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I What is Free University ? From its inception in the 1960s, Free University at the University of South Carolina has redefined 1 Itjuuuduun. vuiunteer teacners ana interested students meet without the pressures of a regular university classroom. Yet, Free University offers more than an alternative technique to learning. Topics addressed in the past have ranged from The Art of Lovemaking to Classical Marxist Theory. Free University has always tried to maintain a "something for everyone" theme and as a result has expanded its area of concentration considerably. T??acHir?ci tor u w W W W W w ?M M HI M MB II University f I Anyone who has a hobby, skill, or | special interest they would like to I 1 share with the University comte! munitv is welcome to submit a m course application to the Free I ] University committee. The comi 1 mlttee makes every attempt to H recruit instructors for courses I which students have an interest in. All courses and instructors are subject to final approval by the Free University committee. Applications to teach may be picked up in Room 209 of the Russell House. I Sound Systems llj Harry bous 11| Monday 5-7 p.m. (4 sessions) ! | rh Tech. Services Recording Sj Studio | Harry is a returning instructor I I for this class and is qualified being M\ the Tech. Services Dept. Director. I He will cover mics, amps, speakers, pfej and networks. 1 / ml Michael Taggart^^S^/ Tuesday 5-7 p.m. Blatt PE Center Rm 107 This introductory class emphasizes Kodokan judo, enrrtmn^ccinn monfil TnH r\hv/cir-5l i ly ii.cn gii iu ly^iuai conditioning. Michael is a 1st degree black belt and an experienced, certified instructor. All non-univ. students, including faculty or staff will be required to pay $1.00/visit guest fee and use a locker. Beginning Guitar Bill Summers Monday 7-8:30 p.m. RH Rrn 304 Max. 18 Now's your chance! For students who have never played the guitar before but have always wanted to, this course is designed for you. Drinn n. ni lifir fn rlncc inri LJI i ivj u yuitoii V^IUJJ ai IU yet ready to begin iearning how to tune, play notes and chords! Christian and Country Music for Guitar Danny REckabaugh Monday 8-9 p.m. RH Rm 327A Max. 50 This is a guitar course that will begin with the basics and quickly move to applications of songs. Contemporary songbooks of Christian music, country music and other desired music will be used. Students with basic or no knowledge of the guitar are encouraged to sign up. Learning Arabic Ibrahim Benomran Tuesday 5-6 p.m. RH Rm 327A No Max. Arabic could well be an Interesting second language for you. This course will give students the basics of Arabic expressions, phrases, words and pronunciations. Students will also learn a little history and meet with some of these international students in class. Beginner's Tennis m mm _ ? ^JiA uavia wooas Tuesday 5-6 p.m. Blatt pe Center Tennis Courts Max. 10 You've always wanted to play tennis with your friends, but you were too embarrassed to go. This course will show you the basics of stroking the ball over the net, serving and some strategy so you can play with confidence. You provide the racquet and balls. Modeling zaida Rodriguez Thursday 5-7 p.m. RH Rm 327A Max. 30 Males and females who want to learn how to look, walk, dress and act like a model are encouraged to apply. Basic cosmetology will also be taught. Your instructor has modeled for the past 3 years. juggling Charles Hood Wednesday 7:30-8:30 p.m. RH Rm 327B Max. 15 This introductory course will have students juggling tennis balls, racquet balls, and almost any object you can handle in no time. Juggling is a relaxing and fun hobby for all. Bring a can of tennis trails. Gay History ancS Polities Ray Permenter lis Tuesday 8-10 D.m. RH Rrn 327A This course is intended to trace gayness from ancient times to the Stonewall Rebellion 11 years ago. Open and frank discussions will be an integral part of the course where all aspects of the gay world in American cnriPt-v/ \A/iii ho ... . ...... . w.1 I mv vi v I. y WW Ml discussed. This class is for those who want to come to a better understanding of the gay minority. Sign Language Steven Rhodes Thursday 7-9 p.m. RH Rm 327A Max. 25 jiyi i idi lyudyc is an important language in this world. This class will be a beginners approach to sign language and the manual alphabet used bv the deaf. This course is a must for special education students. Your instructor uses sign as his primary language and has tutored many others in sign language. Backpacking Whi Hollis Wednesday 7-8 p.m. RH Rm 305 Max. 25 This course is designed for people in the beginning to intermediate range. Five classes will consist of learning about basic c;i ? * '? -Ji' mat diu, wiiuerness etnics, airferent types of equipment and food. The course will culminate in a weekend expedition. Your instructor is a certified Outward Bound instructor. The Computer Chris weiss and John MCDermott Monday 5:30-6:30 p.m. RH Rrn 327A m m Jim MilJl. W This is a class for those who want to learn more about the computer itself ? its history, its impact on society, and its uses today and In the future. It will include a visit to the Computer Services Division Room, where the two instructors are employed. Eckankar Randall wallick Monday 7:30-9 p.m. RH Rm 327B NO Max. This course of open discussion provides a study of the history, ancient techniques and teaching of Eckankar ? the science of total awareness. Some topics will be reaching other worlds through imagination, spiritual responsibility and reincarnation. Your instructor has been involved in Eckankar for the past 2 years and in other groups dealing with Iiuiiiaii fJULCi iLidi dHU MUblLIVt; thinking. Basic ventriloquism Craig ft. Hanson Tuesday 8-10 p.m. RH Rm 304 Max. 30 This course will present the basic skills of ventriloquism, including voice projection, manipulation of dummies, comedy, using puppets and other skills needed to put together your own routine. Backgammon Jeff van Dyke Tuesday 6-7 p.m. ten Km sua No max. Beginners and advanced players learn to Improve your game for fun and profit. Learn where and when to move according to the best possible odds in your favor, learn to double the cube to vour advantage and most important, learn to win. Mixoiogy Margie Robinson Sunday 2 p.m. Scoreboard Lounge