Liberal Arts Program May-June 2014

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COURSES AND EVENTSMAY–JUNE 2014With daytime offerings for Adults 55+

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Daytime, evening and Saturday courses and events in Vancouver atSFU's Vancouver campus (Harbour Centre)515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

Harbour Centre, in the very heart of downtown Vancouver, is a few minutes walk from the Waterfront SkyTrain and SeaBus station and several major bus route stops.

Saturday courses in Surrey at Surrey City Centre Library10350 University Drive, Surrey

The Surrey City Centre Library is located just south of 104 Avenue and one block north of the Surrey Central SkyTrain station and SFU’s Surrey campus.

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The Power of CommunityWed, May 28, 7-8:30 p.m. | Room 1400-1430, SFU's Vancouver campus

Pioneering co-housing expert Charles Durrett considers how creating age-friendly communities offers opportunities and challenges as the North American population ages. Creating physical and social environments to support independent and active living and enabling people in their 50s, 60s and beyond to continue contributing to the community is vital as we move through the 21st century.

Reserve your seat now: sfu.ca/liberal-arts or 778-782-8000

This lecture is sponsored by the David and Cecilia Ting Endowment for Education for Public Respon-sibility and SFU's Adults 55+ Program, and is offered as part of the 23rd John K. Friesen Conference.

Housing Alternatives for an Aging Population | May 28-29, 2014This conference is hosted by the SFU's Gerontology Research Centre and SFU's Adults 55+ Program. A special discount on the full conference rate is available for all Adults 55+ Program students.

For more information: sfu.ca/fc2014 or 778-782-5063


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Interested in food history, legends, andbiblical archaeology?

Or are Gilbert and Sullivan, saints’ lives and the meaning of modern travel moreyour cup of tea?Before the barbecue goes into overdrive and the weather gets sultry, why not join us for a May–June course that’s sure to stimulate and challenge, to ward off those late spring blahs and to open up new horizons?

Summer is here!

Summer is a time to explore new things, stretch muscles and glory in sheer being. The intellectual roller coaster on the liberal arts promises an exhilarating ride.

Our summer courses offer perspectives on our complex world as well as on the far distant past that shaped and continues to inform our lives today.

Why not join us to rediscover an old interest or to explore something completely new? We look forward to seeing you in May and June!

Rosalyn J. KaplanProgram DirectorLiberal Arts and Adults 55+ Program

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MONDAYSPolitics

Literature

20th-Century Western Political Thinkers11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.

Writing Trauma: Distinguishing Fiction and Reality1:30–3:20 p.m.

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TUESDAYSOutsiders: Stories by Conrad, Wells and Forster9:30–11:20 a.m.

A Matter of Taste: An Introduction to Food History11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.

Writing Clearly6:30–8:20 p.m.

Literature

Food Studies

Writing

WEDNESDAYSFabric of Empire: How Silk Defined China9:30–11:20 a.m.

Brahms, Bruckner and the German Romantic Symphony11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.

The First World War: The Human Story1:30–3:20 p.m.

FREE Public Lecture: The Power of Community7–8:30 p.m. | May 28

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Religions

Biology

Culture

Legends about Landmarks: Why Places Tell Stories 9:30–11:20 a.m.

Why Christianity Happened: The First Four Centuries11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.

Circadian Rhythms: Why We Sleep1:30–3:20 p.m.

Gadding About: Modern Travel 6:30–8:20 p.m.

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Kingdom of Glory: From Persia to Iran9:30–11:20 a.m.

Imperial Lives11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.

Gilbert and Sullivan and the Savoy Operas1:30–3:20 p.m.

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Courses and events at SFU's Vancouver campus (Harbour Centre)


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Forgiveness and Apology: Saying “Sorry”10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Ancestry, History and Identity10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Written in Stone: Exploring Biblical Archaeology10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Invisible Friends: Saints in the Christian Tradition1–2:50 p.m.

Genius: Great Thinkers of the Modern Age1–2:50 p.m.

Philosophy

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History of Ideas

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MONDAYSWhat distinctive questions about political life have dominated the 20th century? What contributions have writers and intellectuals made to social and political thought in the past century? We will explore the trajectory of contemporary social and political thought by introducing five thinkers who shaped and who continue to shape our intellectual landscape.

We will begin with a brief exploration of two major figures who straddle the 19th and 20th centuries: Sigmund Freud and Friedrich Nietzsche. The provocative themes they raised presaged some of the key preoccupations of the century to come: the nature of knowledge, especially self-knowledge, and the meaning of morality. We will consider Hannah Arendt, Michel Foucault, John Rawls, Will Kymlicka and Judith Butler as representative 20th-century Western political thinkers.

20th-Century Western Political ThinkersLealle Ruhl

6 Mon, May 12–Jun 23(no class May 19)11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.SCFC829 | Room 1800$104

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Writing Trauma: Distinguishing Fiction and RealityRichard Harvey

6 Mon, May 12–Jun 23(no class May 19)1:30–3:20 p.m.SCFC830 | Room 2510$104

We will examine writings that challenge a foundational principle of literature: that fact and fiction are distinct. History is assumed to refer to real happenings verified by witnesses, while we accept fiction as imaginary. The wall between the real and the imagined, however, is apt to become porous—and even crumble—under traumatic stress. As a result, fantasy and reality are drawn into one another’s space and become difficult to distinguish.

We will encounter “limit–cases” where, owing to traumatic stress, reality and the play of fantasy become entangled. This differs from instances such as advertisements or propaganda where there might be a conscious intention to mislead. We will also focus on how the reader’s constant vigilance is required to distinguish between fact and fantasy.

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20th-Century Western Political Thinkers Left: Will Kymlicka; Right: Judith Butler. Images courtesy of Wikicommons


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First published in popular magazines, Joseph Conrad’s “Amy Foster” (1901), H. G. Well’s “The Country of the Blind” (1904) and E. M. Forster’s “The Machine Stops” (1909) variously respond to the condition of the outsider in rigidly organized homogenous societies. Partly reflecting historical concerns about a Britain confronted by outsiders in her midst, the stories focus intensely on the structures of the psyche. The classic rebellion of the individual against oppressive conformity is part of this, but so is the need for authenticity and dignity in the face of societal rejection and misunderstanding.

We will explore the historical and publishing contexts of these powerful stories of anxiety and estrangement and their partly autobiographical origins, and will analyse how their techniques enable their intriguing thematic interests.

Outsiders: Stories by Conrad, Wells and Forster John Stape

6 Tue, May 13–Jun 179:30–11:20 a.m.SCFC831 | Room 1325$104

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A Matter of Taste: An Introduction to Food HistoryRoberta S. Kremer

6 Tue, May 13–Jun 1711:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.SCFC832 | Room 2510$104

In many ways the foods we eat define us, forming an important part of our identity. Most of the foods we eat have taken a long and complex journey across continents to find their way to our tables. Knowing the origins and early uses of these foods helps us appreciate their evolution. You will be introduced to the origin of various foods and their historical significance.

The study of food history is interdisciplinary, involving cultural studies, history, archaeology, economics, sociology, geography, science and even literature. What we eat is a product of observation, migration, climate, history and science. We will explore the history of both “Old World” and “New World” foods.

Good writing is clear writing. The opposite, sadly, is found everywhere. From the mass media to popular fiction to the Internet, we are confronted every day with writing that meanders or wholly misses its point. Standards might be dropping as we zoom into the digital age, but readers—whatever the medium involved—still yearn for clear prose.

Like any other skill, writing requires diligent practice. To achieve clarity in our writing, we must understand the processes that go into a well-written piece of work. Through discussions and in-class exercises, we will examine the craft of writing from the perfect word for the job to the well-structured whole. We will focus on the superbly crafted sentence as a means to the relentlessly purposeful and well-organized paragraph.

Writing ClearlyDavid Tracey

6 Tue, May 13–Jun 176:30–8:20 p.m.AHCP220 | Room 1315$160 ($104 for adults 55+)

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WEDNESDAYSSilk has played an important role in almost every aspect of Chinese society, politics and culture. A prestige textile, it signified status and wealth, was the subject matter of literature, figured in religious rituals and performed as an art form. Its use visually and symbolically supported the political order from the emperor down.

China’s production of silk textiles enriched the country’s treasury, stimulating activity across several economic sectors and linking the nation to the world beyond its borders. Indicative of silk's enduring value, rituals to supplicate the deities responsible for silk-farming continued to be performed into the 20th century.Note: One class will be held at the UBC Museum of Anthropology to view examples of Chinese silk textiles.

Fabric of Empire: How Silk Defined ChinaJean Kares

6 Wed, May 14–Jun 189:30–11:20 a.m.SCFC833 | Room 1530$104

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The mid-19th century saw the symphony experience a period of uncertainty. Convinced that the expressive potential of pure instrumental music had been exhausted, some composers turned to other forms, including program music (Berlioz and Liszt) and music drama (Wagner). Others, intimidated by Beethoven’s legacy, were reluctant to tackle symphonic form in their youth, preferring to wait until they were at the peak of their powers.

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) and Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) began composing symphonies in their 40s, near the midpoint of their careers. Our exploration of their symphonic music will bring to bear several perspectives—cultural context, musical style and structure—to gain a deeper insight into these late-Romantic masterworks.

Note: We offered this course in fall 2005 in the Adults 55+ Program.

Brahms, Bruckner and the German Romantic SymphonyNicolas Krusek

6 Wed, May 14–Jun 1811:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.SCFC454 | Room 1800$104

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The First World War: The Human StorySebastian Huebel

6 Wed, May 14–Jun 181:30–3:20 p.m.SCFC834 | Room 1800$104

We will look at the First World War from a human and psychological perspective, concentrating on social themes, including topics such as the home front, shaping popular opinion, and women and the family. Our aim will be to examine the experience of the average European before, during and after the conflict. The political and military narrative of battles and strategies will thus provide mainly a backdrop to the very human story emerging out of this cataclysmic event.

Our more social, bottom-up approach will show how societies can be mobilized to go to war and how, simultaneously, individuals can retain some agency over their lives, even under agonizing circumstances. We will look at how artists and children responded to the war and consider how it changed European life forever.

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Every place tells a story. We will explore the relationship between physical places—whether buildings, bridges or boulders—and the stories attaching them to their given locale. Places accrue two types of stories: historical narratives, which are based on truth, and legendary narratives, which are told as “true” (a subtle distinction!). What we choose to tell, whether true or untrue, shapes our collective identities, as does what we ignore or choose to ignore.

While the main subject of our exploration will be narrative, it is narrative through geography and anthropology. We will cover the stories of some famous world landmarks as well as more obscure and local narratives, and the ways individuals and groups use their unique mentalities to map their terrain.

Legends about Landmarks: Why Places Tell StoriesAntone Minard

6 Thu, May 15–Jun 199:30–11:20 a.m.SCFC835 | Room 1415$104

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Why Christianity Happened: The First Four CenturiesMarlene LeGates

6 Thu, May 15–Jun 1911:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.SCFC544 | Room 1415$104

In the first century of the Common Era, Christians were a small, marginalized sect in an obscure corner of the Roman Empire whose beliefs were either unknown or ridiculed. Three centuries later, over 50 million people were officially Christian, and emperors and nobles eagerly embraced a religion whose first followers were Galilean peasants.

How did this transformation happen? Was it the result of Jesus' teachings and actions? Or was it due to Paul’s charisma and persistence? Did Christianity offer a personal message of hope amid the Empire’s chaos and decline? Were pagans impressed by Christian ethics, their close communities, miracles or martyrdom? Why did Christianity win out over other contemporary movements? We will analyse the latest research in the ongoing debates that still divide scholars.Note: This is a revised version of a course we offered in summer 2010 and fall 2013 in the Adults 55+ Program.

Sleep changes throughout life in terms of duration, quality and structure. Babies spend much of their time sleeping, while young adults binge, sleeping too little or too much. Older adults’ sleep complaints suggest age-related changes in sleep are likely the result of something beyond the reduced need for it. Disturbed sleep impacts a constellation of cognitive variables including attention, learning and memory, executive function and decision-making.

We will explore the mechanisms of sleep and the relationship between sleep disorders and cognitive decline, looking at such issues as excessive daytime sleepiness, frequent awakenings and less than 6.5 hours of night-time sleep. We will also consider the knowledge and tools necessary to protect and improve sleep in order to preserve and promote cognitive function.

Circadian Rhythms: Why We SleepGlenn J. Landry

6 Thu, May 15–Jun 191:30–3:20 p.m.SCFC836 | Room 1415$104

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Kingdom of Glory: From Persia to Iran Clockwise from left: Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran; Islamic geometric pattern motif; Persian horse sculpture from Persepolis. Images courtesy of Wikicommons

Who said travel wasn’t serious business? It is serious fun, perhaps, but it often marks trends in history and culture. We will look at the many ways we travel and consider the role each plays in connecting societies, shaping history and defining economies. We will take the view that travel itself is a worthy subject of study. Rather than see travel, tourism and transportation as somehow frivolous, we will investigate changes in travel and the spaces of travel.

Our study of travel will take in the modern luxury hotel, the ways that the highways of the 1950s changed mobility, the rise and fall and rise of train travel and the airport experience.

Note: One class will include a field trip to The Fairmont Vancouver Hotel.

Gadding About: Modern TravelJosh Labove

6 Thu, May 15–Jun 26(no class June 12)6:30–8:20 p.m.AHCP221 | Room 2270$160 ($104 for adults 55+)

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We will take a 7,000-year journey through Persia, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, observing how it has evolved over time from kingdom to empire to the present-day nation-state of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We will consider Persian contributions to world culture, including scientific discoveries and innovations, and will explore in detail the cultural centres of Susa, Persepolis and Isfahan, tracing the rise to glory, a fall into ashes and a struggle to preserve cultural identity.

Our journey takes us through various religious traditions and through political upheaval and transformations and varied governmental forms, including monarchy, democracy, dictatorship and theocracy. We will, lastly, listen to the music and poetry that have provided a means to pass on an age-old culture from one generation to the next.

Kingdom of Glory: From Persia to Iran Amir Kamyab-Nejad

6 Fri, May 16–Jun 209:30–11:20 a.m.SCFC837 | Room 1415$104

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Imperial LivesAmanda Bidnall

6 Fri, May 16–Jun 2011:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.SCFC838 | Room 1415$104

While historians endlessly debate the merits and flaws of the British Empire in the cold terms of law, economy or technology, it is sometimes easy to forget the half-billion warm-blooded people who were British subjects at the Empire’s peak.

What did it mean to live under an Empire? Did it bring enslavement and oppression, or new freedoms and opportunities? We will place a premium on the intensely human experience of Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries.

By examining the lives, loves and labours of six extraordinary individuals, both obscure and well-known, we will take a nuanced look at how the British Empire affected the fortunes and ideals of those belonging to it—and how they, in turn, shaped the Empire.

Whenever we talk about the fourteen satirical light operas they created between 1871 and 1896 the names of William S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and Arthur S. Sullivan (1842–1900) become linked as one word—Gilbert-and-Sullivan. Who were these two men? And how did they influence music theatre? What makes so many of their light operas enduring masterworks, alive and enjoyed long after their topical references have faded?

We will begin with a survey of music theatre in London and elsewhere in the 19th century. Gilbert and Sullivan revolutionized this theatrical form. How? And who was Richard D’Oyly Carte (1844–1901), and what role did he play in changing the way we attend theatre today? We will focus on the musical and theatrical achievements of these three men.

Gilbert and Sullivan and the Savoy OperasTom Durrie

6 Fri, May 16–Jun 201:30–3:20 p.m.SCFC839 | Room 1800$104

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SATURDAYSForgiveness and Apology: Saying “Sorry”Mano Daniel

6 Sat, May 10–Jun 21(no class May 17)10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.AHCP218 | Room 1415$160 ($104 for adults 55+)

Truth commissions, reconciliation events and public apologies for past wrongs have increasingly become part of the political scene, whereas such apologies used to be rare in the lives of nations and institutions. Why has this sea-change come about? And what are its philosophical underpinnings?

A mechanism by which parties to a conflict can repair broken relationships peacefully and constructively, apologies preserve—or restore—the dignity of those involved. They have the power to heal humiliations and hurts, to eliminate the desire for revenge and facilitate forgiveness. They can also help to diminish a fear of retaliation and ameliorate the offender’s sense of guilt or shame.

We will discuss these issues by reference to current events and selected case studies.

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Invisible Friends: Saints in the Christian TraditionAntone Minard

6 Sat, May 10–Jun 21(no class May 17)1–2:50 p.m.AHCP219 | Room 1415$160 ($104 for adults 55+)

We will chart the history and development of Christian saints from their invention in the ancient world to their active veneration today. Along the way we will explore the saints as historical figures, for those who were such, and as invented traditions for those whose historicity is at best doubtful.

As well as the stories of their lives, saints are known through art, literature and language. Part of our adventure will be exploring the saints’ distinctive iconography, recognizing who is who on canvas, in statuary and in architecture, and exploring their contributions to the names of people, places and things. Whether the saints are known throughout Christianity or venerated in a small area only, we will focus on their place within the broader Christian tradition.

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Written in Stone: Exploring Biblical Archaeology Left: I2,000-year-old depiction of an ibex hunt; Right: View of excavations at Tell es-Safi/Gath. Images courtesy of Aren M. Maeir


Written in Stone: Exploring Biblical ArchaeologyErnest Bumann


What exactly is “biblical archaeology?” Does it mean the quest for Noah’s Ark, or resemble Indiana Jones finding the Ark of the Covenant? Or is it more a painstaking endeavour to locate, interpret and align archaeological artefacts with biblical accounts?

We will examine these and like questions and consider what biblical archaeology—the application of modern scientific method to scattered ancient writings—actually “proves.”

We will explore its limitations and examine whether the evidence it provides confirms, complements or contradicts biblical assertions and values. We will also look at who benefits from its discoveries and who disregards them, and offer up-to-date and relevant archaeological data that help us to look at the Bible in a fresh light.

SATURDAYSIN 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.

Ancestry, History and IdentityRose Marie Borutski


Our starting-point will be that the individual and family are of a certain time and place, and bound by, compliant with and resistant to the cultural norms associated with such factors as economics, work, marketing, law, religion, politics and family. At the intersection of ancestry and history, individuals negotiate a reality and a sense of self—an identity. We end up with a “story,” but how do we analyse and organize it?

You will better understand the basis of identity by exploring ancestry, stopping at certain contact points and matching these with trends or fads in history. Through examining where ideology and knowledge come from and enlisting factor analysis, we will come to gain insight into who we are and how we came to be.Note: We offered this course in summer 2005, fall 2006 and fall 2007 in the Adults 55+ Program.

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Genius: Great Thinkers of the Modern Age Randall MacKinnon

6 Sat, May 10–Jun 21(no class May 17)1–2:50 p.m.AHCP224 | Room 405$160 ($104 for adults 55+)

We will examine the contributions to Western and world culture made by six influential Western thinkers from the past 400 years. Our survey will consider the societies and environments from which each thinker emerged and examine the gifts each had. We will also consider the supports and influences that helped make these thinkers distinctive and the factors that made them celebrated in their time and ours.

We will explore diverse achievements and individuals from several nations: the 17th-century British physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton; the 18th-century German polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; the 20th-century French existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre and 20th-century French feminist theorist Simone de Beauvoir; the late Jane Jacobs, an American-Canadian grass-roots civic planner and theorist; and politically active Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor.

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Genius: Great Thinkers of the Modern Age Left: Jane Jacobs; Right: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.Images courtesy of Wikicommons

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LIBERAL ARTS CERTIFICATE FOR ADULTS 55+ (NON-CREDIT)

To learn more, please call 778-782-5212

Visit us online sfu.ca/liberal-arts/certificate

Join the many students who have found the certificate adds a new dimension to their learning experience.

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.

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?

2. How, and in what way, did the course change or alter your way of thinking?

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 mark-ing 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.

Take your learning to the next level!

All classes run for 13 weeks starting May 5, 2014

Visit us online sfu.ca/liberal-arts

Here’s your opportunity to audit a wide selection of undergraduate university courses. You’ll get the benefits of engaging lectures, discussions and debates at half the cost and without the pressure of assignments and exams.

Introduction to Anthropology

Mandarin Chinese I

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System: A Total System Approach

Principles of Microeconomics

Knowledge and Reality

Introductory Spanish I

AUDIT UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

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Amanda Bidnall, PhD, is a specialist on the culture and history of modern Britain. She teaches in SFU’s history department. >> See page 11

Rose Marie Borutski, MA, has taught courses and offered workshops on emotions in human relations for North Shore Continuing Education, Vancouver Island University and SFU.>> See page 13

Ernest Bumann, PhD, has taught in Switzerland, Germany and England and has lectured on ancient cultures at SFU and UBC. An Egyptologist, he specializes on ancient Near Eastern cultures and biblical topics. >> See page 13

Mano Daniel, PhD, who teaches philosophy at Douglas College, has taught in Ontario and Florida. He has been a moderator for SFU’s Philosophers’ Café since 2006.>> See page 12

Tom Durrie, MMus, has directed operas, plays and musical comedy. He helped found the Vancouver Opera’s Opera-in-Schools Program and is the former manager of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. >> See page 11

Richard Harvey, MA, is a specialist on comparative literature and a psychotherapist in private practice. >> See page 6

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 at Thompson Rivers University. >> See page 8

Amir Kamyab-Nejad, Management of Technology MBA candidate at SFU, is the director of Inclusive Technologies Co-Op. He has moderated several SFU Philosophers’ Cafés. >> See page 11

Jean Kares, MA, is an artist, textile specialist and independent art historian. She has taught art at Langara College and specializes in Asian art history. >> See page 8

Roberta S. Kremer, PhD, is former executive director of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and a research fellow at the UBC Museum of Anthropology. >> See page 7

Nicolas Krusek is a professional musician, conductor and speaker on music-related topics.>> See page 8

Josh Labove, PhD, is a specialist on border security, gender and geography, and legal geography. >> See page 10

Glenn J. Landry, PhD, completed his graduate studies at SFU’s Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Laboratory, and is a postdoctoral research fellow in UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.>> See page 9

Marlene LeGates, PhD, is the author of Making Waves: A History of Feminism in Western Society (1996). She has taught women’s studies and history at SFU, UBC and Capilano University. >> See page 9

Randall MacKinnon, MA, has extensive professional and volunteer experience in the fields of mental health and training. He has moderated over 250 SFU Philosophers’ Cafés.>> See page 14

Antone Minard, PhD, is a specialist on folklore and mythology, and works with the Vancouver Welsh Society and SFU’s Centre for Scottish Studies. He has taught in UBC’s Continuing Studies Program.>> See pages 9, 12

Lealle Ruhl, PhD, teaches political science at Langara College, where she is coordinator of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program.>> See page 6

John Stape, PhD, is coordinator of SFU’s Liberal Arts program in Continuing Studies. He has taught English literature in universities in France, Canada and the Far East.>> See page 7

David Tracey, MA, is a frequent speaker on environmental topics and a journalist, editor and word coach. His latest book is The Earth Manifesto: Saving Nature with Engaged Ecology (2013).>> See page 7

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Payment Payment for all courses and events is required at the time of registration. Once your registration and payment is received, we’ll send your confirmation and receipt by email.

We accept payment by cash, cheque or credit card (Visa or MasterCard).

Liberal Arts Certificate for Adults 55+ (Non-Credit)If you wish to have a course count toward the liberal arts non-credit certificate (see page 15), you’ll need to 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, then you’ll need to add $20 payment for that course only.)

Tax Benefits If your SFU tuition fees exceed $100 in one calendar year, you may claim them as a tax credit. The payment receipt that we’ll email you after you register is your official tax receipt.

Course Cancellation and Instructor Substitution We reserve the right to cancel courses or substitute instructors without liability. If we do cancel a course, we will make every effort to give adequate notice.

Cancellation/Refund Policy • We issue refunds in the original method of payment and to the original payee only. Please include your payment receipt when you request a refund.• Send your written refund request to [email protected] at least seven business days before the course start date. All refunds are subject to a 20 per cent administrative charge per course, to a maximum of $75 per course. The same applies to a request to transfer.• If you submit a request less than seven business days before the course begins, you will not receive a refund. It is also too late to request a transfer.• If we cancel a course you have registered in and paid for, you will receive a full refund.


COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION The University collects your personal information under the authority of the University Act (RSBC 1996, c. 468, s. 27(4)(a)). The information is related directly to and needed by the University to administer and operate non-credit programs, workshops and courses. The information will be used to register you in the appropriate non-credit program, monitor your academic progress and send you information about University programs. It will also be used to issue certificates and diplomas for eligible students. If you have any questions or requests about the collection and use of this information please contact Continuing Studies, 2300–515 West Hastings Street, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5K3, 778-782-8000, [email protected].

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Please complete this form and return with total payment to:Continuing Studies Simon Fraser University2300-515 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5K3

Name and Contact Information

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

o Female o Male or (please comment)

Name (first) (middle) (last)

Address

City Province Postal code

Telephone

Email

Payment Information

My total payment of $ is enclosed by:

o Cheque (made payable to Simon Fraser University)o VISA o MasterCard

Card number Expiry Date

Signature (mandatory if paying by credit card)

Cardholder’s name (if different from registrant)

Address (if different from registrant)

City Province Postal code

Phone: 778-782-8000Or return by fax to: 778-782-5238Or register securely online sfu.ca/liberal-arts

Course Title Code Fee $






(Optional) Liberal Arts Certificate for Adults 55+ fee (see page 15) Total # of Essays x $20 each

Total payment $

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Course Title Code Fee $The Great Courts of Europe, 1500-1800 SCFC794 104

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CONTINUING STUDIES515 West Hastings StreetVancouver, B.C. V6B 5K3

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SFU at the Roundhouse: Adults 55+ ProgramTwo Free Lectures celebrating BC Seniors' WeekTue, June 3, 2-5 p.m. | 181 Roundhouse Mews, VancouverInformation: sfu.ca/seniors-week or call 604-713-1800

Front cover: Clockwise from top left: Hannah Arendt; fork; hand writing; Jean-Paul Sartre; treble clef; airplane. Back cover: From left to right: wartime propaganda poster; Chinese silk robe art; ancient Persian lion head sculpture. Images courtesy of Wikicommons

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