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Schedule of Courses & EventsSummer 2018

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Calling all OLLI Artists!All current OLLI members are invited to submit their original artwork for a chance to be featured on this page. Please drop off submissions in person at the OLLI office or send a high-quality image to [email protected] and include the title of your piece, your full name, and contact information.

“Cuba” Oil on Canvas Sharon Romick, OLLI member since 2015

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Once again, on behalf of UCLA Extension, it is my pleasure to welcome new and returning members to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA.

OLLI at UCLA is an intellectual and social experience for adults age 50 and above. Membership offers a wide array of instructor-led courses, discussion groups, and cultural opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

This summer, enroll with OLLI to engage in fresh, relevant, and fun courses with topics on everything from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Dmitri Shostakovich, from movie musicals to tai chi, from poetry to astronomy.

Our instructors are distinguished UCLA faculty, insiders from the arts and entertainment industries, and other experts in a variety of professional fields. OLLI also presents non-academic events—such as museum tours, film screenings, speaker series, and more—exclusively for our members.

Our state-of-the-art Gayley Center houses OLLI at UCLA offices and numerous classrooms, and it also serves as a gathering place for our members. OLLI at UCLA is a dynamic community, a polity of friends, a citizenry of like-minded individuals who enjoy their classes and the friends they make there.

I invite you to join our community of lifelong learners, and I hope your experience here is one you will treasure for years to come.

Wayne Smutz, PhDDean of Continuing Education & UCLA Extension

TASTE OF OSHER, page 6

INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSES, page 7

DISCUSSION GROUPS, page 15

CREATIVITY AND MOVEMENT, page 19

INSTRUCTORS, page 24

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES, page 26

OLLI MEMBERSHIP AND ENROLLMENT FORM, page 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Renew or join OLLI at UCLA today!OLLI at UCLA membership begins the quarter you join and lasts for one full year. As a member, you have access to instructor-led courses, seminars, discussion groups, and interest groups. You must be at least 50 years old to join.

Basic Membership – $50Basic members enroll at regular course fees.

Plus Membership – $295Plus members enroll at significantly reduced course fees.

You will be prompted to purchase a membership when you enroll in an OLLI course. You can enroll online at osher.uclaextension.edu, by mail, in person at UCLA Extension, or by phone at (310) 825-9971.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA

COURSES IN WOODLAND HILLS

A Taste of Everyday Spoken Yiddish, page 6

All That Jazz: Appreciating an American Art Form, page 8

The History of Food in California: From Indigenous to International, page 9

Art of the French Revolution: Baroque to Romanticism, page 11

Intermediate French Conversation, page 15

Smart Phone Photography, page 19

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COURSE LOCATIONS

How to find us…

1010 WESTWOOD CENTER1010 Westwood Boulevard

LINDBROOK CENTER10920 Lindbrook Drive

GAYLEY CENTER1145 Gayley Avenue

UCLA EXTENSION WOODLAND HILLSTHE WARNER CENTER TOWER III21650 Oxnard St., Suite 200Woodland Hills, CA

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These 2-hour lectures are open to the public. Fee is $15.Plus Members pay no additional fee.

Costume in Italian Painting {New Course}

Have you ever wondered about the elaborate dresses in Italian paintings? In this course, we look at Italian paintings from 1200-1700 using costume as a jumping off point for a wide-ranging discussion of history, gender roles, and economics. We explore women’s place in society through clothing, as well as historical trade and market trends through art.

REG# 361006 | INSTRUCTOR: Mary Beth Carosello

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10am–12pm, August 4

WESTWOOD: Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121

A Taste of Everyday Spoken Yiddish {New Course}

Learn basic phrases in Yiddish, including greetings, shopping, counting, and other daily activities. Learning is conducted orally. No textbook required.

REG# 361067 | INSTRUCTOR: Marganit V. Lish

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 1–3pm, August 9

WOODLAND HILLS: Extension Warner Center, 21650 Oxnard Street, Suite 200, Room TBD

Taste of Osher

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Coming to Terms with the Holocaust, Part 8: The American Response {New Course}

Understanding how the United States responded to the Holocaust begins with attitudes to the first Jews who arrived under Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant in 1654. This course examines America’s history of tolerance and anti-Judaism, and how ingrained prejudice influenced the response to the Holocaust. We consider the influence of the original alt-right radio voice, Catholic Father Charles Coughlin, and how America’s news-papers reported Nazi atrocities. We explore the role of President Roosevelt, the effec-tive ban of Jewish immigration, and the struggle to create a War Relief Board. Finally, we ask why the great mass of (Christian) Americans turned a blind eye, and whether America’s Jews could have done more. Of all our meditations on the Holocaust, the American response may be the most startling and disturbing.

REG# 362253 | INSTRUCTOR: Steve Sohmer

FEE: $115/ Plus members pay only $34 for this course.

DATE/TIME: 6 Mondays, 10am–12pm, June 25–August 13 (no meetings July 23 & July 30)

WESTWOOD: Extension 1010 Westwood Center, 1010 Westwood Blvd., Room 320

Movie Musicals of the 1930s {New Course}

Come join us as we watch Academy Award-nominated movie musicals of the 1930s. From Busby Berkeley’s 42nd Street to Top Hat to Broadway Melody of 1936, we’ll see Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Eleanor Powell, Alice Faye, Buddy and Vilma Ebsen, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers kick up their heels and sing and dance their hearts out. Swing Time and Alexander’s Ragtime Band round out the selection. Other stars include Robert Taylor, Tyrone Power, Jack Benny, and Don Ameche. What a great way to spend the summer!

REG# 361059 | INSTRUCTOR: Maria Siciliano

FEE: $115.00 / Plus members pay only $34 for this course.

DATE/TIME: 5 Mondays, 1–3:30pm, June 25–July 23


Instructor-Led Courses

OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

For more information, see page 26 (General Information & Policies page) or visit osher.uclaextension.edu.

SUMMER 2018 SCHEDULE

Enroll in courses online at osher.uclaextension.edu, by mail, in person at UCLA Extension, or by phone at (310) 825-9971.

All That Jazz: Appreciating an American Art FormA musical journey that covers one hundred years of jazz as it swings, sings, and plays it hot and cool. We explore the Dixieland of King Oliver and Louis Armstrong; the Big Bands of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Stan Kenton; Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie’s Bebop to the Post-Bop era of Miles and Coltrane; the West Coast Cool Jazz of Gerry Mulligan and Dave Brubeck; the East Coast Hard Bop of Horace Silver, Sonny Rollins, and Thelonius Monk; and Modern/Free Jazz with Ornette Coleman and Eric Dolphy. In the mid-1980s the inclusion of new technologies led to the Fusion Jazz of Michael Brecker and Pat Matheny, and then later to New Age and the current Contem-porary palette. This course is an informative and fun way to both listen to jazz and gain a real understanding of a uniquely American art form.

REG# 360904 | INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Muson


DATE/TIME: 8 Mondays, 1–3pm, June 25–August 13


The Rise of Modernism: Art in the Wake of the Industrial RevolutionIn the 19th century, the Western world underwent major social and technological upheavals, spurred in large part by the industrial revolution and correlating trends— urbanization, frequently poor working and living conditions, and territorial expansion by emerging global superpowers. During this transition into the modern world, artistic patronage shifted increasingly toward the capitalist bourgeoisie and national acade-mies, with a rising profile for art dealers and critics. The hub of Western artistic activity was Paris, and the French Academy and Salon represented the establishment, favoring Neoclassicism at the beginning of the century. But changing attitudes and technological advancements soon gave rise to the Modern, and an interest in the contemporary world as reflected in the Realist works of Gustave Courbet and the provocative defiance of the Salon system in the works of Edouard Manet. This course presents an overview of the impact the Industrial Revolution had on artistic produc-tion, appreciation, and the art market.

REG# 361529 | INSTRUCTOR: Katherine E. Zoraster

FEE: $115.00/ Plus members pay only $34 for this course.

DATE/TIME: 6 Tuesdays, 1–3pm, June 26–August 7 (no meeting July 24)

WESTWOOD: Extension Lindbrook Center, 10920 Lindbrook Dr., Room 204


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The History of Food in California: From Indigenous to International {New Course}

Native Americans had to deal with starvation; now California feeds our own increasingly diverse population, the nation, and the world. This course traces the impact of the Spanish introduction of European foods such as cattle, wheat, dairy, grapes, and olives, to the effects of American migration and immigration on what we eat now.

REG# 362132 | INSTRUCTOR: Linda Civitello


DATE/TIME: 8 Tuesdays, 1–3pm, June 26–August 14


On Ciaconnes and Passacaglias {New Course}

Originating from the aurally transmitted activities in the 16th century, Ciaconnes and Passacaglias came to encompass a broad spectrum of social and cultural meanings within the tradition of Western-European music. Popular during the baroque era, Cia-connes and Passacaglias have several shared characteristics—including an intrinsic tie to dance, improvisation, and display of virtuosity. At the same time, the simple structural rules of the two forms allow even the untrained ear to learn to hear the creative process of variation, which occurs over repeating short harmonic and melodic formulae. This uncomplicated framework provides a degree of transparency and familiarity for experi-enced and amateur audiences alike. The study of Ciaconnes and Passacaglias, there-fore, allows us to gain access to rather complex improvisation-inspired compositions without the necessity of rigorous formal training in music.

REG# 361833 | INSTRUCTOR: Anahit Rostomyan


DATE/TIME: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30pm, June 26–August 14


The Short Story: An International Perspective, Part 4 {New Course}

This course is a continuation of the past three summers’ reading and discussion of short stories by a wide variety of international writers. The suggested text for this class is the distinguished, highly regarded poet/editor Daniel Halpern’s classic collection, The Art of the Tale: An International Anthology of Short Stories. Writers from 21 countries offer stories that are sad, happy, wistful, poignant, satirical, disturbing, and humorous, yet underscore the complex circumstances and multiple vagaries of the human condition. Included are familiar names (Moravia, Oates, O’Conner, Updike), but also others you may encounter for the first time or have heard of and intended to read—Mercè Rodoreda (Spain), Mohan Rakesh (India), Peter Taylor (USA), Saadat Hasan Manto (Pakistan)—offering an opportunity to expand one’s literary horizons. Themes include loss, alienation, feminism, family dysfunction, political displacement, exile, sexual awakening, and others. There will be a field trip to an international restau-rant, chosen by the class, which complements some of the readings, allowing students to socialize and network outside the classroom.

REG# 361514 | INSTRUCTOR: Carlo Coppola

FEE: $135 / Plus members pay only $40 for this course.

DATE/TIME: 8 Wednesdays, 10am–12pm, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4)


Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the NewsThe cosmos is alive! The universe is expanding, and the rate of the expansion is speed-ing up. What's causing the acceleration? Did the Big Bang really go "bang?" What are multi-verses? Do we have proof of planets orbiting stars other than the sun? Due to advances in technology, the basics of what we thought we knew about the birth of the universe, the Milky Way galaxy, our solar system, and the possibility of sending humans to Mars, is evolving almost daily. This class is designed to review what we know now, and what we hope to find out, by discussing the latest cosmic discoveries and space news. The final class meets at Griffith Observatory for a cosmic review.

REG# 357486 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley R. Bonus


DATE/TIME: 8 Wednesdays, 1–3pm, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4)



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Art of the French Revolution: Baroque to RomanticismIn late 17th century and 18th century France, art was used as a powerful tool by the ruling class and others seeking power and change. Through beauty and propaganda, art was used to present power, sway beliefs, extol virtue and make social commentary. This course looks at how French art developed from the Baroque under Louis XIV, through the Neoclassicism of Enlightenment and Revolution, to Romanticism emerging at the onset of the 19th century.

REG# 361450 | INSTRUCTOR: Katherine E. Zoraster


DATE/TIME: 6 Wednesdays, 1–3pm, June 27–August 15 (no meetings July 4 & 25)


Religions of India {New Course}

Most Westerners do not realize that several religions originated in India in addition to Hinduism—Buddhism, Jainism, and the Sikh tradition. How do so many religions, born from the same place, interact? How do they deal with the introduction of the three great Western religions: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity? This course addresses these questions through lectures, audiovisuals, lively class discussions, and even a taste of India. Suggested background reading: Mittal and Thursby’s Religions of South Asia. After the final class, we will enjoy an optional field trip up the street to Bombay Bites.

REG# 361827 | INSTRUCTOR: Phyllis Herman

FEE: $135/ Plus members pay only $40 for this course.

DATE/TIME: 8 Thursdays, 10am–12pm, June 28–August 16


All Killer, No Filler: Eight Musicians at their Critical and Commercial Peak {New Course}

While some artists manage to have lengthy careers, it’s a fact that they will only be at their creative and commercial peaks for a specific period of time. Some manage to stretch that period out for longer than others, but they all, for a brief time, tap into something special in the universe and harness its power to create works that sell by the millions and end up standing the test of time. What is it that allows this creatively fruitful period to happen? For every artist, the answer is different. This course explores eight artists during what Jack Hamilton would call their classic period, the point at which they created their most inspired works, what got them there, and what kept them there for those years. Artists include Elton John, Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson.

REG# 361573| INSTRUCTOR: Max Keller


DATE/TIME: 8 Thursdays, 1–3pm, June 28–August 16


Binge Watching Bogey {New Course}

He wasn’t tall, he wasn’t really handsome, and most of the time he wasn’t even admirable, but America loved Humphrey Bogart. He was an anti-hero 20 years before the term had been coined, and the films he left behind are remarkably varied and still wonderfully entertaining. We begin with John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon, a classic detective story; followed by High Sierra, in which Bogey plays a criminal on the run; and Casablanca, arguably the most beloved American movie of all time. In Huston’s The African Queen, we follow a grungy Bogey (and Katharine Hepburn) down the Ulanga River before traveling from Hollywood to Italy in The Barefoot Contessa. We end with director Nicholas Ray’s intriguing In a Lonely Place, which comes closer to the real Humphrey Bogart than any of his other films.

REG# 361010 | INSTRUCTOR: Brandon French


DATE/TIME: 6 Fridays, 1–3:30pm, June 29–August 3


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Best American Short Stories of the Twentieth Century {New Course}

Fiction reveals much about the period in which it is written and published, and this selection of American short stories are ones that have been honored for the spectacu-lar tapestry they show us. We read, for example, stories by Benjamin Rosenblatt (1915), Jean Toomer (1923), Willa Cather (1929), Katherine Anne Porter (1930), and William Saroyan (1935). From the last years of the twentieth century, we explore stories by John Updike (1980), Susan Sontag (1987), Annie Proulx (1998), and Pam Houston (1999). Some of the authors we read may be familiar to you; some not. But the range of stories we look at closely reveals the sweep of social and personal concerns of the last century, both American and universal. Perspective is always enlightening. Recommend-ed book: The Best American Short Stories of the Century (Mariner Books; expanded edition April 20, 2000).

REG# 362563 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff


DATE/TIME: 8 Sundays, 12–2pm, July 8–September 7 (no meetings July 22, September 2)

WESTWOOD: Extension Westwood Center, 1010 Westwood Blvd., Room 320

Spanish I for Everyday LifeGain the essential tools to survive in situations in which Spanish must be used. Learn essential vocabulary to communicate in everyday life. This course is intended for stu-dents who have not had a great deal of exposure to the language.

REG# 360916 | INSTRUCTOR: Emilia Chuquin


DATE/TIME: 8 Tuesdays, 10am–12pm, July 10–August 28


The Music of Dmitri Shostakovich {New Course}

Dmitri Shostakovich was one of the most important Russian composers at the begin-ning of the 20th century. After the great success of his first symphony, written at age nineteen, Shostakovich achieved international fame as one of the most prominent Soviet composers of his era. After the premiere of his opera, Lady MacBeth of Mtsensk, the Communist Party’s newspaper, Pravda, attacked his musical work and he spent most of his career composing under the intense scrutiny of the Soviet government. In this course, we explore some of Shostakovich’s most important compositions, especially his symphonies, vocal works, chamber music, and piano music.

REG# 361729| INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Isao Rowen


DATE/TIME: 8 Fridays, 10am–12pm, July 20–September 7



Shakespeare for Beginners and Experts, Part IVWilliam Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest author of plays and poems in the English language. What is not widely recognized is that he was a free-thinking radical, centuries ahead of his time. He wrote for two audiences: one was playgoers eager for diversion and entertainment; the other were those thoughtful "wiser sort" who, like many of us, were deeply concerned with the political, cultural, religious, and social questions of the day. Shakespeare had a lot to say to both audiences which, in good part, accounts for his timeless popularity. In this course, we read five of his greatest plays and discuss and understand them as well-informed lovers of the theater and poetry. But we also sift his writings for the provocative ideas–radical and rebellious ideas—that fired the imagination of the "wiser sort" in Shakespeare’s time and now. We read and discuss the following plays: Comedy of Errors, Cymbeline, Troilus and Cressida, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello.

REG# 362241 | INSTRUCTOR: Steve Sohmer


DATE/TIME: 5 Mondays, 1–3pm, July 30–August 27 & 1; Thursday, 10am-12pm, August 30



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Intermediate French ConversationDesigned for students who have taken a year or more of French, this class prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities, and just having fun.

REG# 359963 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Anne Gooley


DATE/TIME: 8 Mondays, 1–3pm, June 25–August 13


REG# 362079 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Anne Gooley


DATE/TIME: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30pm, June 26–August 14

WESTWOOD: Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121B

Mah Jongg {New Course}

Mah Jongg is a game of both skill and luck that originated in China many centuries ago, and was brought to the West in the 1920s. It is played with four players seated around a table. Tiles are shuffled, die are cast, and rituals involving the allocation of tiles and then the exchange of tiles begin. The first person to match a hand of 14 tiles—and thus “call Mah Jongg”—ends the game, whereupon tiles are scored and a winner is declared. This course introduces the beginner to the basic rules and simple strategies. Each player must purchase a Mah Jongg card from the National Mah Jongg League at their website: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org before the beginning of class. The large size card is highly recommended for beginners. Learn to play this enjoyable, social, and thought-provoking game!

REG# 361016 | INSTRUCTOR: Sheila Strober


DATE/TIME: 6 Mondays, 1–3pm, June 25–July 30

WESTWOOD: Extension 1010 Westwood Center, 1010 Westwood Blvd., Room B17

Discussion GroupsSUMMER 2018 SCHEDULE

F. Scott Fitzgerald {New Course}

F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the most celebrated American writers in the first half of the 20th century, wrote what many regard as the quintessential American novel, The Great Gatsby—the story of a dreamer who believes that money and success are the keys to love and happiness. We read Gatsby, The Crack-Up, and six of Fitzgerald’s finest short stories, with additional critical and biographical literature exploring Fitzgerald’s life, his tumultuous marriage, his profound vision of America, and his madcap adventures (and misadventures) in 1920s Paris and Hollywood.

REG# 361661 | INSTRUCTOR: Brandon French




An Exploration into the Evolution of Consciousness with Pierre Teilhard de Chardin {New Course}

This course follows the evolution of consciousness, according to three contemporary theories, with special attention to Teilhard de Chardin’s The Phenomenon of Man. Chardin takes a scientific-philosophical approach that is truly unique and centers on energy—from a detailed study of matter to the birth of thought, culminating in a bold and compelling synthesis. “A most extraordinary book," Abraham J. Heschell said, "of far-reaching significance for the understanding of man’s place in the universe." It should prove a very interesting study. Suggested book: The Phenomenon of Man.

REG# 361908 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola*




*This instructor has a service dog that will be present during class.

Current Events: Understanding Our WorldThis discussion group focuses on the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, and particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we analyze write for The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. These include such political writers as David Brooks, Thomas Friedman, Paul Krugman, Ross Douthat, Fareed Zakaria, John Bolton, Peggy Noonan, Maureen Dowd, and many more whom the class may wish to cover. We also examine such magazines as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New Republic, and other journals that give in-depth coverage of current topics. This is your chance to listen and to be heard on the events of the day.

REG# 361732 | INSTRUCTOR: Myrna Hant



WESTWOOD: Lindbrook Center, 10920 Lindbrook Dr., Room 204


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Real Life Spanish Conversation IBuilding upon skills learned in our OLLI Spanish courses, this Spanish conversation course allows members to practice their fluency with other members under an instruc-tor's guidance. The course emphasizes understanding each other in real time using everyday events. Participation is absolutely mandatory! Please note: This is not a beginner’s class; some Spanish is required.

REG# 361429 | INSTRUCTOR: Amparo Vanni




Real Life Spanish Conversation IIThis Spanish conversation course builds upon what was learned in Real Life Spanish Conversation I. The emphasis is on practicing the language in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Students use their knowledge of the language in conversations initiated by themselves about general topics under the instructor's supervision.

REG# 361436 | INSTRUCTOR: Amparo Vanni


DATE/TIME: 8 Thursdays, 1–3pm, June 28–August 16


The Poetry of Resistance {New Course}

Poets are among the first citizens to be arrested by dictators who seize power, because their poetry speaks truth to power. Today's poetry of resistance is flourishing at home and abroad. Some of these contemporary poets will be guest speakers. We also study poems by Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, as well as poems written during the Civil War, World War I and II, the Northern Ireland conflict known as The Troubles, and the sixties.

REG# 362114 | INSTRUCTOR: Keven Bellows


DATE/TIME: 5 Fridays, 10am–12pm, June 29–July 27


Great Italian Cinema {New Course}

From the post-World War II Neorealismo period, which merged cinematic realism with a focus on glaring social problems and postwar poverty; to Fellini’s imitable cinematic style combining surreal carnival with incisive social critique; to the acclaimed films of present-day directors; Italian cinema has given us great cinema. In this course, we view some of the greatest Italian films and analyze how they use the verbal, visual, and visceral art form. For the purposes of our discussions, a fresh impression is required. Therefore, we do not list the films you will see. You would be surprised how this changes the understanding of the film.

REG# 361816 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola*


DATE/TIME: 5 Mondays, 1–4pm, July 30–August 27


*This instructor has a service dog that will be present during class.

Knowing Ourselves through our Dreams: An Introduction to Dream Work {New Course}

C.G. Jung regarded dreams to be a gift our psyche affords us, opening the door to the world of the unconscious and teaching us what we do not know about ourselves, our lives, and our relationships. In this course, we learn to connect with and understand our dreams, and make sense of their symbols and imagery in order to find guidance in our daily life. In the process of sharing and working through our dream material, we discuss Jung’s ideas on dreams—their source and function, the structure of the psyche and how it is expressed in dreams, the differences between the personal and collective uncon-scious, and how they are represented in dream imagery.

REG# 361749 | INSTRUCTOR: Michal Aizenman


DATE/TIME: 6 Fridays, 10am–12pm, August 3–September 7



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Meditation and Gentle Stretch {New Course}

Improve your well-being with breath awareness, visualization, and gentle movement (in a chair and/or in a standing position) to cultivate an open mind, a loving heart, and light-ness of being. Patience, gentleness, and a sense of humor are encouraged to embrace the fullness of our experience in a wholehearted way.

REG# 361779 | INSTRUCTOR: Mona Wells


DATE/TIME: 8 Mondays, 10:15–11:15am, June 25–August 13

WESTWOOD: Extension 1010 Westwood Center, 1010 Westwood Blvd., Room B17

Smart Phone Photography Workshop {New Course}

Smart phones are constantly improving the quality of photos. Now you can instantly edit (exposure, color correct, crop, etc.) your photos before you send them along. In this course we discuss how to consistently obtain sharp, well-exposed photos. Composition, lighting, and other techniques using apps can turn ordinary photos into works of art. There will be weekly assignments and critiques of your work.

REG# 361063 | INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Demsky


DATE/TIME: 4 Tuesdays, 10am–12pm, June 26–July 17


REG# 361064 | INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Demsky


DATE/TIME: 4 Thursdays, 1–3pm, June 28–July 19


Metaphors Be With You: How to Appreciate (and Even Write) Contemporary Poetry {New Course}

If poetry is something you have not read since high school or college, or if you suffer from a fear of poetry, this course may help you discover a new creative outlet. We look at the various aspects that make poetry poetic such as metaphor, imagery, persona, and figurative language. We listen to recordings of master poets such as Philip Levine, Mary Oliver, Seamus Heaney, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Anne Sexton. Finally, we discuss the merits of turning life experiences into art and try to harness our wisdom and those experiences into original poetry.

REG# 361817| INSTRUCTOR: Laurel Ann Bogen


DATE/TIME: 8 Tuesdays, 1–3pm, June 26–August 14


Creativity and MovementSUMMER 2018 SCHEDULE

True Stories Told Live {New Course}

Come write and tell stories! True ones or false ones, good ones or bad ones, happy or sad ones (even stories about online dating at 80!). As you travel life's path, your stories are the most precious gifts you can give to your loved ones. In this course, students create a 5-8 page story, and then share it during the last class, either by reading it, or by playing the part of a storyteller and acting the story out.

REG# 361823 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley R. Bonus




Tai Chi: The Art of Effortless MovementRecent research shows that tai chi offers many health benefits, especially for seniors. These benefits accrue from living and moving in accord with tai chi principles. In this course, we explore how these principles impact our daily lives and learn to embody them through a short tai chi form. Through understanding the orienting contexts of presence, inner awareness, relaxation, and elasticity, we explore how these principles may transform and integrate spirit, mind, inner being, and the body. By applying them, we can alleviate stress, develop peace of mind, encourage emotional well-being, and increase our energy, as well as enhance bodily strength, balance, and efficiency.

REG# 361821 | INSTRUCTOR: Bob Tajima



WESTWOOD: Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room B17

Gentle YogaA gentle and slow approach to a meditative flowing Hatha yoga class. Mindful stretches are designed to make you feel good in your body, connect with your soul, and create space for more openness and well-being. Mats are required unless participants elect to use a chair instead of a mat.

REG# 361061 | INSTRUCTOR: Mona Wells


DATE/TIME: 10 Thursdays, 6:30–8pm, June 28–August 30



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Drawing is a Feeling This course allows the discovery of line, space, and shape through drawing and mixed media experimentation. Finding inspiration from the earliest known drawings, as well as contemporary artists’ exploratory drawings, we learn techniques designed to expand mark-making skills. We explore 4th Century CE drawings uncovered in the Buddhist caves of Dunhuang, China, and contemporary artists’ drawings that utilize a myriad of materials to explore their ideas. Field trips include an outdoor drawing field trip and a gallery/museum visit. Students are expected to purchase a reasonably-priced beginning drawing kit from their local art store (details will be provided on the first day of class). Please note: students must be prepared to arrange personal transportation for the field trips included in this course.

REG# 361992 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Cohen


DATE/TIME: 3 Thursdays, 1–3pm, July 5, July 26, August 23


DATE/TIME: 5 Thursdays, 1–3pm, July 12, 19; August 2, 9, 16

LOS ANGELES: Field Trips TBD

Reading and Acting Shakespeare’s The TempestThe ideal group for those who love acting, theatre, language, and Shakespeare. Each week, we read aloud and discuss one act from the play, then look at selected scenes and speeches from an actor's perspective (scripts in hand, no memorization required). We explore the different ways that Shakespeare's language helps us bring his extraor-dinary characters to life. All are welcome, no prior acting experience required, only a desire to passionately engage with the greatest dramatist of all time. Please bring a copy of the play to our first meeting.

REG# 361858 | INSTRUCTOR: Steven Moore

FEE: Free for all members

DATE/TIME: 5 Tuesdays, 10am–12pm, July 31–August 28



Support OLLI at UCLA with a Gift Today OLLI at UCLA depends on private contributions from caring individuals like yourself to keep our courses innovative. Your investment in OLLI at UCLA ensures that our high-quality programs continue to enrich the lives of adults throughout Los Angeles. Your gift plays a critical role in helping OLLI at UCLA be financially sustainable.

Membership fees cover only a portion of the amount OLLI at UCLA needs to operate. Your contribution helps keep membership and course fees more affordable, so that we can serve a greater number of members. They also allow us to enhance the program infrastructure so that we can provide you with the opportunities you will enjoy.

As we prepare for the future, we need to rely more heavily on individual donations from members and non-members who believe in the transformative work of lifelong learning and want to support its continuation and growth. You can help by making a tax-deductible donation of any size to our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Support Fund.

To make your gift, please visit www.giving.ucla.edu/SupportOsher. Or contact Olivia Lam in the Development Office at [email protected], or call her at (310) 206-5255. If you are giving by check, please make the check payable to the UCLA Foundation and designate Osher Support Fund in the memo section.

Please mail the check to: Olivia Lam Development Office UCLA Extension 10995 Le Conte Ave. Suite 770 Los Angeles, CA 90024

Thank you for supporting OLLI at UCLA!

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Michal Aizenman, MA in Clinical Psy-chology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Jungian Analyst, Israel Society of Analytical Psychology. Ms. Aizenman has worked as a clinical psychologist and Jungian analyst in psychiatric hospitals, clinics, and in private practice.

Laurel Ann Bogen, MPW, award-winning poet and author of 11 books, including her new book, Psychosis in the Produce Department: New and Selected Poems, 1975-2015. Founding member of the cele-brated poetry performance ensemble, Near-ly Fatal Women. Instructor in the Writer’s program since 1990 where she received the UCLA Extension Outstanding Instructor Award in Creative Writing.

Shelley R. Bonus, content creator for the Caltech Infrared Astronomy website, Cool-Cosmos, and currently telescope coordina-tor for the Mt. Wilson Observatory. She is a writer, astronomical historian, and lecturer, as well as an award-winning performer and photographer.

Mary Beth Carosello, MA, University of Chicago. Ms. Carosello has most recently worked in the education and curatorial departments of the J. Paul Getty Museum, MOCA, and St. Louis Art Museum.

Emilia Chuquin, PhD, Spanish, UNM, Albuquerque

Linda Civitello, PhD in History, UCLA; author, Baking Powder Wars: The Cut-throat Food Fight That Revolutionized Cooking, named one of the Ten Best Food Books of 2017 by the Smithsonian Magazine; Cuisine and Culture: A History of Food and People, winner of the Gour-mand Award for Best Food History Book in English (U.S.). She has taught history of food at a number of culinary schools, and writes the Food History column for Edible Los Angeles magazine.

Deborah Cohen, MA and PhD in Culture and Performance, UCLA

Carlo Coppola, MA, PhD, University of Chicago; has taught Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies for decades. A for-mer research scholar at the distinguished Aligarh Muslim University in India, he has published numerous scholarly and general works on various modern Muslim writers. He is the co-founder and editor of the Jour-nal of South Asian Literature, and his major history of modern Muslim South Asian writ-ers is scheduled for publication by Oxford University Press next year.

Vincent Coppola, PhD in Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University; MFA in Film and Theater Arts, UCLA.

Ellen Demsky, award-winning event and portrait photographer in the Los Angeles area. She has taught digital photography for 15 years at the Learning Tree University, Pierce College (Oasis program), and privately.

Brandon French, PhDs in English and Psychoanalysis; has been (variously) an as-sistant professor of English at Yale, a pub-lished film scholar, playwright and screen-writer, director of development at Columbia Pictures Television, and an award-winning advertising copywriter and creative director, and a psychoanalyst in private practice. More than 60 of her stories have been accepted for publication by literary journals and anthologies, and she was an award winner in the 2015 Chicago Tribune Nelson Algren Short Story Contest.

Ruth Anne Gooley, PhD in French Language and Literature, UCLA

Myrna Hant, PhD, research scholar, Center for the Study of Women, UCLA, who has researched popular culture and mature adults in the media

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Phyllis Herman, PhD, chair, Department of Religious Studies, CSU Northridge

Leonard Koff, PhD, UC Berkeley; associ-ate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renais-sance Studies

Marganit Lish, CSLA; Life Teaching Credential, CSUN; MAT in Education, University of Judaism.

Max Keller, MFA in Film and Television Producing; DMR project coordinator at IMAX; film and video instructor at several community colleges.

Steven Moore, MA in Drama, formerly stu-dent advisor in the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television; instructor for UCLA Ex-tension’s American Language Center (2013 Distinguished Instructor Award).

Andrew Muson, Julliard-educated musi-cian who has played upright bass at every hotel in the Catskill Mountains, electric bass in every studio in New York and Los Angeles with top recording artists in multiple genres (James Taylor, Manhattan Transfer, B.J. Thomas, Leo Sayer, Herbie Mann, Mary Travers, and many more). He also toured with Albert King, Bette Midler, Yoko Ono, and others during 40+ years as a player, composer, and producer.

Anahit Rostomyan, MMus in Organ Performance, MA in Musicology. In addition to pursuing dual DMA and PhD degrees in these two fields of study at UCLA, she is an avid performer of period keyboard instruments.

Ryan Isao Rowen, PhD in Musicology; lecturer in Musicology, UCLA and Chap-man University.

Maria Siciliano, MPA, Harvard University; MS in Gerontology, USC; Principal and Founder, Gerontology in Action.

Steve Sohmer, PhD, MA, author, Shake-speare's Mystery Play: The Opening of the Globe Theatre 1599 (1999); general edi-tor, Luther's Lives (2001), Shakespeare for the Wiser Sort (2007), and Twelfth Night for the Wiser Sort (forthcoming), all from Manchester University Press. Mr. Sohmer's essays on Renaissance literature and the Reformation have appeared in English Lit-erary Renaissance, Notes & Queries, Early Modern Literary Studies, The Shakespeare Yearbook, and The Oxford Companion to Shakespeare. He also is a Murray Fellow of Lincoln College (Oxford) and a research associate at the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (UCLA).

Sheila Strober, M.Ed, retired middle school science teacher, has played Mah Jongg and participated in Mah Jongg tourna-ments for 20 years. Bob Tajima, practitioner of tai chi since 1978 and instructor since 1998. He started his studies with Tung Kai-ying, continued with and was certified to teach by Bruce Frantzis, and currently studies with Yan Yuan-hua and Ho Nan-jie. Mr. Tajima’s practice of tai chi has also been informed by 20 years on staff studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling Retreat Center.

Amparo Vanni, accomplished Spanish interpreter for government, business, and entertainment sectors

Mona Wells, Hatha Yoga Teacher in Los Angeles and New York for more than 15 years

Katherine E. Zoraster, MA, Adjunct Pro-fessor of Art History at Moorpark College, CSU Northridge and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts

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attend classes. Call the OLLI office at (310) 206-2693 or email [email protected] to request a one-class guest pass at least 24 hours in advance. Some classes are unable to accommodate guests.

> Auditing is not allowed. > Membership is not transferable to a

family member or friend. > UCLA Extension’s Senior Citizen

Discount does not apply to OLLI courses or OLLI membership.

> Many OLLI courses have limited enrollment, so early enrollment is advised.

> Students must be age 50 or greater to become OLLI members.

Class MeetingsCourses are held weekdays, weekends, and some evenings. Courses that don’t meet a minimum enrollment may be cancelled, so enroll early!

Refund PolicyRefund requests will be accepted through the close of business on the final refund date, which is printed on your enrollment receipt. A $30 administrative fee is withheld from each refund request. OLLI membership dues are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Taste of Osher course fees are non-refundable.

To request a refund:

Phone: (310) 825-9971 Fax: (310) 206-3223 Email: [email protected] Mail to: UCLA Extension, P.O. Box 24901, Los Angeles, CA 90024-0901

For mailed requests, the envelope must be postmarked on or before the final refund date. Please allow two weeks for refund checks and one week for credit card vouchers.

Parking OptionsDetailed directions and a parking map will be sent to registered participants before the first class meeting. For more information visit osher.uclaextension.com/contact.

Mass Transit InformationFor detailed information on bus service to Westwood Village, visit metro.net, bigbluebus.com, or culvercity.org.

In accordance with UCLA Extension policy, service dogs will need to be registered with UCLA Extension’s Services for Students with Disabilities Office. You are al-lowed to attend your first class meeting with your service dog, but will not be able to attend any future meetings until you are registered with the UCLA Extension Disabil-ities Office. “Under ADA Revised Requirements of September 2010, only dogs can serve as service animals. Further, a service animal is a dog that is trained to perform special tasks for a person with a disability. They are working an-imals, not pets. A dog whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support will not qualify as a service animal under the ADA.”Please contact Pam Head, the coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities Office, at (310) 825-0183 to begin and complete the process to have your service dog registered.

General Information & Policies

UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). We offer courses evenings and weekends in Westwood and Downtown L.A., plus online classes available around the globe. Courses range from business, arts, engineering, and IT, to entertainment studies, public policy, public health, the humanities, and more. Explore UCLA Extension at uclaextension.edu.

The Bernard Osher FoundationWith an endowment from the Bernard Osher Found ation, UCLA Extension joins uni ver sities across the United States at the forefront of a national initiative to provide learning opportunities to serve the intellectual and cultural needs of older adults.

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* Your Social Security number (SSN) is required by federal law to enable filing of information returns to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you do not choose to provide us with your Social Security number, you will be permitted to enroll; however, UCLA Extension will not be able to provide the IRS with evidence of fee payment that might entitle you to tax credits available under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.

** You must be 50 years or above to join OLLI. UCLA Extension’s Senior Citizen Discount does not apply to OLLI courses or membership. Date of birth is used to verify eligibility.

In accordance with applicable federal laws and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal opportunity policies may be directed to Office of Registrar, UCLA Extension, Suite 214, 10995 Le Conte Ave., Westwood; Voice/TDD: (310) 825-8845. For information on services for students with disabilities, or questions about accessibility, please call (310) 825-7851 (voice or TTY).

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