We currently offer the following classes at the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Please Note: Registration for these spring term classes will open in mid-December.
| Thursday, February 12–March 9, from 1–3 p.m. |
| Richard Olderman |
| 302157 |
| 6780 |
| $50 |
| FCCJ Betty P. Cook Nassau Center |
| Shakespeare's Othello: A Modern Classic |
Othello, one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, develops themes of race, class, and gender with echoes in the world today. It tells the story of a black man who is chosen to lead a nation in troubled times.
Bernie McCabe, who is teaching for the ninth year in this program, also taught literature for many years before moving to Florida.
There are two sections of this course to choose from:
| Wednesday, February 11–March 18, from 10 a.m.–noon |
| Bernie McCabe |
| 302207 |
| 6773 |
| $50 for course and $6 (approximate cost for materials) |
| The Golf Club of Amelia Island |
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| Friday, February 13–March 20, from 10 a.m.–noon |
| Bernie McCabe |
| 302655 |
| 6773 |
| $50 for course and $6 (approximate cost for materials) |
| St. Peter’s Episcopal Church |
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China: Life, Myth and Art |
This class will study art and religion in China from the Neolithic period to the present. It will include basic religious concepts and the influence they have had on Chinese art tradition, looking at both fine art and folk art. You will also learn about Chinese opera, arguably China’s greatest visual art form. You will truly get an overview of the foundations of Chinese culture.
Jim Kemp is a professor of Asian Studies at FCCJ, studied Chinese language, art and religion in Taiwan and owns a museum-worthy collection of Asian wood block prints. |
| Thursday, February 12–March 19, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. |
Jim Kemp |
| 302205 |
| 6772 |
| $50 for course and $15 (approximate cost of materials) |
| FCCJ Betty P. Cook Nassau Center |
| Understanding Modern Sports: An Economic, Political and Historical Race |
This discussion will encompass contemporary sports through the views of world cultures, economics and politics. Topics may include everything from gender and race to corruption and violence in today’s competitions. You will analyze the power and influence of sports organizations along with the historical milestones that developed them. You will also look at popular American sports relative to their international counterparts.
Chuck Zsolnai is a former professional athlete who has spent over 20 years as a journalist. He was instrumental in organizing the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in Florida. A member of the Professional Sports Writers Association, he is currently the Historical Director of The International Soccer Archives. |
| Wednesday, February 11–March 11, from 1–3 p.m. |
| Chuck Zsolnai |
| 302206 |
| 6771 |
| $50 for course and $15 (approximate cost for materials) |
| The Golf Club of Amelia Island |
| Sing at First Sight! |
Do you sing in your church choir and have to learn everything by ear because you can’t read music? Do you wish you could sing in your local chorus but hesitate because you can’t read music? Jane Lindberg wants to teach you “sight singing.” She will combine several proven methods of teaching singers to read music which will have you singing in no time! Jane taught music on the college level and has offered many enjoyable courses in this program over the years. |
| Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18 and 25, from 10–11:30 a.m. |
| Jane Lindberg, DMA |
| 302208 |
| 6774 |
| $40 |
| St. Peter’s Episcopal Church |
| Image Editing for Digital Photographers |
Taking pictures with a digital camera is only one aspect of the digital photography experience. If you are taking digital images, you need to learn how to organize, enhance and share them. The “digital darkroom” allows you to enhance colors, create collages, apply amazing visual effects, retouch photographs and much more. This is a basic course that will introduce you to various editing software programs. During this six-session course you will learn basic editing techniques with real hands-on experience using Photoshop Elements 2 installed on the classroom computers. Students should have basic computer skills and be able to navigate through file browsers.
(Participants are encouraged not to also register for “How to Use a Digital Camera.”) |
| Tuesday, February 10–March 24, with no class on March 3, from 1–2:30 p.m. |
| Bill Raser |
| 302161 |
| 7087E |
| $50 |
| FCCJ Betty P. Cook Nassau Center |
| Tuesday, February 10, 17 and 24, from 3–4:30 p.m. |
| Bill Raser |
| 302164 |
| 7048G |
| $40 |
| FCCJ Betty P. Cook Nassau Center |