1997-1998 PROGRAM
THE IDEA OF CANADA IN THE MODERN WORLD
Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, 1997 - Course Fee: $25
This course of 4 lectures, by Glen Frankfurter retired Professor of Economics, York University, will stop the clock at four different, but significant, moments in the history of the western world and look at the role the northern half of North America played in its economic development, and reciprocally, the role the western world played in the creation of modern Canada. Subjects include: the voyage of Giovanni Cabot in 1497 and the expansion of the food supply of the west and its sources of raw materials marking Canada's entrance on the world stage; the Treaty of Paris in 1763 creating the conditions for establishing two nations (Canada & the United States) in what had been British America and roughly defining their boundaries; the Annexation Manifesto in 1849 ending the imperial trading empire and establishing the trading relationships of British North America and the United States; and the Quebec Referendum in 1995 and the failed ideas and lessons for the future.
CANADIANA
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 1998 - Course Fee: $25
This course of 4 lectures, by Canadian Citizen Court Judge Robert Meagher, provides an unashamedly loving look at the principles, priorities and productivity of little known shapers of our Canadian culture through our national anthem. Subjects include: Our Home and Native Land - the founding nation, the exploring nations and the enriching nations; True Patriot Love..with Glowing Hearts - naming the nation, peacemaker, Nicollet and Frontenac, and responsible government; Thee Rise, the True North Strong and Free - Canada at war, as peacemaker, as the source of music, the arts, sports and literature; and From Far and Wide - Canada as the gem of immigration, names, places, and customs of interest and fascination i.e. Currie, Banting, Best, Howe, Lightfoot, Peterson, Smallwood and others.
CANADIAN ARCHITECTURE AND IT'S ROOTS
April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1998 - Course Fee: $35
This course of 6 lectures examines the magic of Canadian architecture from the earliest period in the Maritimes, and Lower and Upper Canada up to the present day with special emphasis on architecture of the modern period in and around Metropolitan Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria and Collingwood and area. Subjects include: a survey of major periods in western architecture and early Canadian architecture with emphasis on the Maritimes and Lower and Upper Canada; the Victorian period from the Georgian, Neo-Classical, Greek and Roman Revivals through to the Late Gothic Revival, Neo-Georgian, English Cottage, Art Deco and Art Moderne; the influence of the international giants on Canadian architecture and how Canadian architecture is fitting into the international scene; and the architecture of Collingwood and area historic homes and buildings.
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