2004-2005 PROGRAM
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September Course
MAKING MUSIC TALK 2
JOHN ARPIN
Sep 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1,8,15 (2004)
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Course Fee: $35
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This course of six lectures is a continuation of John Arpin's first lectures on this subject presented in January 2004.
John will present an overview of popular music and "jazz" through the twenties and on to the sixties, with special emphasis on the music of theatre and film. He will also discuss instrumental music popular during this period and the influence of swing music.
Pianist John Arpin is one of Canada's most respected and versatile performers, comfortable as a soloist or playing with a major symphony orchestra. He delights in turn of the century classics, jazz and Broadway tunes, but his name has become synonymous with piano rags. He is recognized as one of the top ragtime musicians in the world to-day. He has received three Juno Award nominations as well as the Scott Joplin Award in 1998.
Fall Course
ABORIGINAL ISSUES
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Dr. DAVID T. MCNAB
with Dr. UTE
LISCHKE
Oct 29 & Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 & Dec 3 (2004)
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Course Fee: $35
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This six lecture course will examine both the historic and contemporary situation of Aboriginal People on Turtle Island (North America) in the context of their cultural traditions.
The course will include the historic interaction between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people (primarily European societies) from the 15th Century through to the drafting of aboriginal policies and the Indian Act of the 19th Century. Special attention will be paid to the issues faced by aboriginal people in the Great Lakes area and their local history in the Georgian Bay area as well as contemporary themes and issues. Dr. Lischke will join Dr. McNab in the discussion of aboriginal women's issues.
Dr. McNab is currently Assistant Professor of Native Studies at Atkinson College at York University. He received his Ph.D from the University of Lancaster in England.
Dr. Ute Lischke teaches German Cultural Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. Dr. Lischke is currently co-editing with Dr. McNab two books for WLU Press on aboriginal issues and has published articles on aboriginal women's issues. Professor Lischke's Ph.D is from the University of Cambridge.
Winter Course
(This course was SOLD OUT!)
HISTORY OF CANADIAN ARTS
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JUDY THOMSON
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4, 11 (2005)
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Course Fee: $35
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This course of six lectures will highlight some of the major developments in Canadian Visual Art and the artists who have contributed to our national art treasures over four centuries.
The story will start with the arrival of French and English soldiers and the settlers who brought the artistic traditions of Europe to the new world between 1665 and 1865. This will be followed by the Victorian vision of landscapes, everyday events and portraiture from 1850 to 1910. The lectures will continue with the story of Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven and their contemporaries from 1915 to 1940. We will study the First Nations and Innuit art as a vital part of Canada's artistic heritage and its global reputation. The story will end with a look at modern, post-modern and contemporary work from the last sixty years of visual art in Canada. In her lectures Judy aims to make art accessible and enjoyable to every viewer.
Since studying at the University of Toronto in the 1960's Judy has had an abiding interest in art. She has taught various courses in art history at Georgian College for many years and now volunteers as a tour guide at the Tom Thomson Gallery in Owen Sound.
Spring Course
(This course was SOLD OUT!)
ISRAEL and PALESTINE
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BILL KLASSEN and DONA HARVEY
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 13 (2005)
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Course Fee: $40
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This series of seven lectures explores the long-standing conflict between Israelis and the Palestinians from religious, historical, cultural and political perspectives, moving from ancient times to current realities.
The hopes, myths, agonies and realities of both sides are presented in a search for understanding and the possibilities of peace.
Rev. Dr. William Klassen is Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies and former Principal at St. Paul's United College, University of Waterloo.
Dona Harvey is a former journalist who has written and lectured on Middle East issues.
Together they have led many study tours to the Middle East and have taught Religions of the Holy Land in Jerusalem for the University of Toronto.
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