23 7 1-3 30
Poetry Toolbox Ann Lovett 9/23 5 3:30-5:30 16
Revitalizing Your Resilience Allan Weisbard 10/7 3 9-10:30 40
Farm to Table: Buying Locally Raised Meat Lisa Sandrock 10/7 4 1-2:30 50
The First Two Invasions of World War II Clark Custodio 10/14 3 11-12 20
Investing During Uncertain Times David Savage 10/14 4 1-2:30 26
African Safari Barbara Shor 10/21 4 11-12 33
Estate Planning: Dialing Down into Trusts Cheri Elson 10/21 3 11-1 25
Thursday
The Wonderful World of Lyrics Denny Caraher 9/17 8 9-10 13
Intersections: Monk, Evans & Kronos String Quartet (2nd section) Robert Adams 9/17 7 9-10 12
Crossing to Safety Rick Berlet 9/17 4 9-10:30 27
Enemies of the People: Journalism and the Movies Paul Steinle 9/17 10 11-12 9
Mythology Worldwide Bob Griffn 9/17 10 11-12 23
Electoral College/Disputed Presidential Elections David Runkel 9/17 10 11-12 49
Awakening to Innate Well-Being: Three Principles Dan Altman 9/17 4 11-12:30 35
NINE STORIES by J.D. Salinger Peter Arango 9/17 5 1-2 28
Sustenance for Planet Activists and Healers Bob Heilbroner 9/17 9 1-2:30 40
Energy in the Age of Climate Change Jeff Wyatt 9/17 6 1-2:30 45
Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom Alexis McKenna 9/17 9 1-3 39
Romancing Your Sourdough Linda Anderson 9/17 3 1-3 43
Build a Simple Website with Wordpress Michael Chiaravalle 9/17 8 3:30-4:30 44
Spanish: Inching into Intermediate Teri Coppedge 9/17 8 3:30-4:30 24
The Camino de Santiago: History and Mystery David Drury 9/24 4 3:30-5 20
COVID-19; Healthcare Reform; Presidential Politics Roger Howe 10/1 7 11-12 49
The Sixth Extinction: Human Caused? Ursula Shepherd 10/22 5 12:30-2 35
Friday
Classical Music in a Pandemic, Part 2 Peggy Evans 9/18 10 11-12 12
Creating an Extraordinary Life Al Huth 9/18 8 11-12:30 36
Zero to First Draft: Writing a Fiction Scene Claire Chiaravalle 9/18 4 3:30-4 18
Hear Shakespeare Differently: The Play on! Method Lue Douthit 10/2 4 1-2 14
Exotic Travel Maria Geigel 10/9 5 1-3 22
Bogie Times Five Michael Jasperson 10/16 6 1-3 9
Electoral College: Safeguard or Anachronism? Susan Stitham 10/23 2 1-3 19
Self-Paced
Indian Vegetarian Cooking Kumud Gokani 10/5 4 n/a 23
You Can Create: Stress Relief Through Creativity Multiple Instructor 9/14 10 n/a 42
Anthro is Fun: Marriage, Family, Kinship Multiple Instructor 9/14 10 n/a 48
OLLI at SOU 8 Fall 2020 CatalogARTS
Course Descriptions
One or more of these courses may present one aspect of a matter of public debate. Views expressed by the
instructor/facilitator are not necessarily those of OLLI or Southern Oregon University.
Arts: Film/TV/Radio into this community by telling behind-the-scenes tales of
journalists. In the 1930s, Hollywood created “The Front
Page,” the frst sound flm about urban newspapering.
NEW! Bogie Times Five Those reporters were fabulists—storytellers who mixed
Humphrey Bogart’s flm performances are legendary facts with fantasy to infate newspaper sales. But, after
and among the most admired in Hollywood history. We WW II, American journalism grew up. Journalism was
will individually watch and jointly critique his roles in reframed by higher education, journalism ethics, and
fve notable flms from the 1940s and 1950s, including community-minded publishers and broadcasters. Holly-
“The Maltese Falcon,” “Casablanca,” “Key Largo,” his wood has offered compelling tales about journalists—
Oscar-winning performance in “The African Queen,” many of whom are heroes; some of whom are villains.
and “The Caine Mutiny,” his last flm appearance. These During this course, we will be viewing nine flms, seven
flms are all available for rental at minimal charge or for of which were shown previously in Ashland (2014) and
purchase on YouTube and Amazon (links to which will eight of which were shown at HEC (2018). Lecture and
be provided). In addition, we may be able to watch a discussion sessions will accompany these flms.
fne special biography, an invaluable resource. Details Distance learning methods/tools to be used
for viewings and discussions will be provided to class • SOU’s Raider Moodle: instructions will be introduced
members in early September. via email and video
Distance learning methods/tools to be used • Video lectures each week will take place through the
• Zoom videoconferencing instructor’s Vimeo site, via Moodle
• YouTube or streaming services (i.e., Netfix, Hulu) • Zoom for weekly class discussions
to view flms • Movies can be rented on the Internet or streaming
• Email devices; the cost for each flm should not exceed
$3.99
NOTE: There may be rental charges to view the flms on a
streaming service or you may purchase DVDs. ARTS114 · 10 Sessions
class size 50
ARTS158 · 6 Sessions Thursday · 11:00AM–12:00PM
class size 30 9/17/2020–11/19/2020
Friday · 1:00–3:00PM
10/16/2020–11/20/2020 INSTRUCTOR: Paul Steinle, a journalist, documentary flm-
maker, news media manager, and journalism educator, has
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Jasperson taught his frst course for taught workshops in nonfction writing and cinema appre-
SOLIR/OLLI in the winter of 1994 with the alluring title Take ciation at the graduate and undergraduate level since 1992.
Three with Bogie, which featured three of Bogart’s flms. Over Steinle has co-authored two nonfction books, written a “Pro-
the years, he has offered any number of courses for SOLIR/ fessional Field Guide for Television News,” and produced 10
OLLI, the most recent being a course featuring flms of four TV documentaries. He’s been engaged in either news media or
Stratford Festival Gilbert and Sullivan productions. He taught journalism and cinema education since 1961.
for over 30 years at the U.S. Naval Academy as a professor and
was its theatre director.
Enemies of the People:
Journalism and the Movies
While American journalism is challenged by the White
House, it’s useful to take a closer look at the news
media. Who are these “enemies”? What is their role in
American life? Movie directors have provided a window
OLLI at SOU 9 Fall 2020 CatalogARTS
NEW! Norman Corwin: the assigned flm at home prior to the scheduled Zoom
class session. At the Zoom meeting, the instructor will
Radio’s Poet Laureate share special aspects of the flm and entertain student
questions and comments. One need bring nothing more
According to Studs Terkel, when radio was king, Nor-
than a desire to see these truly classic comedies, still
man Corwin was its prime minister. Corwin wrote and
enjoyable no matter how many times one views them.
produced powerful experimental radio dramas before
and during World War II, largely in verse, and captured Distance learning methods/tools to be used
imaginations in unprecedented ways. His “They Fly • Video streaming service for viewing flms (approxi-
Through the Air,” an indictment of the bombing of Ethi- mately $3.99 or less per flm)
opian civilians by Italy, made him an overnight celebrity. • Zoom videoconferencing
As a poet, director, and producer, his media role evolved • Email
from radio to Oscar-winning flm scripts. As he entered
NOTE: There will be no class on Veterans Day, Wednes-
his 80s, 90s, and even age 100, he was still weaving his
media magic on radio and television. Courted by pres- day, November 11.
idents, international fgures, and Hollywood royalty, ARTS203 · 9 Sessions
he was a humanitarian who traveled the world as the class size unlimited
United Nation’s offcial media voice. This class will Wednesday · 1:00–3:00PM
explore the man and listen to and discuss a handful of 9/16/2020–11/18/2020
his most powerful, humorous, and fanciful radio pro-
INSTRUCTOR: Roy Sutton is a resident of the Mountain Mead-
grams. We all have heroes, and Corwin has long been
ows Community in Ashland where he shows classic movies for
one of the instructor’s. Perhaps you also will fnd him to the residents three or four times a month. He also arranges and
become one of yours. hosts around 40 concerts a year for those residents. This will be
Distance learning methods/tools to be used Sutton’s ffteenth consecutive OLLI term featuring classic flms.
• Zoom videoconferencing His love of such flms probably derives from being born and
raised in Hollywood, California.
• SOU’s Raider Moodle; instructions included in pre-
course email
ARTS174 · 6 Sessions
Ten Classic Musical Films
class size 25 This course will feature 10 classic musical flms starting
Tuesday · 1:00–2:30PM with “42nd Street” (1933) with Dick Powell and Ruby
9/29/2020–11/3/2020 Keeler and fnishing with “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952)
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Kramer holds B.A. degrees in speech and his-
with Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. The other eight
tory from Baldwin-Wallace University, an M.A. in radio-televi- are “The Little Colonel,” “Babes in Arms,” “Yankee Doo-
sion-flm from Northwestern University, and advanced certif- dle Dandy,” “Stormy Weather,” “Anchors Away,” “The
cates from Harvard and Berkeley. He worked in radio for over Red Shoes,” “On the Town,” and “An American in Paris.”
50 years, including as a director for ABC Radio Network; served An email will be sent to students with information about
as executive director of Jefferson Public Radio for 38 years; and each of the flms: title, year of release, star actors, com-
has written, lectured, and taught courses in radio and televi- poser, lyricist, and flm length. If students wish to have
sion for 50 years. more information, they can research the flms on sites
such as IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, etc. Each week, stu-
Ten Classic Comedy Films dents will watch the assigned flm at home prior to the
scheduled Zoom class session. At the Zoom meeting,
This course will feature 10 classic comedy flms start- the instructor will share special aspects of the flm and
ing with a Buster Keaton silent flm, “The Cameraman” entertain student questions and comments. One need
(1928), and fnishing with “Forrest Gump” (1984) with bring nothing more than a desire to see these truly clas-
Tom Hanks. The other eight are “The Thin Man,” “Bring- sic musicals, still enjoyable no matter how many times
ing Up Baby,” “The Lady Eve,” “Born Yesterday,” “The one views them.
Apartment,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Monty Python
and the Holy Grail,” and “Airplane!” An email will be Distance learning methods/tools to be used
sent to students with basic information about each of • Video streaming service for viewing flms (approxi-
the 10 flms: flm title, year of release, star actors, direc- mately $3.99 or less per flm)
tors, and flm length. If students wish for more informa- • Zoom videoconferencing
tion, they can research the flms on sites such as IMDB, • Email
Rotten Tomatoes, etc. Each week, students will watch
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ARTS202 · 10 Sessions
class size unlimited
Monday · 1:00–3:00PM
9/14/2020–11/16/2020
INSTRUCTOR: Roy Sutton is a resident of the Mountain Mead-
ows Community in Ashland where he shows classic movies for
the residents three or four times a month. He also arranges and
hosts around 40 concerts a year for those residents. This will be
Sutton’s ffteenth consecutive OLLI term featuring classic flms.
His love of such flms probably derives from being born and
raised in Hollywood, California.
World Film Week: Ashland
Distance learning methods/tools to be used
Independent Film Fest • Streaming channel (most likely through a link to
Nothing brings concepts and events to life more vividly FilmFestivalFlix) for viewing flms on PC or TV)
than extraordinary flms, especially those that inspire us • Zoom videoconferencing
to think, engage, refect, and maybe even laugh and cry. • Email
Members will view six flms. The flms are the latest NOTE: The Festival cost is not yet known, but it is
work from the fnest narrative and documentary inde- expected to be about $50.
pendent flmmakers from around the word. All flms will
be shown virtually during the Ashland Independent Film ARTS109 · 4 Sessions
Festival’s (AIFF) World Film Week currently scheduled class size unlimited
from October 2 through 9, although it may be extended Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Wednesday ·
into a second week. The flms are shown multiple times 11:00AM–12:30PM
during the festival, and members will choose which day 10/13/2020–10/21/2020
and time best fts their schedule. Following the virtual INSTRUCTOR: Lorraine Vail is an enthusiastic supporter of inde-
festival, members will meet four times via Zoom to dis- pendent flm and the AIFF. She has taught flm festival courses
cuss the flm, with the focus on each flm’s message at OLLI for the past six years, screened flms for the flm fes-
and its impact on you, the viewer. The instructor will be tival, and once viewed 23 flms in fve days at the Scottsdale
joined by several flmmakers. International Film Festival.
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Arts: Music Distance learning methods/tools to be used
• Email
• Zoom videoconferencing (optional)
NEW! Advanced Songwriting ARTS164 · 10 Sessions
class size unlimited
This course is designed for people who have some expe- Friday · 11:00AM–12:00PM
rience writing poetry or songs and want to improve and 9/18/2020–11/20/2020
support other writers. You don’t have to be “good.” This
INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Evans, SOU professor emerita of music, has
is an opportunity for writers to develop and hone their
taught music for many years. She holds music degrees from
craft in a safe setting. A different aspect of songwriting Chatham University, the University of Michigan, and the East-
will be introduced each week. We will talk about the man School of Music of the University of Rochester. She has
internal editors that keep us from creating and attempt taught many courses for OLLI at SOU over the years in the
to move beyond them. And, while we explore our cre- areas of music and philanthropy.
ativity, we will talk about the art form of a song. What
are the rules? When should we break them? There is
homework. Every week we will each work on—maybe NEW! Happy Birthday Beethoven!
complete—a song. Maybe after a week some of us will An Overview of His Music
have nothing, and that will be OK. In this course, the
result is less important than engaging in the process of This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of
writing. Beethoven. This lecture course will be an overview
of Beethoven’s works (piano, chamber, choral, songs,
Distance learning methods/tools to be used opera, and orchestral), looking at some of his import-
• Zoom videoconferencing ant musical contributions. We’ll look at the history and
ARTS211 · 8 Sessions forms of the works and listen to examples. At the end of
class size 8 each class there will be the opportunity to ask questions
Wednesday · 9:00–10:30AM and to make comments. The information will be some-
9/16/2020–11/4/2020 what cumulative so it would be good for students to
attend/see each class, either live or through recordings
INSTRUCTOR: Denny Caraher has been writing songs for of the lectures.
decades. He has six recorded albums (three for adults and three
for children). His songs have been heard on NPR and his lyr- Distance learning methods/tools to be used
ics featured on “The Writer’s Almanac.” He has taught several • Zoom videoconferencing
music related classes at OLLI.
ARTS210 · 10 Sessions
class size unlimited
NEW! Classical Music in a Monday · 11:00AM–12:30PM
Pandemic, Part 2 9/14/2020–11/16/2020
INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Evans, SOU professor emerita of music, has
Many of us enjoy classical music performances, but it taught music for many years. She holds music degrees from
seems it may be some time before we can experience Chatham University, the University of Michigan, and the East-
them again in live concert settings. Some of us are new man School of Music of the University of Rochester. She has
to classical music and would like to learn a little more taught many courses for OLLI at SOU over the years in the
about it. This class will inform students about classi- areas of music and philanthropy.
cal music whether they are seasoned concertgoers or
neophytes. Each week the instructor will send infor-
mation about fve short (10 minutes or less) classical
NEW! Intersections: Monk, Evans
music pieces or movements to each student via email. & Kronos String Quartet
Included will be historical information about each work
and composer and links to musical scores and YouTube In this course we will listen to and discuss works written
videos. Students will listen to the music on their own. and performed by Jazz greats Thelonius Monk and Bill
Each week there will be an optional time to chat about Evans that span their professional careers. We will com-
the music via Zoom. This is the continuation of a simi- pare these works with the rich and innovative output of
lar course offered in Spring 2020, with no pieces being the Kronos String Quartet, which early in its existence
repeated. recorded albums dedicated to these two composer/
pianists. Expect to hear an eclectic mix of works that
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infuenced our performers, with cameos by musicians NOTE: Students will need to have some experience with
such as Miles Davis, Darius Milhaud, Claude Debussy, music terminology and have a fairly good ear (you don’t
and J. S. Bach. In weekly Zoom sessions, we will discuss need to be able to read music). Students will need a
the previous week’s music and listen to excerpts from water bottle and a pair of chop sticks. The app we’ll use
the coming week’s music. Class sessions will be aug- costs $14.99/month.
mented with a curated YouTube playlist and a blog. The
ARTS101 · 8 Sessions
instructor enjoys crossing the borders between musical
class size 24
styles and looks forward to sharing that enjoyment with
Tuesday, Thursday · 11:00AM–12:00PM
you. No specifc musical background is necessary. Lov-
9/15/2020–10/8/2020
ers of jazz and/or classical music are welcome.
INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Oppenheim-Beggs began her career as a
Distance learning methods/tools to be used singer, teacher, and choral director in the Bay Area. She has
• Zoom videoconferencing been a member of The National Association of Teachers of Sing-
• Blog ing since 1984 and is a past president and vice president of the
• YouTube playlist, available from a class YouTube Music Teachers Association in California. She has also taught
channel in the Maui Community College Adult Education VITEC pro-
gram and was artistic director for the non-proft Musical Voices
ARTS215 · 7 Sessions Maui and the Olinda Chorale.
class size 25
Tuesday · 1:00–2:00PM
9/15/2020–10/27/2020 NEW! The Wonderful World
ARTS215-2 · 7 Sessions of Lyrics
class size 25 This course will take a close look at a wide range of lyr-
Thursday · 9:00–10:00AM icists, from Cole Porter to contemporary writers. We will
9/17/2020–10/29/2020 explore questions such as what makes a lyric “sing”?
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Adams retired after a 27-year academic What is the importance of rhyme? What is the difference
career at universities in California, Massachusetts, Pennsyl- between a poem and a lyric? Why are some lyrics so
vania, and Alabama. While at Susquehanna University, he memorable that they become standards? How do writ-
participated in a multidisciplinary program focusing on Marti- ing teams (e.g., Rodgers and Hammerstein or Lennon/
nique, which challenged him to tune his ears to the rich world McCartney) work together? Each week we will focus on
of music beyond the concert hall. He has a Ph.D. in music the- one writer (or team), starting with a broad overview of
ory/composition from U. C. Berkeley with additional study at
their careers and then focusing on a few of their songs.
conservatories in Paris and Amsterdam.
The lyrics will be sent to students beforehand. This is
not a class about writing lyrics, but if you are a song-
The Mature Voice writer or poet/lyricist, there is no better way to learn
than by studying the masters.
This four-week, eight-session workshop will help adult
singers gain a better understanding of how to take care Distance learning methods/tools to be used
of their voices through vocal exercises and will provide • Zoom videoconferencing
training in using a vocalizing and song accompaniment • Email
app for practice and singing. The class will cover the
ARTS212 · 8 Sessions
science about how our voices work as well as specifc
class size 20
warm-ups to create fexibility and improve the ability
Thursday · 9:00–10:00AM
to sustain one’s voice. Students will also learn how to
9/17/2020–11/5/2020
use a relevant app that can be loaded onto an Apple or
Android phone. Each session will focus on a particu- INSTRUCTOR: Denny Caraher has been writing songs for
lar aspect of singing, corresponding vocal exercises, and decades. He has six recorded albums (three for adults and three
their implementation in a new song. For creative mate- for children). His songs have been heard on NPR and his lyr-
rial, we will focus on the songs of Richard Rogers. ics featured on “The Writer’s Almanac.” He has taught several
music related classes at OLLI.
Distance learning methods/tools to be used
• Zoom videoconferencing
• Email
• Apple or Android phone to utilize app
• Printer for sheet music
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OLLI Membership
Arts: Theater
NEW! Hear Shakespeare
Benefits Differently: The Play on! Method
OLLI at SOU membership This course will discuss the principles and examples of
Play on!, the Shakespeare translation project that orig-
entitles you to: inated at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2015. We
will examine Shakespeare’s works as blueprints for per-
Submit registration requests for OLLI at SOU formance through their language and dramatic structure.
courses. Students will learn about the principles of the Play on!
Shakespeare project from audio samples and script com-
The right to vote in OLLI at SOU elections, parison analyses. Each week, we will examine a differ-
such as the annual election of Council ent Shakespeare play and discuss the losses and gains
members. inherent in any translation process. Designed primarily
as a lecture course with PowerPoint presentations, there
An invitation to OLLI at SOU members-only will also be time for questions and answers. No back-
social events. ground, level of knowledge, or skill is required.
If you are age 65 or older, and you have lived Distance learning methods/tools to be used
in Oregon for the past 12 months, and you • Zoom videoconferencing
are registered in an OLLI at SOU course that NOTE: There will be a charge to students of approximately
qualifes as an SOU one credit course, and $15 for translation materials provided by the instructor.
you fll out a one-credit student application,
ARTS214 · 4 Sessions
then you can check books out from the
class size unlimited
SOU’s Hannon Library using your driver’s Friday · 1:00–2:00PM
license or another form of photo ID. 10/2/2020–10/23/2020
A discount on select music and theater INSTRUCTOR: Lue Douthit is CEO and creative director of Play
performances at SOU’s Oregon Center for the on! Shakespeare, a nonproft company she co-founded in 2018.
She was director of literary development and dramaturgy at
Arts (Call the box offce at 541.552.6348 for
OSF, where she worked for 25 seasons. She co-founded and pro-
details).* duced The Black Swan Lab for New Play Development and was
a production dramaturg on dozens of OSF Shakespeare plays.
A substantial discount on tickets to SOU
She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in dramatic theory and criticism
sporting events (Call the Athletic Department and an M.F.A. in playwriting and directing.
at 541.552.6772 for details.)*
A 10 percent discount on purchases made at
the SOU Bookstore.*
A $10 discount on a Friends of the Hannon Interested in
teaching at OLLI?
Library at SOU membership (Call the library at
541.552.6816 for details).*
A special rate on Cascade Shuttle taxicab
service for transportation to attend OLLI
classes at Campbell Center in Ashland (Call
Course proposals for Winter term will be
Cascade Shuttle at 541.488.1998 for details).* accepted August 1 to August 31.
* Note: These benefts will resume when they are back
Please visit inside.sou.edu/olli and click on
in operation and/or COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. “Teaching at OLLI” for more information.
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Arts: Visual Arts Arts: Writing
NEW! Watercolor Basics: NEW! Creating a Community:
Starting from the Paper Up A Poetic Sojourn
Do you dream of watercolor painting but have never In this writing course, each student will create an imag-
held a brush? Did you try watercolor years ago but have inary town through poetry. They will consider the phys-
forgotten everything? Let this course revive your dreams icality/characteristics of place, develop authentic char-
and build your basic skill set. Each class is a live, two- acters who interact with each other, imagine a confict
hour Zoom meeting with breaks. A quick PowerPoint or challenging event that affects the community, and
lecture with discussion and questions and answers will create a resolution/celebration marking the end of the
be followed by a hands-on, in-class painting session. All challenge. Throughout this project, various aspects of
assignments come from a required “beginner-friendly” poetry craft will be considered, such as metaphor, form,
book that focuses on foundational techniques and value voice, etc. By the end of the course, students will have a
studies. Students will read a chapter before attending coherent and cohesive body of poems. The format will
each class (about one hour per week). If you can follow include an introduction to the week’s topic, discussion,
straightforward instructions and practice a little outside and questions followed by an examination of the mentor
of class, you’ll be surprised how far you can progress in texts that have been sent to the students. Participants
six weeks. For those students who’d like feedback on will have the opportunity to share their poems live or
their work, an optional weekly one-hour Zoom critique on the Learner Notes website. Although the instructor
session is available. All levels are welcome; drawing skill and students may comment on participants’ poems, this
is helpful but not required. Plan to start painting on day is not a workshop in which poems are critiqued. This
one! course is appropriate for all levels of writing experience.
Distance learning methods/tools to be used Distance learning methods/tools to be used
• Zoom videoconferencing • Zoom videoconferencing
• Learner Notes
NOTE: An optional extra weekly Zoom critique session
• Email
requires clearly photographing your work with a phone/
digital camera and emailing jpeg/gif/png fles to the NOTE: Because this course builds week by week, please
instructor on deadline. The required text is “Watercolor plan to attend all sessions. If you must miss two or more
Basics: Let’s Get Started” by Jack Reid, ISBN-13: 978- meetings, please consider taking this course at a later
0-89134-867-2, available used, new, or as an eBook for time.
$2-$26. Required materials will cost $150-$175. Students
ARTS157 · 8 Sessions
may already have some suitable materials. Registered
class size 12
students will receive a detailed syllabus /materials list
Tuesday · 11:00AM–12:30PM
by email.
9/15/2020–11/3/2020
ARTS213 · 6 Sessions
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Jaffe holds a B.A. from UC Berkeley, an
class size 12 M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, and an M.F.A. in writing/
Monday · 1:00–3:00PM poetry from the University of San Francisco. She served as lead
9/21/2020–10/26/2020 poetry editor for a literary journal at UC Berkeley. Jaffe’s poems
INSTRUCTOR: Becky Hawkins has always flled her life and have appeared in a number of literary publications, including
head with art. While working as a professional writer/editor, the chap book “Sight Readings,” an anthology published with
she returned to the University of Utah in mid-career to earn two other local poets. She has taught several poetry classes
a B.F.A. in graphic design with extra courses in drawing and through OLLI in recent years.
art history. Since retiring, Hawkins has studied watercolor with
professional artists Tony Couch, Gary Spetz, and Judy Morris
and completed undergraduate painting courses at RCC.
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Introduction to Creative Writing ARTS178 · 10 Sessions
class size 15
This 10-week Introduction to Creative Writing class will Tuesday · 1:00–2:00PM
help you develop your writing style for short stories, 9/15/2020–11/17/2020
drama, fction, creative non-fction, haiku, and poetry.
INSTRUCTOR: Paul Steinle, a journalist, documentary flm-
Classes will feature introductions to each type of writing maker, news media manager, and journalism educator, has
followed by an opportunity for students to share their taught workshops in nonfction writing and cinema appre-
writing from the previous week’s writing prompts. Stu- ciation at the graduate and undergraduate level since 1992.
dents will have the option of submitting their work for Steinle has co-authored two nonfction books, written a “Pro-
peer in-class discussion or instructor review. fessional Field Guide for Television News,” and produced 10
TV documentaries. He’s been engaged in either news media or
Distance learning methods/tools to be used journalism and cinema education since 1961.
• Zoom videoconferencing
• Email
• SOU’s Raider Moodle, explained in course commu- Poetry Toolbox
nications Do you struggle with how to break a line, whether your
ARTS147 · 8 Sessions poetry should rhyme, or how to end a poem? While there
class size 12 are no simple answers to the questions we will pose, this
Tuesday · 3:30–5:00PM course will give you tools to use in your own writing and
9/29/2020–11/17/2020 help you to better understand the poems you read. Each
class will focus on a specifc topic: 1) lines and stanzas,
INSTRUCTOR: William Lawson holds a degree in English from
2) beginnings and endings, 3) rhyme and repetition, 4)
Southern Oregon University. He has written and self-published
history books, a book on Biblical symbolism, and a book of
syntax, and 5) pronouns and personas. Emphasis will be
poetry with original illustrations. He has also taught history on free verse examples from contemporary poets. The
and creative writing classes for OLLI. course will combine lecture/discussion and brief writing
exercises and is open to anyone writing poetry, inter-
ested in beginning to write, or passionate about under-
Nonfction Writing Workshop standing contemporary poetry. As time permits, students
The Nonfction Writing Workshop offers practical train- will be encouraged to share their work in class or on the
ing to enhance nonfction writing skills. The storytelling course website. No prior experience with poetry is nec-
techniques emphasized are applicable to memoir, histor- essary. Students should expect some preparation outside
ical articles, long-form journalism, and book-length non- of class; writing exercises and sharing work are optional.
fction for print or the Internet. Class materials include Distance learning methods/tools to be used
selected readings, posted online, that demonstrate key • Zoom videoconferencing
writing techniques practiced by well-known authors. • Email
Students are required to submit for analysis four 500- • Access to a printer is advisable
1,000 word writing samples, one every other week by
midnight Fridays using content derived from their expe- NOTE: This is a previously taught course with one addi-
rience. Students will read each other’s work and share tional session. There is no book required. There will be
constructive criticism about style and content. The no class on October 14.
instructor will also comment on each exercise. Students ARTS121 · 5 Sessions
should expect to spend 4-6 hours a week reading assign- class size 12
ments, students’ work, and writing. A previously taught Wednesday · 3:30–5:30PM
course, the content has been amended slightly based on 9/23/2020–10/28/2020
previous students’ feedback.
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Lovett is a poet and visual artist. She holds
Distance learning methods/tools to be used an M.F.A. in printmaking from Tyler School of Art and an
• Zoom videoconferencing M.F.A. in poetry from Warren Wilson College. Her poems have
• SOU’s Raider Moodle been published in numerous literary journals, and her art has
• Email been exhibited nationally and internationally. She was a pro-
fessor of photography at SUNY for 33 years and has recently
NOTE: Students need to purchase “Bird by Bird” by Anne taught Ways of Seeing: Photography as a Tool for Poetry and
Lamott (New York: Anchor Books/Doubleday, 1994), Hand Bookbinding at OLLI.
approximately $9 in paperback.
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NEW! Readers Write Personal NEW! Rogerian Argument:
Stories A New Approach to Persuasion
In this course students will write short personal narra- This course is for students who want to learn an alter-
tives from assigned prompts using a format taken from native method of argument and persuasion that avoids
“The Sun” magazine (which includes a section every the commonly used rebuttal and attack approach. Carl
month called Readers Write). After reviewing samples Rogers, the renowned psychologist, developed a method
from past “The Sun” issues, students will write their of argumentation that depends on empathic listening
own responses to those prompts. These essays are short, and building commonalities with the audience, which
approximately 200-400 words, and students will be asked leads to much more effective communication. This class
to write one submission for each week of the class. We will introduce students to that Rogerian method. Follow-
will also look at upcoming topics and write essays that ing some helpful tips on pre-writing, drafting, and revi-
we might choose to submit to “The Sun” for publication. sion, students will write two Rogerian-style essays. The
instructor will not critique or evaluate student papers
Distance learning methods/tools to be used:
but will participate in writing groups along with the rest
• SOU’s Raider Moodle; instructions included in pre-
of the class.
course email
• Zoom videoconferencing Distance learning methods/tools to be used
• SOU’s Raider Moodle; instructions included in pre-
NOTE: This is a participation class, and it is important for
course email
all students to commit to doing the short writing assign-
• Zoom videoconferencing
ments. Students who do not submit an essay cannot
respond to other students’ stories. ARTS182 · 5 Sessions
class size 25
ARTS186 · 5 Sessions
Monday · 3:30–4:30PM
class size 25
9/14/2020–10/12/2020
Monday · 3:30–4:30PM
10/19/2020–11/16/2020 INSTRUCTOR: While John Pratt is now a winegrower with a com-
mercial vineyard south of Medford, in a previous life he taught
INSTRUCTOR: While John Pratt is now a winegrower with a com- English for almost a half-century in California, including 20
mercial vineyard south of Medford, in a previous life he taught years in high school, 20 years in community college, and 10
English for almost a half-century in California, including 20 years in online classes before retiring. While he enjoyed teach-
years in high school, 20 years in community college, and 10 ing writing and was glad to retire, he jumps into the pool again
years in online classes before retiring. While he enjoyed teach- after 11 years away from teaching.
ing writing and was glad to retire, he jumps into the pool again
after 11 years away from teaching.
Start an OLLI SIG (Shared Interest Group)
Any OLLI member can propose a SIG
One or more SIG members facilitate the SIG
SIG members decide when and how often they will meet (online)
Find out more! SIG Coordinator Barb Barasa
barb@websitings.net · 541-621-2739
Or visit the OLLI website:
sou.edu/olli and click “Shared Interest Groups” in the left menu
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