*Speed Reading IS running this term. Note early start date (1st class is tomorrow)
*Financial Modeling is CANCELLED (both sections)



MINIVERSITY CLASSES SPRING 2011

Schedule subject to change before registration.

Registration:
April 4 (Monday) 8am-4pm
April 5 (Tuesday) 12pm-4pm
in Collis Lobby.
Please have cash, Dash, or check (payable to Dartmouth College) at registration.

Classes start the week of Monday, April 11th (with the exception of Speed Reading).  
Please email [log in to unmask] with questions.

LANGUAGE CLASSES

*AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Mondays and Fridays 3:00-4:00pm, Collis 218 (Mon) and Collis 212 (Fri)
6 sessions, $45 per person
Instructor: Renee Scott
Limit: 12 students
Students will learn the basics of American Sign Language (alphabet, elementary  
words and phrases, sentence structure). The course aims to have every student  
conversationally functional by the end of the course.

*BEGINNER CONVERSATIONAL ARABIC
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm, Collis 218
6 sessions, $30 per person
Instructor: Hana (Heba) Issa
Limit: 12 students
Students will learn the Arabic alphabet as well as begin to learn to read and  
write Arabic. An emphasis on conversational Levantine Arabic will be used to learn  
basic phrases, meetings, greetings, colors, asking for directions and other parts  
of beginner conversation.

*KOREAN LANGUAGE
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm, Collis 212
6 sessions, $30 per person
Instructor: Ellian Choi (Moon Young Choi)
Limit: 20 students
This class is a Korean Language course for the students with no previous experience  
in the language. The course will focus mainly on basic conversational skills,  
and also briefly touch on the basics of writing and grammar structure. We will  
talk about greetings and introductions, describing, preferences, the alphabet,  
direction, and purchasing.

*GENTLE INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN (and to the people who speak it)
Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm, Silsby 113
8 sessions, $55 per person
Instructor: Alexander Matthey
Limit: 12 students
This German language and culture course is designed for beginners and will result  
in a measurable improvement in German for participants in the class. Course material  
includes basic pronunciation training, basic grammar and vocabulary building,  
easy conversation, and an introduction to German culture.


COOKING CLASSES

*MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING
Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm, Brace Commons Kitchen (East Wheelock)
6 sessions, $60 per person
Instructor: Hana (Heba) Issa
Limit: 15 students
Use a hands on approach to learn how to cook and bake the delicacies of the North  
African and Middle Eastern nations. Dishes include Kafta bi tahini, stuffed grape  
leaves, kusa mahshi, tabboule and desserts. Taste the revolution!

*PIES FROM SCRATCH
Mondays 7:45-9:45pm, Brace Commons Kitchen (East Wheelock)
6 sessions, $55 per person
Instructor: Phoebe Palmer
Limit: 12 students
Want to learn to make your own pumpkin, apple, or cherry pie? What about strawberry  
rhubarb or key lime? We'll learn to make these and more, covering classic pies  
to the most unusual. The class will cover about 12 different kinds of pies, with  
different types of crusts as well as fillings. Class members will have input on  
what types these will be.

*POSTMODERN THAI COOKING
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm, Brace Commons Kitchen (East Wheelock)
6 sessions, $60 per person
Instructor: Benji Kessler
Limit: 12 students
In this class we will learn how to cook a variety of traditional and contemporary  
Thai dishes. Additionally, we will have discussions about postmodern ideas.

NEW SKILLS

*CONSULTING INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm, Carson L01
6 sessions + 1 one-on-one hour per student, $50 per person
Instructor: Eric Hsu
Limit: 30 students
This course will prepare students for consulting interviews by going through different  
market sizing techniques, frameworks, and case solving approaches. This course  
will address the differences between consulting and finance, and the distinguishing  
features of major consulting firms. Classroom concepts are reinforced with two  
one-on-one mock case sessions [30 min each]. By the end of the course, students  
will have developed a better understanding of the qualities of a good company  
and use this knowledge to develop relevant and precise frameworks/approaches.


*INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING
Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm, Collis 218 and the BEMA
6 sessions, $30 per person
Instructor: Joseph Garagliano
Limit: 10 students
In this class, we'll learn the basics of fly fishing. This course is designed  
to cover the basics of casting, entomology, reading water, knots, and selecting  
and preparing
equipment. Learn how to determine what fly to choose, how to present it like the  
natural, and how to catch fish using a fly rod. We assume that you have had little  
or no exposure to fly fishing, and our goal is to provide you with the foundation  
from which to build a lasting relationship with the sport. Fishing equipment can  
be rented from Hanover Outdoors for less than $15.

*BEGINNING MAGIC
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm, Silsby 113
6 sessions, $30 per student
Instructor: Jake Nevola
Limit: 10 students
This is an introduction to beginner magic, including magic effects, basic sleight  
of hand and an introduction into performance style.

* SPEED READING
Tuesday, April 5 - Collis 212
Thursday, April 7 - Collis 101
Tuesday, April 12 - Collis 212
Thursday, April 14 - Collis 212
4 sessions, $35 per person
Instructor: Carl Thum
Limit: 20 people
Sign up and find the time to put more fun into your winter at Dartmouth! This  
course is essentially a speed reading course, but with plenty of information and  
practice on comprehension skills, too. You will find ways to read more, read more  
in less time, get more out of your reading, and you may just find time to read  
for pleasure in the time you have left!

*STARCRAFT 2
Thursdays 8:00-9:30pm, Collis 218
6 sessions, $30 per person
Instructors: Peter Spradling and Yufan Lin
Limit: 10 students
Are you a cyber athlete?  Want to be?  In this Starcraft II class, students will  
be watching professional games, analyzing replays, and playing matches against  
players at or above their level.  The purpose of this course is to improve your  
Starcraft II skills, and learn how to be a better RTS gamer in general.  Each  
class will be around 1.5 hours.  For the last class, a professional Starcraft  
2 player (possibly iNcontrol, CatZ, or Drewbie) will come teach the students directly.

*HENNA FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesdays 4:00-5:15pm, Collis 219
6 sessions, $50 per person
Instructor: Ayda Ramadan
Limit: 10 students
Ever wanted to try your hand at creating henna tattoos? Maybe you've thought about  
getting a tattoo but you're afraid of commitment? Henna has been around since  
the Ancient Egyptians, and it's a fun, temporary and 100% natural way to decorate  
your body. This class will teach you the basics of mixing and applying henna,  
as well as how to do traditional and contemporary designs. You'll have lots of  
practice, and learn how to break down a design on paper and rebuild it on skin  
without using a transfer. No artistic experience is necessary.


EXERCISE CLASSES

*FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm, FUEL
6 sessions, $30 per person
Instructor: Erin Jaeger
Limit: 15 students
This course will help you stay healthy, happy and stress-free this spring!  We'll  
cover the basics of yoga in a variety of areas, including physical practice and  
breath control, as well as meditation, ethics and yogic philosophy.  The course  
is suitable for students brand-new to yoga and for those with a higher level of  
experience.  Come honor your body and celebrate spring in a comfortable, judgment-free  
space. Mats will be provided.

*CROQUET ON THE GREEN
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
6 sessions, $30 per person
Instructors: Lilai Guo, Reyad Allie, Matthew Forman
Limit: 20 students

*DANCE STRETCH AND CONDITIONING
Mondays 3:45-4:45, FUEL
6 sessions, $35 per person
Instructor: Katherine Shelton
Limit: 24 students
Looking for an extra workout to add to the week? Desire a dancer's lean muscles  
and flexibility? Take Dance Stretch and Conditioning! We'll improve overall muscle  
strength and flexibility in a safe, individual manner. This workout will be beneficial  
for both dancers and non-dancers. No dance experience necessary!

*INTRODUCTION TO PERSIAN DANCE
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm, Alumni Gym - Pool View Room 126
6 sessions, $35 per person
Instructor: Niusha Shodja
Limit: 12 students
This class is an introduction to Iranian/Persian dancing today, understanding  
and feeling the music and movements.

*WUSHU (CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS)
Sundays 3:00-4:30pm, FUEL
6 sessions, $35 per person
Instructor: Eric Whang
Limit: 10 students
Wushu, also known as Kung Fu, or Chinese Martial Arts, is a traditional part of  
Chinese culture dating back to 3000 BC. It consists of a variety of fighting styles  
developed over the centuries and emphasizes physical, metal, and spiritual balance.  
Through the practice of Wushu, one learns self-defense and awareness of his/her  
surroundings, as well as ways to control stress.

MUSIC CLASSES

*LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR!
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm, Collis 101
6 sessions, $50 per person
Instructor: Kerry Rosenthal
Limit: 10 students
Join guitar expert Kerry Rosenthal of the Kerry Rose Band and have fun learning  
to play solid guitar so that you can play and sing songs you like! We will use  
a song-based method, focusing on learning chords and strumming/picking patterns  
that work with the songs we choose.  Course is meant for beginners with little  
or no experience - the only requirement is that you have a guitar to use for the  
class. You can rent a good guitar for a reasonable price at Hanover Strings.

*MASHUPS, REMIXES, AND DIGITAL DJing WITH ABLETON LIVE
Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm, FUEL
6 sessions, $35 per person
Instructor: Ryan Collins
Limit: 16 students
Ever wanted to know what it takes to produce beats like Deadmau5 and David Guetta  
or make mashups like Super Mash Bros?  Or better yet: once you've produced your  
own new music, have you ever wanted to know how to DJ digitally?  With the advent  
of digital music technologies and software such as Ableton, electronic music production  
and live digital performance have exploded onto the popular music scene.  With  
some instruction and an interest in music, nearly anyone could be the next DJ  
Girl Talk or Tiesto.  Find out how!
Note: For students who have taken Music 008 or Music 009, this course does not  
cover the same material as presented in those classes.  Experience from Music  
8 or Music 9 will be helpful, but certainly not required!

* DJing 101
Mondays 7-8 or 8-9 (choose one time slot)
6 sessions, $35 per person
Instructor: Trey Roy (DJ Enzo)
Limit: 8 students per class
Location: FUEL
Learn the basics of DJing equipment, how to beatmatch, how to work effects into  
sets, and other general DJing rules of thumb.