CLASSES
THE FOUR FORCES OF PHYSICS
A full course in basic physics. Fifteen weeks, three hours per
week.
REVOLUTIONS IN SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT FROM
PLATO TO EINSTEIN
A class in the philosophy of science, emphasizing turning points
in scientific thought. Five weeks, three hours per week.
SCIENCE FOR NON-SCIENTISTS
A class in science literacy designed for non-technical people.
Flexible number of hours.
EVERYTHING YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO
KNOW ABOUT EQUATIONS
A class to help clerical and non-technical people understand the
language of equations. Four to six hours.
A LOGICAL APPROACH TO COMMUNICATION
A class on informal logic, designed to enhance powers of critical
thinking and improve communications skills. Four to six hours.
FALL 1998
HOW TO WRITE A MYSTERY
Amador Adult School, Pleasanton
6 weeks, 7 PM to 9:30 PM, beginning Tuesday, November 3
If you like to read mysteries, you'll have fun writing one. This
class for beginners emphasizes the craft of writing, plotting
and developing characters. Also covered are point of view, dialogue,
and setting. Each class will include lecture, discussion, critique,
and writing exercises. At the end of the course, students who
wish will have a mystery novel outlined, at least two chapters
completed, and a strategy for submission to an agent or publisher.
For information call (510) 426-4280.
INTRODUCTION TO FICTION WRITING
San Leandro Adult Education
1 Saturday session, November 14, 9AM to 4 PM, with one hour for
lunch
Have you always wanted to write a short story or a novel? This
class for beginners emphasizes the craft of writing, plotting,
and developing characters. Also covered are point of view, dialogue,
and setting. Each class will include lecture, discussion, critique,
and writing exercises. At the end of the course, students who
wish will have a short story or novel outlined and a strategy
for submission to an agent, a journal or publisher.
For information call (510) 577-3468.