Date: Fri, 10 Mar 1995 23:43:04 -0500 From: IGLE@aol.com IGLE - CATALOG OF COURSES - SPRING 1995 APRIL 1 - JUNE 10, 1995 The Institute of Gay and Lesbian Education 626 North Robertson Blvd. West Hollywood CA 90069 (310) 652-1786 / e-mail: igle@aol.com General Information The Institute of Gay and Lesbian Education is a community based educational institution, which provides a forum for intellectual exchange, focussing on the shared and diverse experiences of lesbians and gay men. The Institute's efforts seek to break down institutional and cultural barriers that divide our community and separate us from society at large. The Institute offers courses on several subjects, and a Certificate in Gay and Lesbian Culture (see Certificate Program). In 1995, the Institute will have three terms, Winter, Spring and Fall. Dates: Spring Term classes will run from Saturday April 1 through Saturday, June 10, 1995. Most classes meet one evening a week for a total of 10 sessions. There are exceptions. Please see the course descriptions for more information. Fees: Fees for each course are noted in the catalog with the course description. The standard fee for a 10-week course is $170; a second 10 week course in the same semester costs $150. Workshops, special courses and non standard length courses have varying fees, which are noted in the catalog with the course description. For students who are unemployed by reason of medical disability, there is a 50% fee reduction. Payment in full must be received by March 24, 1995 to secure your place in a course. Registration fees may be paid by check or charged to VISA or Mastercard. A full refund will be made to students who withdraw from a course prior to the first class meeting. A 50% refund will be made to students who give written notice of withdrawal prior to the third meeting of their course. Additional fees for photocopying or materials are required in some courses; materials fees are paid directly to the instructor. Enrollment: To enroll, mail in a registration form with the full fee enclosed. You can register by phone if you are paying by VISA or Mastercard. Students must be paid in full by the first meeting of the class. All classes have a minimum enrollment of 10 students; classes are subject to cancellation on March 27, 1995 if this enrollment is not reached. Workshops and Special Events are subject to cancellation one week before the first meeting if the minimum is not reached. Some classes are also subject to maximum enrollments. If you mail us a registration for a course that has reached the maximum, or if the course is cancelled, we will call you and offer you the choice of enrolling in another course or having your fee returned. Students will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. With the exception of some one day workshops, courses are open to all, regardless of sex or sexual orientation. All that is required is a serious interest in the topic and, in a few courses, certain prior educational qualifications. Scholarships: The Whitman-Brooks Foundation, an educational foundation which provides scholarships to gay and lesbian students, has provided a limited number of full and partial scholarships for people who want to attend the Institute of Gay and Lesbian Education. Scholarships will be awarded to students who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. The deadline for application is March 20, 1995. To apply for a scholarship, call or write IGLE at the above address to request a scholarship application. IGLE strongly encourages those who feel they are eligible for the scholarship program to apply by the March 20, 1995 deadline. These scholarships are in addition to the fee reduction available to students with a medical disability. We cannot make work-exchange arrangements for scholarship awards. Certificate Program: We are working toward accreditation and licensing by the state. Until we are authorized to grant degrees by the state, we will be offering our own Certificate in Gay and Lesbian Culture. There is no extra charge for enrollment in the Certificate Program. Requirement for the Certificate is satisfactory completion of five certificate-approved courses. Of these five courses, no more than two may be from a single field (Science and Psychology, Writing and Literature, History, Creative Arts, Religion and Philosophy, Urban Studies, other fields may be added). If you are enrolled in the Certificate Program your course work will be evaluated (e.g. by term paper, written tests or classroom participation). If you are not enrolled in the Certificate Program you have the option of being evaluated or auditing the course. Location: The teaching locations are in or adjacent to the City of West Hollywood. The locations for each course will be announced shortly before the beginning of the semester. Administration: The Institute of Gay and Lesbian Education is a California non-profit corporation with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status. It is run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors with one paid staff member. * * Q & A about IGLE * * What is IGLE, anyway? The Institute of Gay and Lesbian Education (IGLE) is an educational institution founded in 1992. Our mission is to provide a forum for intellectual exchange and to focus on the shared and diverse experiences of lesbians and gay men. Courses are offered on a variety of subjects of general interest and of particular interest to gays and lesbians. IGLE's efforts seek to break down institutional and cultural barriers that divide our community and separate us from society at large. Can I get a degree at IGLE? Right now, all courses offered at IGLE are considered avocational by the California Commission on Post-Secondary Education. That means we do not offer degrees or courses for credit. We offer a Certificate in Lesbian and Gay Culture (details on the General Information page of this catalog). We will apply for a licence to grant degrees in the near future. Continuing Education courses that offer credit for certain licenced professions have been approved for credit by the appropriate state governing body. Can I transfer credit for an IGLE course to a college or university? IGLE is not yet accredited, so course credit cannot be transferred. It may be possible to make an arrangement with individual instructors at your college or university to get credit for an IGLE course. Call the IGLE office for information about how to request credit. Who are the teachers at IGLE? IGLE instructors are academics and professionals from Southern California who support IGLE's mission. Most of them have full time affiliations with local universities or businesses. We do not yet have a full time teaching or office staff. Who are the students at IGLE? In two and a half years of offering classes, IGLE has had about 400 students from all over Southern California. In our last term, the student body was about 70% men and 30% women. We are actively seeking to increase the proportion of women students. There is a broad range of ages and backgrounds. With the exception of some one-day seminars, all classes are open to all, regardless of sex or sexual orientation. What happened to the courses that were offered but were cancelled because of low enrollment? Classes that were cancelled because of low enrollment can be offered again if the teachers are willing. Are there scholarships? Yes. There are scholarships for people who need financial assistance. There is also a fee reduction for people who are unemployed because of a medical disability. See General Information for details. How do I know if a course is right for me? Call the IGLE office for further information about any course, workshop, or event. We will put you in touch with the instructor so you can find out if the course or workshop fits your needs and interests. ******************************************************** * * * * * SPECIAL EVENTS AND OUTINGS * * * * * Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2 CAMP-OUT TO THE ANZA BORREGO DESERT - Anna Meyers Saturday, May 6 ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR OF WEST HOLLYWOOD - Moira Kenney Saturday April 22, Earth Day WALKING TOUR OF THE L.A. RIVER Wednesday, April 12 QUEER ARTISTS: QUEER ART? Probing the relationship between gay and lesbian identity and creativity * * * * * WORKSHOPS * * * * * Saturday, May 20 BUILDING FAMILIES: GAY AND LESBIAN PARENTING - Greg Travis and Jane Haven * * * * * COURSES * * * * * * * * * * WRITING * * * * * THE ART OF THE PERSONAL ESSAY - BERNARD COOPER QUEER SCREENWRITING - BEGINNING - JIM BOYLE * * * * * LITERATURE AND HISTORY * * * * * FROM GILGAMESH TO GERTRUDE STEIN - LUKE JOHNSON AND JANET RETSECK INTRODUCTION TO GAY AND LESBIAN HISTORY - DAVID BIANCO * * * * * PSYCHOLOGY * * * * * LESBIAN PSYCHOLOGY - PAT ALFORD-KEATING * * * * * CREATIVE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION * * * * * VIDEO ACTIVISM - BOB LAFONT EXPRESSIONISTIC PAINTING AND/OR DRAWING - JOHN BOUCHER GAY IMAGES, GAY CINEMA - STEVE TROPIANO ESSENTIALS OF OPERA FOR THE POST-MODERN QUEER - JOHN HALL * * * * * LANGUAGE * * * * * SPANISH - BEGINNING - JERRY HYDE SPANISH - INTERMEDIATE - JERRY HYDE SPECIAL EVENTS AND OUTINGS QUEER ARTISTS: QUEER ART? Probing the Relationships Between Creativity and Lesbigay Identity If an artist is queer, will the art be queer? If the art is queer, is the artist? What is the relationship between the artist's sexual orientation and the what/how/why of art? The panel, moderated by writer Elisabeth Nonas and visual artist Jordan Peimer, will be composed of artists from diverse arenas, including Tim Miller (performance artist) and a surprise guest. There will be a reception following the event. This event is co-sponsored by the 18th Street Arts Complex and will be held at the Highways Performance Space, 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica Wednesday, April 12, 7:30 P.M. FEE $10 at the door LOS ANGELES RIVER OUTING Join IGLE on Earth Day 1995 as we walk along the Los Angeles River near Griffith Park. This two hour hike will be led by the Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR). Our guides will offer an overview of historical and political-social implications of the River. There will be a brown bag lunch after the tour. Enrollment limited to 30. Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. FEE $15 CAMP-OUT IN THE ANZA BORREGO DESERT The Anza Borrego Desert is the largest state park in California, with its 600,000 acres of rugged desert, oases, canyons, and badlands. After this year's winter rains, the desert floor should be carpeted with yellow, scarlet and magenta wildflowers. Dr. Anna Mayers, a botanist with VanZanten Intl. will be our guide as we explore the desert's wonders. Some of you might remember Anna as the botanical guide at the 1994 earthquake camp-out. Nightime should also bring fabulous sights. Angelenos will see more stars in the desert sky than Hollywood Blvd. ever imagined. Telescopes and astronomical information will be provided. The IGLE group will camp near the Butterfield Stage Line route in a dry camp. Campers will need to bring their own equipment, food, water, and other supplies. The hiking will be moderate. Four-wheel drive not necessary. Saturday to Sunday, April 1 & 2 FEE $35 * * * * * WORKSHOPS * * * * * BUILDING FAMILIES: GAY AND LESBIAN PARENTING This workshop is designed for both men and women interested in Gay and Lesbian family issues such as: * Forming our families * Unique aspects of Gay and Lesbian Parenting * The children of Gays and Lesbians in society The workshop will consist of lectures, discussions and information gathering exercises. The workshop will be led by Jane Haven Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice, adoption consultant, and parent, and by Gregory Travis, Ph.D., Psychologist in private practice, Surrogacy Consultant, and lecturer at IGLE on gay male psychological development. There will be a working lunch, with a 1/2 hour break. Saturday, May 20 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. FEE $40 * * * * * LECTURE SERIES * * * * * April 5 Is Gay a Culture? A Perspective from Anthropology - Prof. Peter Hammond, Dept. of Anthropology, UCLA April 19 The Status of Sexual Orientation Protection and Domestic Partnership Benefits - Rich Jennings, Hollywood Supports May 3 Family Values: Adoption and Its Place in Gay and Lesbian Politics - Martha Bellinger, Court Commissioner, Family Court, Pomona ******************************* COURSES ******** CREATIVE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION ******* ESSENTIALS OF OPERA FOR THE POST-MODERN QUEER *New Course* Certificate Program Course #C15C Tired of getting attitude from those culture vulture acquaintances when you mispronounce the name of the heroine in Verdi's "Aida"? Sick of feeling left out when the discussion turns to the merits of mad fiends by Montserrat or Maria? Curious about music created for castrated males... or the cross-dressing habits of most mezzo sopranos? If so, then this new course offering from IGLE is just what you need. A 10-week primer designed for those inquiring minds who would like to know just what all the fuss concerning opera is about. Using the recently published "Opera 101: A CompleteGuide to Learning and Loving Opera" by Fred Plotkin as a text, this course is designed for those curious about that most extravagant and excessive of entertainments. If you have never been to an opera or are merely mystified about the opera you have seen, IGLE is certain that you will find this course a perfect introduction to the history, the repertory, and the mystique of what is known as "the bloodsport of queens". John Hall produces and directs opera and music theatre at UCLA. From the production of early Baroque opera to premieres of contemporary musicals, he challenges young talent to communicate through music and drama. Alumni of John's productions are found in national touring companies, television, and in opera houses in Europe, Asia, and America. This last season, four of his alums were appearing in starring roles in "Beauty and the Beast", "Les Miserables", "Grease", and "Miss Saigon". John wrote the lyrics to "Hidden Legacies", a cantata about the AIDS crisis, which has been performanced in all over the U.S., and has been recorded by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. Most recently his commemorative piece celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, "Flashpoint/Stonewall", was premiered in Carnegie Hall (where he directed the production) as well as Seattle, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Thursdays, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.; starts April 6. FEE $170 Single sessions of this course may be attended for $20/session. Schedule available April 1. VIDEO ACTIVISM *New course* Certificate Program Course #C13C Through a combination of lecture, guest presentations from professional and activist producers, tours of local facilities, and hands-on practice, students will learn the basic skills needed to script, film, edit and present a video project on their local public access cable channel. Featured guests will include Karen Ocamb (producer KCBS evening news), David Reid (studio exec and creator of the first 24-hour gay network), Dr. Sylvia Rhue (documentarian), Karen Kiss and Paris Poirier (producers and directors of documentary films, including Last Call at Maude's), and Nicholas Snow, Doug Lee Long and Steven J. McCarthy (video activists currently programming on public access). For practical experience, the class will collectively produce a "talking heads" show at a local access studio, as well as collaborate on a short format video project of the students' choosing. Class members will have the option of collaborating with student from other IGLE classes on projects. Course topics will include handicam filming technique, lighting and sound engineering, inexpensive equipment sources, production sites, "guerilla video", and cheap or free public access facilities. This course will not replace a film school curriculum, but students will learn the basics of how to do a video right. Access to a video camera is desireable but not required. Bob LaFont has produced the award-winning weekly access program "The Gay and Lesbian News" in Long Beach since 1990. He has also produced the GLAAD Gay and Lesbian Activists Against Defamation) on-air radio segment, radio and television public service announcements, and training and educational videos for a number of organizations, including GLAAD, AIDS Project Los Angeles, the Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center, Human Rights Campaign Fund and Hollywood Supports. He is a cable communications advisory commissioner for the City of Long Beach, and serves on the board of Being Alive, Long Beach. Wednesdays, 7 - 10 P.M. 10 weeks, Starts April 5. FEE $170. EXPRESSIONISTIC PAINTING/DRAWING *New Course* Certificate Program Course #C16C Students will explore painting and drawing as a means of self-expression and self-knowledge. These areas will be examined through projects based on life experiences and dreams. The history of expressionism in Art will be taught and especially its connections to Gay and Lesbian artists. Instruction in painting and drawing will be given to each student individually, based on their level of skill. Beginners to advanced encouraged to register. A materials list will be provided to students at the first class meeting. However, students are encouraged to work in any drawing or painting medium. Approximate cost of supplies will be $50-$100. John Boucher has his MFA from the Claremont Graduate School in painting and drawing, and his BFA in painting and drawing from the Corcoran School of Art. He is a professional artist both exhibiting and teaching in the Los Angeles area. He has also managed one of the veteran Art Galleries in the city. Saturdays 1-4 p.m., 10 weeks; starts April 8. FEE: $170 GAY IMAGES, GAY CINEMA Certificate Program Course #C6C Throughout the 20th century the cinema has played an influential role in formulating society's general attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs surrounding homosexuality. To understand how homosexuality has been "constructed" as a sexual preference, a lifestyle, and a subculture, we will examine the representation of "the homosexual" and homosexuality in commercial (studio and independent) and foreign-language films. The first half of the course will consist of a cross-cultural analysis of gay-themed films within specific national/historical context. We will examine the differences and similarities between social/political/cultural construction of homosexuality in relation to five national cinemas: the United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Denmark. The second half of the course will continue to address the construction of homosexuality in relation to the representation of gay stereotypes, homosexual sex, and AIDS. In the process, we will examine several interrelated issues including gay pornography, camp, drag, and transvestism. Each session will begin with a brief lecture, which may include film clips, followed by a screening of a feature length film, and a discussion. Students will be required to complete a short reading each week. Whether you are serious student of film, or an avid film-goer, this course will widen your perspective of gay cinema and allow you to examine your own relationship as a spectator to gay images. Steven Tropiano has taught cinema at Ithaca College and UCLA as well as at IGLE. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Cinema and TV at USC. Wednesdays 7 - 10 p.m., 10 weeks; starts April 5. FEE $170. * * * * * WRITING * * * * * THE ART OF THE PERSONAL ESSAY Certificate Program Course #T12C *New Course* Through weekly readings of contemporary essayists, both queer and non-queer, as well as ongoing critiques of student work, this class will explore the personal essay in all its forms, from memoir to meditation. We will examine the elements -- imagery, character, metaphor, etc. -- that give autobiographical writing the dramatic impact of a good short story and the resonant language of a good poem. If you have a desire to shape the raw material of personal experience into a powerful piece of prose, this class will help you on your way. Though the primary emphasis will be on cultivating the unique voice of each participant, there will also be discussions about the creative process and the literary marketplace: manuscript submittal, agents, editors, etc. Guest speaker to be announced. Bernard Cooper is the author of Maps to Anywhere and A Year of Rhymes (both from Penguin). He received the 1991 PEN/USA Ernest Hemingway award and a 1995 O. Henry Prize. His work has appeared in several anthologies, including The Best American Essays, The Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories, A Member of the Family, and Sisters and Brothers as well as in magazines such as Harper's, The Paris Review, and The Los Angeles Times Magazine. Maximum enrollment 15. Tuesdays 7 - 10 p.m., 10 weeks; starts April 4. FEE $170 QUEER SCREENWRITING - Beginning Level Certificate Program Course #T10C This professional level workshop is a hard-working, career-changing practical guide to writing the feature screenplay. Working with whatever you want to write (gay and lesbian content, straight with a queer twist, or anything else), students will be led through a series of writing assignments (including homework) designed to get them on the way to writing a feature film. Class topics include: the use of conflict, design of the page, plot progression, character arc, building scenes and sequences, dialogue techniques, pitching treatments, and the five-act structure. In 10 weeks students will develop an idea for a feature film and write the first 35 pages of scene work. Students can expect to spend 10-15 hours each week on written assignments. The course text will be Dr. Boyle's book, soon to be published by CMC Press. There are no prerequisites, although students should have access to a computer or typewriter. Jim is inspiring, challenging, always demanding...allowed me to discover my creative side...Great class! A lot of work but worth it. Jim Boyle, Ph.D. teaches both screenwriting classes. He has taught for 17 years at USC Cinema/TV. He has worked at the Dallas Screenwriting Association and the Latino Writing Association. In 1980, he taught a similar class at GLCSC (The Center), and many of those students are now published and working as writers. Some of his distinguished students include Ed Saxon (producer of Philadelphia and Silence of the Lambs, Jane Hampshire (producer of Natural Born Killers) and Gregg Araki (The Living End). Maximum enrollment 20. Thursdays, 7 - 10:30 p.m. 10 weeks, starts April 13. FEE: $190 + $50 materials fee to be paid directly to instructor ******** HISTORY AND LITERATURE ******** INTRODUCTION TO LESBIAN AND GAY HISTORY Certificate Program Course # E2C Your high school and/or college taught you about America's past and the world's past, but what did they teach about the lesbian and gay past? Probably nothing. Come fill in the gaps with this survey course on 20th century lesbian and gay history. Using lectures, videos, discussions, guest speakers, and short readings, we'll learn about episodes and events such as: the rise of lesbian bars, gays in the Holocaust, the first lesbian/gay homophile organizations, the Stonewall rebellion, lesbian separatism, the election of Harvey Milk, and the rise of AIDS and gay responses to it. In addition, students will learn about the techniques historians use to uncover the past such as documentary analysis, interviewing, and archival research. David Bianco has an M.A. in History from Stanford University. His areas of interest include Gay and Lesbian history, African-American History and Modern Jewish history. He currently teaches at the Stephen Wise Community High School and has also taught in San Jose and San Francisco. Students will be expected to do short readings (minimum 5 pages/week) and homework assignments. Maximum enrollment 15. Wednesdays, 7 - 10 p.m., 10 weeks; starts April 5. FEE $170 FROM GILGAMESH TO GERTRUDE STEIN Gay & Lesbian Self-Identity Through Literature Certificate Program Course #T9C Gay and lesbian identity is formed from many sources: some biological, some from our families, some from society, but some also from previous generations which have left records. In this course we will read the works of various writers who have influenced subsequent generations of lesbians and gay men struggling to form their separate identities. We will look at both the meaning of the work in its own society and time, and the meaning that has been read into it in later times, including our own. Among the authors and works to be covered are: The Epic of Gilgamesh (6000 B.C.), David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, Sappho, Plato's Symposium and Phaedrus, Petronius' Satyricon, Katherine Philips and her circle, Shakespeare's Sonnets, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman's Song of Myself, Oscar Wilde, Djuna Barnes, and Gertrude Stein. Great!...the materials were well chosen...the atmosphere was open and friendly...their expertise with the material was evident...I loved it...I learned to read as a lesbian. Luke Johnson obtained his Ph.D. at UCLA in 1992; his dissertation dealt with the representation of homosexuality in the Restoration theater. This course will be co-taught with a woman instructor to be announced. Janet Retseck teaches at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga and is a Ph.D. candidate at Claremont College doing her dissertation on Queer Theory and the 19th Century British Novel. Mondays 7 - 10 p.m. 10 weeks; starts April 3 FEE $170 ******** LANGUAGE ******** SPANISH If you can't speak Spanish, you are missing out on half of Los Angeles'culture. This is your chance to learn day-to-day colloquial Spanish, with practical emphasis on a gay/lesbian social context, in a friendly and supportive environment. The success of recent IGLE introductory level Spanish classes has prompted the addition of an intermediate level course this term. Both courses are designed to be interactive and focus on conversational skills, stressing proper pronunciation and accent, but also emphasizing correct grammar and syntax. The same textbook is used for both courses and audiotapes will be recommended for use as an optional study supplement. The instructor is dedicated to providing as much individual attention to students as possible and extra tutoring sessions will be made available, so that nobody need be left behind. Tutorial sessions will be arranged with the instructor. INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH Course #A3 This course is designed for beginners or those with some limited knowledge of Spanish. By the end of the course you will have the basic tools to communicate with Spanish speakers. Maximum enrollment 20. Mondays 7 - 10 p.m., 10 weeks; starts April 3. FEE: $170 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPANISH Course #A4 This course is designed for those who have taken the Introduction to Spanish course at IGLE or an equivalent course, or who already have some working knowledge of Spanish. Conversational skills will be highly stressed and class sessions will be conducted largely in Spanish. Maximum enrollment 20. Tuesdays 7 - 10 p.m., 10 weeks; starts April 4. FEE: $170 The teacher created a challenging yet comfortable learning environment and his passion for the subject was obvious....It is so wonderful to be in a class with all gays and lesbians. Jerry Hyde has taught both Spanish and Mathematics for many years at various educational levels and is fluent in five languages. As the owner of a mineral import/export business, Jerry has lived and travelled extensively in Latin America. He has actively participated in local community affairs for many years, having been involved in the establishment of the City of West Hollywood, and is one of the founders of Frontiers Magazine. He is currently a corporate associate of Rage Nightclub and also serves on the City of West Hollywood Fine Arts Advisory Board. ******************* REGISTRATION Send to: The Institute of Gay and Lesbian Education 626 N. 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