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Walking Chicago's Literary Gold Coast
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood contains a great number of important literary associations, including the Newberry Library and authors connected to it. The neighborhood’s rich history is intertwined with the notable writers and thinkers who’ve made the Gold Coast home over the past century and a half. This class will combine site visits (all within walking distance) with reading that explores the neighborhood—its evolution, its lasting...
Church & State: The Abortion Issue
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Church & State: The Abortion Issue in Historical Context Discuss the topic of abortion and contextualize recent Supreme Court decisions in this six-session class. In this class, you’ll consider the recent Supreme Court decisions on abortion and school prayer in the context of historical understandings of the separation of church and state. The class will begin in the colonial era, discuss the radical changes in people's thinking during the...
Little Poems: Sappho to the Beatles
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Poetry has persisted since time immemorial. In this class, you’ll explore this enduring form of human expression in its many different forms. Most of us experience literature for the first time in the form of a “little poem.” Long before we’ve tasted solid food, we’ve heard a soothing lullaby sung by a parent, and before we start school, we’ve already accumulated a storehouse of nursery rhymes. But little poems range far beyond the nursery....
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Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Little House Books
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Uncover the hidden depths of Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series in this literary class that delves into the series' settings, authorship, adaptations, translations, and lasting impact on American history and girlhood. Taught by a dedicated Wilder scholar, this course will explore not only Wilder's eight-book series but also the works of her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the societal, ideological, and historical themes embedded within these iconic books.
Hemingway and the Women Who Influenced His Life
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Uncover the hidden stories behind Hemingway's iconic works as you delve into the captivating lives of the influential women who shaped his existence. Gain unique insights into their relationships through personal letters, rare photographs, and engaging discussions in this thought-provoking literary exploration.
1960s: A Decade of Hope, Change, Tragedy, and Innocence
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Join us as we dive into the transformative era of 1960s America, exploring the profound changes, hopes, and tragic events that shaped a nation. Discover the cultural shifts, political tensions, and loss of innocence through captivating mediums in this thought-provoking class at The Newberry.
Be your Best Self: How to Boost Self-Awareness
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” ― Lao Tzu Self-awareness has become a hot topic as of late, and for good reason! Self-awareness and mindfulness of ones inner qualities are the keys to building a successful career, connected relationships, and an overall happy life. This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the what, why, and how of self-awareness. During the course of the workshop, a number...
Digital Photo Live In-the-Field Workshop
Digital Photo Academy @ 40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL
Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates). There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within. These photos are a mix of student and instructor images in many different...
$99
General English (Short Term - 5 Weeks)
Kaplan International @ 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Our General English course is a semi-intensive program that allows you to balance classroom tuition with structured study and free time activities. You will improve your English language ability at a speed you feel comfortable with, while having time to enjoy your destination. This course is available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced and you will be placed in a class which is suitable for your level. The course focuses on the four main...
All levels
16 and older
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ St. James
Digital Photo Academy @ 65 E Huron St, Chicago, IL
With the original stained glass windows, bordering the pews of warm, glowing sunlight, The St. James Episcopal Cathedral offers great photographs. Your instructor will share techniques in silhouettes of portraits back-lit by the stained glass as well as a study of angles from the upper level of the sanctuary and the leading lines of the center aisle leading to the dais. Capturing interior light can be tricky but possible with pleasing results when...
$99
Introduction to Data Science: Demystified
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
In the last couple of years, the term data science is increasingly used to describe advanced analytical methods that can extract business value from data. While many of these methods are decades old, have solid foundations in the fields of statistics and computer science (e.g. machine learning, data visualization) and can unarguably provide tremendous business value, there is a fair amount of hype, abuse of terms (especially related to “big data”)...
Introduction to Google Analytics
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
The well-being of our employees, students, clients, instructors, and guests is our number one priority here at General Assembly. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very carefully and are adjusting delivery of our programs. Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program...
Picture This: Writing Picture Books for Children
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Learn the secrets to writing captivating children's picture books in this workshop that explores various structures, crafts, and publishing opportunities. Discover how to connect with young readers and navigate the ever-changing marketplace in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Getting Started With Angular.JS
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Javascript frameworks are incredibly popular these days, and sometimes it seems like there’s a new one to learn every week. AngularJS has been around for years and is a great place to start if you want to build rich, interactive client-side web apps. At this workshop we’ll teach you the AngularJS fundamentals before diving into live coding and exercises to get you up and running with Angular. This is a beginner focused workshop that will teach...
Public Relations 101
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup, small business, or just looking to up your media skills, this class will help you understand the fundamentals of public relations. You will learn how to use resources and skills to reach out to journalists for the optimal chance of getting media coverage for yourself or your business. You will also learn about what it means to run a PR campaign, what tactics are best, and what angles are most likely...
Getting Started with React.js
Facebook's React JS might be the hottest Javascript library for building dynamic web applications. With a large community and support for mobile applications with React Native, it's a great tool for both beginners and experts to build awesome user experiences. This class will introduce you to the core concepts of using React and the React eco-system along with the latest Javascript ES6 and ES7 features. Takeaways Learn the basics of React...
Introduction to Javascript
Join us for this workshop on the JavaScript programming language aimed at beginners with little or no prior experience. This workshop provides an introduction to the JavaScript programming language and jQuery fundamentals needed to create rich, professional, and relevant web applications. Attendees will receive a hands-on approach in learning JavaScript's relationship to HTML and CSS. Takeaways Understand the role of the web browser and where...
Introduction to Photoshop
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Photoshop is the industry standard photo image editing software for print and digital output. In this hands-on introductory workshop, we will walk through Photoshop's basic capabilities and use tools and techniques to edit images and create visual design mock-ups - no design experience required! This workshop will help students visualise products and designs using Photoshop and learn some basic visual design tips. Content: Introduction to raster...
Crafting Your Career Path
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
This workshop is for young women looking to design a fulfilling and purpose-driven career path for themselves. The workshop includes six modules that build upon each other to give young women the tools they need to discover their strengths, make well-informed career decisions and build intentional habits grounded in self-awareness that will lead them to success, both personally and professionally. Attendees will be able to confidently identify...
Moving From Excel to R: Introduction to R
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
About This Workshop Unlock data-driven insights with code. Explore the intersection of coding and data with General Assembly. During our R-focused introductory workshop, you’ll learn to harness the power of an essential programming language for data scientists and use it to drive accurate business insights. Takeaways Perform basic data manipulation and calculations with reproduce-able code Discuss its applications in data analysis and...
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