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NEW | Climate Change and the Global Order
Climate change has become one of the defining issues of our
time. As much of the world bands together to come up with a
plan, the U.S. remains the notable holdout. What is the rest of
the world doing to combat climate change? What impact will
the effects of climate change have on global geopolitics?
These questions and much more will be discussed. Class
held at Margaret Place Senior Apartments in Coon Rapids.
Class fee: $10.
w Feb 27 | 2 - 3:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Off-Site | AL077-3H17-W1 | Lefko
Israel and the Middle East-The Challenge of Peace
Have you often wondered why peace between Israelis and
Palestinians has remained so elusive? This multimedia program,
presented by a volunteer from the Jewish Community Relations
Council, will outline key facts of history and geography along with
the challenges that Israelis and Palestinians face in trying to reach
reconciliation. Gain context for a story that, despite the distance
from Minnesota, matters to all who long for peace. Class fee: $10.
w Apr 2 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H13-S1 | Abrams
NEW | Understanding Your Muslim Neighbor
If you are looking to gain a better understanding about
your Muslim neighbors, this class is for you. You will have
opportunities to interact with Muslims and ask them questions
regarding Islam. The first night focuses on Muslims’ belief
system and the second night addresses the deeper and more
controversial topics such as, “Women in Islam,” or “Islamic
Views of Social Justice.” Class fee: $10.
w Feb 13 & Feb 20 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 2 Sessions
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H21-W1 | Yunus
LANGUAGE
NEW | Spanish for Beginners
Learning Spanish enables you to communicate with Spanish
speakers in your community, at work, or when traveling. This is
a beginner’s class that explores both the language and culture,
and focuses on pronunciation, reading comprehension, basic
grammar and speaking skills. Those with minimal Spanish
knowledge can also join in to review and practice. Class fee
includes textbook used in class. Instructor is a native speaker.
Not meeting February 17. Class fee: $79.
w Jan 27 - Mar 2 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 5 Sessions
M | Roosevelt MS | AL077-3D09-W1 | Meyers
Spanish I
Learn the basics of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking
countries. This beginning class will introduce you to the Spanish
language, culture and food. Instructor is a native speaker. Class
fee includes textbook used in class. Not meeting March 18. Class
fee: $89 Spanish I; $149 Spanish I and II, if registering together.
w Mar 4 - Apr 15 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D00-W1 | Martinez Block
Spanish II
Continue learning the language and culture of Spanish-speaking
countries. New participants welcome; call regarding textbook.
Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $89.
w Apr 22 - May 27 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D01-S1 | Martinez Block
Travel Spanish
If you are planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country,
imagine how much more rewarding your experience will be if
you are able to speak and understand some of the language!
Have fun learning common phrases for traveling, shopping
and ordering food as you practice communicating with a native
Spanish speaker. Class fee includes textbook used in class.
Class fee: $69.
w Jan 15 - Feb 12 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 5 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D06-S1 | Flores-Lopez
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