ESP Biography

MICHELLE ZEMAN, Stanford Grad Student in Cancer Biology

Major: Cancer Biology

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: G

Brief Biographical Sketch:

Let's see... I was born and raised outside Chicago, and have lived in California since starting grad school in 2007. I like poetry by e.e. cummings, football games on Sunday afternoons, and Trivial Pursuit. My life-long goal is to be fluent in a language besides English, with a particular fondness for ASL. I've been teaching for SPLASH on and off since spring of 2008, so I think my classes are getting pretty good - come check them out!

Past Classes

(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)

V1463: How to Read Music in Splash! Spring 2011 (Apr. 16 - 17, 2011)

Always liked the look of sheet music, but never knew how to make sense of it? This is the class for you! We'll learn the basic fundamentals of reading music - key signatures, rhythm, chords, etc. Lessons will be based on vocalization, so be prepared for some light singing. No solos, I promise!

R1465: The Basics of American Sign Language (ASL) in Splash! Spring 2011 (Apr. 16 - 17, 2011)

Want to speak without speaking? Come learn American Sign Language! We will cover the signed alphabet, the number system, and some basic vocabulary, including common signs for family and friends.

P452: Intro to Music Theory in Splash! Fall 2009 (Oct. 10 - 11, 2009)

We will cover the basics of music theory, including reading treble and bass clef staffs, identifying keys, learning notes and time signatures, and constructing simple chords. Taught with the assumption that students do not already know how to read music. We will also learn the solfege system (do-re-mi) and do some simple sight-reading exercises. Come prepared for some light singing (there will be no solos, I promise!).

L453: The Basics of American Sign Language in Splash! Fall 2009 (Oct. 10 - 11, 2009)

Have you ever been interested in American Sign Language? Want to look cool by communicating to your friends without speaking? This course will teach you a few fundamentals (the manual alphabet, the number system, simple greetings and vocabulary) in order to get you started in learning this great language!

L143: Absolute Basics of American Sign Language in Splash! Fall 2008 (Oct. 18, 2008)

The Absolute Basics of American Sign Language in SPLASH (2008)

Have you ever been interested in American Sign Language? Want to look cool by communicating to your friends without speaking? ...