Extension Offerings

"Cults" from Jonestown to NXIVM

America seems to have an endless fascination with "cults." From "drinking the kool-aid" to Midsommar, "cults" have become part of popular culture but how do scholars see these movements? What is the difference between a "cult" and a religion? This mini-course will look at the rise of "cults" and trace the meaning behind some of the most controversial new religions in America: The Temple of the People, The Children of God, Heaven's Gate, Scientology, One Taste/Orgasmic Meditation, Rama Institute/ Kundalini & NXIVM.

NCR 9733
Dates: May 6 - May 20, 2025
Tuesday Evenings, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
3 meetings
Location: On Campus, TBD
Course Fee: $149
Instructor: Steve Lloyd-Moffet
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Conversational Spanish

Develop basic conversational skills while exploring Spanish-speaking cultures. Get acquainted with the essentials of Spanish grammar and develop basic listening, speaking, and reading skills. Interact with the instructor and fellow students in short and simple conversations. Gain a solid foundation in the Spanish language that you can build upon as you gain proficiency.

Learning Objectives

• Say everyday expressions and phrases on familiar topics.
• Have simple conversations.
• Be able to listen, speak, and read in Spanish.
• Understand basic grammar.
• Have a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking culture.

NCR 9734
Dates: June 17 - August 5, 2025
Tuesday Evenings, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
8 class meetings
Location: On Campus, TBD
Course Fee: $159 (does not include Textbook)
Required Textbook: Tu Mundo, Español Sin Fronteras Third Edition, McGraw Hill
Instructor: Rocio Alvear
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