Arts and Leisure Classes

• Arabic for Beginners
• Arabic II
• Wine for the Holidays
• Casual Public Speaking

Arabic for Beginners

Join Elseddik Abdelkader to learn the basics of one of the oldest languages in the world. Classes will introduce the Arabic alphabet, basic Arabic phrases, and sentence structure. This class is designed specifically for those with little to no experience with the Arabic language.

No class Sept. 7, Oct. 12, Nov. 23.

When: Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Aug. 31–Dec. 7
Where: College of Business, Room 117
Register by: Aug. 28
Materials: supplies for taking notes
Fee: $35
Enrollment: minimum 5, maximum 25

Arabic II

Continue your study of Arabic, with Elseddik, in this slightly more advanced class. Learn to read and write basic Arabic script, and how to form simple sentences. This class will also introduce students to the various tenses used in the language. It is recommended that students in the class have some previous experience with the Arabic language, such as a survey course, or Arabic for Beginners.

No class Nov 25

When: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Sept. 2–Nov. 18
Where: College of Business, Room 117
Register by: Aug. 28
Fee: $35
Materials: supplies for taking notes
Enrollment: minimum 5, maximum 25

Wine for the Holidays

ENMU Professor Dr. Chris Taylor is providing a short course to help with pairing the perfect wines with your holiday meals. This Saturday session will introduce you to the process of pairing wines with foods, while emphasizing the holiday season. Your bolstered knowledge of the palette will impress friends and family, and maybe even yourself. Registration will be strictly capped at 15 people, so sign up early to guarantee your spot. Note: No portion of your registration fee is used to purchase alcohol.

When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2–5 p.m.
Where: TBA at registration
Fee: $40
Register by: Oct. 30, 5 p.m.
Materials: supplies for taking notes
Enrollment: minimum 10, maximum 15
Ages: 21 years and up

Casual Public Speaking

Public speaking can be incredibly stressful and intimidating, but that does not mean it has to be. Oftentimes, ineffective public speaking is a product of nervousness, or anxiety about the crowd, and low confidence in one’s ability to be the center of attention. Join Lukas Cash, and learn techniques for easing this discomfort, and strategies for maintaining composure throughout the speech.

Whether you are a professional looking to improve the clarity of your business speeches, or a high-school graduate hoping to strengthen your composure before upcoming interviews, sign up and see that public speaking is really just a matter of perspective. Classes will be stress-free: if you are too nervous to speak in front of the class, you will not be forced to. As your confidence improves throughout the month, Lukas hopes you will choose to deliver speeches of your own free will.

When: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Oct. 6–27
Where: Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, Room 121
Fee: $25
Materials: pen/pencil, notepad
Register by: Oct. 5, 5 p.m.
Enrollment: minimum 5, maximum 25