A NEW DAWN

A SAMPLING OF THE COURSES TAUGHT AT METRO HIGH SCHOOL-
FALL AND WINTER 1970

220. Game Theater; Bob Curry, Second City (Fritz Hamilton)

Bob Curry, Actor and director, recently a Second City and successful character actor in Hollywood, will conduct an acting in game theater. 030. People of the U.S.; John Naisbitt, Urban Research Corp. (Jean Ashe)

An important encyclopedia has requested John Naisbitt of Urban Research Corp. to write a section of the encyclopedia called "People of the U.S.". Students will work with him to compile information for this article and to write it.

190. Black America; Eric Perkins (Paula Baron)

This course will be designed to introduce to the student the history of black people in the U.S. We will begin with slavery and the slave trade.

034. Stock Market & Economy; Henry Friedman, A. G. Becker & Co. (Chris Nugent)

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This unit will introduce student to how the stock market works and to the basic principles of our economic system.

Let The Buyer Beware; Silas Brown, Consumer Welfare Corp. (Robin Smith)

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Learn how to detect trick ads, trick pricing, trick language, signs; how the dishonest merchant cheats on sales, uses water in green vegetables and meats, colors meats and chickens, how they cheat you on financing and contracts, etc. Students will help detect these bad practices and will learn how to protect their dollars.

Penal Justice; Ned Rollo, Illinois Department of Correction (Fritz Hamilton)

Ned Rollo who has spent 3 years in a Louisiana State prison and is now a social worker for the Illinois Department of Correction, will teach this unit in which the class will visit and study the various criminal programs in Illinois-from courts, to prisons, halfway houses.

157. Math Applications in Business; John Akalaitis, Western Electric (Sharon Weitzman)

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Accountants and engineers will work individually or in small groups with students. You will find how math is actually used in these men's jobs. Marine Biology; Rick Vahan, Shedd Aquarium (Fred Jackson)

Students will learn the principles of biology through the study of marine life and through practical work in helping the aquaticists at the Shedd Aquarium.

210. Individual Lab Assistantships; Marc Masor, Fred Jackson

Spaces will be available in the laboratories of several corporations in the city for working either as a lab technician or as a research assistant.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR CYCLE 4-ENGLISH

003. Beginning Story Workshop; Judy Quanbeck

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Students use brainstorming techniques in class to develop creative ideas and images. Homework includes writing stories and poetry. Continuing course new students accepted. (3 points)

Gizmo Reading; Linda Bryan

Individual and small group instruction in basic reading and writing skills. Continuing course-new students. (4 points) 007. Public Speaking; Vera Regulus

Students will concentrate on developing good speaking and listening skills by speaking before groups. Continuing course-new students. (4 points) 008. Rapid Reading; Linda Bryan

This is a course in speed reading which can increase your reading speed 3 to 5 times. We will use individual Rapid Reading kits and small group reading of articles and books.

Continuing course-New students (3 points)

009. John Starr's Acting Workshop; John Starrs (Fritz Hamilton)

Development of personality and stage technique through improvisation and exercises. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

010. Breaking the Code I & II; Vera Regulus

This course is to stimulate student interest and concentration in reading development. Small group and individual sessions will be the method of instruction. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

139. Psychological literature; Judy Quanbeck

Class will continue reading a book for each class meeting. Books might b The Outsider, Down These Mean Streets, and several contemporary Euro pean novels. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

142. Expository writing workshop; Vera Regulus

This course emphasizes the language and writing skills that will not only meet the student's present needs in writing and speaking but will also pro vide a foundation for the more advanced language and writing courses which lie ahead. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

143. Dramatic Reading; Linda Bryan

We will learn how to read out loud with feeling. This involves reading understanding, voice training and the use of your body. We work with tap recorders and with each other. Continuing course-no new students. G points)

145. Library research; Fritz Hamilton

This is a survey course in which the students must solve problems relating to materials in a major library. Every area at the library shall be usednewspaper, microfilms, musical recordings, visual aids, card catalogue. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

146. Exploring Films; Jerry Anderson

We will look at films, talk about films, read about films and write about films. We will talk to film critics and film-makers. Our range of films will include: Repeating course- -new students. (3 points)

192. Chicago Through the Novel; Paula Baron

Students will choose to read 2 to 3 novels which take place in Chicago. Through the novel they will explore appropriate areas of Chicago by actual walks, talking with people in the area, etc. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

195. Story Workshop-Advanced; Judy Quanbeck

Students use brainstorming techniques in a class to develop creative ideas and images. Homework includes writing stories and poetry. Continuing class-no new students. (3 points)

198. Fantasy Literature; Mary Ellen Seagraves (Judy Quanbeck)

Students will read different types of fantasy literature including poetry, children's literature, science fiction and discuss them in terms of escapism and relevance to the present. Continuing class-new students. (3 points) 200. Producing a Metro Newspaper; Paula Baron, Chris Nugent

Class will involve actual production of the Metro Free Press. Students are involved in a variety of activities including heavy emphasis on writing, makeup of newspaper, gathering advertising and making policy for the newspaper. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

220. Game Theater; Bob Curry (Fritz Hamilton)

Students will participate in a class of game theater, Continuing classnew students. (3 points)

246. Acting; Bob Curry (Fritz Hamilton)

Students will participate in a class of improvisational theater. Continuing class-new students. (3 points)

251. Poetry Appreciation and Practice: Fritz Hamilton

Students will write, read, and listen to poetry and songs with poetic content. Appreciation rather than criticism will be the goal. Repeating class-new students. (3 points)

252. How a Book Gets Published: Patrick Donagly (Fritz Hamilton)

The staff of Follett's Publishing Co. will conduct a course on how a book is produced at Follett's, from the writing through printing, advertising and distribution. New course-new students. (3 points)

253. Children's Theater; Susan Esses (Fritz Hamilton)

This is a course in Children's theater in which students will eventually put on a children's play. New course-new students. (3 points) 254. Speech Through Sensitivity; Susan Esses (Fritz Hamilton)

Good speech will be developed through sensitivity and improvisational theater devices. New course-new students. (3 points)

255. Tom Long's Acting Workshop; Tom Long (Fritz Hamilton)

Tom Long, veteran Chicago actor who recently played at Drury Lane with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and was cast as Jacques in the Goodman Theatre production of "As You Like It," opens his acting workshop to Metro students. The aim will be to develop personality and ability on stage. New course-new students. (3 points)

256. Periods and Styles of Acting; Tom Long (Fritz Hamilton)

For students with previous acting experience, Tom Long, experienced Chicago actor who recently played with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. at Drury Lane, will conduct an acting class built around the acting styles of the ancient Greeks, through the Elizabethans, to the present. New coursenew students. (3 points)

257. Advanced Library Research; Fritz Hamilton

For college bound students with some previous experience in a library, this course requires that a student properly prepare a term paper using the resources of a major library. (College-bound students only). New course--new students. (3 points)

258. Sports and English; Stuart Bernstein (era Regulas)

This course will try through reading, listening, and going to sports events, to develop such skills as sports writing and announcing. New course-new students. (3 points)

259. The Poetry of Rock; Stuart Bernstein (Vera Regulas)

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Course will study just what popular music is saying today. We will study soul, rock, and folk to discover what these people are trying to communicate. New course-new students. (3 points)

Language as survival; Mary Wllen Segraves (Judy Quanbeck)

The course will emphasize the necessity of clear and effective communication in human relations. We will study the different ways men communicate through the various media. New course-new students. (3 points) 261. The Source; Robin Smith

Students will read and discuss the Source by James Michner which deals with the history of Palestine, Western religion with archeology. (See Robin for registration). 293. Dramatic Reading II; Gail Siegerdt (Linda Bryan)

What can you learn from reading out loud? In this course we will study how people can communicate through the reading of stories, poems, and plays. We will be using tape recordings and other devices in helping develop good reading techniques. Repeating course-new students. (3 points) 294. Group Discussion Techniques; Gail Siegerdt (Linda Bryan)

How many times have you been in a group situation where nothing ever gets done? In this course we will learn the HOW of a successful group meeting. We will be observing ourselves and other groups in action. Learn how to be a group leader!

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR CYCLE 4—SOCIAL STUDIES

021. The Workingman in America; Paula Baron

Did you know that labor unions were an early day version of protesters? That possibly the first American sit-in was over a labor struggle? Chicago was and is a center for labor activity and struggle. This unit will explore problems of workers, their past, present and future. Students will tour. interview workers and speak with union leaders. (See Paula Baron for registration) Continuing course-new students. (3 points) 023. Ghettto game; Nate Blackman

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The ghetto game is a learning tool that simulates many of the conditions and forces that are at work in the city. It is best played with about ten people who are divided into four teams-each of which represents a recial or economic group in the city. The game is played with pieces of a board. Allows for a wide range of situations to develop. Repeating class-new students. (3 points)

Halsted Street; Mike Nolan

Why are some neighborhoods of the city populated by one racial or ethnic group and others by a different group? What kinds of services are offered by different communities to their residents? We will use interviews and readings to answer these and other questions about Chicago in this unit. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

History Without a Lot of Names and Dates; Chris Nugent

An introduction to history, continuing from last cycle. Students will choose their own topics to explore with tape recorders and other means. Topics can range from World War I to the Roaring '20's to the depression. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

033. Drug Problem; Ronald Talbert & Safari House Staff (Chris Nugent)

This course, taught by ex-heroin addicts and professionals of the Illinois Drug Abuse Program spans the problem of drug usage today and what is being done about it. Rehabilitation Centers, Halfway Houses, Laboratores etc. will be visited and studied. Continuing course-new students. (3 points 034. Stock Market & Economy; Hank Freedman (Chris Nugent)

This unit will introduce students to how the stock market works and to the basic principles of our economic system. There will be some reading and writing assignments. To register, please see Chris Nugent. Continuing course no new students. (3 points)

101. Action Orientation; Mike Jones (Don Baker)

How do you buy a house? A car? What do the code numbers on package 'O' meats mean? How do you read the "fine print" in a contract? What are advertising "gimmicks"? This unit is designed to make you a wiser shopper Continuing course-new students. (5 points)

164. Let the Buyer Beware; Robin Smith

Learn how to detect trick ads, trick pricing and signs; how the dishonest merchant cheats on sales, uses water in greens and meats, colors meats and chickens, how they cheat you on financing and contracts, etc. Students will learn how to detect these bad practices and how to protect his dollar. Continuing course-new students. (5 points)

165. Comparative Theories of Government-Capitalism; Paula Baron

This cycle will focus on a study of what capitalism is and how it really functions. We will talk with bankers, corporation presidents and others involved in making the econimy run. Continuing course-new students. (3) points)

184. Penal Justice; Ned Rollo (Fritz Hamilton)

This is a survey course in the Illinois penal system, taught by Ned Rollo who has experienced the inside and outside of penology in both Louisiana and Illinoins. Institutions from prisons from prisons through parole boards to halfway houses will be explored. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

188. Psychodrama; Ron Criswold (Fritz Hamilton)

The students recreate the important moments of their lives in dramatic improvisations, a therapeutic device to make people more aware of themselves. Ron Criswold is a leader of psychodrama for the Illinois Department of Mental Health. Continuing course-new students. (3 points) 189. People of the 20th Century; Chris Nugent

A continuation of last cycles study of "growing-up" in the 20th Century. We will explore new areas of Chicaggo's neighborhoods and plan a return visit to Southern Illinois. Continuing course-new students. (3 points) 190. Black America; Eric Perkins (Paula Baron)

This course will be designed to introduce to the student the history of Black people in the U.S. We will begin with slavery and the slave trade and end with a discussion of the current state of the civil rights movement. We hope to use the resources available in the Chicago area, and any student suggestions for places to visit, speakers will be helpful. Suggested readings would be encouraged. Continuing course-no new students. (3 points) 222. Social Violence & the Process of Change; (Fritz Hamilton)

Dr. Peter Knaus & Staff of People's Information Center.

This course will study the roots of social violence and inequality, primarily on the community level, and what is being done about it. Dr. Knaus, who has a Ph.D. in political science from Northwestern University and now teaches at U. of I., Circle Campus, will direct a staff in conducting this course. Courts, jails, health centers and educational institutions will be visited and studied. Continuing course-new students. (3 points) 224. Law & Justice: A Lawyer's View; Darlene Cathcart (Chris Nugent)

This unit will begin with discussions about student rights, crime and justice. Additional topics will be selected by the class during the cycle. Class discussions will be based on outside reading assignments. During the course each student will be required to investigate an aspect of the legal system and prepare a paper or class report on his study. Continuing course-new students. (3 points)

262. Legal Problems of Underground Institutions; Victor Aron (Fritz Hamilton) What are the legal difficulties faced by free schools, food co-ops, communes, Channel 44, Alice's Revisited, women's unions? Visit and learn from the Northwestern Legal Assistance Clinic that handles their cases. New course-new students. (3 points)

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Legal Problems of the Oppressed; Mike Deutsch (Fritz Hamilton) People's Law Office that tries primarily criminal cases for poor people, minority groups and political rebels will teach a course in the problems of doing so. The class will visit various court and penal institutions relative to the problems. New course-new students. (3 points)

264. Social Violence in American Society; Fritz Hamilton

This is a study of the American downtrodden-the criminal, the derelict, the drug addict, the insane, the oppressed, the political rebel, and relating institutions. Prisons, halfway houses, rehabilitation centers, political action centers, communes, etc. will be visited. Repeating course-new students. (3 points)