Anyone in the Westchester-New York-Connecticut area want to attend an interesting course?WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VALHALLA, NY -
Westchester Community College . . . Professional and Personal Development Courses. FALL 2000 - 5 Wednesdays, Sept. 13- Oct. 11, 6:30-8:00pm-Rm AAB-311, $75.00
COURSE TITLE: "The Art of Investigations"
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Do you love a good mystery? Well, here's your chance to experience the real thing. You become the detective - investigate current, unsolved cases and unravel the mystery. Learn the methodology behind the investigation: research the case, develop a plan of action and learn investigative techniques from 28-year, First Grade, NYC Detective, Gil Alba.
48 HOURS-TV SHOW with Dan Rather will show the Kristine Kupka Case sometime in September of 2000. The Kupka case is one of the two cases students will study.
"The Art of Investigations" Course Outline By Private Investigator Gil Alba Session #1: Witness a hypothetical crime in progress . . . students to talk about their observations. ü Overview of current, unsolved cases the class will be investigating. Video interviews (5 minutes) of victims' sister's of two real on going pre-meditated . . . murder cases. ü Competition-Class will be split in half- each group will have their own case.
Session #2: Mini Lesson – How to Develop a Plan of Action: The Components of an Investigation. ü Small Group Work – collaborate with group to delineate a plan of action. Session #3: Mini Lesson – Interviewing Techniques:Interrogative and Informative ü Small Group Work – develop interviewing role-play ü Student-Centered Large Group Activity – Present role-plays ü View videotapes of TV Shows depicting the two cases & study interviewing techniques. Homework: Interaction with law enforcement official and research other similar cases.
Session #4: Special Quest-Speaking about Psychics-PhD Joanne McManus: Parapsychological Consultant: Wrote Book-"Shopping for Miracles." Are Psychics really needed? ü Burden of Proof - Small Group Work – Outline a plan for gathering evidence.
Session #5: Special Guest: Kathy Kupka: Driving force behind the investigation of her sister, Kristine's disappearance. ü Presentation – Each group to present their findings. Let's see which group wins.
