Class Title: Women, Wisdom & Writing Instructor: Reda Rackley Class Term: July 16-September 10, 2012 enroll in this class Synopsis This course explores the second half of women's life and what it means to become an elder, a wise woman, and a crone. We will use myths, stories, and poetry about the wise woman as writing prompts. "The more we want to know a wise woman archetype, the more likely that archetype will emerge in ourselves." —Jean Shinoda Bolen Class Description This is an ideal class for women in midlife who are interested in myth, story, and imagination as a tool for writing. Only basic computer skills and access to an email address are needed. At the end of the class, students will be able to listen to the inner voice of the wise woman to deepen their relationship with themselves, their writing, and the world. All course material will be delivered via e-mail using our Yahoo group. Outline Unit 1: The Story. Introductions, Reading & Discussion. Unit 2: The Call to Adventure. Writing about Change. Unit 3: The Threshold. Writing about the Unknown. Unit 4: The Dark Cave. Writing about Darkness. Unit 5: Meeting The Wise Woman. Writing about the Wise Woman. Student Skills, Equipment, and Time Required Students should be able to complete assignments using a word processor. E-mail and participation in Yahoo group are required. Time required: 1 hour per week. Tuition/Fees for this course SCN members: $160. Non-SCN members: $200. Instructor Bio Reda Rackley, M.A., is a cultural mythologist, author, Women Studies educator, & storyteller. She lectures and facilitates women's retreats bridging mythology, depth psychology, and spirituality. Recent published selections are included in The Circle Continues: Women Respond to the Circle of Stones, Judith Duerk, ed.; Kiss me Goodnight: Stories and Poems by Women Who Were Girls When their Mothers Died, Ann O'Fallon & Margaret Vaillancourt, eds; The Anthology of Monterey Bay Poets, Ryan Masters, ed.; Reda's C.D. "Mud, Blood, and Blackberries: Fictional Memoirs", 3rd place winner in the Just Plain Music Awards; the story, "The Grapefruit." Visit her website.