Workshops are completed for Spring II. Contact Prof. Clementine Lewis (clement@lagcc.cuny.edu) for upcoming workshop details for Fall I 2008.
Hear Short Takes (in its new time slot!) every Wednesday from 4-5 exclusively on LaGuardia Web Radio: www.lagcc.cuny.edu/webradio.
"The gathering of readers with eclectic tastes who meet to discuss an eclectic selection of short stories"
Join us for discussions, reading and viewing of film versions of some stories.
All are welcome to join us for the Fall ‘08 series of literature from many decades!
This "unrestricted afternoon elective" series encourages the enjoyment of the short story. This term we again will read stories and view film adaptations to compare our interpretations and reactions. All students, faculty, staff and friends from Adult and Continuing education are welcome!
No papers and no registration required!
Become one of the LaGuardia "literati" have fun, meet new friends and have a cookie!
Save the dates:
Wednesday, Sept. 24: 2:15- 4:30
Stephen King’s Quitters and The Ledge
and the 1985 film Cat’s Eye
Wednesday, Oct. 8: 2:15 - 4:30
James Thurber’s The Night the Ghost Got In and the film
Thursday, Oct. 23: 2:15- 4:30
James Joyce’s The Dead and the film
Story available /http://www.classicreader.com/read.php/bookid.356/sec.1/
Thursday, Nov. 6: 2:15-5 TBA
Thursday, Nov 20: 2:15-5 TBA
All sessions will be held in the Library Conference Room.
Reader copies will be available 10 days before each session and can be found at the Library Reference desk.
REWARDS
In addition to fun, stories and snacks:
Students who attend 3 or more sessions will receive certificate of participation and a collection of Short Stories.
All students who participate in 2 or more sessions will receive a certificate of participation.
The event is sponsored by the Library and Media Resource Center. For additional information contact: mspina@lagcc.cuny.edu
Updated 9/12/08