The Center at Camden CCConnector Building, Room 103

Camden County CollegePO Box 200

Blackwood, NJ 08012

Director: John L. Pesda

www.camdencc.edu/civiccenter

“Where we share the world with you.”

The Center at Camden County CollegeSPRING 2018 | Program Brochure

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Mission

The Center at Camden County College focuses on the needs and interests of educators and the

community at large. Its goal is to create an informed citizenry through exploration of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and issues critical to a democratic society. Citizens have the opportunity to meet scholars, scientists, government officials and business leaders to explore historical and current issues and discuss societal problems and their solutions

Open Admissions Policy

All members of the community are welcome to attend our courses, special events and lecture series. Minors may attend, preferably if accompanied by a registered parent or guardian.

About Us

The Center offers interesting and thought-provoking courses and events to help teachers to meet their professional development requirements and community members to enhance their knowledge. Registrants may choose to attend one or more sessions of any series or course.

Registration

In order for us to notify you of any cancellations or changes, all participants are asked to register prior to attending. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule programs should the need arise. Please check our website for cancellations, changes, and other updates.

John L. Pesda

Director

Ellen Hernandez

Associate Director

Valerie Concordia

Project Coordinator

Contact Information

MAILING ADDRESS: THE CENTER AT CAMDEN CC, CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE, PO BOX 200, BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012

OFFICE: MADISON CONNECTOR 103, MAIN CAMPUS (BLACKWOOD)

PHONE: (856) 227-7200, EXT. 4333

FAX: (856) 374-5092

EMAIL: THECENTER@CAMDENCC.EDU

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.CAMDENCC.EDU/CIVICCENTER

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LECTURE SERIES

Art in Evening:COURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-71LECTURER: Monica Zimmerman, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsDAY: Thursday TIME: 7:00pm LOCATION: Civic Hall

Reflecting early American ideas of discovery, exploration and settlement, 19th century landscape painters captured pastoral scenes, wildernesses and an expanding national consciousness about the natural environment. The work of these artists also contains an inherent ambivalence, as their romanticizing of the mostly unexplored territories of the newly formed United States contributed to a westward expansion that would also bring about its industrial and commercial development, ultimately requiring a national park movement to preserve the beauty they sought to capture on canvas. This series of talks will explore those artists, their visions and their concerns.

FEBRUARY 22Thomas ColeWhen English-born Thomas Cole hiked into the Catskills and began producing some the first images of that largely unexplored landscape, he accidentally started the first defined American art movement – the Hudson River School.

MARCH 8Asher B. DurandDurand earned an early reputation as one of the best engravers in the country, producing a copy of the constitution in 1823 and subsequently providing the images on some of the country’s first postage stamps. Later swept up in the Hudson River School movement, his most famous canvas, Kindred Spirits, shows his friend Thomas Cole and poet William Cullen Bryant exploring the Catskills.

MARCH 22Albert BierstadtBierstadt’s “great pictures” of the American West helped shape a worldview of America’s natural wonders as equal to those of Europe, disseminating some of the first views of Wyoming, Nebraska and the Rocky Mountains to an eager audience back on the east coast.

MARCH 29Frederick Edwin ChurchOne of Thomas Cole’s most prominent pupils, Church’s career differed from his contemporaries by turning to exotic locations like South America and the North Atlantic ocean for inspiration, on trips funded by businessmen with commercial interests in exploration of the “New World.”

APRIL 5Thomas MoranIn 1871, Thomas Moran traveled as a guest artist on a wilderness trek into the Yellowstone area, tagging along on a geological expedition and bringing back sketches of geysers, canyons and hot springs so powerful they helped convince President Grant and the U.S. Congress to establish it as the first national park in the United States. He was renowned particularly for his paintings of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.

A wonderfully presented program, combining fantasy, art, social morals, and politics represented in a specific genre of art.— Susan Lahr

Art in the Evening Lecture Series, Fall 2017

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LECTURE SERIES

Intro to Child Abuse and Bullying PreventionCOURSE #: IDY-209-72 DAY: Tuesdays TIME: 6:00pmLOCATION: Civic Hall

In honor of April’s “National Child Abuse Prevention Month,” the staff from the New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Regional Training Center will be offering a five-part series on empowering your children and students in how to be free from bullying, abuse and sexual exploitation. The series will provide excellent information for teachers, as well as parents, on how to promote resilience, confidence and a sense of compassion in children and youth.

APRIL 3

CAP’s Empowerment Theory: Keeping Your Children Safe, Strong and FreeThe opening of the series will be a brief overview of the historical and international perspective of child abuse, and how, when given basic human rights, children’s vulnerability to violence is reduced. The strategies of the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program for children (pre-K through 5th grades) will be shared and how its application within the schools of New Jersey is helping decrease child abuse and bullying statewide.

APRIL 19 (THURSDAY)

No Means NO – Consent and Other Boundaries for Teens This week will explore key issues on personal boundaries for teens in the areas of bullying, harassment and dating. The prevention strategies from TeenCAP, a program used throughout the state, will be shared to encourage your students to be caring, compassionate citizens who maintain boundaries as they grow into adulthood.

APRIL 24

Preventing Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)New Jersey has one of the most comprehensive HIB laws in the country, but bullying still occurs in our schools. This session will review HIB and a whole school approach to prevent bullying and encourage safer school and community environments.

MAY 1

Empowering Students in a Cyber-World Social media, apps, gaming and even sexting are all part of the framework of our adolescents’ online world. While youth might be electronically savvy, they often lack the understanding of its social context. This session will share the latest cyber trends and how they can be opportunities for violence or for making the world a better place.

MAY 8

Trafficking Teens and Children in New Jersey We will conclude the series with a discussion on trafficking, also known as modern day slavery. Traffickers lure and control their victims through fraud, force and coercion. Who are traffickers? Could your teen be at risk for trafficking? Approaches will be provided on how you can equip your young person to be aware of the subtleties of exploitation and how they can not only be safe, but also combat exploitation in their community.

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LECTURE SERIES

Terror in the Twenty First Century-Al Qaeda, ISIS and Their Affiliates COURSE #: IDY-209-73 DAY: Wednesdays TIME: 7:00pmLOCATION: Civic Hall

World-wide terrorist activities have had a profound economic, politic, psychological, and social impact. The response to these activities has resulted in calamitous consequences for populations throughout the world. War, destruction of societies, enormous loss of life, personal injury, displacement of people, diversion of resources, and political instability have followed in its wake. This series will attempt, by drawing upon the research and experience of experts, to explain the threats posed by terrorism and consider ways of eliminating its underlying causes.

FEBRUARY 28

Jihadism in Saudi ArabiaCole Bunzel is a Ph.D. student at Princeton University’s Department of Near Eastern Studies, where his research focuses on the history of Wahhabism, the puritan Islamic reform-movement in Saudi Arabia. It is the ideological movement to which al-Qaida and ISIS belong. He will analyze the place of Wahhabism in modern jihadi ideology. Bunzel, who studied and researched in Egypt and Saudi Arabia is the author of From Paper State to Caliphate: The Ideology of the Islamic State..

MARCH 7

The Evolution of Al-QaedaBarack Mendelsohn, Associate Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program at Haverford College, will analyze the current state of the al Qaeda threat and demonstrate how its power is overstated. He will argue that the diminution of al Qaeda’s power requires a more nuanced response on the part of the United States.

MARCH 28

ISIS in Europe: Security and Social Implications of Terrorism in the Old Continent Lorenzo Vidino, the Director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, is an expert on Islamism in Europe and North America. He will discuss the current state of the terrorist threat in Europe, from the mobilization of thousands of European foreign fighters who have joined ISIS in Syria and Iraq to the many attacks that have bloodied the streets of the Continent. He will also discuss terrorist attacks in the U.S. and compare them with European events. In addition, this talk will also address the response from European and American authorities and their impact on political debates on both continents

APRIL 11

Inside the Caliphate: What ISIS Wants and How It Finally Can Be StoppedJoby Warrick, the author of the Pulitzer-prize winning book, Black Flags, will separate fact from fiction about the world’s most notorious terrorist organization. He will discuss the profiles of past and present leaders of ISIS and explain how it built its global army as well as whether the impact of the defeat of ISIS’S caliphate in the Middle East will usher in a dangerous new phase in the fight against terrorism. Warrick will offer insights, stories, and images based upon his many years of reporting in the Middle East.

APRIL 25

Al QaedaDaniel Byman, a professor in the Security Studies Program at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and the Research Director of the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, will draw upon his work with the 9-11 Commission and as an analyst for the U.S. intelligence community, to explain how al Qaeda is distinct from the Islamic State and the broader jihadist movement.

Topics in American History: America and the Middle East in the Age of Terrorism COURSE #: HIS-150-52INSTRUCTOR: Jack Pesda DAY: Wednesdays TIME: 6:00-8:30pmDATES: 1/17 -5/2 LOCATION: Madison 210

The relationship between the United States/Europe and the Middle East has changed dramatically during the last fifty years. This course will review the roots of Western involvement in the region and the forces unleashed by European imperialism and by the policies of the United States government. The course will also discuss the origins and the practices of terrorism and explain how terrorist groups have metastasized into other areas of the world. Moreover, it will analyze the conditions that provide fertile grounds for the recruitment of terrorists, the factors that attract various individuals to jihadist groups, and the recruitment methods used by these groups. In addition, it will exam the backgrounds, personalities, and motivations of key terrorist leaders, including Osama bin Laden (al Qaeda), Abu Musab al Zarqawi (al Qaeda in Iraq), and Abu Bakr al Baghdadi (ISIS).

Note: Registration for this 15-week course includes your registration to the lectures. On the night of a lecture, the class will meet at 7:00p.m. inside Civic Hall in the Connector Building.

This program is offered in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Middle East Center.

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Addictions Awareness SeriesCOURSE #: IDY-209-74INSTRUCTOR: LeRoy Stanford DAY: Wednesday TIME: 6:00-8:30pmLOCATION: Civic Hall

This is an educational series for addictions professionals and aspiring addictions counseling professionals..

FEBRUARY 21

Transitioning from Recovery to Advocacy & Clinical Practice Panel Discussion led by Leroy Stanford, Teaching Administrator/Director Addiction Counseling Program. In this workshop, panelists Ed Brazzell (Deeper Dimensions), Mickey Riggins (Cross Roads Behavioral Health), and Ephrain Wilson (Cross Roads) will provide a framework for understanding how and where to begin your transition from one phase of change on a personal level to professional. Time will be devoted to frequently asked questions concerning entering the field from a grassroots perspective.

MARCH 21

Giving Back: Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Speaker Kimberly Govak (Program Coordinator, Living Proof Recovery Center) will provide a proven roadmap to success for community members as well as potential helping professionals with a desire to enter the field of human services/addictions.

APRIL 18

Professional EthicsSpeaker Dr. James Harris (Adjunct Professor, Camden County College) will provide current information about ethical responsibilities and legal considerations for the person seeking to become an addictions counselor or mental health professional.

MAY 16

NeuroplascityKapil Nayar (Adjunct Professor, Camden County College and Clinical Supervisor, Liberation Way Treatment Program) will help participants understand the therapy practice of neuroplasticity, including discussion of best practices and available resources. CEU available – Camden CC is designated as a NJ Professional Development Provider

This series is sponsored by the Camden County College Addictions Counseling Program in partnership with Camden County Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Mental Health & Addictions, and Camden County Addiction Awareness Task Force.

All lectures are free and open to the public and will be on the Blackwood Campus of Camden County College.

Probably my favorite lecture so far. Very interesting topic that you don’t realize gets so neglected and not talked about. Great lecture. — Clare Dauder

Autism Lecture, Safety and Sexuality, Fall 2017

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS

One Book, One Philadelphia Book DiscussionCOURSE #: CE.IDY-210-80INSTRUCTOR: Lis Bass DAY: Wednesdays TIME: 3:30-4:30pmDATES: Thursday, March 8th LOCATION: Starbucks Bookstore, Camden campus

Lis Bass, professor in the Academic Skills English Department, will lead a discussion of the 2018 One Book, One Philadelphia selection Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson. Celebrating 16 years, One Book, One Philadelphia is a signature event of the Free Library of Philadelphia that promotes literacy, library usage, and citywide conversation by encouraging the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.

Letters to a Young Muslim Book DiscussionCOURSE #: CE.IDY-210-77INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Hernandez TIME: 3:30-4:30pmDATES: Thursday, April 5th LOCATION: Madison 111

Letters to a Young Muslim is a series of personal letters by Omar Saif Ghobash to his sons about the question of how to live as a moderate Muslim in this modern world. Ghobash is the ambassador to Russia for the United Arab Emirates. He is also an author and a sponsor of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction and the Prize for Arabic Literary Translation, with degrees in law from Oxford and in mathematics from the University of London. Each letter tackles a different subject about what it means to be Muslim and addresses issues of freedom, gender roles, fundamentalism, violence, and many others with the explicit purpose of protecting his sons from extremist recruitment.

Both book discussions are presented in collaboration with the Camden County College Teaching and Learning Center.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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Basic Introduction to Autism COURSE #: CE.IDY-210-79 INSTRUCTOR: Jenifer HoheiselDATE: Tuesday, March 27th TIME: 6:30-9:00 p.mLOCATION: Room 201, Camden Technology Center, Camden Campus

A Basic Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Jennifer Hoheisel is a professor at Camden County College and has been a teacher for the past 25 years. She is the parent of a young man with autism who has been in inclusion, self-contained, public, private and homebased classes. She, along with her son Will, provide this lecture as an overview of the symptoms and behaviors commonly exhibited by individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Emphasis will be on understanding the strengths and challenges for these students and on equipping teachers with curricula and strategies to meet some of the educational needs of these individuals. This will be a very general session that both introduces autism and provides a few ³take home² strategies for teachers and families.

Civil War Presentation: The Andersonville Trial COURSE #: CE.IDY-210-78 DATE: Monday, March 19th TIME: 7:00pm LOCATION: Civic Hall

The horrors of Andersonville Prison and the resulting trial of the commandant at the Confederate prison are closely examined by Joseph F. Wilson, whose ancestor survived the deadliest prison.

One of the most sensational war crimes trials if the 19th century demanded vengeance the needless deaths if 13,000 Union soldiers.

Was Captain Henry Wirz a sadistic prison keeper of a convenient scapegoat? Come hear the proceedings and decide for yourself.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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Mail: Camden County College, CCLR, PO Box 200, Blackwood, NJ 08012

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¨HIS-150-52 15-WEEK EVENING COURSE: Topics in America History: America and the Middle East in the Age of Terrorism (Tuition-free)

¨IDY-209-71 Art in the Evening Lecture Series

¨IDY-209-72 Intro to Child Abuse and Bullying Prevention

¨IDY-209-73 Terror in the Twenty First Century-Al Qaeda, ISIS and their Affiliates

¨IDY-209-74 Addictions Awareness Series

¨CE. IDY-210-80 One Book, One Philadelphia Book Discussion

¨CE. IDY -201-77 Letters to a Young Muslim Book Discussion

¨CE. IDY-210-79 Basic Introduction to Autism

¨CE. IDY-210-78 Andersonville Trial

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BUS TRIP

Cape May Historic Trolley, Estate, and Architecture TourDATE: Friday, May 4, 2018TIME: Pick up 8:30am Cherry Hill Campus | 9:00am Blackwood Campus COST: $60 per person

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All day excursion by bus!Travel by bus from the college to historic Cape May, NJ. Take a guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, including the Carriage House Gallery. The afternoon is on your own for lunch and/or shopping in town, or eat at the Carriage House Café and Tearoom and enjoy the exhibit “Capturing Cape May’s Architecture” at the Carroll Gallery. Return to campus by bus by 5:30pm.

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COST: $30 per course, or $75 yearly membership How can I become a member of The Center? A yearly membership fee of just $75 includes unlimited courses from September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2018, and priority access to program information. With more than a dozen courses offered in the fall and spring as well as summer courses, this is a value of hundreds of dollars.

SESSION 1: BLACKWOOD

The President vs. Mexico I: The Mexican-American War COURSE NUMBER: IDY- 209-51INSTRUCTOR: Robert BaumgartnerLOCATION: Madison 210TIME: 4:00-6:30pmDAY: Mondays

Discusses the emergence of war with Mexico and legacy that the war left behind.

Week 1 – 1/29: Rio Grande vs Nueces: The Border Dispute

Week 2 – 2/5: 5 Battle of Monterrey: Taylor’s Fight

Week 3 – 2/12: The Return of Santa Anna: Taylor’s Fight

Week 4 – 2/19: Battle of Chapultepec: Making of a Legend

Week 5 – 2/26: The Legacy: Heroes and Friends

The War Presidents COURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-52INSTRUCTOR: Randy VoldishLOCATION: Madison 110TIME: 6:30-9:00pmDAY: Tuesdays

For better or for worse, the most memorable presidents have been those whose presidencies were seared by war or the threat of war. This course will examine five such presidents and try to determine if they were “successful” war presidents. Each class will provide a quick overview of the issues involved but concentrate on the pressures and influences brought to bear and, ultimately, on the decisions reached by the president. Lectures for each class will be supplemented with contemporary political cartoons and film clips. As always, class participation will be strongly encouraged.

Week 1 – 1/30: 30 John Adams – The President Who Said “No” to War

Week 2 – 2/6: James Madison – Mr. Madison’s War.

Week 3 – 2/13: James K. Polk – The “Manifest Destiny” President.

Week 4 – 2/20: Abraham Lincoln – The “Bismarckian” President.

Week 5 – 2/27: William McKinley – The “Waffler” President.

The Civil War: Small Battle, Large ConsequencesCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-53INSTRUCTOR: Herb Kaufman LOCATION: Madison 210TIME: 2:00-4:30pmDAY: Thursdays

This course explores the lesser known but significant and dramatic conflicts of the Civil War. Many Civil War engagements, less studied & often forgotten, had a direct impact on the outcome of the war.

Week 1 – 2/1: Introduction to Researching the Civil War Defines the three main theaters of the war; the battles & actions in and around Washington D.C.; political reactions and impact on congressional oversight of the war.

Week 2 – 2/8: The Eastern Theater: Campaigns & Conflicts in West Virginia Advent of Robert E. Lee & George McClellan; the Peninsula & Antietam Campaigns; initial battles of Ulysses S. Grant at Fort Donelson and Belmont.

Week 3 – 2/15: The Campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley How an acoustic shadow affected the outcome of battles; The Western Theater: including actions at Mill Springs, Spring Hill, Aversboro, & the North Anna River.

Week 4 – 2/22: The Trans-Mississippi Theater: The Political Situation in the Far West Explore battles and engagements in Missouri, Ar-kansas, Indian Territory, and the far west that had a significant impact on the outcome of the war.

Week 5 – 3/1: The Last Campaigns Small actions of 1865 that lead to the defeat of the Confederacy; the final battles on land & at sea; political climate at the end of the war.

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The Iraq War in ContextCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-54INSTRUCTOR: Rich Colton LOCATION: Madison 107TIME: 6:30-9:00pmDAY: Thursdays

Beginning with the historical, cultural, and religious roots that precipitated the modern conflicts in the Middle East, this course will explore various themes related to the War in Iraq 2003-2010.

Week 1 – 2/1: Prelude to War What events in global history helped to shape the region? In the first class, we’ll examine several root causes and contributors including The Crusades, the World Wars and the Mandate system, the Iran/Iraq War, Arab/Israeli Conflict, and the First Gulf War.

Week 2 – 2/8: Inter-bellum What were conditions like in between the two Iraq Wars? How did the sanctions regime work or fail? What did conditions look like in pre-war Iraq under the dictatorship? What role did 9/11 play in cementing American opinions? We recall and analyze the arguments for and against the war.

Week 3 – 2/15: Anabasis In class three, we look at the strategic preparation for war and the diplomatic and information campaigns waged by both sides. From a military perspective, how was the “coalition of the willing” able to achieve total tactical victory in Operation Iraqi Freedom?

Week 4 – 2/22: Mission Accomplished What were the political errors that hastened the Sunni Insurgency? We try to understand what went wrong after the defeat of the Hussein family and the Ba’ath military. How successful was the “surge?’

Week 5 – 3/1: Aftermath In the final class, we talk about the toll of the conflict and examine relevant themes: PTSD and TBI among veterans, women in combat, the role of social media and traditional media, and the rise of the Islamic State. We’ll also look at the state of the military post-War.

SESSION 1: ROHRER CENTER, CHERRY HILL

Social Dancing and its Relationship to Social MovementsCOURSE #: IDY-209-61INSTRUCTOR: Bill Ebert DAY: MondayTIME: 2:00-4:30pmLOCATION: ROH 210

America is the birthplace of many genres of social dance. Dance is an essential cultural norm. The evolution of dance has mirrored the changes in the fabric of our society. A video-intensive course.

Week 1 – 1/29: African Rhythms Permeate Mainstream America Out of the South and into Harlem, Lindy, Swing Dancing and Jazz explode onto the scene and scandalize the nation with “mixed-race” sensibilities.

Week 2 – 2/5: Ballroom “Normalizes” the Social Floor Through the 1920s and ‘30s, middle-class America and new forms of national media struggle to set boundaries on American values after a decade of unbridled liberalism.

Week 3 – 2/12: Teenagers Rock the House Post-World War II, a new class of American – the teenager – seeks to exert its place in the spotlight and on the dance floor.

Week 4 – 2/19: Latin Migration Changes the Tempo Cuban and Puerto Rican immigration soars in the 60s and 70’s, bringing with it a new vibe on the radio, TV, and dancehall.

Week 5 – 2/26: Urban Beats Shock Sensibilities By the 1970s and into the ‘80s, black urban culture asserted itself with hip hop culture, rap, street dancing, and dance crews.

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Battlefronts of The Great War (World War I)COURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-63INSTRUCTOR: William LutzLOCATION: ROH 210TIME: 6:30-9:00pmDAY: Tuesdays

“The Great War” (World War I) was, prior to World War II, the greatest war the world had seen, spanning across continents and oceans, involving nearly 50 nations while laying the foundation for the 20th and 21st centuries. In this course, we explore (through videos, online images and handouts) the battlefronts – reviewing tactics, weapons and personnel as well as understanding the multiple cultures and governments involved in the fighting. We learn about how the Great War laid the foundation of today’s modern military and social order and how it made the world as we know it today. (WARNING: some graphic imagery of death will be referenced).

Week 1 – 1/30: Europe: The Western and Eastern Fronts The war started here and over time, many of the more infamous battles (in terms of deaths) also took place – Passendaele, the Somme, Ypres, Chateau-Thierry, just to name a few – will be reviewed.

Week 2 – 2/6: The Alps and the Illyrian/Greco Turkish Fronts Facing overwhelming odds, Serbia fought on while Italian and Austrian armies fighting in the Dolemite Mountains were remarkable in their savagery and Bitter Mountain fighting. Meanwhile, Greece struggled to define itself as a newly formed nation.

Week 3 – 2/13: The Middle Eastern and Far Eastern Fronts Lawrence of Arabia’s adventures along with the British disaster of Kut will be examined as well as learning about the gradual collapse of the 600-year-old Ottoman Empire and how Iran, Syria, Iraq and the Middle East of today came to be due to The Great War

Week 4 – 2/20: Battles in the Air and Seas New technology brings new methods of fighting, and, with that, we learn of the growing application and tactics of aerial weapons and submarine warfare, much of which is still in use today.

Week 5 – 2/27: The Aftermath: Revolution, Chaos, Collapse and the Rise of a New Order When the war began, nearly all of Europe was ruled by traditional empires; by the end, nearly all were gone, with the coming age ushering in the rise of socialism, economic austerity – and Fascism.

The Tragedies of William ShakespeareCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-64INSTRUCTOR: Matt Screnci LOCATION: ROH 210TIME: 4:00-6:30pmDAY: Wednesdays

This course will explore in depth five of Shakespeare’s well-known tragedies. Each week, we will explore the text of these great pieces, analyzing plot, character, and theme. The class will discuss various academic analyses of the plays. We will then view each piece in various productions, exploring the many visions directors can bring to these classic texts.

Week 1 – 1/31: To Be or Not to Be? – Hamlet We will delve into the mind of the Prince of Denmark. Crazy or not crazy? You decide! In addition to looking at the classic text, we will look at productions by Brannagh, Olivier, and even Mel Gibson.

Week 2 – 2/7: Wherefore art thou, Romeo? – Romeo and Juliet This week will explore the most classic of love stories. We will travel to Verona, looking at the many famous scenes between these famous lovers as told by Mr. Shakespeare.

Week 3 – 2/14: Is That a Dagger I See before Me? – Macbeth The original “power couple,” Macbeth and his wife: were they truly evil or just blinded by power? As we explore the text, we will see that all characters are more complex than they may seem.

Week 4 – 2/21: Beware of Jealousy – Othello This class will follow the Moor of Venice as he is deceived by friends and seeks vengeance where it might not be needed in a classic tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal. In addition to a textual study, we will look at a variety of productions and interpretations, including Verdi’s opera Otello.

Week 5 – 2/28: Nothing Will Come of Nothing – King Lear The role of Lear is considered the most challenging by actors. This great play is one of the original family dramas, where we watch scheming daughters plot against their father and a father fight to retain his patriarchy.

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The Psychology of ChangeCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-65INSTRUCTOR: Nick MarkellosLOCATION: ROH 210TIME:4:00-6:30pmDAY: Thursday

A historical study on how revolutions affect society and behavior.

Week 1 – 2/1: The Modern World Emerges The first major revolt that sparked great change in the modern world was the Protestant Reformation. This class explores how much change was ushered in by the religious schism and how that change affected European Society.

Week 2 – 2/8: Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Some historians claim that the real divide between the medieval and modern worlds came with the advancements in society made during the age of reason. This week will unravel all the doubt and uncertainty that the changes of the period wrought.

Week 3 – 2/15: An Age of Revolt The 18th century ended with three significant revolutions. The Industrial, the American, and the French Revolutions all contributed to the permanent change in the modern world and society. How did these drastic revolts contribute to the development of society? Were all the people in this era excited for this change? Is “Daring to Know” a conceivably dangerous task?

Week 4 – 2/22: The Spring of Nations The Revolutions of 1848 were the largest movements in European History. This class will break down the various revolts and look at why they all subsequently failed. Was the change too much for society to handle? Was Europe not ready for a spring awakening

Week 5 – 3/1: The Technological Revolution: To Infinity and Beyond The latest and most significant revolution to occur in history has been the technological revolution. In this final week, we will break down the drastic shift in contemporary society and culture as it relies heavily on technology to survive. Is this one change that cannot be altered?

SESSION 2: BLACKWOOD

Dinosaur Families: Classification and EvolutionCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-55INSTRUCTOR: Tim Serabian LOCATION: Madison 210TIME: 6:30-9:00pmDAY: Mondays

Dinosaurs represent one of the most unique animal groups the Earth has ever known. But, how did they come to be? How diverse did this group TRULY become? And, how do dinosaurs still appear on this planet today? This course will take you through the origins of dinosaurs, what makes them unique, full descriptions of the major groups of dinosaurs, including sauropods, theropods, thyrophorans, and ceratopsians, and how dinosaurs are still around today.

Week 1 – 3/5: That’s Not a Dinosaur? To begin, it’s important to understand what qualifies as a dinosaur. Just because it lived millions of years ago doesn’t automatically make it a “dinosaur.” This session will give an overview about what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and how they are distinguished from the other animal groups.

Week 2 – 3/19: The Thunder Lizards! The best image of the word “dinosaur” is usually a gigantic bodied creature with a long-neck, small head, and long tail. These are the sauropods: the biggest animals to ever walk the face of the Earth! But, what makes them unique? Are they all big, dumb, and immobile?

Week 3 – 3/26: Walking with Tanks! The Knights of the Round Table WISH they had the armor of dinosaurs. Specifically, the Thyrophorans and the Ceratopsians, which were the walking tanks of the reign of dinosaurs! Classic ones such as Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and Ankylosaurus defined what it meant to be as protected as possible…didn’t they? Well, as it turns out, some “armor” served the opposite purpose: making love, not war!

Week 4 – 4/9: The Baddest of the Bad, Part I While the plant-eaters have been very impressive, that’s not what the people want to see. They want to see the killers, the kings, the Theropods! In the first part of this session, we will discuss the origins of the greatest killers the Earth has ever known! From Carnosaurs to Tyrannosaurs, it’s gonna be a bloodbath! We will also finally, once and for all, answer the question: “What TRULY was the ‘king of the dinosaurs’?”

Week 5 – 4/16: The Baddest of the Bad, Part II While the plant-eaters have been very impressive, that’s not what the people want to see. They want to see the killers, the kings, the Theropods! In this second part, we will discuss the origins of birds…that’s right, birds! The dinosaurs that are still alive today! How did that happen? Well, we will study the most bird-like of the Theropods, as well as the most well-known of cinema today: the raptors!

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Pharaoh Tutankhamun – the Boy and the MythCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-56INSTRUCTOR: Jack PesdaLOCATION: Madison 210TIME: 2:00-4:30pmDAY: Tuesdays

The discovery of the tomb of an obscure 18th Dynasty pharaoh is considered the greatest archaeological find of the twentieth century. This course will place Tut in the context of ancient Egyptian history and explain the reasons for his belated fame. It will trace the events leading to the tomb’s discovery in 1924 by Howard Carter, examine its contents, and measure the impact it had on the world. Finally, it will review the new information revealed by modern science and examine the old myths surrounding the tomb and its discovery – including the alleged curse.

Week 1 – 3/6: The Origins: Egypt in the Old and Middle Kingdoms This week will provide a survey of major events in ancient Egyptian history.

Week 2 – 3/20: Tutankhamun’s Roots: Egypt in the New Kingdom This session will explore the growth of the empire and its impact.

Week 3 – 3/27: The Amarna Period There were revolutionary changes in art and religion on the eve of the pharaoh’s birth.

Week 4 – 4/3: The Discovery and Excavation of the Tomb This session will provide a step-by-step account of the tomb and its contents.

Week 5 – 4/10: New Theories and Old Myths Modern science revealed a treasure trove of information about Tutankhamun and his time but failed to dispel some of the lasting myths.

The Handmaid’s TaleCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-57INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Hernandez LOCATION: Madison 105TIME: 4:00-6:30pmDAY: Thursday

This course will examine the 1985 Margaret Atwood novel The Handmaid’s Tale in the context of its time as well as its current adaptation (streaming on Hulu), with discussion of its implications both then and now. Current socio-political events will be included.

Week 1 – 3/22: The Politics of Oppression How does one survive in a rigid political hierarchy that seeks to manipulate its people?

Week 2 – 3/29: The New Normal Anti-feminism and misogyny lead to complacency, subjugation, and violence.

Week 3 – 4/12: The Language of Power Can speech be perverted to repress citizens without them even realizing it?

Week 4 – 4/19: Beware of Extremists In her own words, Atwood has argued against using religion as a front for tyranny.

Week 5 – 4/26: Storytelling as Rebellion “I would like to believe this is a story I’m telling.” Sometimes the only means of rebellion is the belief that your experience is merely a story over which you control the ending.

Ballparks of PhiladelphiaCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-58INSTRUCTOR: Jason LoveLOCATION: Madison 101TIME: 6:30-9:00pmDAY: Thursdays

This course will explore the different ballparks of Philadelphia throughout the years. Although the class will focus primarily on the Phillies and Athletics, we will also discuss the Eagles. Philadelphia has a rich sports history and the discussion will focus on its past.

Week 1 – 3/8: Baker Bowl The Phillies played at the Baker Bowl, famous for its short right field dimensions, up until 1938, and the Eagles played there for three seasons in the ‘30s.

Week 2 – 3/22: Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium The Philadelphia Athletics had not one but two dynasties that played at Shibe Park, where the Phillies would also move to share it with them, as did the Eagles for several seasons before moving to Franklin Field.

Week 3 – 3/29: Veterans Stadium The Phillies would move into a multi-purpose stadium like many other baseball teams in the 1970s. Artificial turf and the concrete enclosure, these “cookie cutter” stadiums were able to host many different sporting events. The Vet was known for its vocal fan base and unforgiving turf.

Week 4 – 4/5: Citizens Bank Park The Phillies current ballpark has been home to a few frustrating seasons the last few years. However, it is still a fan-friendly environment and the future is looking brighter. Featuring Ashburn Alley, Harry Kala statue and a Chickie’s and Pete’s, the ballpark tips its cap to the past while still being current.

Week 5 – 4/12: People of the Ballpark Fans are familiar with Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton and Dick Allen, but what about Edith Houghton, Dan Baker and Charlie Frank? And who exactly is Tom Burgoyne? This class will explore many of the people behind the scenes.

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When Power CorruptsCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-60INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Kolodi LOCATION: ROH 210TIME: 2:00-4:30pmDAY: Mondays

This course will focus on various presidential scandals throughout our nation’s history, with a major concentration on the Watergate Scandal of 1972. We will examine the causes of these scandals, the men and women who participated in the abuse of power and those who fought to bring them to justice.

Week 1 – 3/5: Watergate – Background to Burglary This week’s lecture will detail how the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon’s re-election campaign, the Pentagon Papers, and the break in at the Watergate Hotel and Office Complex will lead to one of the biggest presidential scandals in American history.

Week 2 – 3/19: Watergate – Cover-up to Hearings This week we will examine the reasons for the attempted cover-up of the Watergate burglary and the investigation that will ultimately lead to Senate hearings of high ranking government officials including many in the Nixon White House.

Week 3 – 3/26: Watergate – The “Tapes” to Resignation This week we will discuss the results of the Senate hearings, the discovery of the Oval Office tapes, the conviction of many White House officials and the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon.

Week 4 – 4/9: Grant, Harding, Reagan and the Scandals that Rocked Their Presidencies In the aftermath of the Civil War and World War I and during the Cold War, these three Presidents were faced with scandals that plagued their administrations. We will look at the causes and effects of such scandals as Credit Mobilier, the Whiskey Ring, Teapot Dome and Iran-Contra.

Week 5 – 4/16: Lesser Known and Often Overlooked Political Scandals and Indiscretions of US Presidents and Government Officials This final lecture will examine election, monetary, foreign policy, and a few personal scandals as well. The “corrupt bargain” of John Quincey Adams, the Petticoat Affair of Andrew Jackson, the Galphin Affair of Zachary Taylor, the Star Route scandal of James Garfield, Roosevelt and Panama, Grover Cleveland and his presidential campaign, just to name a few.

Tim O’Brien and Stories from the Vietnam WarCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-67INSTRUCTOR: Mary Langley LOCATION: ROH 210TIME: 6:30-9:00pmDAY: Tuesdays

Ken Burns and his documentary on the Vietnam War addressed many of its historical issues. His film brought back many questions and memories from the ‘60s. Author Tim O’Brien served in Vietnam, and his books explore not only the conflict but the long-term effects of the war. In this course, we will read two novels by this writer to see his take on a war that he was there for.

Week 1 – 3/6: How to Read a War Story Introduction to O’Brien, The Things They Carried, and discussion of selections from that novel: “On the Rainy River,” “How to Tell a True War Story,” “Style,” “Speaking of Courage,” and “Notes.”

Week 2 – 3/20: What the War Was Like We will discuss the stories “The Things They Carried,” “Love,” “Spin,” “In the Field,” “Good Form,” and “Field Trip.”

Week 3 – 3/27: After the War We will discuss the stories “Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong,” “The Man I Killed,” “Church” and “The Lives of the Dead.”

Week 4 – 4/3: Second Novel: In the Lake of the Woods Introduction and background to Tim O’Brien’s In the Lake of the Woods up to the end of Chapter 25, “Evidence” (p. 266), with discussion of the PTSD and the My Lai massacre.

Week 5 – 4/10: In the Lake of the Woods, Part 2 Conclusion to the book and discussion on the question, “Where is John Wade?”

As always, Dr. Pesda presented a well-organized, informative and engaging course. Love the mix of lecture, discussion and video. — Gerry Durisin.

Witch Craze Mini Course, Spring 2017

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The Tragedies of William ShakespeareCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-66INSTRUCTOR: Matt Screnci LOCATION: ROH 210TIME: 4:00-6:30pmDAY: Wednesdays

This course will explore in depth five of Shakespeare’s well-known tragedies. Each week, we will explore the text of these great pieces, analyzing plot, character, and theme. The class will discuss various academic analyses of the plays. We will then view each piece in various productions, exploring the many visions directors can bring to these classic texts.

Week 1 – 3/7: To Be or Not to Be? – Hamlet We will delve into the mind of the Prince of Denmark. Crazy or not crazy? You decide! In addition to looking at the classic text, we will look at productions by Brannagh, Olivier, and even Mel Gibson.

Week 2 – 3/21: Wherefore art thou, Romeo? – Romeo and Juliet This week will explore the most classic of love stories. We will travel to Verona, looking at the many famous scenes between these famous lovers as told by Mr. Shakespeare.

Week 3 – 3/28: Is That a Dagger I See before Me? – Macbeth The original “power couple,” Macbeth and his wife: were they truly evil or just blinded by power? As we explore the text, we will see that all characters are more complex than they may seem.

Week 4 – 4/4: Beware of Jealousy – Othello This class will follow the Moor of Venice as he is deceived by friends and seeks vengeance where it might not be needed in a classic tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal. In addition to a textual study, we will look at a variety of productions and interpretations, including Verdi’s opera Otello.

Week 5 – 4/11: Nothing Will Come of Nothing – King Lear The role of Lear is considered the most challenging by actors. This great play is one of the original family dramas, where we watch scheming daughters plot against their father and a father fight to retain his patriarchy.

Road Trip! Travels in the American WestCOURSE NUMBER: IDY-209-70INSTRUCTOR: Judy Okun LOCATION: ROH 106BTIME: 2:00-4:30pmDAY: Thursdays

Grab your map and camera as we embark on this 2,000-mile trek through the great American West. Seasoned travelers and armchair explorers alike are invited to join the adventure through this legendary region, a place of big sky, incredible vistas, grit, and storied personalities.

Week 1 – 3/8: Wayfarers of the Past As our trip begins, we will travel in the footsteps of early wayfarers to the west – Native people, Spanish explorers and Conquistadors, explorers, and a variety of missionaries, poets, and pioneers.

Week 2 – 3/22: Utah Northward Starting in Salt Lake City, we’ll travel to Dinosaur country, Yellowstone National Park, dramatic salt flats, and massive volcanic mountains. Along the way, we’ll learn of the ill-fated Donner Party, the Lewis and Clark expedition, native artifacts, and other highlights of the journey’s northern tier.

Week 3 – 3/29: The Sierras and Eastern California The journey continues through the dramatic eastern portion of the Sierra Nevada Mountains---a land of tremendous contrasts. Yosemite, Mono Lake, Mount Whitney, Death Valley, and John Muir are some of the spotlighted places and people on the western leg of our trip.

Week 4 – 4/5: Nevada and Arizona Aridity is a defining factor in this region, such as at the site of a desert spring where a small 18th century Mormon settlement sprang called Las Vegas. Yucca Mountain, Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, the Mogollon Rim, and southern Arizona’s Sonora Desert are some of the dramatic sights to enjoy

Week 5 – 4/12: Southern Utah Our journey concludes in this region of arches, spires, hoodoos and other examples of erosional artistry at its finest. Southern Utah has the greatest concentration of national parks in the US and we’ll explore them – Zion, Arches, and the other renowned parks. Other highlights are Glen Canyon, the Colorado River, petroglyphs, and Moab, a vibrant little town in the heart of red rock country.

Absolutely excellent course! Great presentation and tremendously informative, by a teacher ‘Who gets it’— Joel Berman

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