Wichita State University is offering 0.5 credit-hour (non-degree) courses that are FREE for students 60+ years old if enrolled by February 9 ...
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Wichita State University is offering 0.5 credit-hour (non-degree) courses that are FREE for students 60+ years old if enrolled by February 9, 2022. For more information, contact us at (316) 978-3731 or LifelongLearning@wichita.edu.
HIST 150BA • CRN 27083 THE WOMEN IN U.S. HISTORY YOU
SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
This course seeks to make women visible in U.S. history for their achievements, tenacity
in the face of discrimination and brilliance. We will discuss U.S. women of a variety of
ethnicities and races who were agents of social change. These women worked to reshape
society to be more inclusive and compassionate. We will examine the biographies and
accomplishments of selected women in the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries who
should not be left out when we tell this nation’s history.
Objectives: Students will...
- Identify the contributions of women writers and activists who changed life in the U.S.
- Analyze the contributions of women in business and the arts who changed life in the U.S.
Tuesdays - Learn the history within which women crafted their roles through primary source
March 1, 8, 22 & 29 documents, snippets of documentary footage, photographs and lectures.
1-3pm Instructor: Dr. Gretchen Eick, Lecturer, Department of History, Wichita State University
REL 150A • CRN 27053 DISCOVERING BABYLON
After lying buried in the ground for over 2000 years, the remains of Babylon were dug up
by archaeologists around one hundred years ago. Yet the city remains enveloped in a web
of myths, which occupy a unique place in our culture. The city is known for the Tower of
Babel and through expressions such as the “confusion of tongues” and the “Babylonian
captivity.” It has been associated with impressive walls and luxurious gardens; yet,
shortly after its final flowering, this ancient metropolis was buried and forgotten. Instead,
Babylon’s reputation as a city of excesses and evil took over, shaped in part by the stories
of the Bible. This course explores Babylon both as a cultural entity and a historical city and
ends with the question of why Babylon continues to fascinate us.
Objectives: Students will...
- Describe portrayals of Babylon in the Bible, both as city and as symbol of an evil empire.
Mondays - Trace depictions of the Tower of Babylon in visual arts and other cultural expressions.
- Outline the archaeological discovery of ancient Mesopotamia.
April 11, 18, 25 & May 2 - Understand basic events in Babylonian history.
1-3pm - Analyze the encounter between the Babylon of received tradition and historical Babylon.
Instructor: Dr. Rannfrid Thelle, Associate Professor of Religion, Department of History, Wichita State University
POLS 150I • CRN 27056
THE GEOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS
Every presidential election, the country becomes obsessed with a fight between red
states and blue states. The outcome is important, but the political fabric of the country is
much more subtle and interesting. In this class, we will look at the geography of American
elections, exploring why people live where they do, what all those governments are on your
property tax bill, how national elections are actually very local, and why Elbridge Gerry’s
salamander is even more relevant two hundred years later.
Objectives: Students will...
- Identify population movement trends in American history.
- Distinguish between the different layers of local government and their purposes.
- Understand how elections are administered and where district boundaries fall.
Instructor: Dr. Brian Amos, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Wichita State University
Thursdays
April 14, 21, 28 & May 5
1-3pm
We are once again offering in-person and online options for participation. All classes will take
place from 1-3 p.m. All in-person classes will be held at Wichita State University’s Metropolitan
Complex located at 5015 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67220. If you choose the online option, you
will receive a link via email each week to view the class on your device at your convenience.
Questions? Please contact Wichita State University’s Lifelong Learning
office at 316-978-3731 or at lifelonglearning@wichita.edu.
LIFELONG LEARNING APPLICATION
for students 60 years old or older
NOTICE: Per the Kansas Board of Regents Policy, Kansas residents 60 years of age and older can enroll as auditors in academic credit courses
when space is available without paying tuition. The only cost to these students is any applicable workshop fees and lab/special course
fees. All course fees will be scholarshipped by Wichita State University provided that the student is 60+ years of age, is a Kansas resident
and registers before February 9, 2022. Senior citizens must present a Medicare card or driver’s license to validate age. Students who are
younger than 60 years of age can enroll in the course but will pay regular tuition and fees (please call 316-978-3731 for more information).
STEP 1: Select the class(es) you want to enroll in
VISIT WWW.WICHITA.EDU/LIFELONGLEARNING FOR CLASS DETAILS
Please choose EITHER the in-person OR the online viewing method. See back page for more details about these methods.
IN-PERSON ONLINE HIST 150BA (CRN 27083) The Women in US History You Should Know About
IN-PERSON ONLINE REL 150A (CRN 27053) Discovering Babylon
IN-PERSON ONLINE POLS 150I (CRN 27056) The Geography of American Elections
CLASSES ARE FREE* FOR STUDENTS
60+ YEARS OLD WHO ENROLL BY
FEBRUARY 9, 2022!
Students 60+ years of age who enroll after February 9, 2022,
will incur an application fee and regular course fees.
*This is made possible by a scholarship which covers all course fees provided by Wichita
State University and a tuition waiver provided by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Please be aware that you will be receiving a 1098-T tax form from WSU. Even though you are
auditing the classes and some of the fees could be scholarshipped by the University, we are
required by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) to provide you with a 1098-T form. For more
information regarding the 1098-T, please visit www.wichita.edu/1098t.
CLASSES BEGIN IN MARCH & APRIL!
ENROLL EARLY! CLASSES WILL FILL QUICKLY!
ASSIGNMENT AND DEFINITION OF A CREDIT HOUR: Success in this 0.5 credit hour course is based on the
expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of 7.5 hours over the length of the
course in direct instruction as provided by the instructor and an additional 15 hours outside of class reading,
reflecting and evaluating the topics for a total of 22.5 hours.
EVALUATION: 100% Discussion, reflection and attendance GRADING SCALE: Satisfactory/UnsatisfactorySTEP 2: Personal Information (please print legibly)
Legal Name:
FIRST M LAST
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): ___________________________________ Social Security Number: _______-______-_________
(IF NEW STUDENT ONLY)
Mailing Address:
Email Address*: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
*REQUIRED FOR ONLINE VIEWING METHOD
Telephone: (_______)________-___________ Ethnicity (optional): African-American Hispanic
Gender: Male Female Asian Native American
White/Caucasian
Are you a Kansas resident? Yes No
If yes, how long have you lived solely in Kansas? _________ years, from _________ to ___________
Have you lived in Kansas continuously for the past 12 months? Yes No
Are you a US citizen? Yes No
If no, are you a...
Permanent Resident (you must present evidence of your status and date granted)
Date Issued: ________________________ ID#: __________________________________________________________
Other: Visa Classification ______________________________________________________________________________
(If you are not a US citizen or permanent resident, you must complete and international student application)
Have you previously been enrolled at Wichita State University? Yes No
If yes, under what name did you attend the University? ________________________________________________________________________
SIGN HERE
I certify that the answers I have given in this application are accurate to the best of my
knowledge, and if admitted, I understand that falsified information could result in my
dismissal from Wichita State University. Student status may be provided to other state
agencies for use in detection of fraudulent of illegal claims against state monies.
Signature: Date: ________________________
STEP 3: Mail in your registration
Questions? Call 316-978-3731 or
Mail this completed form (WITH SIGNATURE) to: email lifelonglearning@wichita.edu.
WSU Lifelong Learning Our staff is ready to take your registration
1845 Fairmount Street, Box 136 or answer any questions that you may have!
Wichita, KS 67260-0136
Photo Usage: By attending WSU Lifelong Learning classes, you give Wichita State the right to take photos and use your image in future promotional materials.
Special Accommodations: Wichita State University is committed to making programs accessible to people with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information
regarding any special assistance you may need, please contact the Wichita State University Lifelong Learning office at (316) 978-3731.
Notice of Non-discrimination: Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age
(40 years or older), ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation,
pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Retaliation against an individual filing or cooperating in a complaint process is also prohibited.
Sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking are forms of sex discrimination and are prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of
1972. Complaints or concerns related to alleged discrimination may be directed to the Institutional Equity and Compliance Director, Title IX Coordinator or Equal
Opportunity Coordinator, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260, telephone (316) 978-3187.
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