Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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8 Lectures & Continuing Education Courses FIXED You must start on the first day of the class. FLEX You can jump into the program at any week. DROP-IN You can register for a specific session. NOTE Registration is required for ALL programs. Social Connections Brain-Healthy Eating Cognitive Engagement Mental Wellbeing Physical Activity Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité in Native North America: The Indigenous Origins of the French Enlightenment We tend to think of our Canadian values of freedom, democracy and liberty as deriving from ancient Greece. Let's explore how the European Enlightenment owes more to the Wendat and Haudenosaunee than it does to Plato and Aristotle. Date Day Time Session May 15 Thurs 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. One-off Language Learning The Science of Learning What makes learning effective? Explore the cognitive and social processes behind acquiring new knowledge. We'll also discuss neuroplasticity and memory formation in the science of learning. Date Day Time Session May 15 Thurs 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Virtual This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Living Language Could speaking more than one language make me smarter? We'll draw on the neuroscience to examine: how the brain processes language, and how multilingualism enhances cognitive flexibility and improves executive function. Date Day Time Session May 22 Thurs 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Virtual This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Languge Across the Lifespan Language learning and processing evolve throughout life, from childhood to later years. We'll explore critical periods for language acquisition and how adults can effectively learn new languages even in later years. Date Day Time Session Jun 5 Thurs 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Virtual This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Spanish (Level I) Learn and love the Spanish language and culture. We prepare you to have everyday conversations in Spanish focusing on useful vocabulary and essential expressions. Date Day Time Session May 8 to Jun 26 Thurs 6 - 7 p.m. 7 weeks, fixed (excl. Jun 12) Spanish (Level II) Designed for those who have taken Spanish Level I or who have a foundation in the language, our intermediate class focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving conversational abilities and enhancing active listening. Date Day Time Session May 7 to Jun 25 Wed 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 7 weeks, fixed (excl. May 21)