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Are you interested in music, photography, theater, science, or philosophy? Are you a teacher searching for ideas to use in the classroom? Are you a business professional wanting to polish your communication skills? Do you simply enjoy books and good conversation?

Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a writer, but you’re not sure how to get started. Or you’re a writer whose work needs more attention. The University Without Walls program offers a wide range of classes and workshops for writers and readers — anyone with an inquisitive mind.

Beginner: Writers or readers who are new to the course subject and/or design.

Intermediate: Writers or readers who have background knowledge of the course subject, will complete required readings, and will actively participate in class discussion. If a writing workshop, writers have had working practice with this aspect of craft and have participated in at least one writing workshop (either with Gemini Ink or elsewhere); they are comfortable with in-class writing exercises.

Intermediate/Advanced: Intermediate level requirements, plus a knowledge of all technical and formal aspects pertinent to this class. Participants are experienced in critical analysis. Writers have a history of practical experience in this area, have participated in several writing workshops, and are probably researching the publication process (and have a realistic understanding of its demands.)

Advanced: Intermediate/Advanced requirements, plus extensive knowledge of this course subject. Each participant is something of an expert in this field. Each writer has attained a professional level, that is, writing has become an integral part of her/his routine and her/his work is of publication quality.

EXTRA CREDIT FOR TEACHERS

Gemini Ink is registered with the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) as a provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) activities for standard certificate renewal for teachers. CPE credits are listed by each course description. Call the office at 210.734.9673, or 877.734.9673, toll-free, for more details.

WANT TO TEACH FOR GEMINI INK?

Proposals for classes are invited! Generally, we require that our faculty have significant publishing and teaching experience. Please send a sample course outline, résumé/curriculum vitae, and a copy of a recent book or equivalent. Direct your materials to Leslie Plant, director, University Without Walls, or, to teach in community settings, send to Anisa Onofre, director, Writers in Communities.

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