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Keen on photography or classical music or just mad about bioelectronics? Do the Enlightenment philosophers strike a chord with you? Or do you want to know more about plate tectonics, natural theology or contemporary art? Our fall lineup of courses and events has something for anyone interested in the great adventure of human activities—from understanding the physical world to speculating about the “Big Questions.”
Curiousity is ageless! As the days get shorter what better way to fend off autumn blahs than to spend a few hours on learning something new, on rediscovering an old passion or just getting out-andabout with like-minded people eager to learn for its own sake? Turn the pages to choose from dozens of courses and events to broaden your horizons. Why not join us in exploring lifelong learning? Rosalyn J. Kaplan Program Director Liberal Arts and Adults 55+ Program
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COURSES AND EVENTS AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2014 COURSE/EVENT
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MONDAYS My Homeland: Smetana, Dvořák and Czech National Music Music 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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The Maya: A Journey of Archaeological Exploration 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Archaeology
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Bioelectronics, Medical Imaging and Our Bodies 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Technology
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The Politics of Financial Crises 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Economics
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British Opera from 1688 to 2011 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Music
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Jewish Mothers, Matriarchs and Mythology 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Religions
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A Manner of Speaking: The English Sound System 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Language
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China, Old and New, and the “Foreign Barbarian” 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Politics
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South Africa: From Colony to Rainbow Nation 9:30–11:20 a.m.
History
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Natural Theology: Philosophy Looks at Religion 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Philosophy/Religions 11
On the Couch: Freud and the Freudians 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Psychology
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Contemporary Ethical Issues: A Survey 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Ethics
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The New “Isms” 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Politics
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Dancin’: Choreographers from Hollywood and Broadway 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Music
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TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
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AUDIENCE/ LOCATION
Registration for all courses opens Wednesday, July 23, 10 a.m. COURSE/EVENT
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Music
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Geology
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Writing a Memoir: (Re)discovering Yourself Through Words Writing 1–2:50 p.m.
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AUDIENCE/ LOCATION
SATURDAYS “Over There”: Music and the First World War 10:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. | Sep 27 Old Rocks, Young Science: Introducing Geology 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Aging Well in Community 1–2:50 p.m.
Workshop
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Adventures in China: A Tour of Six Cities 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Culture
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Newspapers in Metal: What Ancient Coins Tell Us 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
History
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The Nature of Evil 1–2:50 p.m.
Philosophy
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Free Saturday Forum: Back to School: School vs. Education Education 1:30–2:50 p.m. | Sep 13
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Quantum Leaps: How Did the First Cities Arise? 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Sep 20
Archaeology
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Quantum Leaps: How the First World War Changed the World 1–2:50 p.m. | Sep 20
History
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Free Surrey Preview: How Galileo Changed Our World 1:30–2:50 p.m. | Sep 27
Science
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LEGEND 55+ Daytime courses for adults 55+
Van Courses and events at SFU's Vancouver campus
All Courses and events for all adults
SL Courses and events at Surrey City Centre Library
(Harbour Centre)
>> Instructor biographies on pages 32-33
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COURSES AND EVENTS AT A GLANCE OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2014 COURSE/EVENT
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The Impact of the Arts and Sciences on Photography 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Photography
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Western Art: From the Greeks to the Renaissance 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Art
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Seeing the Urban Landscape Through Photography 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Photography
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Art Now: What’s Happening in Contemporary Art 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Art
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Fashion and Multiculturalism, 1700–2000 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Fashion
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The Ever-Evolving Galapagos 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Area Studies
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Post-Suburban City-Building: Vancouver and its Region 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Urban Studies
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Three Early-20th-Century Poets 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Literature
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Demystifying Newton’s Laws of Motion 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Science
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Planets, Stars, Black Holes and Cosmology 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Astronomy
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The Enlightenment Philosophers 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Philosophy
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Russia’s Arts on Film 11:00 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Film/Culture
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Nanotechnology: The Next Big Idea 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Science
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The Dragon's Horde: China's Imperial Collection 2:30–4:20 p.m.
History/Art
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MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
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AUDIENCE/ LOCATION
Registration for all courses opens Wednesday, July 23, 10 a.m. COURSE/EVENT
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Reading Shakespeare: The Tempest and The Winter's Tale 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Literature
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Northern Europe’s Underwater Archaeology 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Archaeology
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Feminism: The Ongoing Revolution (Seminar) 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Women's Studies
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Songs, Songwriting and the Business of Music 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Music
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Regulating War: The Law of Armed Conflict 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Law
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WordPlay: Exploring Language Through Play 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Writing
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How to Think Critically 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Philosophy
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The Story of English: A Thousand Years and Counting 1–2:50 p.m.
Language
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Quantum Leaps: The Primeval Atom: The Big Bang 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Oct 18
Science
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Quantum Leaps: Einstein in 1905: Four Ideas that Reshaped the Universe 1–2:50 p.m. | Oct 18
Science
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Free Saturday Forum: Snap, Crackle and Pop!: A Short History of Noise 1:30–2:50 p.m. | Nov 1
Science
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Free Saturday Preview: Berlin, 1914: A City at War 1:30–2:50 p.m. | Nov 29
History
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AUDIENCE/ LOCATION
FRIDAYS
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LEGEND 55+ Daytime courses for adults 55+
Van Courses and events at SFU's Vancouver campus
All Courses and events for all adults
SL Courses and events at Surrey City Centre Library
(Harbour Centre)
>> Instructor biographies on pages 32-33 sfu.ca/liberal-arts | 778-782-8000
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MONDAYS My Homeland: Smetana, Dvořák and Czech National Music Nicolas Krusek
6 Mon, Sep 8–Oct 20 (no class Oct 13) 9:30–11:20 a.m. SCFC840 | Room 1800 $104
55+ Van
The Maya: A Journey of Archaeological Exploration David Maxwell
6 Mon, Sep 8–Oct 20 (no class Oct 13) 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC841 | Room 2510 $104
55+ Van
Bioelectronics, Medical Imaging and Our Bodies Kris Iniewski
6 Mon, Sep 8–Oct 20 (no class Oct 13) 6:30–8:20 p.m. AHCP184 | Room 400 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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Although Bohemia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the end of the First World War, by the mid-19th century it was rapidly developing a distinct linguistic, cultural and artistic identity. Among artists who gave expression to the nation’s patriotic fervor were two great composers: Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884) and Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904). Both succeeded in imbuing traditional European forms— in particular, symphonic and chamber music—with an intensely nationalistic spirit. We will explore the achievements of these composers against the background of late 19th-century Bohemia’s political and intellectual life. Among works to be discussed are Smetana’s epic symphonic cycle Má vlast (“My Homeland”) and the autobiographical string quartet From My Life, and Dvořák’s symphonies, concertos and serenades.
With the basic cultural chronology of ancient Maya society as a framework, we will focus on topics of broad interest to Mayanists determined better to understand this ancient society as an entity. How did the average ancient Maya family thrive and survive? What kinds of ritual behaviour did these people practice? What do we really know about ancient Maya political structures? What has archaeology shown us about Maya trade and technology? And, finally, did Maya culture really collapse? Our discussion will be of interest to anyone curious about the broader themes broached. You can enjoy our exploration without any knowledge of Maya prehistory.
Advances in understanding cells, enzymes and proteins will soon allow remaking “life”— and spare body parts—on our terms. How do we extract the best of technology and human intelligence to make breakthroughs in understanding the human body? How will “next generation” medical technologies alter organizational and societal landscapes? Should we halt advances to digest the consequences of technological developments? Or, hoping everything will work out, pursue new frontiers? We will attempt to answer such questions in discussing biotechnology used today. And we will look into the future to see how our bodies will be imaged, diagnosed and fixed. This course requires no technical or scientific background, but an open mind and curiosity will prove helpful.
TUESDAYS The Politics of Financial Crises Ted Cohn
6 Tue, Sep 9–Oct 14 9:30–11:20 a.m. SCFC842 | Room 1415 $104
55+ Van
SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER Much of the literature on financial crises is concerned with the distribution of wealth and other economic factors. We will focus on the political aspects of financial crises such as changes in the global distribution of power and changes in government regulation. We will compare two events: the 1980s foreign debt crisis in Latin America and Africa, and the sovereign debt crisis in the European Union (EU). We will examine three ways in which these crises have contributed to shifting relations of power and influence: relations between developed and developing countries; relations between international economic organizations—the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and the EU—and countries involved in the crisis; and relations between the IMF and the EU. Note: This course requires reading selected chapters in Theodore H. Cohn’s Global Political Economy (New York: Pearson Longman, 6th ed., 2012), and Philippe Legrain's, European Spring: Why Our Economies and Politics Are in a Mess—And How to Put Them Right (New York: CB Books, 2014).
British Opera from 1688 to 2011 Tom Durrie
6 Tue, Sep 9–Oct 14 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC843 | Room 1800 $104
55+ Van
British opera? Is there such a thing? We will answer this question by delving into the surprisingly rich and fascinating trove of opera created by composers native to the British Isles. Starting with Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas (1688), we will end up in our own day with Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Anna Nicole (2011). Along the way we will uncover many gems and masterworks, not least, of course, glimpsing those by Benjamin Britten. We will ponder whether or not British opera has such a thing as a national style, and examine if the English language lends itself to operatic singing as does Italian or French. We will survey the leading composers and librettists who might help to provide us with answers to these questions.
British Opera from 1688 to 2011 Left: Benjamin Britten, composer; Right: A scene from Britten's The Turn of the Screw. Images courtesy of Wikicommons
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WEDNESDAYS Jewish Mothers, Matriarchs and Mythology Lindsey bat Joseph
6 Wed, Sep 10–Oct 15 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. SCFC844 | Room 1325 $104
Stereotypical Jewish mothers are forces to be reckoned with, but the matriarchs of biblical tradition are often portrayed as meek and mild. Who are the real “mothers of Israel?” And what role did they play in the formation of their people? We will explore biblical and midrash texts about the lives and characters of the matriarchs and their antecedents to gain a deeper understanding of their roles as foundational figures in the shaping of the Jewish people and their history.
55+ Van
We will examine the iconic figures of Eve and Lilith as paradigms of motherhood; the story of Sarah, the first “Mother of Israel”; the story of Rebekah at the Well; the intertwined stories of the sister-wives Rachel and Leah; and the forgotten mothers Bilhah and Zilpah.
A Manner of Speaking: The English Sound System
What exactly makes the many accents of English sound different from each other—or from your own accent? Why, for example are there so many distinct pronunciations of the word city ? Our unconscious knowledge of the sounds and sound structure of English—its phonetics and phonology—permits us to communicate meaningfully in speech and to recognize a “different” accent.
Rapti Dietrich
6 Wed, Sep 10–Oct 15 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC845 | Room 1415 $104
55+ Van
China, Old and New, and the “Foreign Barbarian” Earl Drake
6 Wed, Sep 10–Oct 15 2:30–4:20 p.m. SCFC846 | Room 1800 $104
55+ Van
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We will explore what speech is and isn’t, how we produce English speech sounds—the consonants and vowels, their different properties and how they differ in some accents. We will also talk about the rhythm of English, its stress and intonation patterns, and discuss the nature and causes of sound change. We will come to a more precise understanding of our many different “manners of speaking.”
China’s economic accomplishments since 1990 have altered perceptions of the country’s global importance. Before committing to a closer partnership with this new power, Canada needs to ponder China’s history of interactions with foreigners. Although China and Europe have had similar social values, governmental structures and national objectives have often differed, with China remaining feudal, inward-looking and hostile to democracy and law as most Western countries modernized. After looking at China’s past involvement with foreigners and their governments we will look at the debate over tradition and pragmatism. We will also consider China’s relations with her racial minorities and the history of the West’s involvement in the country’s economy and politics. We close with China’s recent military, human rights and environmental record and the future of Sino-Canadian relations.
THURSDAYS South Africa: From Colony to Rainbow Nation Richard Harvey
6 Thu, Sep 11–Oct 16 9:30–11:20 a.m. SCFC847 | Room 1530 $104
55+ Van
Natural Theology: Philosophy Looks at Religion Jonathan Katz
6 Thu, Sep 11–Oct 16 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC848 | Room 1415 $104
55+ Van
On the Couch: Freud and the Freudians Dan Adleman
6 Thu, Sep 11–Oct 16 6:30–8:20 p.m. AHCP225 | Room 200 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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Van
SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER We will explore the struggles for subsistence and power fought among Africans, Dutch settlers and the British crown in South Africa for over 400 years. These conflicts include the Settler Wars against Xhosa tribes; civil wars among black nations; the Zulu’s military defeat; and the two wars between the Dutch and British to control the mineral-rich interior that led to a power-sharing alliance between whites and the oppression of “non-whites” through racial discrimination. In 1994, minority rule collapsed under international pressure and increasing armed struggle by the indigenous opposition. The end of apartheid still seems a miracle—and, to account for it, Nelson Mandela was apotheosized. Tensions persist; poverty and joblessness exist on a vast scale; and hints abound of severe struggles to come.
There is a distinction, it is supposed, between matters of faith and of fact. Some religions make claims of the latter kind, and such claims, according to Thomas Aquinas, can be defended by an appeal to reason and experience. These appeals form the basis of what is called natural theology (as distinct from revealed theology). If true, these claims are of utmost importance. But are they true? And can they, in fact, be defended? Our survey will first gather together the common threads from the tenets of the major religions about the nature of a supernatural divine being, about the activities of such an entity in the world and about claims to an afterlife. We will then subject these claims to careful philosophical scrutiny.
Sigmund Freud is irrefutably one of the 20th century’s most significant and controversial intellectual figures. In order truly to appreciate the importance of his “discovery”—or invention—of the unconscious, the libido, the pleasure principle and the death drive, among other concepts he developed and redeveloped, we need to situate his large body of work in terms of its philosophical precursors. We will also look at the immense influence it has had on subsequent generations of psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic scholars. We will closely scrutinize Freud’s theories and draw our own conclusions about their validity. Our investigation will close with a survey of current influential theorists, whose interest in language and psychology, in particular, have had an impact on several fields, including literature and history.
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FRIDAYS Contemporary Ethical Issues: A Survey Graham Forst
6 Fri, Sep 12–Oct 17 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. SCFC849 | Room 1530 $104
55+ Van
The New "Isms" Lealle Ruhl
6 Fri, Sep 12–Oct 17 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC850 | Room 1800 $104
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Every day of our lives we face ethical decisions that involve our most basic values and that are variously influenced and shaped by our cultural backgrounds and belief systems. What situations raise “ethical” issues, and what principles guide our thoughts and the decisions we make at such times? What do we draw upon to verify our decisions when asked to act? And what drives us to feel that certain things are “right” and others “just plain wrong”? We will discuss a number of contemporary ethical issues ranging from how we treat the environment we live in and animals, to how industry conducts its marketing practices, to the ethics of journalism and the Internet as well as topics touching on sexuality and on medicine.
It has sometimes been said that we live in a “post-ideological” era, where the major decisions about how to organize economic life have been settled and political questions definitively resolved. We will explore areas of social and political thought that have taken on a new importance and, in some cases, only developed in the 20th century. While the “isms” we will cover—environmentalism, animal rights, post-colonialism, religious fundamentalism and feminism—were not all invented in the 20th century, they either represent new formulations of older themes or, in some cases, are expressions of something wholly original. We will begin by summarizing the old “isms” and then focus on the new ones, indicating what is “new” or noteworthy in each.
Contemporary Ethical Issues: A Survey Left: Lady Justice statue; Right: Ethical diagram. Images courtesy of Flickr creative commons
FRIDAYS Dancin’: Choreographers from Hollywood and Broadway Neil Ritchie
6 Fri, Sep 12–Oct 17 2:30–4:20 p.m. SCFC851 | Room 1800 $104
55+ Van
SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER Choreographers invariably get second billing to dancers. We remember the stars—Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Liza Minnelli or Rita Moreno. But would those dancers have shone so bright without the moves of a Hermes Pan or a Jerome Robbins? Our exploration of the American dance tradition revolves around some of the classic dance sequences from films and Broadway musicals with insights into the role the choreographers played in making them so memorable. Our discussions will focus on the careers and achievements of six influential American choreographers, whose remarkable work spans the 1930s to the 1970s: Busby Berkeley, Agnes de Mille, Hermes Pan, Jerome Robbins, Michael Kidd and Bob Fosse.
SATURDAYS “Over There”: Music and the First World War Neil Ritchie
Sat, Sep 27 1 session only 10:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. AHCP233 | Room 1800 $29 + GST = $30.45
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Join Neil Ritchie as we recall the large role music played in the First World War. The time’s heart-tugging anthem was certainly Ivor Novello’s “Keep the Home Fires Burning,” written to keep the allies chipper. The jaunty “It's a Long Way to Tipperary” kept the fighting spirit alive among the troops, and the Irish ballad “Danny Boy” left no eye dry. The hit London musical was the exotic potboiler Chu Chin Chow (1916), based partly on Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, which ran for a record-breaking five years. The tommies and doughboys found “I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now” creep into their repertoire. This dramatic and turbulent time turned out songs for every occasion, and we’ll explore the range of popular music that comforted and stirred an era.
“Over There”: Music and the First World War Left: Ivor Novello; Right: First World War soldiers. Images courtesy of Wikicommons
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SATURDAYS Old Rocks, Young Science: Introducing Geology
Our survey of this field traces the history of geological thought from its origins to the present day. We will close with a look at the geology of the rocky bodies of the solar system, and along the way will look at British Columbia’s plate tectonics and the geology of Vancouver.
6 Sat, Sep 13–Oct 25 (no class Oct 11) 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. AHCP226 | Room 1415 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
You can’t understand geology without getting out into the field and looking at rocks, and we will go on two field trips, the first to the downtown Vancouver core, the second to Lighthouse Park, Stanley Park and Towers Beach.
Peter Robbins
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Writing a Memoir: (Re)discovering Yourself Through Words Ingrid Rose
6 Sat, Sep 13–Oct 25 (no class Oct 11) 1–2:50 p.m. AHCP138 | Room 1505 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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Kathy McGrenera and Daniel Lindenberger
6 Sat, Sep 13–Oct 25 (no class Oct 11) 1–2:50 p.m. AHCP227 | Room 1325 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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Writing autobiographically is very different from making up a story. In our exploration of life-writing, you will explore ways to coax your own story onto the page and how to come to terms with that skillful trickster: memory. We’ll focus on developing the skills and tools you need to write autobiographically at a point when you have started to put down the story of your life on paper. There is so much to it: Where to begin? How to continue? What’s the end? Note: We offered this course in spring 2014 and fall 2012 in the Adults 55+ Program.
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Aging Well in Community
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Note: The field trips are weather dependent, and the order of classes is subject to change in order to take advantage of clement weather. Car-pooling will be organized, as necessary, for the second field trip, and sensible shoes are a must for both.
Van
Longevity is a fact of life for more Canadians than ever before. Thinking consciously about how we want to age can be an engaging, energizing and enjoyable process, and this largely experiential course will use discussion-oriented exercises and small group work to encourage you to explore various factors involved with aging creatively in an environment suitable to your goals and needs. The possibilities we’ll explore include housing options, planning for changes in health and the importance of community connection and care. By working through various scenarios, we will encourage you to develop your own plans for aging well. Throughout we will emphasize the importance of community in this unfolding experience.
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Back to School: School vs. Education
Snap, Crackle and Pop!: A Short History of Noise
Sat, Sep 13 | 1:30–2:50 p.m. | Room 1900
Sat, Nov 1 | 1:30–2:50 p.m. | Room 1900
For over a century Canada has made school attendance compulsory. How effective has mandatory attendance been? How does it affect young people in our society? Does school prepare youngsters for success in later life, in the job market or for higher education? And what, in fact, do we mean by “education?”
The word “noise” is often synonymous with “nuisance,” which implies something to be avoided as much as possible. We label blaring sirens, the space between stations on the radio dial and the din of a busy street as “noise.” Is “noise” simply a sound we don’t like? How have scientists defined noise? And is there ever a time when a noisy system is desirable?
Tom Durrie
Private schools, home schooling, French immersion and so-called “traditional” schools currently present a smorgasbord of alternatives to mainstream public schools. Numerous “reforms” —child-centred learning, behaviour modification, programmed learning and team teaching—have been enthusiastically adopted over the years … and later dropped. We pose the question: how can our public school system best serve the needs of contemporary society and of future generations?
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Shawn Michael Bullock
We will consider the evolution of how scientists and engineers have thought about noise, beginning in the Victorian Era and continuing to the present day. We will explore the idea of noise as a social construction and a technological necessity. And we’ll also touch on critical developments in the study of sound, the history of physics and engineering and the development of communications technology.
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LECTURE SERIES QUANTUM LEAPS:
Ideas and Moments that Changed the World Our new occasional Saturday series, “Quantum Leaps,” focuses on momentous change—explosive events or earth-shattering discoveries that were so special that human perspectives or the natural world itself altered, for good or ill and forever. Our fall series focuses on history and science. Each day consists of two back-to-back lectures divided by a 40-minute lunch break. Although the general topic is designed to stimulate you to attend both lectures, the morning and afternoon sessions can be taken independently. Each lecture includes a question-and-answer period.
Changing the Course of History Sat, Sep 20
Scientific Revolutions Sat, Oct 18
How Did the First Cities Arise?
The Primeval Atom: The Big Bang
David Maxwell 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. AHCP234 | Room 1800 $23 + GST = $24.15
How the First World War Changed the World David J. Gossen 1–2:50 p.m. AHCP235 | Room 1800 $23 + GST = $24.15
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Shawn Michael Bullock 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. AHCP236 | Room 1800 $23 + GST = $24.15
Einstein in 1905: Four Ideas that Reshaped the Universe Peter Robbins 1–2:50 p.m. AHCP237 | Room 1800 $23 + GST = $24.15
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MONDAYS The Impact of the Arts and Sciences on Photography Rick Hulbert
6 Mon, Oct 27–Dec 1 9:30–11:20 a.m. SCFC852 | Room 1800 $104
55+ Van
Western Art: From the Greeks to the Renaissance William Ellis
6 Mon, Oct 27–Dec 1 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. SCFC853 | Room 1530 $104
55+ Van
Seeing the Urban Landscape Through Photography Rick Hulbert
6 Mon, Oct 27–Dec 1 1:30–3:20 p.m. SCFC778 | Room 2205 $104
55+ Van
OCTOBER–DECEMBER Photographers and beholders of photography alike can learn from, and be inspired by, both traditional and modern academic subjects. Our multimedia venture exploration of this topic will reveal and demonstrate how even a passing awareness of the “sciences” of human vision and a basic understanding of the visual “arts” can enhance the pursuit of image-making and appreciation. We will discover a wide variety of modern principles of digital photography that are directly inspired by an examination and exploration of such academic subjects as neuroscience, neuroaesthetics, neurobiology, optics, architecture, painting and cinematography.
We will survey Western art from Classical Greece through the Renaissance, relating the art to the leading ideas of the cultural settings in which it was created. We will consider the art of Greece, Rome, the early Christian period, the Romanesque and Gothic eras and the Renaissance in Italy and Northern Europe. We will look at Western art as emerging from the alternation and combination of two philosophical and artistic traditions: the Classical and Christian. By doing this, we will come to understand why these traditions, and their art, were at times opposed to each other and, at other times, combined. This organizational principle will provide the framework for our explorations, but is not intended to exclude other ways of looking at Western art.
Urban environments comprise one of the most diverse “targetrich” places to “make” photographs. Whether you take pictures as a hobby, are a serious enthusiast or professional photographer, or just interested in learning how to “read” photographs with more insight and informed pleasure, you will improve your photography skills by the end of our discussions. We will cover various types of photography in a variety of urban setting—buildings, gardens, streetscapes—and we will also look at photographic portraits and travel “happy snaps.” You will be introduced to and encouraged to examine aspects and principles of photography that you may not have thought about before, and will certainly come away with a greater appreciation of photographs as works of art. Note: We offered this course in fall 2013 in the Adults 55+ Program under the title “City Views: Seeing and Perceiving the Urban Landscape Through Photography.”
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TUESDAYS Art Now: What’s Happening in Contemporary Art Lisa MacLean
6 Tue, Oct 21–Dec 2 (no class Nov 11) 9:30–11:20 a.m. SCFC854 | Room 1415 $104
Slides as well as musical and literary examples will illustrate a wide range of contemporary art media—painting and drawing, sculpture and installation, photography and photo-based art, print media, video and film, and performance and street art—and the work of several influential artists.
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Fashion and Multiculturalism, 1700–2000 Ivan Sayers
6 Tue, Oct 21–Dec 2 (no class Nov 11) 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC855 | Room 1800 $104
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Contemporary art notoriously challenges traditional boundaries and defies easy definition. What’s it really about, and how does it tackle “meaning”? How central is “technique”? Does it matter if a work is aesthetically pleasing? Have artists disconnected from their audiences? Diverse and eclectic, today’s art scene is not distinguished by a uniform principle, ideology or “ism.” Instead, it is a dynamic dialogue within several large frameworks: personal and cultural identity, politics, environmental issues, mass and popular culture, social activism and gender, race and sexuality.
Since ancient times the West has been fascinated by the aesthetic traditions of other cultural communities. Silk from China arrived in Europe long before Marco Polo’s journey of exploration in the 12th century. Indian embroideries of the 17th century were reinvented for use in European men’s waistcoats in the 18th century. Indian cotton prints of the late 18th century became the classic chintz fabrics so often associated with English taste. In the 20th century, Persian, Russian and Egyptian art, fabrics and embroideries impacted clothing throughout the fashionable world. We will consider the aesthetic influences the broader world had on Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco fashion and then illustrate the influences that European aesthetics had on fashion in other parts of the world.
Art Now: What's Happening in Contemporary Art Left: Ai Weiwei's "Forever Bicycles"; Right: Andy Goldsworthy's "Bamboo in Japan." Images courtesy of Wikicommons
TUESDAYS The Ever-Evolving Galapagos Marylee Stephenson
6 Tue, Oct 21–Dec 2 (no class Nov 11) 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC856 | Room 1325 $104
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Post-Suburban City-Building: Vancouver and its Region David Pereira
6 Tue, Oct 21–Dec 2 (no class Nov 11) 6:30–8:20 p.m. AHCP238 | Room 200 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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OCTOBER–DECEMBER The Galapagos Islands are perhaps best known from the work of Charles Darwin—his travels to and studies of this remote island group off Ecuador’s coast having helped him to articulate his theory of evolution. This “living laboratory” has greatly expanded as a place for learning about much more than the evolution of species. We will combine a detailed physical and geological description of the Islands—in particular looking at their fauna and flora—with discussions of change over time. Among other topics we will survey trends in tourism, including the growth of ecotourism, and the indicators and impacts of global warming. Audio-visual materials and handouts will allow you an experience of the Galapagos Islands that is as near as possible to an actual visit.
Until recently most development outside the Central Business District has come in the form of single-family housing with back and front yards, complete with quiet, tree-lined streets. In the past few years, the traditional neighbourhood has been turned upside down. Its single-family character is being modified and, more than ever, new development is coming in the form of large multi-family, multi-storey buildings. The word “density” elicits myriad negative and positive reactions. In light of these changes is it possible to maintain a certain quality of life? Referencing our collective personal experiences, we will explore the changes around us and delve into the backstory of where we’ve come from as a city and metropolitan region, and discover where we’re going.
Post-Suburban City-Building: Vancouver and its Region Left: Residential skyscrapers; Right: Woodward's Building in Gastown. Images courtesy of Flickr creative commons
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WEDNESDAYS Three Early20th-Century Poets
We will explore three of the most important, best known and popular poets of their time—the Welshman Dylan Thomas and the Americans e. e. cummings and Wallace Stevens—and present in-class readings of selected poems with exegeses.
6 Wed, Oct 22–Nov 26 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. SCFC857 | Room 2235 $104
All three poets belong to a fascinating group of writers that includes T. S. Eliot, Ezra Pound and W. B. Yeats among others, comprising what has been called a “Modernist” movement that produced difficult poems that, once understood, can be intensely moving. Paradoxically, Stevens, perhaps the least known of the three, is probably the most important in sophistication and aesthetic and emotional power. Illuminating the poetry is what is intended by our exploration.
Joe Ronsley
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Demystifying Newton’s Laws of Motion Peter Hopkinson
6 Wed, Oct 22–Nov 26 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC858 | Room 1415 $104
Newton’s Laws of Motion—a body at rest stays at rest, a body in motion stays in motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction, and so on—are vitally important to understanding the world around us. We will examine Newton's Laws of Motion as the basis of the science of mechanics, from the fall of an apple to the orbit of the International Space Station. Our approach will be conceptual rather than computational, and several demonstrations will illustrate the physics involved and keep things lively.
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We will begin with the Law of Inertia and then focus on motion, going on to consider Newton’s Second and Third Laws of Motion. We will then discuss circular motion and gravity, and close with a survey of projectiles and satellites.
Planets, Stars, Black Holes and Cosmology
Do any of the following questions appeal to you: Is the universe expanding, contracting or staying the same size? Where did stars come from? What happens when stars die? How did we discover planets outside our solar system? Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet? Why are the planets closer to our sun made of rock and outer planets made of gas?
Shawn Michael Bullock 6 Wed, Oct 22–Nov 26 2:30–4:20 p.m. SCFC859 | Room 1800 $104
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We will conduct an in-depth exploration of selected topics in astrophysics and astronomy using perspectives informed by the history and philosophy of science, including the Big Bang, the formation and evolution of stars and the end of the universe. No advanced mathematical knowledge is required for this journey to the edge of the cosmos, but an interest in thinking about big questions is essential.
WEDNESDAYS The Enlightenment Philosophers Charles Carroll
6 Wed, Oct 22–Nov 26 6:30–8:20 p.m. AHCP239 | Room 200 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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OCTOBER–DECEMBER
“Dare to be wise!” So the German philosopher Immanuel Kant enjoined readers in his 1784 essay “Answering the Question: What is Enlightenment?” For Kant, the Enlightenment was about using reason, not emotion, to guide our lives and dispel “the darkness” of conventional modes of thought. By contrast, the Genevan philosophe Jean-Jacques Rousseau advocated a return to Nature without the civilizing dictates of rationality. We will examine the nature and role of reason in the Enlightenment and early Romantic periods, by looking at the key ideas of six philosophers: Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hume, Spinoza and Kant. We will explore the question whether these thinkers really helped to chase away “the darkness,” and will gain an understanding of this influential era in Europe’s intellectual history.
Three Early-20th-Century Poets Clockwise from left: Wallace Stevens; Dylan Thomas; e.e. cummings. Images courtesy of Wikicommons
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THURSDAYS Russia’s Arts on Film Marina Sonkina
6 Thu, Oct 23–Nov 27 11 a.m.–1:20 p.m. SCFC860 | Room 2205 $130
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As Russia’s Soviet-style leadership reverts to the cold war era, we will look at the counterweight that has always defied the brute force of Russian politics: the nation’s superb arts. In Soviet times, like sports and science, art was the trump card in arguments for communism’s superiority over capitalism. Artistic talent nonetheless managed to find free expression despite ideological shackles. We will explore Russian music, literature, ballet and visual art as captured on film by viewing a documentary on composer Dmitri Shostakovich; a film on Nobel Prize-winning poet Joseph Brodsky; a history of the famed Ballets Russes; Alexander Sokurov’s Russian Ark, filmed in St Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum; Sergei Parajanov’s visually stunning film-tableaux; and a documentary on the great pianist Sviatoslav Richter. Note: In order to view the films in their entirety and to accommodate discussion, each class session will run for 2½ hours.
Nanotechnology: The Next Big Idea
Maryse de la Giroday 6 Thu, Oct 23–Nov 27 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC861 | Room 1415 $104
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The Dragon's Horde: China's Imperial Collection Jean Kares
6 Thu, Oct 23–Nov 27 2:30–4:20 p.m. SCFC866 | Room 2205 $104 (VAG ticket price extra)
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Nano what? Well, it’s the manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular and supra-molecular scale. Considered obscure and still little understood by many outside the scientific community, even the term is contested. Is it nanoscience or nanotechnology? The answer is: it depends. It is expected that nanotechnology will have a greater social impact than computers and the Internet. We will explore the world of carbon nanotubes, graphene and other nanomaterials; the formal (government) and informal (popular culture) discussions regarding risks and benefits; and Canada’s place in the international race underway to develop this emerging science and technology.
China’s emperors collected fine art and exquisite objects for a millennium. The last two dynasties, one native, one foreign, span over half that time and epitomize the empire’s wealth and power. These superlative works—including paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, textiles and carvings—reveal daily life in the Imperial Palace over hundreds of years. In addition to surveying art and objects from the imperial collection, we will consider the wider political, social, economic and cultural issues of the times. The Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) is scheduled to host “The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors” exhibition from October 18, 2014 to January 11, 2015. As part of our exploration, we will view this magnificent collection.
FRIDAYS
OCTOBER–DECEMBER
Reading Shakespeare: The Tempest and The Winter’s Tale
We will study two Shakespeare plays as readers rather than as playgoers. Detail often escapes us in the theatre where scenes flow by at a pace set by the actors; in contrast, as readers, we determine the tempo, marvel at phrases, unravel meaning, absorb to the full these wonders in which every word is telling.
6 Fri, Oct 24–Nov 28 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. SCFC862 | Room 1530 $104
Shakespeare was born 450 years ago. We celebrate. At the same time we must observe the words Shakespeare himself directed to be inscribed on his tombstone: “Blest be the man that spares these stones, / And curst be he that moves my bones.” Accordingly, we will attend to the playwright’s living art rather than his “dusty remains.”
Richard Harvey
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Northern Europe’s Underwater Archaeology Robyn Woodward
6 Fri, Oct 24–Nov 28 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC863 | Room 1800 $104
Note: Students should read both plays, in any edition, prior to the first class.
Over the past few decades, underwater archaeologists have demonstrated that the coastal environments and the long ships that sailed across northern Europe’s cold, storm-tossed seas played a central, rather than marginal, role in developing the area’s cultures from prehistoric times through to the early medieval period. Oceans and rivers facilitated the migration of peoples, customs and religion, as well as enabling warfare and the exchange of raw materials and trade goods.
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After an overview introducing the underwater archaeology and maritime past of northern Europe and the British Isles, we will explore, among other topics, the range of northern European underwater sites and coastal landscapes, boat-building and shipbuilding, the Vikings’ maritime culture, Saxon ship burials and bog bodies.
Feminism: The Ongoing Revolution (Seminar)*
We will explore the impact of feminisms in contemporary life. Not a monolithic movement with a unified theoretical base, feminism encompasses a variety of approaches, methodologies and political objectives. Throughout our discussions, we will place an emphasis on the social and political contexts within which feminist action has occurred and does occur.
Lealle Ruhl
6 Fri, Oct 24–Nov 28 12:30–2:20 p.m. SCFC864 | Room 1325 $104
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Important and enduring questions will serve as our themes throughout this intellectual journey, including how feminists construe inequality and how they attempt to remedy it. What is the origin of women’s subordination, and how might it be overcome? And on what basis can we discuss “women” as a monolithic group? We will also look at gender roles, motherhood and sexuality, and explore how solidarities can be created from differences. * Required reading will be assigned for each class, and you are expected to participate in class discussions.
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FRIDAYS Songs, Songwriting and the Business of Music John Mitchell
6 Fri, Oct 24–Nov 28 2:30–4:20 p.m. SCFC865 | Room 1800 $104
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Memories come flooding back when you hear “that song,” and the moment you recognize it, you’re transported back to another time and place. But just how it gets to be “that song” can be a long, complex process. Said to be 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration, songs can also be big business. We will explore the story behind songs, the process of songwriting and recording, where the money comes from and where it goes. The world of music is a fast-changing one, and we’ll examine the influence of the digital age on music and the music business. We’ll also ask where we’re going: does music play the same role as in the past, and do we still place the same value on it?
Songs, Songwriting and the Business of Music Clockwise from left: Tin Pan Alley; Bob Dylan; Brian Eno's recording studio. Images courtesy of Wikicommons
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SATURDAYS
OCTOBER–DECEMBER
Regulating War: The Law of Armed Conflict
The Law of Armed Conflict is a body of international law regulating warfare. These laws balance the need to protect war victims, usually civilians, against military necessity, a state’s means of pursuing armed conflict to achieve a political purpose.
6 Sat, Nov 1–Dec 6 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. AHCP240 | Room 1415 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
We will examine the legal basis for conducting armed military operations under the United Nations Charter and international law, and survey the Geneva Conventions and Protocols governing the treatment of civilians, the wounded and prisoners of war, and the Hague Conventions governing how warfare is conducted.
Bob Lesperance
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We will deal with the law of targeting combatants and noncombatants and discuss whether the Guantanamo Bay detainees from the Afghanistan conflict should have been given prisoner-of-war status. Lastly, we will discuss war crimes and war-crime tribunals.
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SATURDAYS IN SURREY Downtown Vancouver just too far for you? If you live in the Surrey area, our courses for adults at the award-winning Surrey City Centre Library might be just the thing for you. Located right next to Surrey Central SkyTrain Station, the Library offers state-of-the-art classrooms in a comfortable, truly welcoming landmark building.
Adventures in China: A Tour of Six Cities Christine Wong
6 Sat, Sep 13–Oct 25 (no class Oct 11) 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. AHCP228 | Room 401 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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Newspapers in Metal: What Ancient Coins Tell Us Bekircan Tahberer
6 Sat, Sep 13–Oct 25 (no class Oct 11) 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. AHCP229 | Room 405 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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We will explore six fascinating Chinese cities—Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Wuhan, Shanghai, and Hong Kong—in a voyage of discovery. Along the way you will learn about Chinese lifeways and culture, architecture, history and scenery. Each week will provide an opportunity to be inspired by a selection of art, literature, music, photographs and videos that will vividly evoke the past and convey the present. We will focus on both the ancient beauty and the modern realities of our six cities. Our discussions will thus cover environmental concerns and the social issues posed by rapid economic growth. And our interdisciplinary exploration will draw on some of the stimulating discussions now going on about these cities among the general public and the experts—anthropologists, economists, historians and sociologists.
For several centuries archaeologists and numismatists—coin experts—have preserved and studied ancient coins. Once called “the hobby of kings,” collecting ancient coins is now recognized as a vital source of information about the lifeways, history, values and cultures of the past. At a time before the rise and proliferation of mass media, emperors, kings and governments heavily relied on the depictions engraved on coins to spread their message, with coins, in effect, serving as the newspapers of their day. We will discover what the close study of coins tells us about ancient art, architecture, medicine, religion and myth, and music and dance. And these miniature libraries of history will also yield up their secrets to reveal how modern society took shape.
SATURDAYS IN SURREY The Nature of Evil Mano Daniel
6 Sat, Sep 13–Oct 25 (no class Oct 11) 1–2:50 p.m. AHCP230 | Room 405 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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WordPlay: Exploring Language Through Play Ingrid Rose
6 Sat, Nov 1–Dec 13 (no class Nov 8) 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. AHCP209 | Room 401 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER
How evil occurs in the world is intimately connected to the ways in which it is identified and understood. The philosopher Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) claimed that “the problem of evil would be the fundamental question of post-war intellectual life in Europe— as death became the fundamental problem after the last war.” In light of the thought of American philosopher and cultural commentator Susan Neiman, we will investigate how changes in our historical understanding of evil provide a philosophical perspective on ourselves and our place in the world. Among topics we will focus on are natural versus moral evil, the problem of a good supreme being and the existence of evil, the sources of evil and the basis for making moral judgements.
We will discover the possibilities of language and the playful and intuitive side of the creative process by exploring a range of writing techniques. Diverse writing forms and techniques will encourage you to experience and explore language as an artistic medium to express feelings and ideas from the depth of your life experience. You will create works in various media including cut-ups, sound poetry, lyric prose, and writing a manifesto to stretch your creative boundaries. Readings, journal-keeping, in-class writing exercises, and a writing portfolio will allow you to examine the aesthetic considerations of language as it emerges through personal and cultural symbols, dreams and memories, and fears and desires. Giving and receiving feedback will attune your ear to your personal style. Note: We offered this course in fall 2014 in the Adults 55+ Program.
How to Think Critically Jonathan Katz
6 Sat, Nov 1–Dec 6 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. AHCP241 | Room 405 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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The rate of change in modern technology has insured that whatever we learn in school will be outdated by the time we graduate. The response to this has been instead to establish the general capacity to think clearly and critically. This skill can be applied in any context, from understanding a tax form and user manual, to writing a persuasive letter to an editor or winning a political argument with friends. In our survey we will attempt to sharpen our thinking skills by examining the role language plays, by unearthing the logical structures that lay just beneath language and by arming you against the sloppy thinking of others. We will also note the limits of logic by looking at some traditional puzzles and paradoxes.
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SATURDAYS IN SURREY The Story of English: A Thousand Years and Counting Rapti Dietrich
6 Sat, Nov 1–Dec 6 1–2:50 p.m. AHCP141 | Room 405 $160 ($104 for adults 55+)
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The Norman Conquest transformed all of the important aspects of the English language: pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. We will explore the changes in English from the Middle Ages through Shakespeare’s time to our day. We will answer such questions as why English often contains letters that are never pronounced—talk, answer, through; why spelling seems so "illogical"; why some say nother and what that has to do with newts; why Canadians say aluminum, and not aluminium; and more. We will also follow the rise of Standard English and examine such issues as the lasting effect of the 18th-century grammarians on the way we think about our language. Other topics will include why and how meanings change as well as the varieties of English. Note: We previously offered this course in the Liberal Arts Program in fall 2012 under the title “From Chaucer to Tomorrow: English from the High Middle Ages Onwards” and in the Adults 55+ Program in fall 2013 under its current title.
The Story of English: A Thousand Years and Counting Left: Writing for blogs; Geoffrey Chaucer. Images courtesy of Wikicommons
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FREE SURREY PREVIEWS
RESERVE YOUR SEAT! sfu.ca/liberal-arts or 778-782-8000
Admission to these previews is free and open to all adults. We require reservations as space is limited. We'll hold your seat until 15 minutes prior to the event, at which time we'll release it to the wait list. Our free Surrey previews are co-sponsored with the SFU Seniors Lifelong Learners Society.
How Galileo Changed Our World
Berlin, 1914: A City at War
Sat, Sep 27 | 1:30–2:50 p.m. | AHCP231 Room 401
Sat, Nov 29 | 1:30–2:50 p.m. | AHCP232 Room 401
In 1632, Galileo published his view that the Sun was the centre of the universe. His thesis caused a revolution in our thinking, not just about the stars, but about humanity’s place in the universe. The title of his book, Dialogue Concerning Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican, tells us that his concerns were mainly astronomical, but a wider perspective shows that the revolution Galileo precipitated forced changes in our views on physics, metaphysics and religion.
To mark the centenary of the First World War, we will explore the war’s impact on Berlin, one of Europe’s, and the world’s, great metropolises. Because Germany’s capital was located behind both the eastern and western frontlines for the entire duration of the war, historically important and war-related developments took place there.
Jonathan Katz
Only from this broader perspective can we understand both the hostility Galileo’s theories met with and their far-reaching consequences. Taking this perspective will also provide insights into the nature of science, the role of observation and the hazards of theory construction.
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Sebastian Huebel
In this case study, we will dissect some of these and consider the complex social, economic and political factors that contributed to them. In particular, we will look closely at the effects of the Allies’ blockade throughout Germany and examine the food shortages and social unrest it caused in Berlin. Lastly, we will compare the intensely difficult situation of Berliners to that of Germans living in the countryside.
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SUPPORT THE ADULTS 55+ PROGRAM Choose either fund: The Adults 55+ Program Endowment Fund ensures that our program continues to thrive by supporting program operations.
Your gift to the Adults 55+ Program will help maintain the outstanding quality of our courses and events and ensure that they remain affordable and accessible to all members of our community. MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY!
Online giving is easy and secure: sfu.ca/liberal-arts/donate Or send a cheque payable to Simon Fraser University to the following address:
The Annie Watson Student Bursary provides support for adults 55+ who cannot otherwise participate in the program.
Adults 55+ Program Continuing Studies Simon Fraser University 2300-515 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5K3
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ADULTS 55+ ADVISORY COUNCIL
>> Comprises students who meet regularly to provide guidance and knowledge to program staff. >> Provides a way for students to share program information with other students. >> Helps to promote the Adults 55+ Program in the community. >> Greets returning and new students during the first week of classes at SFU's Vancouver campus (Harbour Centre).
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SFU awards the Liberal Arts Certificate for Adults 55+ (Non-Credit) to individuals who complete a minimum of 128 contact hours. For example, most non-credit courses in the Liberal Arts and Adults 55+ Program are 6-weeks long, and meet once per week for 2 hour sessions; this would result in 12 contact hours—per course—that you can apply toward the 128 contact hours needed for the certificate.
Join the many students who have found the certificate adds a new dimension to their learning experience.
NOTE: If you wish to have a course count toward the Liberal Arts Certificate for Adults 55+ (Non-Credit), you’ll pay a $20 administration fee for the marking of the essay you’ll be writing. For example, if you’re taking two courses but wish to write a essay for only one of them, then you’ll need to add $20 payment for that course only.
There are no grades or examinations. Instead, you are required to complete a short, typed (double–spaced) essay between 4 to 6 pages (1000–1500 words). Your essay should be a thoughtful and personal response to either or both of the following questions, rather than an overview of what the course covered: 1.
How did the course contribute to your appreciation and knowledge of the subject?
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How, and in what way, did the course change or alter your way of thinking?
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YOUR INSTRUCTORS Dan Adleman, PhD candidate in UBC’s English department, teaches communications at BCIT and is the director of the Vancouver Institute for Social Research at the Or Gallery. >> See page 11
Rapti Dietrich, MA, teaches English and communication at BCIT and also works as a writing consultant. She has taught English language and literature in Japan, France and Spain. >> See pages 10, 28
Peter Hopkinson, MSc, taught physics at Vancouver Community College for nearly 30 years. He has also taught in international schools in Turkey, Algeria and the Dominican Republic. >> See page 20
Lindsey bat Joseph, MA, teaches philosophy and tutors writing at Alexander College. A rabbi, she is founder of the Sol Mark Centre for Jewish Excellence. >> See page 10
Earl Drake, MA, former Canadian ambassador to China and Indonesia and a diplomat in Karachi and Kuala Lumpur, is the author of a memoir about his experience in the foreign service. >> See page 10
Sebastian Huebel, PhD candidate in UBC’s history department, specializes in modern German history. He has taught at UBC and has offered study skills courses for Thompson Rivers University. >> See page 29
Tom Durrie, MMus, has directed operas, plays and musical comedy. He also helped found the Vancouver Opera-In-Schools program and is the former manager of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. >> See pages 9, 15
Rick Hulbert, MArch, is an international award-winning and published architect, urban designer and photographer. >> See page 17
Shawn Michael Bullock, PhD, is an assistant professor of science education in SFU’s Faculty of Education. He is currently investigating how the history of physics might be used in science education. >> See pages 15, 16, 20 Charles Carroll, PhD, a specialist on the literature of the long 18th century, also has an MBA and a master’s in creative writing. He is an adjunct instructor at Fairleigh Dickinson University–Vancouver. >> See page 21 Ted Cohn, a professor emeritus in SFU’s political science department, has taught extensively in the field of international relations and international political economy. >> See page 9 Mano Daniel, PhD, teaches philosophy at Douglas College. He has taught in Ontario and Florida, and has been a moderator for SFU’s Philosophers’ Café since 2006. >> See page 27 Maryse de la Giroday, MA, a science communications consultant and writer, is the publisher of FrogHeart, Canada’s largest independent science blog. >> See page 22
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William Ellis, PhD, who taught humanities for many years at Vanier College, Montreal, has more recently taught in universities in Cambodia and China. He has published both academic and creative work. >> See page 17 Graham Forst, PhD, taught English and philosophy at Capilano University. He teaches regularly in SFU’s Adults 55+ Program. >> See page 12 David J. Gossen, PhD, practised law for a decade before going to graduate school. He has taught history at UBC and has published several essays on war in academic journals. >> See page 16 Richard Harvey, MA, is a specialist on comparative literature and a psychotherapist in private practice. >> See pages 11, 23
Kris Iniewski, PhD, studied electronics at Warsaw Technical University. He is an internationally recognized expert in electronic technology. >> See page 8 Jean Kares, MA, is an artist, textile specialist and independent art historian, who specializes in Asian art history. She has taught art history at Langara College. >> See page 22 Jonathan Katz, PhD, retires this year from Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s philosophy department. He has also taught for SFU’s philosophy department and Kwantlen’s TALK Program. >> See pages 11, 27, 29 Nicolas Krusek is a professional musician, conductor and speaker on music-related topics. He has performed with and directed numerous professional, amateur and youth orchestras throughout B.C. and central Europe. >> See page 8
Bob Lesperance, LLB, MDS, is Colonel with the Office of the Judge Advocate General, Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. A former legal adviser to the Task Force Commander in Afghanistan, he has taught extensively on the law of armed conflict and military law. >> See page 25 Daniel Lindenberger, BA, on the boards of the Canadian Cohousing Network and Group Pattern Language Project, is lead programmer with the experiential learning company “Action-Ed.” >> See page 14 Lisa Maclean, PhD, studied at Emily Carr University of Art + Design and has taught liberal studies at Vancouver Island University. >> See page 18 David Maxwell, PhD, specializes in zooarchaeology and topics as diverse as recognizing prehistoric rituals to ancient Maya political history. >> See pages 8, 16 Kathy McGrenera, MEd, is a founding member Quayside Village Cohousing and its current treasurer. She is a group facilitator with Source Facilitation Collective. >> See page 14 John Mitchell, a Leo awardwinning composer, songwriter and touring musician, has worked with, among other singers, Johnny Cash and John Denver. He has taught songwriting for the Vancouver School Board. >> See page 24 David Pereira, MUrb, a specialist on urban planning issues and regional development, is the administrative assistant to the associate dean in BCIT’s School of Transportation. >> See page 19
Neil Ritchie, a former CBC Radio producer, has been sharing his love of music with SFU Continuing Studies students since 1998. >> See page 13 Peter Robbins, MEd, has taught mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and geology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. >> See pages 14, 16 Joe Ronsley, PhD, a professor emeritus in McGill University’s English department, is a specialist in 20th-century English and Irish literatures. >> See page 20 Ingrid Rose, MA has taught creative writing, reading and languaging through the body for over 30 years in Belgium, Canada, France, the United States and the United Kingdom. >> See pages 14, 27 Lealle Ruhl, PhD, teaches political science at Langara College, where she also coordinates the Peace and Conflict Studies Program. >> See pages 12, 23
Marylee Stephenson, PhD, is author of The Galapagos Islands, a guidebook in print since 1989. She is an amateur naturalist, a specialist on Dr. Samuel Johnson, a sociologist, and sometime stand-up comic. >> See page 19 Bekircan Tahberer, MA, is a professional numismatist who specializes in ancient coins and has a large personal collection. He has also been a teacher of German and English in his native Turkey. >> See page 26 Robyn Woodward, PhD, is an adjunct professor in SFU’s archaeology department, a trustee and governor of the Vancouver Maritime Museum and vice-president of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. >> See page 23 Christine Wong, EdD, is a Chinese language and culture instructor and a professional life coach. >> See page 26
Ivan Sayers, a historian of and lecturer on women’s fashion, owns one of Canada’s largest private collections of period clothing and accessories. >> See page 18 Marina Sonkina, PhD, a former professor of literature at Moscow State University, has worked as a CBC broadcaster, producer and film critic. She is the author of books for children and three collections of short stories. >> See page 22
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