Winter Session 2022
MONDAYS The Kennedy Dynasty, Mick Chantler, MA Jan. 10 - Mar. 14 (Eight weeks – No class Jan. 17; Feb. 21) | 10 - 11:40 a.m. Zoom — Recorded* America has had a number of prominent family political dynasties over its 250 year history, but none was more influential—or glamorous—over a prolonged stretch of time than Joseph Kennedy and his progeny. For over seven decades, a Kennedy served on government commissions, in the diplomatic corps, in the halls of Congress and the Senate, and for a brief one thousand days, in the White House. In this course, we will examine the personal lives and political careers of these remarkable men and women.
Iran and the Biden Administration, Farhad Mansourian Jan. 10 - Mar. 14 (Eight weeks – No class Jan. 17; Feb. 21) | 2 - 3:40 p.m. Zoom — Not Recorded For the past 40 years, despite all attempts by every American administration to reason with, negotiate with, contain, and change the behavior of the Islamic Republic of Iran Regime, the Ayatollahs have continued to be the world’s number one sponsors of terror worldwide, and the greatest threat to regional security and stability. The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive look at the decision-making process in Iran and what they want to accomplish. We will study the DNA of the Islamic Republic and their decision-making process. We will examine their “Election” process. Who is in charge? Where are the corridors of power? What do they want? What are their red lines? What are some of the most significant conflicts between the system of the Islamic Republic in Iran and western democracies?
TUESDAYS Understanding the Balkans: A Political and Cultural Tour, Darren Zook, PhD Jan. 25 - Mar. 1 (Six weeks) | 10 - 11:40 a.m. | Zoom — Recorded* The Balkans have always been at the crossroads of European history, existing simultaneously on the eastern edge of Europe and the western edge of Eurasia and the Middle East. This course will explore and explain the Balkans on their own terms, and will cover Greece, Albania, and all of the countries that composed the former Yugoslavia.
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