History & Culture
The Great Hunger in Ireland Part 1
Will cover the early history of Ireland and Oliver Cromwell’s hatred of the Irish people and his imposition of draconian laws that decimated the population of Ireland for centuries. His laws and the British Parliament’s treatment over the centuries of the Irish people would eventually lead to The Great Hunger, which reduced the Irish population in 7 years from 9 million people to less than 5 million. Students will be given handouts, shown videos and listen to author Tom Riley as he sets the scene of the conditions that led to CE-HIST 2165, 4 Tues., July 2-23, 6:30-8:30 pm, $110.
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The Great Hunger in Ireland.
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world, yet is rarely the subject of extensive historical study.Trace the history of the guitar from its varied origins to the developments and innovations that enabled the guitar to become what it is today. Discover guitars rich and multifaceted history, from guitarists and composers such as Gaspar Sanz, Mauro Giuliani, Fernando Sor, Francisco Tárrega, and Andrés Segovia to Luthiers Louis Panormo, Georg Staufer, Antonio de Torres,C. F. Martin, and numerous others. CE-MUSIC 2102, 3 Sun., June 16-30, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $75. B Riley. #3093
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CULTURE
Bias Awareness
Participants will explore their own culture and hear about other cultures in this remote class. Using the formula: power + prejudice = isms, we will explore various “isms” including racism, sexism, homophobia, religious bias, classism, ableism, languageism, and ageism and look at personal, cultural and institutional forms of bias and prejudice. Examine ways that you have experienced bias and practice methods of interrupting bias comments. CE-CULTR 2056, 1 Mon., June 24, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman. #3091
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