Richland College Emeritus Program
Humanities
- • Register for credit classes through Emeritus office - 972-238-6972.
- • Register for non-credit classes through Continuing Education - 972-238-6147 or 6146.
Major Political World Conflicts // Non-credit course
Mon, 1:30-3:00 Sep 22-Oct-27 (6 sessions)
Rm S116 Course No. 523426 Fee $20
(Fee covers all 6 sessions; attend as many or as few as you choose.)
- • Sep 22 Indonesia - an Islamic State? With the fall of Suharto in 1998, Indonesia and the world got a clear look at the political implications of religious affiliation. The great majority of Indonesians are Muslim, but aspirations for an Islamic state by Muslim political parties had been suppressed for decades. In the nearly 10 years since a reformation of Indonesian political culture was begun, new political parties have arisen and a new political discourse is emerging. Violence against non-Muslims, particularly against Christians, has formed the background noise of these political changes. Radical Islamist groups have attacked international targets and have links with international jihadist groups. Yet support for an Islamic state as such seems weaker than might be imagined. What does the future hold? Presenter: Dr. Robert Hunt, Director of Global Theological Education, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
- • Sep 29 Russia, At a Crossroad: What Happens After Putin? We”ll look at trends in politics, economics and foreign policy with implications for the West…and can you pronounce “Medvedev”? Presenter: Vallye Ezell, Richland College instructor
- • Oct 6 CHINA: Keep our Friends Close … a no-holds barred look at our relationship with the economic colossus of the Twenty-First Century. After surveying the politics and human rights issues of the world's most populous country, we will tackle the truly big question: Does the U.S. need China? The recent running of the Olympic flame demonstrated that China's emergence onto the world stage may be far from sanguine. Presenter: Dr. Lehman Marks, Humanities Department, Richland College
- • Oct 13 Lessons from the Israeli/Egyptian Peace Treaty: In 1977, Anwar Sadat traveled to Jerusalem to address the Israeli Knesset. That journey, which followed after four wars between Israel and Egypt and seemingly intractable positions between these two enemies, launched a series of remarkable events that lead to the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab country. Today, Israel has a peace treaty with Jordan but has not achieved that same status with Lebanon, Syria or the Palestinians. This session will analyze the events and conditions that lead up to the daring decision of Anwar Sadat to embark on a path of peace and explore whether those events and conditions can shed any light on the prospects for peace between Israel and her other Arab/Palestinian neighbors. Presenter: Charles Pulman, attorney
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Oct 20 Africa: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly The linguistic, cultural and political complexities of Africa have long been misunderstood by Westerners, while most press coverage of the continent has focused largely on the negative. Dr. Sherry Dean will discuss the current "hot spots" of conflict on the African continent and explain the major differences between francophone, anglophone and lusophone countries. Participants will also explore Africa's link to the global economy, review modern political success stories and learn about the continent's challenges from the perspective of African academic communities. Presenter: Dr. Sherry Dean, Richland College Executive Dean of Humanities at Richland College
- • Oct 27 What Breeds Global Conflicts? How does conflict erupt:-----Contemporary media? Biological genetics? Male dominance? Terrorizing fear? Playground bullies? Family violence? Political history? Religious ideologies? Military wars? Economic competition? Why do we make enemies and have difficulty letting go? Capstone evidence comes from aggressive abuse, international war-making, arrogant control, ignorant powers, military-industrial-media investments, & invoking enemies. Examples come from global research in his latest book that gives hope to unlearn violence for enduring peace and sustainable justice. Presenter: Jerry Middents, Ph.D. professor emeritus
Turning Memories into Memoirs, Part I // Non-credit course
Tue 1:30-3:30 Sep 2-Sep 30 (5 sessions)
Rm S123 Course No. 523373 Fee $34
Are you always telling stories about your life? You’ve got the raw material for a memoir! With writing prompts and exercises, you’ll get those treasures on a very readable page. Presenter: Risa Brown, Richland College librarian
Turning Memories into Memoirs Part II// Non-credit course
Turning Memories into Memoirs, Part II Non-credit
Tue 1:30-3:30 Oct 7-Nov 4 (5 sessions)
Rm S123 Course No. 523378 Fee $34
This class is a continuation of Part I.
Presenter: Risa Brown, Richland College librarian
Book Club // Non-credit course
Thu, 1:30-3:00 Sep 4, Oct 2, Oct 30, Dec 4 (4 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 523409 Fee $12
“I haven’t a clue!” We think of British mysteries as Miss Scarlett in the drawing room with a candle stick, but some are in the woods with a blunt instrument. This session is a look at just four authors of the mystery genre. Wherever the mystery is, we get to visit places we might never have had a chance to- - or want to. Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Canon Doyle; The Body in the Library, Agatha Christie; Original Sin, P. D. James; The Remorseful Day, Colin Dexter. Have fun touring England. Facilitator: Betty Roberts, Richland College Instructor.
The Fifty-Five Word Story // Non-credit course
Fri, 12:00-2:00 Sep 5-Nov 7 (10 sessions)
Rm. C102 Course No. 523405 Fee $30
This form frees the creative imagination by subjecting the writer to yet another demanding discipline—the cultivation and use of word economy. Open to all aspiring writers who can count to 55. Facilitator: Charlotte Schofield, writer, tutor - Richland College Writing Center
What’s Hot & What’s Not: A Tour of New Technology // Non-credit course
Mon, 1:00-2:30 Sep 8, Sep 15 (2 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 523428 Fee $10
Ever wonder what exactly is a TiVo? Do you look at your remote control and just sigh? What is important to look for when buying a new television, computer or Ipod? Come find out all about the new technologies that are shaping our lives. Presenter: John Butler Richland College technician