* Spanish for Beginners - 2nd set of lessons
will resume Weds Sept 4.2002
Instructor Maria Eugeni 416 465 7745 or 416 463
-0207
Call for Confirmation
Weds 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Focus is on pronunciation techniques, grammar,
and conversational Spanish.
* Philosophical Discussion
e-mail: info@freeuniversityoftoronto.net
Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.
On each evening we will take a philosophical
look at a topic of social/political/personal concern (topic lists are available).
Discussions are free-form and free-flowing. Over the past two years
we have looked at many issues central to our lives, to society, and to
our place in it.
If philosophy is the key to understanding
the world, are we, as aspiring philosophers, able to to rise to the occasion?
As a discussion circle which includes many points of view, our challenge
is to allow all present to voice their views and collectively to develop
the ideas presented. This a forum for philosophy in action - rather
than a survey of philosophers and philosophical schools.
* English as a Second Language Group
David Melville (416) 340-7805 davidmelville@globalserve.net
Gaye Francis (416) 698-8669
Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
University College, Rm. 63
15 King's College Circle
Bootstrap/participant involvement in reading,
writing, speaking, listening, and presentation activities. Small
group work and high-interest content dealing with issues of employment,
economy, immigration, education, and community issues (housing/food, security/empowerment).
Art-work, visiting guests, outings, audio-video use (tapes/videos/DVDs,
etc.), presentations and discussions, translations, development of an English
Corner, Web Teaching and Learning, Response Journals, Error Analysis, and
Public Relations will form parts of a critical study of English as an Additional
Language.
* Deep Economics
"Michael Pilling" michael.pilling@utoronto.ca
Wednesdays Sid Smith Building 1080 6-8pm
* Free University Rollerblade and Cycle Group
Bike Outings
Call 416 938 3366 or email command@interlog.com
for info
* A Study of Spiritual Enlightenment
Wilfrid F. Olin (416) 512-2206
Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sidney Smith Hall, Rm. 2114
100 St. George Street
The human machine is a complex of a body,
a mind, and an animator (soul or spirit). Spiritual Enlightenment
results when body and mind recognize that soul/spirit is the boss.
Soul/spirit must be developed by the exercising of the power of mind to
effect the changes in the complex of the body/spirit/mind for the betterment
of the human machine. There are formulae, techniques, and methodologies
to be used for that accomplishment. These means of developing soul/
spirit will be presented at "A Study of Spiritual Enlightenment".
* How to Stop Exploiting People, and Profit
from It
Motty Perel (905) 731-6350
last Wednesday, 8-9:30 p.m.
Sidney Smith Hall, Rm. 2111
100 St. George Street
Employees put up with exploitation as if
it were an inevitable feature of capitalism. It isn't. Moreover, exploitation
is a dispensable flaw of the contemporary economic system, which is only
an approximation of capitalism. Dispensing with exploitation will open
a new path to prosperity for both employers and workers and will bring
the system closer to capitalism. An enterprise is not capitalistic as long
as it's workers are employees. Corporations first to remove exploitation
will gain an enormous competitive advantage over latecomers. This change
is long overdue.
* Free U Meetings
Mainly an internal discussion
about the function of the Free University. Prospective teachers and interested
students are welcome.
Fridays at 8:30 p.m.
e-mail: info@freeuniversityoftoronto.net
* STUDIES IN PROPAGANDA:"THE NEWS IS WHAT WE
DON'T HEAR"
Sydney White (416) 466-7544
Studies in depth of corporate influence
in education, media, philosophy, and economics. Investigation of "trade
agreements," depopulation mechanisms, and the analysis of global engineering.
Informal and participatory, with journalistic efforts encouraged, but not
required. Sydney White is an investigative reporter with the national newspaper
"Discourse and Disclosure."
* Coalition Against War and Racism
Discussion Group
Mon 7-9:30 p.m.
e-mail: Lisa@freeuniversityoftoronto.net
Upcoming Fall/Winter 2002:
Media Democracy Day Forum Oct.18
A number of events are happening around Oct 18th
for Media Democracy Day.
Free U Music course
contact "Matt Kryzanowski" <mattkryz@hotmail.com>
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The Courses Below are Over or Currently Unavailable
* ALTERNATIVES TO PSYCHIATRY GROUP
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
1st Monday each month, 7 p.m.
Big drug companies sell their products
with the help of drug-pushing psychiatrists, backed by a society looking
for quick-fix solutions. Psychiatry currently holds a monopoly on
treatment for those that seek it and for those who have it forced on them.
But can psychiatrists be entrusted as the guardians of mental health?
We will meet to discuss alternative views of mental illness, alternatives
to drugs, lifestyle and life choices, and projects to undertake. Guests,
documentaries, films, readings, and presentations will be the springboard
for discussion.
* LANGUAGE EXCHANGE - PARTNERS
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
Learn a language one-on-one from a native
speaker in an exchange of one language for another. Partners take
turns teaching their own language and learning another, using mutually
agreed-upon study methods. This is a service that brings language
exchange partners together, who then make their own arrangements for a
convenient study time and place.
* FREE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO NATURE WALKS
Claudia (416) 466-7544
Beginning in May the Free U will
hold a series of nature walks at various locations. 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday
May 4 meet at west entrance of Mount Pleasant Cemetery – one and a half
blocks from the Yonge/St Clair subway station. 3 hours so bring something
to eat. Walk led by an ornithologist.
Rain date – following Sat
* FREEDOM FOR ANIMALS DISCUSSION GROUP
David Marshall (416) 248-5519
2nd Tuesday each month, 8 p.m.
Those who wish to see an end to animal
cruelty are invited to join in discussing and developing techniques and
strategies in Humane Education.
* SEEKING A CURE FOR GENETIC DETERMINISM
David Marshall (416) 248-5519
3rd Tuesday 8-10 p.m.
Articles and book excerpts from geneticist
Dr. Mae Wan Ho [www.i-sis.org (Institute For Science In Society), 'Genetic
Engineering, Dream Or Nightmare'] will be discussed and used to open our
hearts and minds to non-invasive science, science of cooperative, adaptive,
holistic, and coherent living organisms, iving ecosystems, and social community,
and science which is accountable to society. All Welcome!
* ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN
Anna (416) 451-2436
Fri 6:30-8 p.m.
* CARTOONS AND DOODLES
Gerry Lagendyk (416) 515-7390
Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Date: April 15 to May 27 2002
No talent necessary! This 8 week
class for adult beginners meets every Wednesday evening, and the objective
is fun! Professional cartoonist/animator/humorist Gerry Lagendyk can show
anyone how to make drawings funny, and Guest cartoonist Pam Rose will make
appearances as well. All participants will choose their best cartoons for
inclusion in our own printed book of historic talent. Free! All welcome!
* COMPOSING FREE HAND
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
An experimental course that bypasses theory,
for people with or without a background in music. Only the most basic
music notation will be taught. Over time you will begin to see the
connection between the notes you put down and what they sound like on the
piano (as performed by our intrepid piano player). Your composition
will become more deliberate and eventually you will begin to 'hear' the
music as you are composing it. Helpful Prerequisites: Imagination
and Daring.
* KNOW YOUR HUMAN RIGHTS
Vincent Pang (416) 466-7544
Monday, 7-9:30 p.m.
* EXPERIMENT DESIGN CLUB
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
How could one design an experiment to answer
a question instead of simply looking it up? We will take up the questions
that are on our minds, not excluding any field of inquiry. We will
discuss different approaches to a given problem, methods for executing
an experiment, how to foresee potential problems and how to interpret the
results of an imaginary experiment. Anyone who actually carries out an
experiment can bring in the results for feedback from the group.
STUDIES IN PROPAGANDA:"THE NEWS IS WHAT WE
DON'T HEAR"
Sydney White (416) 466-7544
Monday, 6- 8 p.m.
Date: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2002
University College, Rm. 177
15 King's College Circle
Studies in depth of corporate influence
in education,
media, philosophy, and economics. Investigation
of "trade agreements," depopulation mechanisms, and the analysis of global
engineering. Informal and participatory, with journalistic efforts encouraged,
but not required. Sydney White is an investigative reporter with the national
newspaper "Discourse and Disclosure."
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE SEXES
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
Friday following the Free Friday Film
free films begin at 7 p.m.
Join a discussion held Friday evenings,
at Innis College, focussing on issues around gender, sex and sexism.
The goal of the discussion is to further understanding for the 'other'
and what separates us, to learn what forces determine one's 'lot' in life,
and to take a close look at the assumptions that hold us back from seeing
other choices that are open to us. Starting times vary depending
on the length of the film shown - check the film program posted at www.utoronto.ca/fff
HARMONY SINGING
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
2nd Monday each month, 8:30 p.m.
No repertoire of songs or previous voice
training is required. Sessions involve improvisation in pairs, threes and
groups. The ability to hold a note and to listen carefully is essential.
Imagination, playfulness and self-confidence is a plus. Meets once
a month.
PLAY READING
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m.
Bring a short play or an except from a long
one or help choose one from our large selection of modern and classic plays.
Parts are divided up amongst the participants and then read aloud.
Creative possibilities could be explored: expressivity, improvisation,
acting, or even writing a short play. Meets once a month.
BOOK CLUB
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
3rd Monday each month, 9 p.m.
Date: April 15, 2002
Hart House, 1st Floor, Map Room
7 Hart House Circle
Participants bring in books they have enjoyed
or those which they are enthusiastically embarking upon. A short presentation
of each book will be followed by a brief discussion, then each book will
be added to a book list along with the questions that came up. Books will
be re-examined fully in a future discussion once they have been read in
common by Book Club participants. Both fiction and non-fiction books will
be included at each monthly meeting.
DRAWING AND SKETCHING
Claudia Varga (416) 466-7544
4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Date: April 23, 2002
Hart House, 1st Floor, Map Room
7 Hart House Circle
This group comes together once a month to
put inspiration to paper. Join artists, and those trying their hand
for the first time, in a friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere. No instruction
is offered, for maximum, free-flowing creativity. Art supplies are
provided or bring your own. Meets once a month.
POCKETBOOK ECONOMICS
Martin Ferrara (416) 466-7544
2nd. Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Date: April 10, 2002
Learn why people are laid-off, why factories
close down, why the economy is going into recession, and why the banks
come out on top. Learn about mortgages, insurance, unemployment,
and other everyday economic factors affecting your pocketbook.
Locations are subject to room availability.
Please confirm them by calling the course's phone number, the general information
numbers, and/or checking for updates at citizensontheweb.com
Locations are subject to room availability.
Please confirm them by calling the course's phone number or the general
information numbers.
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