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- MODERATOR-LED COURSES are facilitated by members of LIFE. In some courses, the Moderator will prepare and direct the content of the sessions. In others, participants not only choose the direction and content of the course, but research and give presentations to the class on topics
chosen.
- LECTURE COURSES are a series of lectures following a specific theme or topic; these are given by a professor or expert in the field.The course is delivered by the lecturer, followed by questions and answers. Reading lists are frequently offered. Discussion is a feature of both moderator-led and lecture courses.
- OFF-CAMPUS COURSES are run in partnership with various institutions in the city and are offered on their premises.
- COMPUTER COURSES and WORKSHOPS are small, hands-on classes given in our computer education lab (CEL)in the Victoria Building (formerly the Business Bldg), 285 Victoria Street, Room VIC 607A. Courses are based on Windows programs. Early registration is a must. Space in any computer course or workshop must be confirmed with the LIFE office.
- You must be a member of LIFE Institute to enroll in courses and activities (except for the online courses). Course registrations will be accepted by mail or in person. Membership fees for the membership year are $75 per person, or $140 for two people at the same address. You may submit a membership application with appropriate payment at the same time as you register for courses.
LIFE Membership Application
- Full payment must accompany your registration for courses and off-campus activities.
Course Registration
- Please read the course registration information carefully. Classes have different fee rates, but you must register and be a member of LIFE Institute for all
classes, walks, events even for those that are free of charge. Faxes will not be accepted.
- Your course registration is accepted unless you are notified by phone.
- All Room numbers are not yet available. Before your course begins, you will be called with room information. You may also phone the office (416) 979-5000, Ext. 6989) the week before the start of classes for a recording with room information.
Building Locations
HH Heaslip House 297 Victoria Street. KHS Kerr Hall South. VIC 285 Victoria Street
RBB Ryerson Business Building 575 Bay Street (entrance at 55 Dundas Street West)
EPH Eric Palin Hall 87 Gerrard St E. KHE Kerr Hall East 340 Church / 60 Gould St
SHE Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre 99 Gerrard Street East
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Code/Room | Title of Course/Dates/Times |
| ART | W32 see schedule W03 CED 303 | Fabulous Fridays: Adventures in Art More Than Meets the Eye: Art History versus the History of Art Feb 1 - Mar 29 10-12 |
| COMPUTER COURSES | 6th Floor VIC Bldg Rm 607A | See Computer Page for Detail
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| ENVIRONMENT | W06 TRS 1099 W10 SHE 674 & 676 | The Arctic: Canada's Future Jan 25 - Mar 22 1-3 Water: A Growing Global Crisis Jan 26 - Mar 23 10-12 |
| FILM/MEDIA | W29 CED 303 | Classical French Film Feb 5 - Mar 26 10-12 |
| LANGUAGES | W14 VIC 208 | Parlons Français Jan 26 - Mar 23 (no Mar 16) 2-4
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| HISTORY/CULTURE | W27 KHE 119 W25 KHE 117 W16 (cancelled) W22 TRS 1077 W19 POD 358 W09 KHE 332 |
Bridges of Toronto Feb 4 - Mar 11 2-4 Hot Topics in the Winter Jan 28 - Mar 4 (no Feb18) 12:15-1:30pm In the Shadow of Vietnam Medieval Landscapes Jan 28 - Apr 1 10-12 Radio Days: Celebrating Public Radio and Worrying About Its Future Feb 3 - Mar 10 1-3 St. Petersburg: Portrait of a City Jan 26 - Mar 9 10-12 |
| LITERATURE | W07 VIC 108 W02 VIC 301 | Book Talk Jan25 Feb22 Mar 8,22 Apr 5 1-3 Low-Fat II: The Maintenance Diet Feb 8 - April 5 10-12
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| MUSIC | W28 VIC 305 W05 VIC 304 | Friday Morning at the Opera Jan 29 - Apr 9 (no Apr2) 10-12 Ten Women in Western Music Jan 25 - Mar 29 (no Mar 15) 1-3
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| PHILOSOPHY/ETHICS | W26 CED 303 W11 VIC 203 | Ethics in Advertising and the Media Jan 28-Mar11 (no Feb 18) 2-4 Philosophy Cafe Feb 2 - Mar 23 (no Feb16 or Mar9) 12:15-1:30 |
PASTIMES/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | W15 (cancelled) W20 (various) W23 POD 361 W31 VIC 106 | Improve your Bridge Out and About detail on "activities" page The Nuts, Bolts and Bytes of Travel Jan 28 - Mar 11 10-12 Exploring Wines by Region Jan 29 - Apr 9 (no Mar5,12 or Apr2) 1-3
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| POPULAR CULTURE | W13 KHE 127 | Nowhere Land: the Dark Side of the Beatles' Utopian Dream Jan 26 - Mar 16 2-4
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| PUBLIC AFFAIRS/POLITICS | W24 VIC 304 W08 BOND - Piccadilly Room W04 VIC 302 W17 VIC 301 W01 VIC 304
| BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Feb 4 - Mar 4 10-12 Current Events Jan 26 - Mar 30 10-12 In the News: An Afternoon Viewpoint Jan 25 - Apr 5 1-3 The coming Demographic Crunch Feb 10 - Mar 3 10-12 Politics, People and Other Issues Jan 25 - Apr 5 10-12 |
| SCIENCE | W30 POD 484
| 21st Century Scientific and Technological Controversies Feb 5 - Mar 12 1-3 |
| SPIRITUALITY | W12 CED 303
| Awakening Your Spirit Jan 26 - Mar 16 2-4 |
| THEATRE | W12 see schedule | Theatre Alive
| WRITING | W18 VIC 301
| Recording Recollections Jan 27 - Mar 31 1-3
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Winter 2010 Courses Schedule
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Politics, People and
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Low-Fat Lit II: The Maintenance Diet VIC 301
More Than Meets the Eye: Art History versus the History of Art CED 303
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Current Events BOND - Piccadilly RoomSt. Petersburg: Portrait of a CityKHE 332
Water: A Growing Global Crisis SHE 674 & 676
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The Coming Demographic Crunch VIC 301
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BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China): Why all the Fuss? VIC 304
Medieval Landscapes TRS 1077
The Nuts, Bolts and Bytes of Travel POD 361
| Classical French Film CED 303
Friday Morning at the Opera VIC 305 | |
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Book Talk VIC 108
The Arctic: Canada's Future TRS 1099In the News: An Afternoon Viewpoint VIC 302
Ten Women in Western Music VIC 304
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Awakening Your Spirit CED 303Nowhere Land: The Dark Side of The Beatle's Utopian Dream KHE 127Parlons français VIC 208 |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Out and About see 'activities'
Recording Recollections VIC 301Radio Days: Celebrating Public Radio and Worrying About Its Future POD 358Theatre Alive see schedule |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bridges of Toronto KHE 119
Ethics in Advertising and the Media CED 303
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Exploring Wines by Region VIC 106Fabulous Fridays: Adventures in Art see schedule21st Century Scientific and Technological Controversies POD 484
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WINTER 2010 COMPUTER COURSES/WORKSHOPS detail on computer page
WINTER 2010 |
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THURSDAY |
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* Internet and Email (full) * Tables and Charts with Excel * Downloading Music (full)
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12:30 to 2:30 |
* Build your own Web Site |
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* Managing Files and Folders (full) |
* Word Processing Using Open Office Writer * Labels, Business Cards and Mailing Lists * Organizing your Word Processing Documents |
* Managing Your Digital Photographs (full Feb 4/11/18 and Mar 4/11) |
Thanks to:
- Martha Wall and Simon Pearson who co-chaired the Fall Calendar
- Louise Brousseau, Andrea Kier, Margaret Edgar, Linda Fischer,
Joan Landry and Jean Robinson, who formed the core committee
- Hermine Borduas, Donna Britten, Betty Scott, Pat Annau, Marion
Filipiuk, Joan Lee, Jean Paton, and Daphne Field for their help
- Rosanne Bernard, LIFE Office Administrator
- The Chang School of Continuing Education:
Sandra Kerr, Director, Programs for 50+
Mena Carravetta, Administrative Assistant, Programs for 50+
Janet Jardine, Production Co-ordinator, Marketing and Communications
- Rosina Daillie, Editor
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