HISTORY & CULTURE: HISTORY, LITERATURE, WRITING, PUBLIC SPEAKING

ART 549
Origins of American Decorative Arts
Discover the influences that shaped the design and manufacture of furniture, silver, ceramics, and textiles in Colonial and Federal America. You will examine the European and Asian influences on American objects.
Total Cost: $70 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $70)

ENV 361
Treasures of the Patapsco River Valley
Discover the five "R"s of the Patapsco River Valley: River, Rock, Railroad, Roads and Rebuilding. Uncover the history and hidden treasures of the valley. Improve your ecological footprint and learn how the Patapsco impacts the Chesapeake Bay.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $59)

ART 516
Women in Art
Explore the historical development of feminist art. Examine contemporary women artists such as Helen Frankenthaler, Audrey Flack, Louise Bougouis, Dorothea Lange, Eva Hesse and The Guerilla Girls. Discuss contemporary issues related to race, gender, class, culture, sexuality and family.
Total Cost: $80 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $80)

LITERATURE

XXC 125
Appreciating Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of Sherlock Holmes and discuss the great adventures of literature's most famous detective. All new material will appeal to both experienced and novice Sherlockians.
Total Cost: $52 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $52)

PUBLIC SPEAKING

PDE 655
Speaking in Public
Develop communication skills useful in interpersonal, work-related, volunteer and community leadership roles. Learn to make powerful presentations with confidence, poise and enthusiasm.
Total Cost: $75 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $55)

WRITING

PWL 179

ADS 595
Grammar Refresher
Review and improve skill in grammar, punctuation and sentence construction. Topics include a review of tenses; the use of modals; the adjective noun, and the adverb clauses; phrases, count and non-count nouns and English terms.
Total Cost: $99 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $79)

WLT 256
How to Write and Sell Romance Novels
Gain the necessary insight on how to write and publish a romance novel. Topics include character development, writing love scenes, creating romantic imagery, romance novel story structure, and getting published in today's romance novel market.
Total Cost: $99 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $79)

Writing Fiction
Learn how to write fiction from an experienced author. Investigate plot, characterization, point of view and theme. Acquire information regarding publications and how to prepare a manuscript for submission.
Total Cost: $90 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $70)

ART 288
Advanced Fiction Writing
Refine plots using the three-act structure and receive feedback from class members and the instructor. Bring a one-page plot summary to the first session. Intended for writers with a work in progress.
Total Cost: $90 (Tuition: $30 Fees: $60)

WRI 052
Entering the Publishing Matrix: Agents, Editors, and Issues for Writers
Learn to navigate the maze of options available to writers, from DIY strategies to the latest technologies, so that you can have the most positive publishing experience possible. Conducted by the executive director of CityLit Project and publisher of CityLit Press.
Total Cost: $65 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $65)

WRT 005
How to Write for Children and Teens
Develop your skill in writing for the growing juvenile book and magazine market using techniques which appeal to young readers, from toddler to teen. Learn to submit and sell picture books, fiction, verse and articles.
Total Cost: $90 (Tuition: $30 Fees: $60)

WRI 063
Writing Young Adult Fiction
Gain the skills needed in the step by step development of a young adult story. Topics include deciding on story type, plot plan, and dramatic elements in maintaining reader interest, creation of dialogue that resonates with teenagers and young adults, analysis of excerpts from bestselling young adult books in evaluating what makes them successful, and interpretation of expert advice on publishing and marketing books.
Total Cost: $99 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $79)

ART 289
Personal Perspectives
Begin your own written memoir. Learn the history of memoir writing. Through writing exercises, group presentations, discussion of personal experiences, you'll see how memoirs are conveyed through writing.
Total Cost: $85 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $85)