Monday Classes: January 14-February 18, 2013
Wednesday Classes: January 16-February 20, 2013
Friday Morning Classes: January 18-February 22, 2013
THOMAS MORE AND HENRY VIII – Dr. James Aydelotte and Dr. Ben Pickard
Sir Thomas More was renowned throughout Europe as a humanist scholar. A skilled diplomat, he was later appointed by the King to be Lord Chancellor of England, then its highest office. But his greatest challenge came from Henry VIII’s determination to break with the church and put away his lawful Queen to marry Anne Boleyn. The class will read and discuss both Robert Bolt’s play and the film, “Man for All Seasons.”
James Aydelotte taught history at the University of Iowa and several other colleges. He earned four degrees, including a PhD in European history, with a specialization in Tudor/Stuart England.
Ben Pickard retired from the University of Florida after thirty-three years as Professor of English. He earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin and taught at the University of California and Rice University before his career in Florida. His special interest has always been in American Literature. He has published or edited thirteen books, mainly on nineteenth century authors like John Greenleaf Whittier and Emily Dickinson.
Men’s Lounge, Fountain Building – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WWI-THE DEFINER OF THE 20TH CENTURY – Dr. Bill Forstchen
This course will discuss the factors that started WWI and the changes that occurred after the War; also, similarities to the events leading up to the tragedy of 1914 and parallels to today’s events. The course will include the political issues and how WWI could have been prevented and question whether those events leading to the war could happen again.
Dr. Forstchen is a Professor of History and Education at Montreat College. He holds a PhD in History of Technology and Military History from Purdue University. He is the author of numerous novels, a number of which have been translated into German and Russian.
Men’s Lounge, Fountain Building- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CIVILIZATION, PART ONE – Dr. Steve Wilkerson
Following the collapse of the Roman Empire in the fifth century CE, Western Europe entered a period of relative cultural and economic poverty. It was not long, however, before it again produced some of the greatest artistic and literary creations the world has ever seen. This course will focus on those magnificent achievements, starting after the fall of Rome and extending to the time of the Reformation and Shakespeare. The class will view Sir Kenneth Clark’s outstanding video, “Civilization,” as well as discuss Richard Tarnas’ book, “The Passion of the Western Mind.”
Stephen Wilkerson earned a PhD in history from Duke University but has spent most of his professional career as a physician, primarily in the U.S. Navy and Army. He has recently completed a PhD in mythological studies. He is particularly interested in interdisciplinary approaches to religion involving history, psychology and mythology.
Men’s Lounge, Fountain Building – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TURKEY: PAST AND PRESENT-Dr. Paul Magnarella (Note: This will be a four weeks course-not six)
Course presentation will begin with a look at some of the pre-Turkish archaeological sites in Asia Minor, such as Chatal Huyuk, and then move on to briefly cover Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations. These will be followed by an in-depth discussion of the Turkish Republic, its establishment, development and current place in the Middle East, Europe, and the World.
Paul Magnarella holds a Ph.D. and a J.D. from the University of Florida-College of Law. He has spent over four years in Turkey, most recently September-December 2011. Paul speaks Turkish and has written three books and numerous scholarly articles about Turkish culture, society, and politics. He is currently Director of Peace and Justice Studies at Warren Wilson College.
Men’s Lounge, Fountain Building- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS AND OTHER GREAT NOVELS by James Fenimore Cooper – Patrick Killough
The hero in The Last of the Mohicans is quintessential restless American loner Nathaniel “Natty” Bumppo aka The Deerslayer, Hawkeye, the Pathfinder and more. “Mohicans” and the other four “Leatherstocking” tales about Bumppo (including The Pioneers and The Prairie) are the heart of our course. We will also look into other novels by Cooper such as The Spy, The Pilot, and other tales of sea adventure, American colonial and later history and also adventures set in Continental Europe. Recommended for course participants is The Leatherstocking Saga. A used copy of the one volume condensation (five tales) edited by Allan Nevins (1954, 833 pages) may be purchased on-line through Amazon. Approximate cost is $4-$10.
Patrick Killough retired in 1991 as a Senior Foreign Service Officer of the U.S. Department of State with tours in Afghanistan, Viet-Nam, Iraq and elsewhere. Patrick and wife, Mary, have taught numerous courses for the McCall program throughout the years. They reside at Highland Farms in Black Mountain, NC.
Conference Room, Fountain Building- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
IF IT AIN’T BAROQUE-Dr. Robert Boer
The primary focus in choral and vocal music from 1600-1750 was to express emotion as completely as possible. Composers sought the tremendous potential when music and words, combined, could directly and fully affect our emotional state. From around 1600, with the radical new start of singing different music for each part of a story to make it more potent (opera) to the peak of the style of the early 1700s in the sacred works of Bach, we will explore the styles and components of music of the Baroque. (Quiz-in-advance: What is the meaning of the French term “baroque,” and why was it applied to that period?)
Dr. Robert Boer earned his masters and doctorate degrees in Choral Conducting and taught for seven years at Montreat College, advancing to Associate Professor of Music and receiving tenure. Rob, his wife, Keri, and their daughter live in Black Mountain; Keri serves as the Registrar of Montreat College.
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Registration Each course is $20 with a membership. The annual membership which covers the winter and spring term is $25 if you did not pay for the fall term. If you have questions, please email Bob or call him at 828.669.6423. Send your registration form to: |
Reception and orientation
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Highland Farms Men’s Lounge, Fountain Building
2:00 p.m.
End-of-term honorarium lunch
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Howerton Cafeteria Private Dining Room
Lunch is $5.85.
*Wear your McCall membership name tag.