Classes
Thursday Morning
| 12 course(s). |
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Upcoming and Current Courses | Courses that recently started are at the bottom of the page |
Jan 21-Mar 11 / 10:00-11:00 am
Atlanta Theater Lecture Series, Part II
Meet some of Atlanta’s outstanding leaders in the theater arts. Hear fascinating accounts of their involvement in the theater community, discuss their current season and participate in question and answer sessions! Presentations will include: Jan. 21: Tom Key, Executive Artistic Director, Theatrical Outfit Jan. 28: Shelby Hofer, Managing Artistic Director and Tim Habeger, Producing Artistic Director, Push Push Feb. 4: Anthony Rodriguez, Producing Artistic Director, Aurora Theatre Feb. 11: Barbara Cole Uterhardt, Company Director, On Stage Atlanta Feb. 18: Brandt Blocker, Artistic Director, Atlanta Lyric Theatre Feb. 25: Robert Farley, Artistic Director, Georgia Ensemble Theatre March 4: Robert Egizio, Producing Artistic Director, Stage Door Players March 11: John Gibson, Writer, Producer, Director, Ansley Park Playhouse and Anthony Morris, Writer, Producer, Peachtree Playhouse
Instructor: Evan Weisman, MD and Carol Wien, MSEd
Driving Forces in Georgia's Economy: Present Conditions and Future Prospects
Atlanta’s (and America’s) economic infrastructure is undergoing dramatic changes. How have we been affected by those changes, and what do they portend for the future? Hear from leaders in the community who are experts in the fields of Government, International Trade, Real Estate, Transportation, Health Care, Technology, Banking and Hospitality.
Instructor: Charles Feder
England from the High Middle Ages to the Present (1312-2009)
This is a sequel to that part of Why the Middle Ages Matter that dealt with England's long road to nationhood. We begin with a review of the reign of Edward III and continue to the present parliamentary government. In addition to a cast of fascinating characters, these centuries saw major changes in the political, social and religious fabric of the country -- times of civil strife and restoration, of violence and heroism, of reexamination of values and political reorganization. Special attention will be given to the Puritan Interregnum and its impact on the political and religious life of the country.
Instructor: Don Snyder, Docent Emeritus, Carlos Museum
Laughing Matters
This cource will examine via videos and a discussion format, the field of comedy and humor. Humor research clearly demonstrates there is a relationship between good health, positive attitude, and laughtoer. By looking into the works of professional humor researchers, TV and movie writers, and such comics as Bob Newhart, Jeff Foxworthy and his “Blue Collar” Crew, Woody Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock (to name a few of many) we will discover why audiences have been flocking continuously to this genre. Difficult times often require new perspectives, humor, and joy – indeed, laughing matters.
Instructor: Ellen Gruber, PhD, LMFT, PC, emerita professor of education, State University of West Georgia and Don Schaet
Roman Women
Some of the most famous and significant names of Roman history are those of women. Yet, at the beginning of the Republic, women had few, if indeed any, legal or civil rights. A woman was always under the absolute patria potestas of her nearest male relative. Yet over time women gained significant independence and power. We shall trace some of the crucial steps and discuss some of the most famous women (and some quite unknown) of Rome’s long history. There are many books on this vast subject. Two which have become classics in their own right are Guglielmo Ferrero, The Women of the Caesars, first published in 1911, and J.P.V.D. Balsdon, Roman Women (London 1962).
Instructor: Herbert Benario, Professor Emeritus of Classics, Emory University
Stretch, Dance and Smile
Elizabeth Rosenberg returns with her newest class where you will stretch and dance. A wonderful way to exercise your body and mind with basic physical activities selected from pilates, ballet, and contemporary dance. If you think you can dance, if you like musical movement, if you want to learn a new step — come to this class in comfortable, workout type attire! This class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Elizabeth Reichold-Rosenberg
Jan 21-Mar 11 / 11:20 am-12:20 pm
A History of Hell(s)
"Go to heaven for the climate; go to hell for the company." (Mark Twain) "Hell is other people." (Jean-Paul Sartre) "Hell is yourself." (Tennessee Williams) "Hell isn't merely paved with good intentions, it is walled and roofed with them." (Aldous Huxley) Hell is not a universal concept, but in the cultures where it exists it has served as the answer to some of life's most perennially vexing questions. From where does suffering and evil come? What is the afterlife like? Why be good? And most importantly, where do all those people go who really get on my nerves?! This class will explore some of history's most distinct visions and ideas of hell, paying special attention to the hells of western civilization. The instructor is a 4th year graduate student of American religion and culture at Emory University. His prior graduate work in the philosophy of religion was conducted at The California Institute of Integral Studies, in San Francisco, where he completed his thesis on the ethical dimensions and limitations of the Incarnation.
Instructor: Cody Case
Absalom, Absalom! By William Faulkner
This book is about time, the Southern past in the present, and the tragic legacy of slavery. Through vocabulary, structure, and point of view, it bores into Faulkner’s grieving concern with the wrongs of the Southern past. In style and tone, it’s a meditation in hysteria. Get the Vintage International edition and read chapter one before the first class.
Instructor: Stan Gillespie
Best Prime Ministers of the 20th Century
The UK has had 20 different PM's in the 20th century and I will cover the notables. Churchill will get a mention but he is not considered the best. We will discuss how they changed the Country and how history has treated them. Some are very well known such as Thatcher, Lloyd George, and Chamberlain others are not household names in the US like Attlee, Heath and MacDonald.
Instructor: John Thirkettle
Cardiology Update and Clinical Care of Heart Disease
Emory has an excellent Cardiology department, both in clinical care and research. Many individuals are na¬tionally recognized. Emory staff physicians (clinicians and researchers) will provide current information in many areas of heart disease. Practical aspects will be stressed. Time will be allowed at the end of each presentation for questions. This will be an excellent opportunity for updating your knowledge in this area. This course will appeal to physicians and non-physicians alike.
Instructor: Douglas Morris
Historical Writing, Its Biases and Challenges
This is the next installment of OLLI’s new Great Books seminar series, panel discussions in which instructors act as facilitators while registrants conduct explorations of the chosen texts amongst themselves. In this course, we will compare and contrast Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, by Edward Gibbon to The Rise & Fall of the Third Reich, by William L. Shirer. The class will be expected to have read or have familiarity with the key texts; but they are not likely to be read along with the class. Dr. Benario has previously taught an excellent course on the former, and Bert Parks has recently instructed a great course on the latter. Participants will be expected to actively engage and the leader/facilitator may rotate among the students as well as selected instructors. George de Man will initiate and coordinate the facilitating.
Instructor: George de Man
Yoga in the Third Age
Experience the benefits of hatha yoga as you learn basic asanas with the help of experienced yoga instructors. Sorry, but we must limit this popular class to 20 students.
Instructor: Susan Zoller and Donna Frankiewicz
