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Spring and Summer 2012<br />
<strong>THE</strong><br />
<strong>COMPLEAT</strong><br />
<strong>GARGOYLE</strong>
Ready to register?<br />
Visit<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu<br />
Call<br />
773.702.1722<br />
Fax registration information to<br />
773.702.6814<br />
See page 43 for more details.<br />
Need more information?<br />
See page 44 for contact information.<br />
Cover image: Josef Albers, Wide Light, plate one from Homage to the Square:<br />
Ten Works by Josef Albers, 1962, Color screenprint on white wove paper,<br />
Margaret Fisher Endowment Fund, 2010.539.2, The Art Institute <strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
LEARN MORE<br />
ABOUT<br />
HUMANITIES,<br />
ARTS,<br />
AND SCIENCES<br />
Join us at an<br />
information session.<br />
Thursday<br />
March 8, 2012, 10 am<br />
March 8, 2012, 6 pm<br />
Wednesday<br />
May 23, 2012, 10 am<br />
May 23, 2012, 6 pm<br />
Wednesday<br />
September 12, 2012, 10 am<br />
September 12, 2012, 6 pm<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive<br />
Chicago, IL 60611<br />
To reserve your place<br />
at an information session,<br />
please visit<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/has.
TABLE<br />
OF<br />
CONTENTS<br />
2 Giving<br />
3 Highlights<br />
4 HUMANITIES<br />
5 Ideas & Beliefs<br />
5 Great Conversations<br />
5 Philosophy<br />
6 Political Science<br />
7 Religious <strong>Studies</strong><br />
9 Texts & Contexts<br />
9 Classics<br />
9 History<br />
9 Literature<br />
14 World in Focus<br />
14 African & African-American <strong>Studies</strong><br />
14 Chicago<br />
14 Know Your Chicago<br />
14 Global <strong>Studies</strong><br />
15 Languages<br />
18 Oriental Institute<br />
19 Travel<br />
20 ARTS<br />
20 Art & Art History<br />
20 Artifact Collection Care<br />
21 Culinary Arts<br />
21 Drama<br />
21 Film <strong>Studies</strong><br />
22 Music<br />
25 SCIENCES<br />
25 Environmental <strong>Studies</strong><br />
25 Science & Technology<br />
26 CERTIFICATES, CREDIT, AND O<strong>THE</strong>R<br />
PROGRAMS<br />
26 Civic Knowledge Project<br />
27 Writing and Speaking for Business and the Pr<strong>of</strong>essions<br />
29 Writer’s Studio<br />
32 Travel Study<br />
35 Asian Classics<br />
36 Basic Program <strong>of</strong> Liberal Education for Adults<br />
40 Master <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts<br />
41 Graduate Student-at-Large and Returning Scholar<br />
42 GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
42 About the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
42 Policy Statement<br />
42 Teacher Recertification<br />
43 Registration<br />
44 Contact Information<br />
45 Calendar/Index<br />
49 Maps (Course Locations)<br />
1
2 GIVING<br />
There are many ways to support the<br />
<strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> including outright<br />
gifts, matching gifts, life income<br />
gifts and bequests, and honorary and<br />
memorial gifts. Every gift, no matter<br />
the size, helps us create thoughtful,<br />
dynamic continuing education<br />
programs that meet your expectations<br />
for excellence. Your generosity<br />
and participation in the University’s<br />
continuing education community is<br />
valued and appreciated.<br />
To make a gift, contact Sylvia Fergus<br />
at sfergus@uchicago.edu or at<br />
773.702.1724 or visit our website<br />
to learn how your support can make<br />
a difference to the school. All gifts<br />
are recognized in our honor roll <strong>of</strong><br />
donors published annually in the<br />
Autumn Gargoyle.<br />
2 Giving<br />
INCREASE YOUR<br />
GIVING AND<br />
BROADEN YOUR<br />
CONNECTIONS<br />
Join the Chicago Society<br />
The Chicago Society is a community<br />
<strong>of</strong> generous students, alumni,<br />
friends, and parents who have<br />
made aggregate gifts <strong>of</strong> $2,500 to<br />
any area <strong>of</strong> the University during<br />
the previous fiscal year. At special<br />
events across the globe, the Chicago<br />
Society brings together people<br />
at various stages <strong>of</strong> their pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
and personal lives and from a<br />
multitude <strong>of</strong> vocations to hear from<br />
the faculty members, subject matter<br />
experts, and University leaders who<br />
are shaping Chicago’s future.<br />
Member benefits include invitations<br />
to special events such as the<br />
Chicago Insights series and Chicago<br />
Society celebration over Alumni<br />
Weekend, complimentary admission<br />
to University Harper Lectures,<br />
special University communications<br />
including the Inspirit newsletter,<br />
and recognition in the University<br />
Honor Roll.<br />
Learn more about University recognition<br />
societies by contacting Sylvia<br />
Fergus at sfergus@uchicago.edu or<br />
773.702.1724.
3 HIGHLIGHTS<br />
AXIS CHICAGO<br />
Gain access to the best minds from<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago and the<br />
city’s leading cultural institutions<br />
through specially designed courses<br />
at world-renowned museums. For<br />
more information about spring 2012<br />
AXIS Chicago events, visit<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
axischicago or contact Sarah Pesin<br />
in the Partnerships Office at culturalpartnerships@uchicago.edu<br />
or<br />
773.702.2768.<br />
EXPERIENCE <strong>THE</strong><br />
DIVINITY SCHOOL<br />
AT <strong>THE</strong> GRAHAM<br />
SCHOOL<br />
Learn with some <strong>of</strong> the brightest<br />
up-and-coming scholars from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Divinity<br />
<strong>School</strong>. Each quarter, the faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
the renowned Divinity <strong>School</strong> select<br />
some <strong>of</strong> their top graduate students<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer courses through the <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>. Look for “A Divinity <strong>School</strong><br />
and <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> Collaboration”<br />
in the course description.<br />
KNOW YOUR<br />
CHICAGO<br />
2012 Spring Seminar<br />
Know Your Chicago tours <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
raise questions about issues that<br />
lend themselves to deeper exploration<br />
and study. Watch for announcements<br />
about a possible follow-up<br />
seminar this spring.<br />
LEADERSHIP IN<br />
SUSTAINABILITY<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
For adult pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who need<br />
the skills and credentials to lead<br />
sustainability initiatives at their<br />
business, we have created the Leadership<br />
in Sustainability Management<br />
Certificate Program. Is this<br />
certificate right for you? Find out<br />
more at grahamschool.uchicago.<br />
edu/sustainabilitymanagement.<br />
LEARN MORE<br />
ABOUT<br />
<strong>THE</strong> ARABIC<br />
LANGUAGE AND<br />
CULTURES<br />
CERTIFICATE<br />
PROGRAM<br />
<strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> Arabic students can<br />
earn a certificate attesting to their<br />
linguistic and cultural knowledge.<br />
Certificate students receive additional<br />
instruction and evaluation<br />
each term, leading to a credential<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
To learn more, join us at an<br />
information session.<br />
Monday<br />
May 21, 2012, 6 pm<br />
Thursday<br />
August 23, 2012, 6 pm<br />
Downtown<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive<br />
Chicago, IL 60611<br />
To reserve your place at an Arabic<br />
Language and Cultures<br />
information session, please visit<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/arabic.<br />
Highlights<br />
HOW TO USE<br />
<strong>THE</strong> <strong>GARGOYLE</strong><br />
The Compleat Gargoyle is split into<br />
two sections: course listings and<br />
programs, viewable in the index<br />
on page 1. The course listings are<br />
arranged by category, and include<br />
cross-listings for courses that span<br />
multiple disciplines. We encourage<br />
you to explore the many diverse<br />
<strong>of</strong>ferings available, including our<br />
certificate and credit programs,<br />
which are detailed in the latter half<br />
<strong>of</strong> this catalog.<br />
3
HUMANITIES,<br />
ARTS, AND<br />
4 SCIENCES<br />
LEARNING FOR<br />
A LIFETIME<br />
Since 1892, students have come to<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago to meet<br />
their continuing education needs.<br />
The William B. and Catherine<br />
V. <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Continuing<br />
Liberal and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Studies</strong><br />
is proud <strong>of</strong> this legacy. We are<br />
your partner for lifelong learning,<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering programs to help you face<br />
every challenge and opportunity<br />
along the way.<br />
Whether you are earning a master’s<br />
degree or certificate to further your<br />
career, or taking a class for the pure<br />
pleasure <strong>of</strong> it, you will appreciate<br />
the enduring value <strong>of</strong> studying the<br />
humanities, arts, and sciences.<br />
Our classes expand your problemsolving<br />
and analytical skills, help<br />
you communicate more effectively,<br />
deepen your understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
global issues and other cultures,<br />
and keep your mind sharp. These<br />
are benefits that will serve you well<br />
beyond the classroom.<br />
Join our community and you will<br />
become part <strong>of</strong> the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago’s tradition <strong>of</strong> lifelong<br />
learning, because you cannot afford<br />
to stop learning.<br />
NONCREDIT<br />
COURSES<br />
In this bulletin, you will find university-level,<br />
noncredit courses in<br />
the liberal arts and sciences; these<br />
courses are <strong>of</strong>fered by specialists<br />
in the academic fields in which they<br />
teach, from curators <strong>of</strong> contemporary<br />
art to experts on international<br />
relations.<br />
4 Humanities<br />
CERTIFICATES<br />
<strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> certificate programs<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer students the opportunity to<br />
thoroughly engage in a field <strong>of</strong> study<br />
but still benefit from the convenience<br />
<strong>of</strong> our noncredit courses.<br />
A Creative Writing certificate is<br />
found in the Writer’s Studio section<br />
<strong>of</strong> this bulletin, where you will find<br />
<strong>of</strong>ferings that improve your skills,<br />
develop your creative talents, and<br />
enhance your pr<strong>of</strong>essional abilities<br />
(see page 29).<br />
Film students can explore the<br />
Language <strong>of</strong> Film in a five-course<br />
program that features courses on<br />
the art, history, and techniques <strong>of</strong><br />
the medium (see page 21).<br />
The Language <strong>of</strong> Music program<br />
provides a credential for those<br />
seeking an in-depth combination <strong>of</strong><br />
music appreciation and analysis (see<br />
page 22).<br />
In the Asian Classics program, you<br />
can deepen your understanding<br />
<strong>of</strong> other cultures and challenge<br />
common assumptions about<br />
“Eastern” and “Western” civilizations<br />
(see page 35).<br />
Our Basic Program <strong>of</strong> Liberal<br />
Education for Adults dedicated<br />
to reading and discussing the<br />
cornerstone texts that are the basic<br />
foundations <strong>of</strong> Western civilization<br />
(see page 36).<br />
And learn more about our newest<br />
certificates in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures, Artifact Collection Care,<br />
and Leadership in Sustainability<br />
Management (see pp. 15, 20, and 25).<br />
GRADUATE<br />
STUDY<br />
In addition to these noncredit<br />
programs, the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fers part-time graduate programs<br />
leading to a Master <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts<br />
degree and a Master <strong>of</strong> Science in<br />
Threat and Response Management<br />
degree. We extend opportunities for<br />
adults to take undergraduate and<br />
graduate courses at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago without being enrolled<br />
in a degree program through our<br />
Graduate Student-at-Large and<br />
Returning Scholar programs. Every<br />
term, we strive to <strong>of</strong>fer an array <strong>of</strong><br />
new and exciting learning opportunities,<br />
allowing you to choose<br />
courses that best serve your unique<br />
interests and needs.<br />
We invite you to join our learning<br />
community.
5 IDEAS & BELIEFS<br />
GREAT<br />
CONVERSATIONS<br />
Are you interested in lively<br />
discussion? Thinking about the<br />
future? Please join us.<br />
Great Conversations:<br />
Freedom and Education<br />
Lecture series<br />
Our popular Great Conversations<br />
series continues, and in spring will<br />
be back at the Gleacher Center! Our<br />
theme for 2011–12 is Freedom and<br />
Education, and we will be featuring<br />
some outstanding philosophers,<br />
educators, and historians concerned<br />
with these issues. Come get to know<br />
these remarkable individuals in an<br />
intimate conversational setting. On<br />
select Thursdays, from 5:30 to 7:30<br />
pm, the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> and Civic<br />
Knowledge Project will provide<br />
food, drink, and the best talk in<br />
town. We hope that you will join the<br />
conversation!<br />
$30 per lecture; $70 for the<br />
three-lecture series.<br />
Course Code LAGCON<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
Section 12S1<br />
3-lecture series<br />
March 29, April 19, and May 3<br />
$70<br />
An Evening with Alan Ryan<br />
A prominent public intellectual who<br />
publishes regularly in The New York<br />
Review <strong>of</strong> Books, the London Review<br />
<strong>of</strong> Books, and the TLS, Alan Ryan is<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the world’s leading social and<br />
political philosophers. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
politics at Princeton University, and<br />
formerly warden <strong>of</strong> New College,<br />
Oxford University, and director <strong>of</strong><br />
the Rothermere American Institute,<br />
Ryan is a Fellow <strong>of</strong> the British<br />
Academy and the author <strong>of</strong> such<br />
books as The Philosophy <strong>of</strong> John<br />
Stuart Mill, Property and Political<br />
Theory, Russell: A Political Life, John<br />
Dewey and the High Tide <strong>of</strong> American<br />
Liberalism, and Liberal Anxieties and<br />
Liberal Education. He is currently<br />
completing a massive work, Thinking<br />
About Politics—Since Herodotus.<br />
Section 12S2<br />
Individual lecture on Thursday<br />
March 29<br />
5:30–7:30 pm<br />
$30<br />
An Evening with<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey R. Stone<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey R. Stone is Edward H. Levi<br />
Distinguished Service Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Law<br />
<strong>School</strong>. He has served as dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Law <strong>School</strong> and, from 1993 to 2002,<br />
as provost <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago. His most recent books are<br />
Top Secret: When Our Government<br />
Keeps Us in the Dark (2007) and War<br />
and Liberty: An American Dilemma<br />
(2007). Mr. Stone’s Perilous Times:<br />
Free Speech in Wartime from the<br />
Sedition Act <strong>of</strong> 1798 to the War on<br />
Terrorism (2004) received numerous<br />
national awards.<br />
Section 12S3<br />
Individual lecture on Thursday<br />
April 19<br />
5:30–7:30 pm<br />
$30<br />
An Evening with<br />
Charles Larmore<br />
Charles Larmore works chiefly in the<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> moral and political<br />
philosophy. Having taught previously<br />
at Columbia University and the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago, he joined<br />
Brown University in 2006, where he<br />
is the W. Duncan MacMillan Family<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Humanities. An<br />
influential philosopher, he is the<br />
author <strong>of</strong> seven books, one <strong>of</strong> which,<br />
Les Pratiques du Moi, received the<br />
Grand Prix de Philosophie from the<br />
Academie Francaise in 2004. His<br />
most recent book is The Autonomy <strong>of</strong><br />
Morality (2008). He is a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the American Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts and<br />
Sciences.<br />
Section 12S4<br />
Individual lecture on Thursday<br />
May 3<br />
5:30–7:30 pm<br />
$30<br />
Humanities<br />
PHILOSOPHY<br />
Interfaith Dialogues: Justin’s Dialogue<br />
with Trypho and Halevi’s Book<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Khazars<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Letters from Prison<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
Little Dorrit: Finance, Society, and<br />
Freedom<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
The Problems <strong>of</strong> Secularism<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Readings in Buddhism: Selections<br />
from the Flower Garland Sutra<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Residual Statements and Volatile<br />
Truths: Reading Thoreau’s Walden<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
The Talmud<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
The Yoga Sutras <strong>of</strong> Patanjali<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Global <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Renaissance Philosophy:<br />
Discovering Antiquity, Foreshadowing<br />
Modernity<br />
This class exposes students to the<br />
different strains <strong>of</strong> Renaissance<br />
philosophy and demonstrates the<br />
birth <strong>of</strong> modernity. In addition<br />
to reading works <strong>of</strong> Renaissance<br />
thinkers such as Erasmus, Giordano<br />
Bruno, Leonardo da Vinci, and<br />
others, we will also study influential<br />
interpretations <strong>of</strong> the Renaissance,<br />
including works by modern writers<br />
Ernst Cassirer and Alexandre<br />
Koyré. By examining various<br />
historical ideas within philosophy,<br />
theology, and natural science,<br />
participants will gain insight into<br />
the underlying philosophical shift<br />
that took place during the Renaissance<br />
and that continues to influence<br />
our understanding <strong>of</strong> the place<br />
<strong>of</strong> the human being within nature<br />
and the cosmos.<br />
Ideas & Beliefs<br />
5
Adrian Guiu<br />
Mr. Guiu has taught in the College<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago and is<br />
a doctoral student in the University’s<br />
Divinity <strong>School</strong>. His research<br />
focuses on the influence <strong>of</strong> theological<br />
traditions <strong>of</strong> late antiquity on<br />
medieval and modern philosophy.<br />
Course Code LAPHRP<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends March 21<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–May 14<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Hellenistic Philosophy<br />
What happened to ancient philosophy<br />
after Aristotle? The Hellenistic<br />
period saw the growth and diversification<br />
<strong>of</strong> philosophical schools<br />
across Greece. Some <strong>of</strong> these schools<br />
went on to have great influence on<br />
Western culture, even though they<br />
tend to be overlooked in surveys <strong>of</strong><br />
philosophy today. This class will<br />
explore some <strong>of</strong> the major Hellenistic<br />
philosophies, including Epicureanism,<br />
Stoicism, Cynicism, and<br />
Skepticism. Readings will include<br />
Epicurus’s letters, selections from<br />
De Rerum Natura, selections from<br />
Seneca and Epictetus, and others.<br />
Zoë Eisenman<br />
Ms. Eisenman holds a BA in Greek<br />
from Vassar College and an MA<br />
in classics from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago. Her main academic focus<br />
is on Greek and Roman philosophy,<br />
classical cultural history, and<br />
gender studies.<br />
Course Code BPUHLH<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$250 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$280 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–July 24<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 18<br />
Heidegger’s The Principle <strong>of</strong><br />
Reason<br />
Among the last sets <strong>of</strong> lectures<br />
given by Martin Heidegger was his<br />
treatment <strong>of</strong> Leibniz’s “principle<br />
<strong>of</strong> sufficient reason,” as a foundational<br />
principle <strong>of</strong> philosophy and<br />
science in the West. Heidegger aims<br />
to make us reflect on what it means<br />
for something to have a ground or<br />
a cause, why reason demands that<br />
the ground be fully available and<br />
articulated, and how this principle<br />
ultimately obscures something even<br />
more fundamental. His lectures<br />
set rigorous scientific thinking into<br />
a larger context that, refusing us<br />
ultimate grounds , opens up a new<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> truth and a new<br />
range <strong>of</strong> human experience.<br />
Clare Pearson<br />
Ms. Pearson did graduate work<br />
with the University’s Committee<br />
on Social Thought and pursues<br />
interdisciplinary work centering<br />
especially on ethical questions and<br />
experiences. She chaired the Basic<br />
Program from 2004 to 2008 and<br />
codesigned and chaired the Asian<br />
Classics Program from 2006 to<br />
2009.<br />
Course Code BPUHPR<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$250 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$280 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
June 21–July 26<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 18<br />
Please read lectures one and two for<br />
the first class.<br />
Reality 101: Hindu and<br />
Quantum Perspectives<br />
This is an interdisciplinary<br />
course on the philosophy <strong>of</strong><br />
reality presented by two distinct<br />
yet overlapping areas <strong>of</strong> human<br />
knowledge: classical Hindu texts<br />
and quantum mechanics. We<br />
will contrast sections <strong>of</strong> the early<br />
Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita<br />
with fundamental ideas <strong>of</strong> quantum<br />
mechanics. Through lectures,<br />
videos, and discussions, participants<br />
will be encouraged to compare<br />
the two perspectives and to examine<br />
the differences and similarities they<br />
present regarding the nature <strong>of</strong><br />
reality. Students do not need any<br />
6 Humanities<br />
Ideas & Beliefs<br />
background in mathematics,<br />
physics, Sanskrit, or Indian religions.<br />
Abhishek Ghosh<br />
Mr. Ghosh has an MSt in the study<br />
<strong>of</strong> religion from Oxford and is a PhD<br />
student in South Asian languages<br />
and civilizations at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago. His research includes Caitanya<br />
Vaisnava history and theology,<br />
post-colonialism, and modernity.<br />
Course Code ACERHQ<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$360 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$390 Regular registration<br />
Saturdays<br />
June 23–August 11<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
POLITICAL<br />
SCIENCE<br />
Human Rights in the Contemporary<br />
Arab World<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Little Dorrit: Finance, Society, and<br />
Freedom<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
The Twelve Caesars<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/History)<br />
Freedom Charters<br />
In this course, we will look critically<br />
at some key human rights<br />
documents—including Charter 08<br />
(China), Charter 77 (Czechoslovakia),<br />
the ANC Freedom Charter<br />
(South Africa), the Universal<br />
Declaration <strong>of</strong> Human Rights, the<br />
U.S. Constitution, and the U.S.<br />
Declaration <strong>of</strong> Independence. We<br />
will examine contemporary criticism<br />
<strong>of</strong> the “human rights” concept<br />
itself, particularly the claim that it is<br />
a thinly veiled excuse for “Western”<br />
imperialism. As background, we<br />
will include a generally neglected<br />
critique <strong>of</strong> Jefferson, David Walker’s<br />
Appeal, which <strong>of</strong>fers important<br />
insight into how to read more<br />
contemporary documents.<br />
Steven Schroeder<br />
Mr. Schroeder holds a PhD in ethics<br />
and society from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago. He teaches philosophy,
poetry, and peace studies at Shenzhen<br />
University in China. He also<br />
translates Chinese poetry, and is a<br />
published poet in his own right.<br />
Course Code BPOFRC<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$415 Early registration ends March 21<br />
$445 Regular registration<br />
Mondays<br />
April 2–June 18 (no class May 28)<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 33<br />
Please read the U.S. Declaration <strong>of</strong><br />
Independence and Constitution for<br />
the first class.<br />
RELIGIOUS<br />
STUDIES<br />
Islamic Art & Architecture<br />
(listed under Arts/Art & Art<br />
History)<br />
Reality 101: Hindu and Quantum<br />
Perspectives<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Philosophy)<br />
Human Rights in the<br />
Contemporary Arab World<br />
A Divinity <strong>School</strong> and <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Collaboration<br />
Does a secular state ensure freedom<br />
and equality more than a state<br />
governed by shari’ah? The Arab<br />
world’s different legal and religious<br />
traditions have meant different<br />
approaches to human rights. This<br />
course examines the relationship<br />
between religion, law, and politics<br />
in the region, focusing particularly<br />
on the rights <strong>of</strong> minorities: women,<br />
Shi’ites, Christians, and Jews.<br />
We discuss religious freedom and<br />
women’s rights in Islam’s history<br />
through readings in Scripture, legal<br />
texts, and philosophical treatises,<br />
then examine how various understandings<br />
<strong>of</strong> these rights are applied<br />
today in countries such as Tunisia,<br />
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United<br />
Arab Emirates.<br />
Shatha Almutawa<br />
Ms. Almutawa is Iraq country<br />
specialist for Amnesty International<br />
USA. She is a PhD candidate at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago, where she<br />
studies Muslim and Jewish philosophy.<br />
She has taught at Cornell<br />
College and Lake Forest College.<br />
Course Code LARSHR<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–May 14<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
The Problems <strong>of</strong> Secularism<br />
A Divinity <strong>School</strong> and <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Collaboration<br />
Is the United States secularist? Is it<br />
secular? Should it be? In this class,<br />
we will look at historical documents,<br />
religious creeds, court cases, and<br />
political speeches to understand<br />
what secularism is, how it has been<br />
imagined, and what that conception<br />
means for our current political<br />
realities. Using comparative cases to<br />
cast light on the American situation,<br />
we will also ask broader questions<br />
about the relation <strong>of</strong> religion to the<br />
state: Can politics be religiously and<br />
theologically “neutral?”<br />
Stephanie Frank<br />
Ms. Frank is a PhD candidate<br />
in the history <strong>of</strong> religions at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago. Her research<br />
centers on secularization in intellectual<br />
history, particularly the<br />
ways in which “secularity” has<br />
come to structure what we take as<br />
“knowledge.”<br />
Course Code LARSPS<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–May 14<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Humanities<br />
Divine Trilogies: the Qur’an<br />
and the Aeneid<br />
Both the Aeneid and the Qur’an<br />
can be viewed as the culmination<br />
<strong>of</strong> divine trilogies—the Aeneid<br />
completes the story begun in the<br />
Iliad and Odyssey, and the Qur’an<br />
follows the Hebrew Bible and New<br />
Testament (or, more precisely: the<br />
Torah and the Gospel). This course<br />
will examine these “sequels,”<br />
both as independent works and in<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> their relationships to their<br />
precursors. In addition, we will<br />
also compare and contrast Virgil’s<br />
account <strong>of</strong> the “Trojan exodus”<br />
<strong>of</strong> Aeneas, which culminates in<br />
the foundation <strong>of</strong> Rome, with the<br />
Exodus from Egypt, which culminates<br />
in the foundation <strong>of</strong> Israel.<br />
Adam Rose<br />
Mr. Rose holds an MA from the<br />
Committee on <strong>General</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> in<br />
the Humanities at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago. He has taught in the Basic<br />
Program since 1993, and is a former<br />
chair <strong>of</strong> the program.<br />
Course Code LARSDT<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–May 14<br />
11 am–1:30 pm<br />
Section 12S2<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–May 14<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
The Talmud<br />
This course will provide a brief<br />
introduction to one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
important—yet one <strong>of</strong> the least<br />
accessible and least read—texts <strong>of</strong><br />
the Jewish tradition. After a brief<br />
overview <strong>of</strong> the origin and history <strong>of</strong><br />
this monumental work, the course<br />
will focus on reading and discussing<br />
a few important sections and<br />
considering their connection with<br />
the Hebrew Bible. No background<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Jewish tradition or<br />
texts is required.<br />
Adam Rose<br />
See bio under Divine Trilogies: the<br />
Qur’an and the Aeneid.<br />
Ideas & Beliefs<br />
7
Course Code BPUTAL<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 20–August 15 (no class July 4)<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Section 12U2<br />
Thursdays<br />
June 21–August 16 (no class July 5)<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 24<br />
Interfaith Dialogues: Justin’s<br />
Dialogue with Trypho and<br />
Halevi’s Book <strong>of</strong> the Khazars<br />
In the Abrahamic traditions the<br />
dialogue form has <strong>of</strong>ten been used<br />
as a vehicle to argue the superiority<br />
<strong>of</strong> one faith over one or more others.<br />
In this course we will consider,<br />
compare, and contrast two such<br />
works: Justin’s Dialogue with<br />
Trypho, an early Christian work in<br />
which a Christian and a Jew discuss<br />
the relative merits <strong>of</strong> their religions,<br />
and Judah Halevi’s Book <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Khazars, a medieval Jewish work in<br />
which a pagan king converses with a<br />
philosopher, a Christian, a Muslim,<br />
and a Jew in order to select the<br />
proper religion for his conversion.<br />
Adam Rose<br />
See bio under Divine Trilogies: the<br />
Qur’an and the Aeneid.<br />
Course Code BPUIDJ<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 20–August 15 (no class July 4)<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Section 12U2<br />
Thursdays<br />
June 21–August 16 (no class July 5)<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 24<br />
Readings in Buddhism:<br />
Selections from the Flower<br />
Garland Sutra<br />
The Flower Garland Sutra, in<br />
Sanskrit the Avatamsaka Sutra,<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the foundational texts <strong>of</strong><br />
Mahayana Buddhism. It is a collection<br />
<strong>of</strong> writings, arranged in 40<br />
chapters, many <strong>of</strong> which were previously<br />
independent, which elaborate<br />
on and explore the interdependency<br />
and interpenetration <strong>of</strong> all things<br />
and the path to understanding and<br />
enlightenment. We will read and<br />
discuss several <strong>of</strong> the more important<br />
and influential chapters. While<br />
prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> Buddhism is not<br />
required, some basic familiarity<br />
with the core teachings and stories<br />
would be helpful.<br />
Clare Pearson<br />
See bio under Heidegger’s The<br />
Principle <strong>of</strong> Reason.<br />
Course Code BPUBFG<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$250 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$280 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–July 24<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 18<br />
Please check the website for<br />
information on the recommended<br />
edition and the initial reading<br />
assignment.<br />
8 Humanities Ideas & Beliefs
TEXTS<br />
9 & CONTEXTS<br />
CLASSICS<br />
Divine Trilogies: the Qur’an and the<br />
Aeneid<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Hellenistic Philosophy<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Philosophy)<br />
Interfaith Dialogues: Justin’s<br />
Dialogue with Trypho and Halevi’s<br />
Book <strong>of</strong> the Khazars<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
The Talmud<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
The Twelve Caesars<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/History)<br />
HISTORY<br />
Colette—The Invention <strong>of</strong> the Modern<br />
Woman<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
Empires and the Art <strong>of</strong> the Ancient<br />
Silk Roads<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Oriental Institute)<br />
Freedom Charters<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Political Science)<br />
Hellenistic Philosophy<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Philosophy)<br />
Islamic Art & Architecture<br />
(listed under Humanities/Arts/Art<br />
& Art History)<br />
Letters from Prison<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
Matters <strong>of</strong> Life, Death, and Afterlife:<br />
Burial Customs and Beliefs in the<br />
Ancient Middle East<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Oriental Institute)<br />
Modern India: Religion, Culture,<br />
Politics<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Global <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Monuments <strong>of</strong> Egypt: The Pyramids<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Oriental Institute)<br />
Renaissance Philosophy: Discovering<br />
Antiquity, Foreshadowing<br />
Modernity<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Philosophy)<br />
The Problems <strong>of</strong> Secularism<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Women in Ancient Egypt<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Oriental Institute)<br />
What Jane Austen Read—“House<br />
Beautiful”: The Great Country Manor<br />
in British Literature<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
The Twelve Caesars<br />
In this class, we will take a look<br />
at the beginnings <strong>of</strong> the Roman<br />
Empire as told by the historian<br />
Suetonius. In his book The Twelve<br />
Caesars, Suetonius examines the<br />
lives and times <strong>of</strong> these amazing and<br />
sometimes bizarre rulers, beginning<br />
with Julius Caesar and ending with<br />
Domitian. We will explore the idea<br />
<strong>of</strong> the empire, examine the emperors<br />
as types and as people, and discuss<br />
questions such as: Can one be a bad<br />
person but a good ruler? How about<br />
the other way around? What is the<br />
best form <strong>of</strong> government? Is it worth<br />
losing freedom to gain security?<br />
Zoë Eisenman<br />
See bio under Hellenistic Philosophy.<br />
Course Code BPUTTC<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$250 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$280 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
June 21–July 26<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 18<br />
Humanities<br />
LITERATURE<br />
Basic Program Spring Weekend<br />
Study Retreat: Anna Karenina<br />
(listed under Basic Program)<br />
Divine Trilogies: the Qur’an and the<br />
Aeneid<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
First Friday Lecture Series<br />
(listed under Basic Program)<br />
Interfaith Dialogues: Justin’s<br />
Dialogue with Trypho and Halevi’s<br />
Book <strong>of</strong> the Khazars<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
The Twelve Caesars<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/History)<br />
Works <strong>of</strong> the Mind Lecture Series<br />
(listed under Basic Program)<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Balzac<br />
Famous as a chronicler <strong>of</strong> human<br />
society, folly and vice, Balzac<br />
delights readers and has inspired<br />
novelists from Dickens and<br />
Dostoyevsky to Flaubert and<br />
Faulkner. This course provides an<br />
introduction to his vast Human<br />
Comedy cycle, starting with The<br />
Magic Skin (La Peau de Chagrin).<br />
The novel follows Raphael de<br />
Valentin, who finds a magic skin<br />
that can grant its owner his every<br />
wish. Balzac’s fable about the gods<br />
<strong>of</strong> excess and greed is a powerful<br />
indictment <strong>of</strong> money, desire, and<br />
consumption and can be read as<br />
a fitting allegory for present-day<br />
accounts <strong>of</strong> excess, corruption and<br />
unbridled power.<br />
Irina Ruvinsky<br />
Ms. Ruvinsky received her PhD in<br />
philosophy from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago. She studied philosophy and<br />
French literature at the Sorbonne<br />
and the Ecole Normale Supérieure<br />
in Paris. She currently teaches at<br />
the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Art Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago.<br />
Texts & Contexts<br />
9
Course Code LALIBL<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 21–May 9<br />
1–3:30 pm<br />
Section 12S2<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 21–May 9<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
What Jane Austen Read–<br />
“House Beautiful”: The Great<br />
Country Manor in British<br />
Literature<br />
The manor has stood at the center<br />
<strong>of</strong> British culture since the 18th<br />
century, when ancestral homesteads<br />
turned into emblems <strong>of</strong> social<br />
stability to ward <strong>of</strong>f the growing<br />
threat <strong>of</strong> urbanization. British<br />
literature, from the Regency to<br />
the present, idealized the country<br />
estate as a unifying metaphor for a<br />
humane order; the results have been<br />
the best British novels and movies<br />
ever created. Our multimedia class<br />
will study country-house masterpieces<br />
<strong>of</strong> fiction and cinema by<br />
Austen, James, Forster, Sackville-<br />
West, Bowen, Waugh, Fellowes,<br />
and Altman, and examine their<br />
historical and cultural contexts.<br />
Elisabeth Lenckos<br />
Ms. Lenckos holds a PhD in comparative<br />
literature from the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Michigan. She coauthored a book<br />
on Barbara Pym and is writing one<br />
on Jane Austen. A Fulbright scholar,<br />
Ms. Lenckos has taught in the<br />
United States and Europe.<br />
Course Code BPOWJH<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$415 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$445 Regular registration<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Tuesdays<br />
April 3–June 12<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Section 12S2<br />
Wednesdays<br />
April 4–June 13<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 33<br />
Please read Mansfield Park for the<br />
first class.<br />
Letters from Prison<br />
This course will focus on Dietrich<br />
Bonhoeffer’s Letters and Papers from<br />
Prison, written during his 1943–45<br />
imprisonment for participation in<br />
a conspiracy to overthrow Hitler.<br />
The prison correspondence had a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ound influence on resistance<br />
to apartheid in South Africa, and<br />
helped shape “engaged theology” in<br />
the second half <strong>of</strong> the 20th century.<br />
In addition, we will examine work<br />
by Antonio Gramsci, Vaclav Havel,<br />
Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther<br />
King Jr., all <strong>of</strong> whom made time to<br />
write (as Saul Alinsky suggested)<br />
while they did time for resistance.<br />
Steven Schroeder<br />
See bio under Freedom Charters.<br />
Course Code BPOLFP<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$415 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$445 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–June 6<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 33<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Colette—The Invention <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Modern Woman<br />
The French author Colette is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
thought <strong>of</strong> as the first modern<br />
woman. Her frank, funny novels<br />
shocked belle époque France and<br />
became immediate bestsellers.<br />
We will read from her “Claudine”<br />
novels, written in a short<br />
period between 1900 and 1903<br />
when Colette was in her twenties.<br />
Sensuous, observant, charming,<br />
and humorous, Claudine at <strong>School</strong><br />
explores the themes that make<br />
Colette famous to this day: the joys<br />
and pains <strong>of</strong> love, female sexuality<br />
in a male-dominated world, and the<br />
rapier wit <strong>of</strong> the French salon. We<br />
will explore Colette’s analysis <strong>of</strong><br />
desire and the dynamics <strong>of</strong> power<br />
that shaped modern society.<br />
Irina Ruvinsky<br />
See bio under Balzac.<br />
Course Code LALICO<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
10 Humanities Texts & Contexts<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Section 12U2<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
James Joyce’s Ulysses<br />
Ulysses incarnates the wanderings<br />
<strong>of</strong> Leopold Bloom and Stephen<br />
Dedalus about Dublin in 1904,<br />
but also reflects Joyce’s response<br />
to Homer’s Odyssey. Biographer<br />
Richard Ellmann quotes Joyce’s<br />
remark: “The most beautiful,<br />
all-embracing theme is that <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Odyssey. It is greater, more human,<br />
than that <strong>of</strong> Hamlet, Don Quixote,<br />
Dante, Faust. . . . ” Loosely patterned<br />
on the Odyssey, deeply resonant<br />
with it, Ulysses is a book <strong>of</strong> commonplaces<br />
and soul’s truths, a reinvention<br />
<strong>of</strong> language and an archaeology<br />
<strong>of</strong> meaning. It is readable, unforgettable,<br />
to be reveled in. We will<br />
explore it to the best <strong>of</strong> our abilities.<br />
Claudia Traudt<br />
Ms. Traudt holds a BFA in painting<br />
from Saint Mary’s College, Notre<br />
Dame, and an MA in humanities<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s<br />
Committee on Social Thought. Her<br />
art-making, research, and teaching<br />
explore modes <strong>of</strong> creation and<br />
perception in word and image.<br />
Course Code BPUJJU<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$415 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$445 Regular registration<br />
Mondays<br />
June 25–August 13<br />
10 am–3 pm (one-hour lunch break)<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 32
James Joyce’s Dubliners<br />
James Joyce’s 15 Dubliners short<br />
stories are jewels: detailed, radiant,<br />
edge-cut. Joyce’s capturing <strong>of</strong><br />
Irish—and human—psychology; <strong>of</strong><br />
nationalist, religious, and family<br />
webs; <strong>of</strong> nuances <strong>of</strong> language is all<br />
so provocative that he had to fight<br />
for nine years to get the Dubliners<br />
1914 collection published. From<br />
the funny—and fraught—youthful<br />
stories through “Araby,” the middle<br />
tales’ longings and dashings through<br />
middle life, to the senses <strong>of</strong> truth,<br />
loss, time, and mystery found in<br />
the crowning “The Dead,” Joyce’s<br />
epiphanies reveal great Art, and<br />
great Life.<br />
Claudia Traudt<br />
See bio under James Joyce’s Ulysses.<br />
Course Code BPUJJD<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 24<br />
Novels <strong>of</strong> Thomas Hardy I:<br />
Under the Greenwood Tree<br />
and Tess <strong>of</strong> the D’Urbervilles<br />
Thomas Hardy, younger contemporary<br />
<strong>of</strong> George Eliot, can easily be<br />
called the greatest British novelist<br />
<strong>of</strong> the end <strong>of</strong> the 19th century.<br />
Standing out for the depth <strong>of</strong> his<br />
characterizations and his powerful<br />
treatment <strong>of</strong> place, Hardy’s novels<br />
are imbued with a deep critical<br />
social and philosophic consciousness<br />
that is anti-Victorian, and, in<br />
the case <strong>of</strong> his later novels, provoked<br />
extreme controversy that eventually<br />
forced him to give up writing fiction.<br />
We will begin our study <strong>of</strong> Hardy<br />
by pairing one <strong>of</strong> his early novels,<br />
Under the Greenwood Tree, with one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the late masterpieces, Tess <strong>of</strong> the<br />
D’Urbervilles.<br />
Clare Pearson<br />
See bio under Heidegger’s The<br />
Principle <strong>of</strong> Reason.<br />
Course Code BPUNTH<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$210 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$240 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 20–July 25 (no class July 4)<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 15<br />
Please read the Preface and first two<br />
parts <strong>of</strong> Under the Greenwood Tree<br />
for the first class.<br />
William Faulkner’s Intruder in<br />
the Dust and Light in August<br />
We will engage in Faulkner’s<br />
Yoknapatawpha County’s Light in<br />
August and Intruder in the Dust,<br />
intriguingly different in tone. In<br />
the first, we will trace the love,<br />
grief, hatred, grace, violence, and<br />
uncertainty in self-hunting Joe<br />
Christmas, pregnant and trusting<br />
Lena Grove, innocent Byron Bunch,<br />
Abolitionist-descended Joanna<br />
Burden, and the complex Reverend<br />
Hightower’s—and other Jefferson<br />
denizens’—attempts to live. In the<br />
latter, we will explore—<strong>of</strong>ten laugh,<br />
sometimes cringe—as a young black<br />
and young white boy, a salty spinster,<br />
and his own ramrod righteousness<br />
work to clear black McCaslin<br />
descendant Lucas Beauchamp <strong>of</strong> a<br />
wrongful murder charge.<br />
Claudia Traudt<br />
See bio under James Joyce’s Ulysses.<br />
Course Code BPUWFI<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 20–August 15 (no class July 4)<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 24<br />
Humanities<br />
Before the Cemetery: Eco’s<br />
Early Novels<br />
Once upon a time, an internationally<br />
respected literary scholar and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> semiotics “wanted to<br />
poison a monk,” in Umberto Eco’s<br />
own words explaining why he began<br />
a new career as a novelist. Thirty<br />
years later, Eco’s novels continue to<br />
incarnate the same philosophical<br />
questions as his scholarship, and<br />
(most recently with The Prague<br />
Cemetery) intrigue millions <strong>of</strong><br />
readers with their testing <strong>of</strong> the<br />
boundaries between images and<br />
ideas, fantasies and realities. This<br />
summer we will explore the new<br />
worlds created in Eco’s first three<br />
novels: The Name <strong>of</strong> the Rose,<br />
Foucault’s Pendulum, and The Island<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Day Before.<br />
Michaelangelo Allocca<br />
Mr. Allocca has been a journalist,<br />
chef, classicist, linguist, and theologian.<br />
He has taught and traveled<br />
in Alabama, Greece, Italy, Poland,<br />
Spain, and Chicago, in disciplines<br />
including algebra, Sanskrit,<br />
Shakespeare, Santeria, and Scholastic<br />
philosophy. He received the<br />
2010 <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> Excellence<br />
in Teaching Award for the Basic<br />
Program.<br />
Course Code BPUBCE<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$250 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$280 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
July 11–August 8<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 18<br />
Please read through the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Second Day in The Name <strong>of</strong> the Rose<br />
for the first class.<br />
Residual Statements and<br />
Volatile Truths: Reading<br />
Thoreau’s Walden<br />
Novelist John Updike observes that<br />
Thoreau’s Walden is in danger <strong>of</strong><br />
being as revered—and unread—as<br />
the Bible. This course is intended<br />
to rectify that deficiency. We will<br />
engage in a close, slow reading <strong>of</strong><br />
the text, a work that Updike further<br />
describes as the one that, <strong>of</strong> all the<br />
“densely arisen” classics <strong>of</strong> the mid-<br />
19th century, has contributed most<br />
to America’s sense <strong>of</strong> self.<br />
Texts & Contexts<br />
11
Amy Thomas Elder and<br />
Charles Elder<br />
Ms. Thomas Elder holds degrees in<br />
biology, classics, and the study <strong>of</strong><br />
religion. She teaches in and directs<br />
the Odyssey Project, an Illinois<br />
Humanities Council program<br />
providing a college humanities<br />
course to adults living on low<br />
incomes. Mr. Elder holds a PhD from<br />
the Divinity <strong>School</strong> at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago. His particular interests<br />
are philosophy, social and cultural<br />
theory, and issues <strong>of</strong> modernity.<br />
Course Code BPURTW<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$190 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$220 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
June 21–July 12<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 12<br />
Please read the opening chapter,<br />
“Economy,” for the first meeting.<br />
(Note: we will use the Shanley<br />
edition, published by Princeton<br />
University Press, but any edition is<br />
acceptable.)<br />
The Early Sleuths:<br />
19th-Century Detective<br />
Fiction<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> us are avid readers <strong>of</strong><br />
detective fiction, but where did this<br />
popular genre begin? In this class,<br />
we will read some <strong>of</strong> the world’s<br />
great pioneering detective novels,<br />
including such early 19th-century<br />
writers as Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie<br />
Collins (The Moonstone), and<br />
Charles Dickens (The Mystery<br />
<strong>of</strong> Edwin Drood). And we will, <strong>of</strong><br />
course, also explore some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
best Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir<br />
Arthur Conan Doyle, including The<br />
Hound <strong>of</strong> the Baskervilles.<br />
Cynthia Rutz<br />
Ms. Rutz is pursuing a PhD at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago on Shakespeare.<br />
Other academic interests<br />
include mythology, folktales, and<br />
ancient Greek philosophy and<br />
literature. She served as chair <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Basic Program from 1999 to 2004,<br />
and currently teaches at Valparaiso<br />
University.<br />
Course Code BPUTES<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$250 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$280 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
July 12–August 16<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 18<br />
For the first class, please read<br />
Poe’s short stories “The Murders<br />
in the Rue Morgue,” “The<br />
Purloined Letter,” and “The Mystery<br />
<strong>of</strong> Marie Roget.”<br />
The Poetry <strong>of</strong><br />
Emily Dickinson<br />
The mythos <strong>of</strong> Emily Dickinson in<br />
her life can sometimes s<strong>of</strong>ten and<br />
distort her greatness. In hopes <strong>of</strong><br />
redressing that situation, we will<br />
enter the conversation <strong>of</strong> her 1,775<br />
works, and focus intensively on<br />
selected poems. We will directly<br />
address the range, suppleness and<br />
fire <strong>of</strong> her intellect and emotion, and<br />
the startling mastery and inventiveness<br />
<strong>of</strong> her poetic forms. Dickinson’s<br />
conjoining the Bringing-to-Be <strong>of</strong><br />
artistic creation, with philosophy’s<br />
fierce Eros to comprehend Thatwhich-Is,<br />
powerfully bears out theologian<br />
David Tracy’s recognition <strong>of</strong><br />
poetry as “embodied philosophy.”<br />
Claudia Traudt<br />
See bio under James Joyce’s Ulysses.<br />
Course Code BPUPED<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 24<br />
The World <strong>of</strong> Fernando<br />
Pessoa<br />
We will devote the five weeks <strong>of</strong> this<br />
course to a selection <strong>of</strong> poetry and<br />
prose by one <strong>of</strong> the most fascinating<br />
artists <strong>of</strong> the 20th century, the<br />
Portuguese modernist Fernando<br />
Pessoa (1888–1935). Pessoa created<br />
70 different writing personalities<br />
(literary alter egos with their<br />
own identities and writing styles)<br />
and produced an immense oeuvre,<br />
which is becoming more and more<br />
12 Humanities Texts & Contexts<br />
popular in English translations.<br />
We will focus on poems by four <strong>of</strong><br />
Pessoa’s poetic incarnations, and<br />
the prose in his wise, imaginative<br />
Book <strong>of</strong> Disquietude, in which every<br />
second line makes the reader look<br />
for an occasion to quote it.<br />
Katia Mitova<br />
Ms. Mitova holds an MA in<br />
comparative Slavic studies from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>ia, Bulgaria, and an<br />
MA and PhD from the Committee<br />
on Social Thought at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago. She is working on a<br />
book on the dialogical character <strong>of</strong><br />
literary creativity. Her research and<br />
teaching interests include storytelling<br />
and artistic creativity. She<br />
received the 2008 <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Excellence in Teaching Award for<br />
the Basic Program.<br />
Course Code BPUWFP<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$210 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$240 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–July 17<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 15<br />
Little Dorrit: Finance,<br />
Society, and Freedom<br />
A novel for our times, Charles<br />
Dickens’s Little Dorrit examines<br />
the effects <strong>of</strong> abstract financial and<br />
policy decisions on individuals,<br />
families, and entire neighborhoods.<br />
At the heart <strong>of</strong> the book<br />
is the infamous debtor’s prison<br />
from the author’s childhood, the<br />
Marshalsea; when coupled with an<br />
entire metropolis <strong>of</strong> unforgettable<br />
characters the result is a moving,<br />
comic, and incisive analysis <strong>of</strong> the<br />
many guises <strong>of</strong> imprisonment in<br />
modern life. To appreciate Dickens’s<br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> choice and freedom, and<br />
how these are linked to work, investment,<br />
inheritance, debt, and social<br />
services, we will also read excerpts<br />
from works by Adam Smith, Karl<br />
Marx, George Orwell, and others.<br />
Marissa Love<br />
Ms. Love is assistant director <strong>of</strong><br />
Humanities, Arts, and Sciences<br />
at the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> and has<br />
taught in the Basic Program since<br />
1998. Her areas <strong>of</strong> interest include<br />
19th-century novels, Shakespeare,<br />
Japanese literature, and lyric<br />
poetry.
Course Code BPULDF<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
For the first class please read<br />
Chapters 1–7 <strong>of</strong> Little Dorrit, and in<br />
Adam Smith’s Wealth <strong>of</strong> Nations, the<br />
Introduction and Plan <strong>of</strong> the Work,<br />
and Chapters 1–4 <strong>of</strong> Book I.<br />
Shakespeare and His<br />
Sources: The Roman Plays<br />
Julius Caesar and Antony &<br />
Cleopatra are two <strong>of</strong> Shakespeare’s<br />
best-known works; though less<br />
familiar, Coriolanus has been called<br />
their artistic equal (notably by<br />
T. S. Eliot, who judged it superior to<br />
Hamlet). Apart from their common<br />
setting in ancient Rome, they also<br />
share a major historical source in<br />
Plutarch’s Lives, which Shakespeare<br />
not only read (in Thomas North’s<br />
1579 translation), but also borrowed<br />
quite heavily from at times. We<br />
will examine the transformation<br />
<strong>of</strong> history into legend and art<br />
by reading these three plays in<br />
comparison with the raw material<br />
(Caesar, Brutus, Pompey, Antony,<br />
Coriolanus …) that Shakespeare<br />
found in Plutarch.<br />
Michaelangelo Allocca<br />
See bio under Before the Cemetery:<br />
Eco’s Early Novels.<br />
Course Code BPUSSR<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$250 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$280 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
July 11–August 8<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 18<br />
Please read the lives <strong>of</strong> Julius Caesar<br />
and Marcus Brutus in Plutarch for<br />
the first class.<br />
To Boldly Go<br />
Beginning with Greek myths and<br />
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s<br />
novel Frankenstein, Or the Modern<br />
Prometheus, this course will explore<br />
the relationship between science<br />
fiction and innovation. What do<br />
authors provide and reading audiences<br />
seek in science fiction? What<br />
relationships exist among science,<br />
mathematics, logic, and technology?<br />
How does science fiction reveal<br />
complex attitudes about change<br />
and innovation? What more can<br />
we say about the characteristics <strong>of</strong><br />
science fiction, its attraction, its<br />
effects, its contribution to culture?<br />
We will read a wide range <strong>of</strong> novels<br />
in the genre, including Frankenstein,<br />
Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game,<br />
and Cordwainer Smith’s Norstrilia.<br />
Keith Cleveland and Marissa Love<br />
Mr. Cleveland began teaching in<br />
the Basic Program in 1968. He has<br />
taught every part <strong>of</strong> the program’s<br />
reading list, and many alumni<br />
courses on Plato, Aristotle, political<br />
philosophy, history, the sciences,<br />
The Tale <strong>of</strong> Genji, and much else. He<br />
received the 2009 <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Excellence in Teaching Award for<br />
the Basic Program. Ms. Love is assistant<br />
director <strong>of</strong> Humanities, Arts,<br />
and Sciences at the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
and has taught in the Basic Program<br />
since 1998. Her areas <strong>of</strong> interest<br />
include 19th-century novels, Shakespeare,<br />
Japanese literature, and<br />
lyric poetry.<br />
Course Code BPUBGO<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
July 5–August 23<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
For the first class please read<br />
the Preface through Chapter 6 <strong>of</strong><br />
Frankenstein.<br />
Humanities<br />
Classics <strong>of</strong> Children’s<br />
Literature<br />
There are certain children’s books<br />
whose themes resonate with adults<br />
as well: the pain <strong>of</strong> growing up, the<br />
pull <strong>of</strong> adventure versus the desire<br />
to stay safe with family and friends,<br />
clashes between parents and children.<br />
These classics are reinterpreted<br />
again and again in films and<br />
stage plays. In this class we will go<br />
down the rabbit hole again with<br />
Alice in Wonderland, fly with Peter<br />
Pan, visit an Oz that is very different<br />
from the famous 1939 film version,<br />
and explore Frances Hodgson<br />
Burnett’s Secret Garden.<br />
Cynthia Rutz<br />
See bio under The Early Sleuths:<br />
19th-Century Detective Fiction.<br />
Course Code BPUCCL<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
July 12–August 16<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 18<br />
For the first class, please read Mark<br />
Twain’s Tom Sawyer.<br />
Texts & Contexts<br />
13
WORLD<br />
14 IN FOCUS<br />
AFRICAN &<br />
AFRICAN-<br />
AMERICAN<br />
STUDIES<br />
Letters from Prison<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
CHICAGO<br />
A Daylong Boat Cruise on<br />
Chicago’s Inland Waterways—With<br />
a New Spring<br />
Option!<br />
This all-day cruise is an adventure!<br />
Learn all about one <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s<br />
greatest attractions, our inland<br />
waterways—including Calumet<br />
River, Lake Calumet, and Harbor;<br />
the Cal-Sag Channel; the Chicago<br />
Sanitary and Ship Canal; and the<br />
skyscraper-lined Chicago River. You<br />
will glide under beautiful bridges,<br />
catch a glimpse <strong>of</strong> migratory birds,<br />
and view indigenous flora and fauna<br />
with a famous geographer intimately<br />
familiar with the surroundings.<br />
Chicago’s inland waterways<br />
have witnessed dramatic changes<br />
recently, and even previous tour<br />
participants will learn a great deal<br />
on this new version <strong>of</strong> Mr. Solzman’s<br />
legendary course, now running in<br />
spring as well as late summer.<br />
David Solzman<br />
Mr. Solzman, author <strong>of</strong> The Chicago<br />
River, is a leading expert on<br />
Chicago’s inland waterway system.<br />
He holds a PhD in geography from<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago and is<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor emeritus at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Illinois at Chicago.<br />
Course Code LACHBC<br />
Mercury Boat Dock<br />
$160<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Sunday<br />
May 20<br />
8:45 am–4:30 pm<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Sunday<br />
September 16<br />
8:45 am–4:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 7<br />
Pack a picnic lunch and a few<br />
beverages. The cruise takes place<br />
from 9 am until approximately<br />
4–4:30 pm, rain or shine; bring<br />
sunscreen and raingear as needed.<br />
Lunch not included, and glass is not<br />
permitted on the boat, so please<br />
bring your beverages in plastic or<br />
aluminum containers. Class<br />
assembles at the Mercury boat dock<br />
near the northeast corner <strong>of</strong><br />
Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive,<br />
south <strong>of</strong> the Chicago River. The<br />
cruise leaves promptly at 9 am;<br />
please allow sufficient time to arrive<br />
at the dock and board. In case <strong>of</strong><br />
extreme weather conditions, please<br />
contact the Mercury Cruise Dock (at<br />
312.332.1368) to confirm that the<br />
cruise will run.<br />
CIVIC<br />
KNOWLEDGE<br />
PROJECT<br />
For course descriptions and more<br />
information, please see page 26.<br />
Free Public Discussions<br />
Community Forum: Ethics,<br />
Happiness, and Poverty<br />
Community Forum: The University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago and Development Policy <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago’s South Side<br />
Teacher’s Workshop<br />
Chicago Violence: The Real History<br />
<strong>of</strong> Gangs and Organized Crime in<br />
Chicago<br />
KNOW YOUR<br />
CHICAGO<br />
Interested in learning more about<br />
the complexity, diversity, and richness<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago? Since 1948, this<br />
popular annual autumn lecture and<br />
tour series have explored issues<br />
14 Humanities World in Focus<br />
such as culture, the arts, technology,<br />
education, housing, urban renewal,<br />
and social change. Through access<br />
to places not open to the public<br />
and speakers expert in their fields,<br />
participants expand their knowledge<br />
and appreciation <strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
Tour topics and dates for 2012<br />
will be announced on the website<br />
in June. The season begins with<br />
the Symposium, on September 12.<br />
To add your name to the program<br />
mailing list, contact kyclist@<br />
uchicago.edu or call 773.834.0270.<br />
Questions? Call 773.702.1727. Visit<br />
knowyourchicago.org for details<br />
or to download the 2012 brochure/<br />
registration form (after mid-July).<br />
GLOBAL STUDIES<br />
Berlin: The Capital <strong>of</strong> the 20th<br />
Century<br />
(listed under Travel Study)<br />
Divine Trilogies: the Qur’an and the<br />
Aeneid<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Empires and Art <strong>of</strong> the Ancient Silk<br />
Roads<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Oriental Institute)<br />
Freedom Charters<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Political Science)<br />
A Fortnight in Oxford<br />
(listed under Travel Study)<br />
Human Rights in the Contemporary<br />
Arab World<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Interfaith Dialogues:<br />
Justin’s Dialogue with Trypho and<br />
Halevi’s Book <strong>of</strong> the Khazars<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Islamic Art & Architecture<br />
(listed under Arts/Art & Art<br />
History)<br />
Letters from Prison<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)
Matters <strong>of</strong> Life, Death, and Afterlife:<br />
Burial Customs and Beliefs in the<br />
Ancient Middle East<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Oriental Institute)<br />
Paris: Capital <strong>of</strong> Modernity<br />
(listed under Travel Study)<br />
Monuments <strong>of</strong> Egypt: The Pyramids<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Oriental Institute)<br />
Readings in Buddhism: Selections<br />
from the Flower Garden Sutra<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Religious <strong>Studies</strong>)<br />
Vienna and Budapest:<br />
Dream and Reality<br />
(listed under Travel Study)<br />
Women in Ancient Egypt<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Oriental Institute)<br />
Modern India: Religion,<br />
Culture, Politics<br />
This course explores the making<br />
<strong>of</strong> modern India from 1757 to the<br />
present, by studying key historical<br />
texts and novels, watching relevant<br />
movies, and reviewing contemporary<br />
news about India. Since the<br />
British East India Company won<br />
the critical battle <strong>of</strong> Plassey in 1757,<br />
the colonial period has affected the<br />
religions, cultures, and politics <strong>of</strong><br />
the region. When the colonial period<br />
ended in 1947, India was a melting<br />
pot <strong>of</strong> tradition and modernity.<br />
This course will pick up the creative<br />
moments in the process <strong>of</strong> India’s<br />
transformation and try to question<br />
whether India is really modern—and<br />
what constitutes “modern India.”<br />
Abhishek Ghosh<br />
See bio under Reality 101: Hindu and<br />
Quantum Perspectives.<br />
Course Code ACCMIR<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$390 Early registration ends March 21<br />
$420 Regular registration<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–May 30<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Section 12S2<br />
Fridays<br />
March 30–June 1<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25<br />
The Yoga Sutras <strong>of</strong> Patanjali<br />
This course <strong>of</strong>fers an opportunity<br />
to engage deeply with the main<br />
philosophical text, tradition, and<br />
practice <strong>of</strong> yoga presented in the<br />
ancient Indian Classic, The Yoga<br />
Sutras <strong>of</strong> Patanjali. The course has<br />
been designed to cater to both practitioners<br />
and non-practitioners <strong>of</strong><br />
yoga who seek to deepen and enrich<br />
their perspectives <strong>of</strong> yoga through<br />
studying this key text. Reading The<br />
Yoga Sutras with the aid <strong>of</strong> traditional<br />
Sanskrit commentaries in<br />
English translation, we will explore<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> facets <strong>of</strong> traditional<br />
yoga and analyze the diverse scope<br />
<strong>of</strong> its reception and practice in our<br />
contemporary times.<br />
Abhishek Ghosh<br />
See bio under Reality 101: Hindu and<br />
Quantum Perspectives.<br />
Course Code ACCYSP<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$360 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$390 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
June 21–August 9<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 24<br />
LANGUAGES<br />
Certificate in Arabic<br />
Language and Cultures<br />
<strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> Arabic students can<br />
earn a certificate attesting to their<br />
linguistic and cultural accomplishments.<br />
Certificate students<br />
receive additional instruction and<br />
evaluation each term, leading to a<br />
credential from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago. For more information and<br />
to apply, please visit grahamschool.<br />
uchicago.edu/arabic.<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Beginning Arabic, Part 3<br />
This is the third course in a yearlong<br />
series that provides a general introduction<br />
to Modern Standard Arabic,<br />
the language <strong>of</strong> media and <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
discourse throughout the Middle<br />
East. This course will serve to<br />
familiarize beginners with the look<br />
and feel <strong>of</strong> the language. Emphasis<br />
will be placed on learning to read,<br />
write, and pronounce the Arabic<br />
characters, learning basic words<br />
Humanities World in Focus<br />
and key phrases for making very<br />
simple conversation, and surviving<br />
while traveling in various Arabicspeaking<br />
countries. This course is<br />
for students seeking exposure to<br />
the rudiments <strong>of</strong> Modern Standard<br />
Arabic, the literary language <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Middle East and North Africa.<br />
Dina Farag<br />
Ms. Farag grew up in Alexandria,<br />
Egypt, and has taught Arabic as a<br />
second language since 2007. Her<br />
interests include modern Arabic<br />
Egyptian novelists such as Ihsan<br />
Abd al-Quddus and Bahaa’ Taher.<br />
Course Code FLBARB<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$350 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$380 Regular registration<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–May 14<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Certificate Course: Beginning<br />
Arabic, Part 3<br />
For this course to count toward the<br />
Certificate in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures, participants must apply to<br />
the program, register for the certificate<br />
section <strong>of</strong> this course, attend<br />
both the review session and testing<br />
session (the final two weeks <strong>of</strong> this<br />
section), and pass both the oral and<br />
written tests.<br />
Dina Farag<br />
See bio under Beginning Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLBA3C<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$550 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$580 Regular registration<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–June 4 (no class May 28)<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25<br />
15
Continuing Arabic, Part 3<br />
This is the third course in a yearlong<br />
series with a primary emphasis on<br />
the review and acquisition <strong>of</strong> grammatical<br />
structures in Modern Standard<br />
Arabic. Through both oral and<br />
written media, students will be able<br />
to ask questions and make comparisons<br />
using complex sentences and<br />
expressions. In addition, students<br />
will be introduced to short narratives,<br />
conversations, and media<br />
pieces. This course is for students<br />
who want a better understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
Modern Standard Arabic, the <strong>of</strong>ficial,<br />
literary language used in<br />
the media.<br />
Nathaniel Miller<br />
Mr. Miller is a PhD student in<br />
Arabic language and literature at<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Near Eastern Languages<br />
and Civilizations. In Cairo he taught<br />
courses on Arabic grammar, media<br />
Arabic, contemporary Islamic<br />
thought, and the Arabic novel.<br />
Course Code FLCARB<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$350 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$380 Regular registration<br />
Saturdays<br />
March 24–May 1 (no class April 7)<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Certificate Course:<br />
Continuing Arabic, Part 3<br />
For this course to count toward the<br />
Certificate in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures, participants must apply<br />
to the program, register for the<br />
certificate section <strong>of</strong> this course,<br />
attend both the review session and<br />
testing session (the final two weeks<br />
<strong>of</strong> this section), and pass the oral<br />
and written tests.<br />
Nathaniel Miller<br />
See bio under Continuing Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLCA3C<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$550 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$580 Regular registration<br />
Saturdays<br />
March 24–June 9 (no class April 7)<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25<br />
Spoken Colloquial Arabic,<br />
Part 3<br />
This yearlong series is an alternate<br />
or additional route for students after<br />
the equivalent <strong>of</strong> at least one year <strong>of</strong><br />
Arabic study. This course will focus<br />
on building the necessary vocabulary<br />
and expressions to hold a basic<br />
conversation in colloquial Arabic.<br />
The course will also focus on corresponding<br />
patterns <strong>of</strong> morphology<br />
and verb conjugations. Students<br />
will not read or write extensively,<br />
but rather they will have regular<br />
conversations, watch videos, and<br />
read comic strips in colloquial<br />
Arabic. This course is for students<br />
interested in acquiring basic conversational<br />
skills in everyday Arabic.<br />
Cameron Lindley Cross<br />
Mr. Cross has an MA in Middle<br />
Eastern studies and an MA in Near<br />
Eastern Languages and Civilizations<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
Course Code FLSCAR<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$350 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$380 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
March 27–May 15<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Certificate Course: Spoken<br />
Colloquial Arabic, Part 3<br />
For this course to count toward the<br />
Certificate in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures, participants must apply to<br />
the program, register for the certificate<br />
section <strong>of</strong> this course, attend<br />
both the review session and testing<br />
session (the final two weeks <strong>of</strong> this<br />
section), and pass both the oral and<br />
written tests.<br />
16 Humanities World in Focus<br />
Cameron Lindley Cross<br />
See bio under Spoken Colloquial<br />
Arabic, Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLSA3C<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$550 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$580 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
March 27–May 29<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25<br />
Independent Study in<br />
Modern Standard Arabic<br />
This course is for intermediate<br />
Arabic students who have<br />
progressed beyond the regular<br />
Arabic series and want to read<br />
Arabic literature and media. It is<br />
also open to heritage speakers and<br />
those who are already familiar with<br />
Modern Standard Arabic. Modeled<br />
on independent studies at the<br />
graduate level, this course provides<br />
a rare opportunity to read and<br />
discuss fiction, nonfiction, poetry,<br />
and journal articles, depending<br />
on the interests <strong>of</strong> the group. The<br />
class meets every other week, with<br />
participants working independently<br />
between meetings. This course is for<br />
students who want to read Arabic<br />
literature and nonfiction at an intermediate<br />
level.<br />
Dina Farag<br />
See bio under Beginning Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLIAM3<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$350 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$380 Regular registration<br />
Saturdays<br />
March 31–May 5<br />
1:30–4 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 10<br />
This course meets 4 times: March<br />
31, April 14, April 28, and May 12.<br />
For this course to count toward the<br />
Certificate in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures, participants must apply<br />
to the program and register for the<br />
certificate section <strong>of</strong> this course in<br />
Summer Quarter 2012. There are<br />
no review sessions or tests for this<br />
course before summer 2012.
Summer 2012<br />
Continuing Arabic, Part 4<br />
Beginning Arabic, Part 4<br />
This is the fourth course in a year-<br />
This is the fourth course in a yearlong<br />
series that provides a general<br />
introduction to Modern Standard<br />
Arabic, the language <strong>of</strong> media and<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial discourse throughout the<br />
Middle East. This course will serve to<br />
familiarize beginners with the look<br />
and feel <strong>of</strong> the language. Emphasis<br />
will be placed on learning to read,<br />
write, and pronounce the Arabic<br />
characters, learning basic words and<br />
key phrases for making very simple<br />
conversation, and surviving while<br />
traveling in various Arabic-speaking<br />
countries. This course is for students<br />
long series with a primary emphasis<br />
on the review and acquisition <strong>of</strong><br />
grammatical structures in Modern<br />
Standard Arabic. Through both<br />
oral and written media, students<br />
will be able to ask questions and<br />
make comparisons using complex<br />
sentences and expressions. In addition,<br />
students will be introduced<br />
to short narratives, conversations,<br />
and media pieces. This course is<br />
for students who want a better<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> Modern Standard<br />
Arabic, the <strong>of</strong>ficial, literary language<br />
used in the media.<br />
seeking exposure to the rudiments <strong>of</strong> Nathaniel Miller<br />
Modern Standard Arabic, the literary See bio under Continuing Arabic,<br />
language <strong>of</strong> the Middle East and<br />
North Africa.<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLCARB<br />
Dina Farag<br />
See bio under Beginning Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$350 Early registration ends June 13<br />
Course Code FLBARB<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
$380 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 20–August 15 (no class July 4)<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
$350 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$380 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Certificate Course: Beginning<br />
Arabic, Part 4<br />
For this course to count toward the<br />
Certificate in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures participants must apply to<br />
the program, register for the certificate<br />
section <strong>of</strong> this course, attend<br />
both the review session and testing<br />
session (the final two weeks <strong>of</strong> this<br />
section), and pass both the oral and<br />
written tests.<br />
Dina Farag<br />
See bio under Beginning Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLBA4C<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$550 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$580 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 21<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Certificate Course:<br />
Continuing Arabic, Part 4<br />
For this course to count toward the<br />
Certificate in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures, participants must apply to<br />
the program, register for the certificate<br />
section <strong>of</strong> this course, attend<br />
both the review session and testing<br />
session (the final two weeks <strong>of</strong> this<br />
section), and pass both the oral and<br />
written tests.<br />
Nathaniel Miller<br />
See bio under Continuing Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLCA4C<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$550 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$580 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 20–August 29 (no class July 4)<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25<br />
Humanities World in Focus<br />
Spoken Colloquial Arabic,<br />
Part 4<br />
This yearlong series is an alternate<br />
or additional route for students after<br />
the equivalent <strong>of</strong> at least one year <strong>of</strong><br />
Arabic study. This course will focus<br />
on building the necessary vocabulary<br />
and expressions to hold a basic<br />
conversation in colloquial Arabic.<br />
The course will also focus on corresponding<br />
patterns <strong>of</strong> morphology<br />
and verb conjugations. Students will<br />
not read or write extensively; rather<br />
they will have regular conversations,<br />
watch videos, and read comic<br />
strips in colloquial Arabic. This<br />
course is for students interested in<br />
acquiring basic conversational skills<br />
in everyday Arabic.<br />
Cameron Lindley Cross<br />
See bio under Continuing Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLSCAR<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$350 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$380 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Certificate Course: Spoken<br />
Colloquial Arabic, Part 4<br />
For this course to count toward the<br />
Certificate in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures, participants must apply to<br />
the program, register for the certificate<br />
section <strong>of</strong> this course, attend<br />
both the review session and testing<br />
session (the final two weeks <strong>of</strong> this<br />
section), and pass both the oral and<br />
written tests.<br />
Cameron Lindley Cross<br />
See bio under Spoken Colloquial<br />
Arabic, Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLSA4C<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$550 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$580 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 21<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 10<br />
17
Independent Study in<br />
Modern Standard Arabic<br />
This course is for intermediate<br />
Arabic students who have<br />
progressed beyond the regular<br />
Arabic series and want to read<br />
Arabic literature and media. It is<br />
also open to heritage speakers and<br />
those who are already familiar with<br />
Modern Standard Arabic. Modeled<br />
on independent studies at the<br />
graduate level, this course provides<br />
a rare opportunity to read and<br />
discuss fiction, nonfiction, poetry,<br />
and journal articles, depending<br />
on the interests <strong>of</strong> the group. The<br />
class meets every other week, with<br />
participants working independently<br />
between meetings. This course is for<br />
students who want to read Arabic<br />
literature and nonfiction at an intermediate<br />
level.<br />
Dina Farag<br />
See bio under Beginning Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLIAM4<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$350 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$380 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 27–August 1<br />
1:30–4 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 15<br />
This course meets 4 times: June 27,<br />
July 11, July 25, and August 1.<br />
18<br />
Certificate Course: Independent<br />
Study in Modern Standard<br />
Arabic<br />
For this course to count toward the<br />
Certificate in Arabic Language and<br />
Cultures, participants must apply<br />
to the program and register for the<br />
certificate section <strong>of</strong> this course in<br />
Summer Quarter 2012. There are<br />
no review sessions or tests for this<br />
course before summer 2012.<br />
Dina Farag<br />
See bio under Beginning Arabic,<br />
Part 3.<br />
Course Code FLIM4C<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$550 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$580 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 27–August 15<br />
1:30–4 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25<br />
This course meets 6 times: June 27,<br />
July 11, July 25, August 1, August 8,<br />
and August 15.<br />
ORIENTAL<br />
INSTITUTE<br />
Contact OI Museum Education at<br />
773.702.9507 for more information.<br />
Matters <strong>of</strong> Life, Death, and<br />
Afterlife: Burial Customs<br />
and Beliefs in the Ancient<br />
Middle East<br />
In the ancient world, death was<br />
not the great equalizer. How you<br />
were buried and your lot in the<br />
afterlife depended on your status<br />
and achievements. In this course,<br />
you will explore how the ancient<br />
cultures <strong>of</strong> the Middle East prepared<br />
to meet their ends—their mortuary<br />
customs and beliefs and their burial<br />
sites, which range from simple<br />
graves to the monumental wonders<br />
<strong>of</strong> the ancient world. Examining<br />
cases as varied as the pharaoh’s<br />
pyramids, Jericho’s plastered skulls,<br />
and the Royal Tombs <strong>of</strong> Ur, you will<br />
be fascinated by the many ways<br />
ancient people coped with life’s<br />
inevitable end.<br />
Virginia Herrmann and<br />
Vincent J. van Exel<br />
Ms. Herrmann recently received<br />
a PhD in Near Eastern archaeology<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago’s Department <strong>of</strong> Near<br />
Eastern Languages and Civilizations.<br />
She studies mortuary cults<br />
in the Levant, Anatolia, and the<br />
Assyrian Empire and has excavated<br />
in Turkey, Syria, Israel, and Egypt.<br />
Mr. van Exel is a graduate student<br />
in Near Eastern archaeology in the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Near Eastern Languages<br />
and Civilizations. He has excavated<br />
extensively in Syria and Turkey.<br />
Course Code LAOIML<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Oriental Institute<br />
Humanities World in Focus<br />
$240 for Oriental Institute members<br />
$290 for non-members<br />
Saturdays<br />
April 7–May 19<br />
10 am–12 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16<br />
Preregistration required.<br />
This course will meet at the Oriental<br />
Institute, 1155 E. 58th Street,<br />
Chicago, IL 60637.
Empires and Art <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Ancient Silk Roads<br />
The Silk Roads were a system <strong>of</strong><br />
trade routes whose age and size<br />
are unmatched in history. At their<br />
peak, they connected Rome, Persia,<br />
India, and China as parts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
first global economic system. Great<br />
ideas, inventions, and traditions<br />
that shaped the world—chivalry,<br />
belief in the apocalypse, guns and<br />
gunpowder, major world religions—<br />
all traveled along the Silk Roads.<br />
Learn about the people who made<br />
the trade happen, the empires<br />
that ruled Asia’s vast interior, and<br />
a cultural and artistic tradition<br />
stretching back more than two<br />
thousand years that still influences<br />
us today.<br />
Kaveh Hemmat<br />
Mr. Hemmat is a PhD candidate in<br />
Islamic civilization in the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago’s Department <strong>of</strong> Near<br />
Eastern Languages and Civilizations.<br />
He studies relations between<br />
China and the Middle East during<br />
the Middle Ages.<br />
Course Code LAOIEP<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Oriental Institute<br />
$175 for Oriental Institute members<br />
$225 for non-members<br />
Wednesdays<br />
April 11–May 16<br />
7–9 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 16<br />
Preregistration required.<br />
This course will meet at the Oriental<br />
Institute, 1155 E. 58th Street,<br />
Chicago, IL 60637.<br />
Monuments <strong>of</strong> Egypt: The<br />
Pyramids<br />
Pyramids are one <strong>of</strong> the most iconic<br />
images from ancient Egypt, but<br />
what do these monuments reveal<br />
about the history and culture <strong>of</strong><br />
this great civilization? This course<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers an in-depth exploration <strong>of</strong> the<br />
pyramids, including their architectural<br />
development and construction,<br />
their religious significance<br />
as royal burial sites, and also their<br />
use by non-royals and non-Egyptians.<br />
Learn about the place <strong>of</strong> the<br />
pyramids in early archaeological<br />
exploration, find out about the most<br />
recent archaeological discoveries,<br />
and investigate the use <strong>of</strong> the form<br />
in more contemporary times.<br />
Jessica Henderson<br />
Ms. Henderson is a graduate student<br />
in Egyptian archaeology in the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Near Eastern Languages<br />
and Civilizations. She studies royal<br />
iconography as well as the archaeology<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Late Period.<br />
Course Code LAOIPY<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Oriental Institute<br />
$175 for Oriental Institute members<br />
$225 for non-members<br />
Saturdays<br />
July 7–August 11<br />
10 am–12 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 12<br />
Preregistration required.<br />
This course will meet at the Oriental<br />
Institute, 1155 E. 58th Street,<br />
Chicago, IL 60637.<br />
Women in Ancient Egypt<br />
From a modern perspective, women<br />
are seen as having few rights in the<br />
ancient world. In ancient Egypt,<br />
however, women had rights and<br />
privileges that were not seen again<br />
until nearly the modern era. This<br />
course provides an overview <strong>of</strong> the<br />
roles <strong>of</strong> women in Egypt from the<br />
earliest dynasties to the reign <strong>of</strong><br />
Cleopatra. Women’s roles in the<br />
family and the household and their<br />
economic and social position will be<br />
examined, culminating in a discussion<br />
<strong>of</strong> women in the royal family<br />
and as rulers in their own right.<br />
Lindsey Miller<br />
Ms. Miller is a graduate student<br />
in Egyptian archaeology in the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Near Eastern Languages<br />
and Civilizations. She specializes in<br />
administration and has excavated in<br />
Egypt, Israel, and Spain.<br />
Course Code LAOIWN<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Oriental Institute<br />
$175 for Oriental Institute members<br />
$225 for non-members<br />
Mondays<br />
July 9–August 13<br />
7–9 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 12<br />
Preregistration required.<br />
This course will meet at the Oriental<br />
Institute, 1155 E. 58th Street,<br />
Chicago, IL 60637.<br />
Glorious Babylon: Myth and<br />
Reality<br />
Babylon was renowned throughout<br />
antiquity for its massive city walls,<br />
towering ziggurat, and the Hanging<br />
Gardens that were one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Seven Wonders <strong>of</strong> the World. From<br />
sumptuous palaces and great epics<br />
to simple houses and economic<br />
records, rich evidence paints a vivid<br />
picture <strong>of</strong> life in Babylon and the<br />
empire it ruled. Explore the history<br />
and archaeology <strong>of</strong> Babylon and<br />
the Neo-Babylonian empire—the<br />
rise and then eventual conquest by<br />
Cyrus <strong>of</strong> Persia and Alexander the<br />
Great. We will also consider how<br />
modern depictions in art, literature,<br />
and film have transformed our views<br />
<strong>of</strong> Babylon from reality to myth.<br />
Vincent J. van Exel<br />
Mr. van Exel is a graduate student<br />
in Near Eastern archaeology in the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Near Eastern Languages<br />
and Civilizations. He has excavated<br />
extensively in Syria and Turkey.<br />
Course Code LAOIGB<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Oriental Institute<br />
$175 for Oriental Institute members<br />
$225 for non-members<br />
Wednesdays<br />
July 11–August 15<br />
7–9 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 12<br />
Preregistration required.<br />
This course will meet at the Oriental<br />
Institute, 1155 E. 58th Street,<br />
Chicago, IL 60637.<br />
TRAVEL<br />
Humanities World in Focus<br />
Basic Program Weekend Study<br />
Retreat: Anna Karenina<br />
(listed under Basic Program)<br />
Berlin: The Capital <strong>of</strong> the<br />
20th Century<br />
(listed under Travel Study)<br />
A Fortnight in Oxford<br />
(listed under Travel Study)<br />
Paris: Capital <strong>of</strong> Modernity<br />
(listed under Travel Study)<br />
Vienna and Budapest:<br />
Dream and Reality<br />
(listed under Travel Study)<br />
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20 ARTS<br />
ART & ART<br />
HISTORY<br />
Islamic Art & Architecture<br />
This course counts toward the Asian<br />
Classics certificate and the Arabic<br />
Language and Cultures certificate.<br />
This new course has no prerequisites<br />
and continues the exploration<br />
<strong>of</strong> the wealth <strong>of</strong> Islamic art and<br />
architecture from the first shrines<br />
<strong>of</strong> Arabia to the contemporary<br />
photography <strong>of</strong> Shirin Neshat. We<br />
will trace the pr<strong>of</strong>ound aesthetic<br />
achievements, development , and<br />
ruptures in the visual arts and<br />
architecture <strong>of</strong> the Islamic world<br />
from the religion’s origins in the 7th<br />
century through the 21st century.<br />
We will consider the visual culture<br />
<strong>of</strong> various social spheres, paying<br />
attention to history, religion, and<br />
culture as well as to contact with<br />
neighboring states and societies.<br />
Heather Grossman<br />
Ms. Grossman is assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> art history at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Illinois at Chicago. Her primary<br />
field is the architectural history <strong>of</strong><br />
the medieval Mediterranean and<br />
cultural exchange between East and<br />
West during 1000–1300 ce.<br />
Course Code ACAIAA<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$115<br />
Saturday<br />
May 5<br />
10 am–4 pm (one-hour lunch break)<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 5<br />
ARTIFACT<br />
COLLECTION<br />
CARE<br />
Build the skills and knowledge you<br />
need to care for a collection <strong>of</strong> art<br />
and artifacts at your organization<br />
or in your own personal collection.<br />
In a series <strong>of</strong> six courses, you<br />
will develop techniques that will<br />
help you manage a collection <strong>of</strong><br />
historical objects, photographs,<br />
papers, textiles, art, and other items.<br />
For more information or to apply<br />
for the certificate, please email<br />
collectioncare@uchicago.edu or call<br />
773.702.2768.<br />
CORE COURSES<br />
Display, Storage, and Use I<br />
Handling and labeling art and artifacts<br />
safely are critical to preserving<br />
your collections. While some<br />
handling concepts are common<br />
sense, there are many issues that<br />
are particular to proper handling <strong>of</strong><br />
art and artifacts. This course will<br />
make you familiar with these issues<br />
and prepare you to handle collections<br />
safely. Through the hands-on<br />
component <strong>of</strong> the course, you will<br />
also develop an understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
the function <strong>of</strong> catalog numbering<br />
and gain experience in choosing and<br />
applying the appropriate labeling<br />
technique for different object types.<br />
Samples <strong>of</strong> labeling materials and<br />
some specialized tools will be<br />
provided.<br />
Ruth Norton<br />
Ms. Norton holds an MS in art<br />
conservation from the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Delaware/Winterthur Museum.<br />
She has worked with ethnology,<br />
archaeology, historical, and decorative<br />
arts collections at several<br />
institutions, and has been head <strong>of</strong><br />
conservation at the Field Museum<br />
in Chicago since 2001.<br />
Course Code OUARHL<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$375<br />
Tuesdays<br />
March 27–May 1<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Display, Storage, and Use II<br />
Through lectures, readings and<br />
hands-on exercises, this course will<br />
explore conservation principles and<br />
practices relating to the housing,<br />
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storage, and display <strong>of</strong> museum<br />
collections. Students will be introduced<br />
to design and construction<br />
principles as well as to practical<br />
ideas and solutions for safe, effective<br />
storage and display <strong>of</strong> objects that<br />
safeguard their intrinsic and interpretive<br />
value. Students will consider<br />
material selection and use; explore<br />
methodologies and fabrication techniques<br />
for housing, enclosures, and<br />
supports; and learn about environmental<br />
concerns and factors. In the<br />
third part <strong>of</strong> the course use <strong>of</strong> collections<br />
will be discussed with reference<br />
to their value for the present<br />
and future and how interpretation<br />
techniques affect their use.<br />
Jane Foley and Holly Lundberg<br />
Ms. Foley is accredited by the UK<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Conservation. She holds<br />
a bachelor’s degree in conservation<br />
and an MA in heritage management.<br />
She divides her time between the<br />
United Kingdom and the United<br />
States, where she manages conservation<br />
at the Litas Liparini Restoration<br />
Studio. Ms. Lundberg holds a<br />
degree in archaeological conservation<br />
from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Archaeology,<br />
University College London.<br />
She works at the Chicago History<br />
Museum, where she specializes in<br />
the preservation, care, and conservation<br />
for the Costume, Decorative<br />
& Industrial Arts, and Painting &<br />
Sculpture collections.<br />
Course Code OUARDI<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$475<br />
Thursdays<br />
March 29–May 17<br />
5:30–8 pm<br />
plus one Saturday session<br />
TBD<br />
ELECTIVE COURSES<br />
Look for additional listings on our<br />
website at grahamschool.uchicago.<br />
edu/artifactcollectioncare.
Digitizing <strong>of</strong> Collections<br />
How can you digitize your collection,<br />
why can’t you digitize everything,<br />
and where do you begin?<br />
These questions and others will be<br />
answered in this class. Through<br />
lectures and hands-on exercises<br />
this course will help you become<br />
familiar with planning and selecting<br />
material for digital projects<br />
including 2-D and 3-D objects.<br />
Lectures will include a discussion<br />
<strong>of</strong> copyright issues and metadata.<br />
During the hands-on component <strong>of</strong><br />
the class students will learn how to<br />
examine and benchmark documents<br />
to determine the best resolution<br />
for scanning and photography, how<br />
to use a scanner, and how to create<br />
metadata. Readings and bibliography<br />
will be provided.<br />
Alyce Scott<br />
Ms. Scott is the coordinator <strong>of</strong> the<br />
digital imaging program at the Illinois<br />
State Library. She has provided<br />
digitization training for librarians<br />
through the Mortenson Center at<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Illinois. Ms. Scott<br />
holds an MS in library and information<br />
science from UIUC.<br />
Course Code OUARDC<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center (in person/online<br />
requirement)<br />
$575<br />
Saturday<br />
June 2<br />
9 am-4:30 pm<br />
Plus online class sessions required<br />
prior to the in-person session.<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 15<br />
Exhibition Development and<br />
Design<br />
Learn the key steps to a great<br />
exhibition from idea to design to<br />
implementation. In this five-part<br />
course, we will start by examining<br />
the essential components <strong>of</strong> the<br />
exhibit medium, and how to develop<br />
an audience-centered interpretive<br />
plan, including an introduction to<br />
audience research. We will continue<br />
with an exploration <strong>of</strong> the design<br />
process, including bubble plans,<br />
floor plans, color, media, interactives,<br />
artifacts, photos, and graphics.<br />
The final session will provide valuable<br />
information on how to turn<br />
an exhibition plan into reality and<br />
will address project management,<br />
cost estimating, value engineering,<br />
RFPs, staffing and contracting,<br />
materials, and installation.<br />
Tamara Biggs<br />
Ms. Biggs has been developing<br />
exhibitions for over 30 years. She<br />
currently serves as director <strong>of</strong><br />
exhibitions at the Chicago History<br />
Museum and is a frequent speaker<br />
at pr<strong>of</strong>essional conferences. She<br />
holds a BA in history from Webster<br />
College.<br />
Course Code OUARED<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$375<br />
Saturdays<br />
July 14–August 11<br />
9 am–12 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 15<br />
CULINARY ARTS<br />
Bill St. John<br />
Mr. St. John, a former journalist and<br />
television reporter, holds an MA<br />
in divinity, an MA in public policy<br />
studies, and a PhD in theology from<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
Course Code LACAPR<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
March 29–May 17<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Humanities Arts<br />
A Cultural and Culinary<br />
History <strong>of</strong> Spain<br />
This course will examine the<br />
great variety <strong>of</strong> Spanish cuisines,<br />
along with the cultural traditions<br />
that unite the country’s different<br />
regions. Looking at the long history<br />
<strong>of</strong> the regions, we will trace the path<br />
<strong>of</strong> Phoenicians and Greeks, Romans,<br />
and Moors, all <strong>of</strong> whom made their<br />
distinctive marks on the local food.<br />
We will also consider foreign foods<br />
that entered the Spanish diet during<br />
their exploration <strong>of</strong> the New World—<br />
from tomatoes and potatoes to<br />
vanilla and chocolate.<br />
Bill St. John<br />
See bio under Lessons from<br />
Prohibition.<br />
Course Code LACACS<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
Lessons from Prohibition<br />
$345 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
The 18th amendment to the<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
Constitution was not simply a moral 6–8:30 pm<br />
prescription against alcohol; it was<br />
the tip <strong>of</strong> the iceberg in a nation<br />
divided over immigration, women’s<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
rights, and America’s role in the<br />
world. Similarly, many current public<br />
policy issues—same-sex marriage,<br />
DRAMA<br />
health care, drug control, and the Shakespeare and His Sources: The<br />
death penalty, to name a few—are Roman Plays<br />
related to other submerged issues. (listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
This course considers the culture<br />
<strong>of</strong> speakeasies and liquor distribu-<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
tion, paying particular attention to<br />
Chicago, and examines the “noble<br />
experiment” <strong>of</strong> Prohibition, using<br />
it as a prism to examine national<br />
FILM STUDIES<br />
debates that continue to this day.<br />
Certificate in the Language<br />
<strong>of</strong> Film<br />
This <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> certificate is<br />
designed for anyone who has been<br />
looking for a serious yet enjoyable<br />
exploration <strong>of</strong> the art <strong>of</strong> the cinema.<br />
Film buffs and novices alike will find<br />
the five courses required for a certificate<br />
accessible, challenging, and<br />
rewarding. Find more information at<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/film.<br />
Point <strong>of</strong> View with Andrea<br />
Gronvall: Mobster Movies<br />
This course counts as a Point <strong>of</strong> View<br />
course toward the Language <strong>of</strong> Film<br />
Certificate Program.<br />
Mobsters, with their closed societies<br />
but powerful influence, have<br />
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long fascinated moviegoers. This<br />
new course examines what screen<br />
depictions <strong>of</strong> gangsters reveal about<br />
mainstream cultural, economic, and<br />
political climates. Why have filmmakers<br />
like Francis Ford Coppola<br />
and Martin Scorsese been drawn<br />
to this genre repeatedly? How did a<br />
hit TV series like The Sopranos add<br />
to conventions <strong>of</strong> the form? This<br />
course will explore these questions<br />
and analyze the allure <strong>of</strong> organized<br />
crime. Think <strong>of</strong> it as an <strong>of</strong>fer you<br />
can’t refuse.<br />
Andrea Gronvall<br />
Ms. Gronvall contributes to the<br />
Chicago Reader and Time Out<br />
Chicago, and websites Movie City<br />
News and Stop Smiling. A multiple-<br />
Emmy nominee for producing<br />
Siskel & Ebert, she holds a BS in<br />
film studies from Northwestern<br />
University.<br />
Course Code FSPVAG<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$320 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$350 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–May 16<br />
6–9:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 28<br />
Point <strong>of</strong> View with Adam<br />
Kempenaar: Cinéma Vérité,<br />
the Documentary, and the<br />
Problem <strong>of</strong> Truth<br />
This course counts as a Point <strong>of</strong> View<br />
course toward the Language <strong>of</strong> Film<br />
Certificate Program.<br />
We are surrounded by the cinema<br />
<strong>of</strong> the real, from news and reality<br />
shows to documentaries and<br />
YouTube videos. Images are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
presented as the truth, although<br />
the interaction between reality and<br />
film is complex. This course traces<br />
the evolution <strong>of</strong> the documentary<br />
form and examines the relationship<br />
between cinema and truth.<br />
We will pay particular attention to<br />
the movement in the 1960s and 70s<br />
known as cinéma vérité, or direct<br />
cinema, in which new technology<br />
allowed filmmakers to work unobtrusively.<br />
Films to be screened<br />
include Nanook <strong>of</strong> the North, Don’t<br />
Look Back, The Thin Blue Line, and<br />
Hoop Dreams.<br />
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Adam Kempenaar<br />
Mr. Kempenaar cohosts the film<br />
discussion podcast Filmspotting,<br />
which also broadcasts weekly on<br />
WBEZ (91.5 FM). He holds an MA in<br />
journalism from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Iowa and BAs in film studies (Iowa)<br />
and English (Grinnell College).<br />
Course Code FSPVAK<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$320 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$350 Regular registration<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 20–August 15 (no class July 4)<br />
6–9:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 28<br />
Ecstasy, Eccentricity, Cruelty,<br />
and Obsession: The Cinema<br />
<strong>of</strong> Extremes<br />
Twentieth-century directors and<br />
cinematographers frequently<br />
sought to examine the “self” in its<br />
most extreme manifestations. We<br />
will discuss pairs <strong>of</strong> films made by<br />
cinematographers such as Sven<br />
Nykvist, Conrad Hall, Haskell<br />
Wexler, Vilmos Zsigmond, and<br />
Vittorio Storaro, and consider the<br />
relationships between life at full tilt<br />
and the fear <strong>of</strong> impending death; the<br />
pleasures and anxieties surrounding<br />
sexual obsession; and the links<br />
between memory and the need to<br />
unpack significant puzzles. Films<br />
discussed will include Last Tango<br />
in Paris, Who’s Afraid <strong>of</strong> Virginia<br />
Woolf?, Memento, Chinatown, Death<br />
in Venice, and Fatal Attraction.<br />
Elliott Krick<br />
Mr. Krick holds an MA in English<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
and has been teaching in the Basic<br />
Program since 1965, specializing in<br />
film courses.<br />
Course Code BPUEEC<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$335 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$365 Regular registration<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Humanities Arts<br />
Section 12U2<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 20–August 15 (no class July 4)<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 24<br />
MUSIC<br />
Certificate in the<br />
Language <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
<strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> music students have<br />
the opportunity to earn a University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago credential through<br />
this six-course certificate program.<br />
A mix <strong>of</strong> one-day introductory<br />
seminars and eight-week courses,<br />
the Language <strong>of</strong> Music Certificate<br />
Program is designed for students<br />
seeking understanding <strong>of</strong> music<br />
beyond mere appreciation. Find<br />
more information at grahamschool.<br />
uchicago.edu/music.<br />
The Life and Works <strong>of</strong> Mozart<br />
This course counts as a Focused<br />
Music Study course for the<br />
Language <strong>of</strong> Music Certificate<br />
Program.<br />
This course will examine Mozart’s<br />
precociousness, his impressive<br />
assimilation <strong>of</strong> Italianate and<br />
Germanic styles, and his relationship<br />
to the turbulent social transitions<br />
<strong>of</strong> his time. Divided between<br />
biographic study and music analysis,<br />
the course will discuss seminal<br />
masterworks, including operas,<br />
piano concertos, and symphonies.<br />
John Gibbons<br />
Mr. Gibbons holds a PhD from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Music. His works have been<br />
performed at the Rockefeller Music<br />
Competition and by the Minnesota<br />
Chamber Symphony. He received<br />
the 2005 <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> Excellence<br />
in Teaching Award for the Humanities,<br />
Arts, and Sciences.<br />
Course Code LAMUMO<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends March 21<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
March 27–May 15<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
20th-Century Music<br />
This course counts as a Music Genre<br />
course for the Language <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
Certificate Program.<br />
Twentieth-century music is no<br />
longer “contemporary” music; it<br />
is becoming possible to put this<br />
complex and multifaceted century<br />
into context. We can now examine<br />
with reasonable objectiveness the<br />
influence and permanence <strong>of</strong> a<br />
diverse range <strong>of</strong> composers, from<br />
the once-radical (Schoenberg,<br />
Varese) to the once-reactionary<br />
(Rachmaninov, Copland) to<br />
the various “isms”: primitivism<br />
(Prokiviev, Orff), neoclassicism<br />
(Stravinsky, Les Six), minimalism,<br />
postminimalism, and neospirituality<br />
(Reich, Adams, Gorecki).<br />
Also included will be those figures<br />
defying classification, such as<br />
Shostakovich, Britten, Bartok, and<br />
Hindemith.<br />
John Gibbons<br />
See bio under The Life and Works <strong>of</strong><br />
Mozart.<br />
Course Code LAMUTC<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
March 29–May 17<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Beethoven<br />
This course counts as a Focused<br />
Music Study course for the<br />
Language <strong>of</strong> Music Certificate<br />
Program.<br />
This course will examine the evolution<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beethoven’s music; in addition<br />
to the music itself, we will focus<br />
on the sociological, political, and<br />
philosophical interactions between<br />
Beethoven’s work and the turbulent<br />
events <strong>of</strong> his era, such as the French<br />
Revolution and the Napoleonic<br />
wars. Ultimately, the course aims<br />
to foster the acquisition <strong>of</strong> a deep<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> context for the listener, and<br />
to provide students with the skills<br />
and strategies needed for a deeper<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> serious music.<br />
John Gibbons<br />
See bio under The Life and Works <strong>of</strong><br />
Mozart.<br />
Course Code LAMUBV<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$115<br />
Saturday<br />
April 28<br />
10 am–4 pm (one-hour lunch break)<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 5<br />
Wagner’s Ring, Part Two<br />
Wagner’s Ring <strong>of</strong> the Nibelungen<br />
is unparalleled in the history <strong>of</strong><br />
musical art, in terms <strong>of</strong> length,<br />
complexity, grandeur <strong>of</strong> design, and<br />
sheer intensity <strong>of</strong> emotional expression.<br />
To understand, appreciate,<br />
and reflect upon the significance<br />
<strong>of</strong> Wagner’s grand epic opera, this<br />
second <strong>of</strong> two courses (which can<br />
be taken on its own) will examine<br />
how the Ring cycle influenced Verdi,<br />
Debussy, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mahler,<br />
Richard Strauss, and Philip Glass,<br />
to name a few. The emphasis will be<br />
on how the great conductors have<br />
succeeded in realizing these beneficiaries<br />
<strong>of</strong> Wagner’s genius.<br />
Raymond Ciacci<br />
Mr. Ciacci is the dean <strong>of</strong> students<br />
and director <strong>of</strong> the MLA program, as<br />
well as a lecturer in the Humanities<br />
Collegiate Division in the College at<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago. He holds a<br />
PhD from the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
Course Code BPOWRT<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$415 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$445 Regular registration<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Mondays<br />
April 2–June 18 (no class May 28)<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Section 12S2<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–June 6<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 33<br />
Humanities Arts<br />
Brahms and the Passing <strong>of</strong><br />
the Romantic Era<br />
This course counts as a Focused<br />
Music Study course for the<br />
Language <strong>of</strong> Music Certificate<br />
Program.<br />
Brahms’s traditional approach<br />
to harmony, rhythm, and melody<br />
concealed an acutely progressive<br />
and enduring reconciliation <strong>of</strong><br />
classic and modernist perspectives—no<br />
surprise for a figure<br />
who lived in both Napoleonic and<br />
Freudian times. Our musical<br />
studies will include the haunting<br />
and comforting Requiem, the<br />
celebrated ungainliness <strong>of</strong> the piano<br />
works, the attenuated grandeur <strong>of</strong><br />
the symphonies, and the autumnal<br />
melancholia <strong>of</strong> the chamber works.<br />
We will also discuss the lively Viennese<br />
atmosphere, including Brahm’s<br />
celebrated feuds with musical peers.<br />
John Gibbons<br />
See bio under The Life and Works <strong>of</strong><br />
Mozart.<br />
Course Code LAMUBP<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 19–August 7<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Great Conductors<br />
This course counts as a Music Genre<br />
course for the Language <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
Certificate Program.<br />
This course <strong>of</strong>fers an overview <strong>of</strong><br />
some <strong>of</strong> the great and frequently<br />
notorious conductors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
historical and modern eras. Especially<br />
useful for those who collect<br />
recordings, this course will educate<br />
participants in perceiving the essential<br />
characteristics that distinguish<br />
different interpreters <strong>of</strong> symphonic<br />
and operatic repertory. The richly<br />
anecdotal and highly eccentric<br />
nature <strong>of</strong> the subject will not be<br />
ignored, but the enormous difficulties<br />
<strong>of</strong> producing meaningful performances<br />
will be examined as well.<br />
John Gibbons<br />
See bio under The Life and Works <strong>of</strong><br />
Mozart.<br />
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Course Code LAMUGC<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
June 21–August 9<br />
10 am–12:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Tchaikovsky<br />
This course counts as a Focused<br />
Music Study course for the<br />
Language <strong>of</strong> Music Certificate<br />
Program.<br />
With his pr<strong>of</strong>ound melodic gift,<br />
Tchaikovsky also entranced audience<br />
after audience and provided<br />
us with a living soundtrack for<br />
19th century Russia. This course<br />
will give Tchaikovsky his due as a<br />
Russian nationalist and reveal how<br />
gracefully he navigated between the<br />
sometimes rough-hewn Slavocentrism<br />
<strong>of</strong> his contemporaries and<br />
the technical demands <strong>of</strong> Western<br />
cosmopolitanism.<br />
John Gibbons<br />
See bio under The Life and Works <strong>of</strong><br />
Mozart.<br />
Course Code LAMUTY<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$115<br />
Saturday<br />
July 14<br />
10 am–4 pm (one-hour lunch break)<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 5<br />
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19th-Century Romantic<br />
Music: Beauty, Fantasy, and<br />
Nature<br />
This course counts as a Music Genre<br />
course for the Language <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
Certificate Program.<br />
This interdisciplinary course<br />
explores one <strong>of</strong> the most popular<br />
genres from its inception in the<br />
12th century through Vivaldi’s<br />
“Four Seasons” and Beethoven’s<br />
Sixth Symphony, his “Pastoral.”<br />
We will examine the effects <strong>of</strong><br />
nationalism, social stratification,<br />
the Industrial Revolution, and<br />
literature on 19th-century music in<br />
Europe, Scandinavia, and the Slavic<br />
countries. During our journey we<br />
will examine, listen to, and discuss<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the greatest music ever<br />
written, moving systematically by<br />
country and genre, including lied,<br />
piano, choral, symphonic, chamber<br />
music, concerto, romantic opera,<br />
and ballet.<br />
Stephen Kleiman<br />
Mr. Kleiman holds a BS in music<br />
from Mannes College <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
and a master’s degree in music<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> Michigan.<br />
He has conducted orchestras and<br />
performed his compositions around<br />
the world.<br />
Course Code LAMUNR<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$345 Early registration ends June 13<br />
$375 Regular registration<br />
Thursdays<br />
June 21–August 9<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Humanities Arts
25 SCIENCES<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL<br />
STUDIES<br />
A Daylong Boat Cruise on Chicago’s<br />
Inland Waterways<br />
(listed under Humanities/World in<br />
Focus/Chicago)<br />
The Chicago Wilderness Tour<br />
Chicago Wilderness is a regional<br />
alliance <strong>of</strong> over 250 organizations<br />
devoted to working together “to<br />
restore local nature and improve the<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> life for all who live here,<br />
by protecting the lands and waters<br />
on which we all depend. Our four<br />
key initiatives—to restore the health<br />
<strong>of</strong> local nature, green infrastructure,<br />
combat climate change, and<br />
leave no child inside—reflect our<br />
commitment to using science and<br />
emerging knowledge … to benefit<br />
all the region’s residents.” This<br />
tour will inspire you by exploring<br />
some outstanding examples <strong>of</strong> what<br />
is going well with environmental<br />
activism in the Chicago region.<br />
Team Taught<br />
This course will be team taught by<br />
environmental philosophers and<br />
scientists affiliated with the Chicago<br />
Wilderness Consortium.<br />
Course Code LAECWT<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Hyde Park<br />
$160<br />
Saturday<br />
May 5<br />
9 am–5 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 7.5<br />
The tour will leave promptly at<br />
9 am from the southeast corner<br />
<strong>of</strong> University Avenue and 58th<br />
Street. There is street parking, but<br />
please allow sufficient time (10–15<br />
minutes) to park and check in before<br />
boarding the bus. Walking will be<br />
required during the on-site visits. In<br />
case <strong>of</strong> extreme weather conditions,<br />
please contact the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
(at 312.464.8655) to confirm that<br />
the tour will run.<br />
Leadership in Sustainability<br />
Management<br />
Certificate in Leadership in<br />
Sustainability Management<br />
For adult pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who need<br />
the skills and credentials to lead<br />
sustainability initiatives at their<br />
business, we have created the Leadership<br />
in Sustainability Management<br />
Certificate Program. Is this<br />
certificate right for you? Find out<br />
more at grahamschool.uchicago.<br />
edu/sustainabilitymanagement.<br />
SCIENCE AND<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
Reality 101: Hindu and Quantum<br />
Perspectives<br />
(listed under Humanities/Ideas &<br />
Beliefs/Philosophy)<br />
To Boldly Go<br />
(listed under Humanities/Texts &<br />
Contexts/Literature)<br />
Humanities Sciences<br />
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CIVIC<br />
KNOWLEDGE<br />
26 PROJECT<br />
Poverty, Promise, and<br />
Possibility<br />
This ongoing initiative from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago represents<br />
a bold and timely effort to bring<br />
together the University’s scholarly<br />
resources on issues <strong>of</strong> poverty in<br />
new, more publicly accessible, and<br />
more socially relevant ways. The<br />
aim is to highlight the useable<br />
knowledge available through the<br />
University for the purpose <strong>of</strong> illuminating<br />
both the pressing problems <strong>of</strong><br />
poverty in our area and the practical<br />
steps that local communities can<br />
take to address such problems. The<br />
University’s demonstrated commitment<br />
to working with community<br />
partners on urgent social issues<br />
such as poverty has set the stage<br />
for this new initiative, which is<br />
designed to foster the larger cooperative<br />
ethic <strong>of</strong> civic friendship that<br />
the University seeks to realize in<br />
its relationships with a rich array<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago neighborhoods and<br />
communities.<br />
The remaining spring/summer 2012<br />
program will include the following<br />
public discussions and courses:<br />
FREE PUBLIC<br />
DISCUSSIONS<br />
All the public discussions will be<br />
held on the Hyde Park campus <strong>of</strong> the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago at the <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Social Service Administration,<br />
969 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL<br />
60637.<br />
Community Forum: Ethics,<br />
Happiness, and Poverty<br />
A panel discussion chaired by Bart<br />
Schultz, director <strong>of</strong> the Civic Knowledge<br />
Project and senior lecturer<br />
in the humanities, and featuring<br />
leading theologians and philosophers<br />
from Chicago’s South Side.<br />
Thursday<br />
March 1, 2012, 6:30–8 pm.<br />
Community Forum: The<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago and<br />
Development Policy on<br />
Chicago’s South Side<br />
A panel discussion takes a critical<br />
look at the evolution <strong>of</strong> the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s policies<br />
with respect to civic engagement<br />
and community development on<br />
Chicago’s South Side.<br />
Thursday<br />
May 17, 2012, 6:30–8 pm.<br />
CONTINUING<br />
EDUCATION<br />
COURSES<br />
To facilitate community participation<br />
throughout the program,<br />
discounted registration for the<br />
Poverty, Promise, and Possibility<br />
courses is available. Individuals or<br />
organizations needing special tuition<br />
assistance should contact Bart<br />
Schultz at 773.702.8821 or rschultz@<br />
uchicago.edu, to inquire about Civic<br />
Knowledge Project scholarship<br />
opportunities.<br />
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TEACHERS’<br />
WORKSHOP<br />
Chicago Violence: The Real<br />
History <strong>of</strong> Gangs and Organized<br />
Crime in Chicago<br />
Chicago is infamous for gang<br />
violence. From Capone’s Outfit, to<br />
the Blackstone Rangers, and down<br />
to the present, gang violence has<br />
been a major social problem. In<br />
this one-day workshop, you will<br />
have an opportunity to learn about<br />
this history from a uniquely wellinformed<br />
source. A lifelong resident<br />
<strong>of</strong> the South Side, with 56 years <strong>of</strong><br />
law enforcement experience, Rudy<br />
Nimocks is former commander <strong>of</strong><br />
the Homicide Section and chief <strong>of</strong><br />
the Organized Crime Division <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chicago Police Department, and he<br />
brings to this course a true insider’s<br />
view <strong>of</strong> how educators and ordinary<br />
citizens can address Chicago’s<br />
legacy <strong>of</strong> violence.<br />
Rudy Nimocks<br />
Mr. Nimocks, formerly deputy<br />
superintendent for the Chicago<br />
Police Department, and chief <strong>of</strong><br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Police<br />
Department, is currently director<br />
<strong>of</strong> community partnerships for the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
Course Code LACHCV<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Hyde Park<br />
$160<br />
Saturday<br />
June 16<br />
10 am–4:30 pm (there will be a half<br />
hour break for lunch, but the cost <strong>of</strong><br />
lunch is not included)<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 6
WRITING AND<br />
SPEAKING<br />
FOR BUSINESS<br />
AND <strong>THE</strong><br />
27 PROFESSIONS<br />
Persuasive Communication<br />
Clear communication is essential. It<br />
is the vehicle by which we accomplish<br />
goals and coordinate activities.<br />
This course is designed to enhance<br />
public communication skills. You<br />
are assessed and given a personal<br />
plan for improvement. Presentations<br />
are videotaped and later<br />
viewed privately with the instructor.<br />
Topics include principles <strong>of</strong> communication,<br />
analyzing and motivating<br />
listeners, establishing credibility,<br />
and improving delivery.<br />
Donna Surges-Tatum<br />
Ms. Surges-Tatum consults with<br />
companies and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
seeking to improve their communications.<br />
Her research focuses on the<br />
assessment <strong>of</strong> effective communication<br />
skills. She holds a PhD from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
Course Code WSPCOM<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$585<br />
Tuesdays<br />
March 27–May 15<br />
5:30–8 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Effective Writing in Business<br />
and the Pr<strong>of</strong>essions<br />
In the workplace, writing succeeds<br />
when it is easy to read, efficient, and<br />
valuable. The more you know, the<br />
more difficult it can be to communicate<br />
your expertise clearly and<br />
persuasively. To share your expertise<br />
with others, you must organize<br />
your material, structure your<br />
ideas, and frame your concepts in<br />
language that is both precise enough<br />
to be accurate and direct enough to<br />
be clear to your reader. This course<br />
introduces techniques you can use<br />
to diagnose and revise your writing<br />
so it will succeed with any readers,<br />
from colleagues to clients to the<br />
general public. Tuition includes<br />
course materials.<br />
Tracy Weiner<br />
Ms. Weiner is a co-associate director<br />
<strong>of</strong> the University Writing Program<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago,<br />
where she teaches academic and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional writing and supervises<br />
and trains a staff <strong>of</strong> writing<br />
instructors in the humanities and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional schools.<br />
Course Code WSEWBP<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$585<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–May 16<br />
5:30–8 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Writing and Speaking for Business<br />
EXECUTIVE ESL<br />
Are you a non-native English<br />
speaker seeking to close the gap<br />
between yourself and native English<br />
speakers on the job? These courses<br />
will help you refine your speaking<br />
and writing skills, gain a firmer<br />
grasp on those nuances that elude<br />
you, and become more effective and<br />
successful in your pr<strong>of</strong>essional life.<br />
Intensive Writing Workshop<br />
for Non-Native English<br />
Speakers<br />
Non-native speakers face special<br />
challenges when writing in English.<br />
In this workshop, through a series<br />
<strong>of</strong> guided exercises and tasks,<br />
students will practice principles<br />
and techniques designed to improve<br />
their pr<strong>of</strong>essional writing, examining<br />
issues such as formal versus<br />
informal language, patterns <strong>of</strong><br />
discourse in English, genre-specific<br />
writing, and functional vocabulary.<br />
Students will also focus on<br />
addressing paragraph and sentencelevel<br />
issues, with special attention<br />
paid to the most common errors<br />
made by non-native speakers <strong>of</strong><br />
English. The course will conclude<br />
with work on specific genres <strong>of</strong><br />
written communication, including<br />
memos, formal letters or emails,<br />
and business reports.<br />
Jason Romano<br />
Mr. Romano has taught a multitude<br />
<strong>of</strong> language skills at varying levels<br />
in both pr<strong>of</strong>essional and academic<br />
settings. His background includes<br />
developing English language<br />
programs as a Fulbright scholar in<br />
Madrid as well as more recently for<br />
the San Diego County Library. He<br />
is also an instructor for the English<br />
Language Institute at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago’s International House.<br />
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Course Code WSEEWW<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$175<br />
Saturday<br />
March 31<br />
9 am–4 pm (one-hour lunch break)<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 6<br />
Presentation Skills for<br />
Non-Native English Speakers<br />
Effective presentation skills are<br />
essential to pr<strong>of</strong>essional success.<br />
You need to make your points<br />
clearly and concisely, engage your<br />
listeners, and sell your ideas.<br />
Designed for non-native English<br />
speaking pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who want<br />
to close the communication skills<br />
gap between themselves and native<br />
speakers, this course enables participants<br />
to develop a relaxed and<br />
personable, yet pr<strong>of</strong>essional style;<br />
gain confidence using appropriate<br />
idioms; employ speaking techniques<br />
beyond just words to convey your<br />
message; build an arsenal <strong>of</strong> survival<br />
language to avoid being nonplussed;<br />
and practice effective techniques<br />
for handling Q & A. Impromptu<br />
speaking activities and formal<br />
presentations will also be covered.<br />
Laura Demchuck<br />
Ms. Demchuck coaches pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
in the areas <strong>of</strong> accent<br />
reduction, interview techniques,<br />
and executive communication<br />
skills. Her background includes<br />
extensive international teaching for<br />
multinational corporations. She is<br />
also an instructor for the English<br />
Language Institute at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago’s International House.<br />
Course Code WSEEPS<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$295<br />
Mondays<br />
March 19–April 9<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 10<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Communication<br />
for Non-Native English<br />
Speakers<br />
No matter how knowledgeable and<br />
experienced non-native speakers <strong>of</strong><br />
English may be in their pr<strong>of</strong>essions,<br />
they can still face special challenges<br />
in situations such as expressing<br />
opinions, exchanging information,<br />
comparing differing views, and<br />
negotiating agreements. This lunchtime<br />
course will provide guided<br />
practice in these areas, as well<br />
as address how to employ appropriate<br />
vocabulary, speak clearly,<br />
and listen effectively. All students<br />
will receive an assessment <strong>of</strong> their<br />
specific difficulties and suggestions<br />
for remedying them. The course<br />
concludes with an opportunity to<br />
rehearse your skills in a simulated<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional gathering. Students<br />
must provide their own lunches for<br />
all sessions except the last.<br />
Kathleen Maguire<br />
Ms. Maguire has many years <strong>of</strong><br />
experience as an ESL instructor<br />
in both pr<strong>of</strong>essional and academic<br />
settings, most recently as a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Language and Liberal <strong>Studies</strong> at<br />
Fanshawe College in Canada. She<br />
is also an instructor for the English<br />
Language Institute at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago’s International House.<br />
Course Code WSEEPC<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$295<br />
Mondays<br />
April 16–May 7<br />
11:30 am–1 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 10<br />
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WRITER’S<br />
29 STUDIO<br />
TAKE YOUR<br />
DREAMS AS A<br />
WRITER FROM<br />
FICTION TO<br />
NONFICTION<br />
The Writer’s Studio helps dedicated<br />
emerging writers develop<br />
their visions, find their voices, and<br />
hone their craft. Our students have<br />
gone on to publish their work, win<br />
contests and awards, and, most<br />
important, become the writers they<br />
had long wanted to be.<br />
Our instructors are award-winning<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional writers who will take<br />
your work seriously and give you the<br />
support and challenges you need<br />
as you work to meet your writerly<br />
goals. The best investment you can<br />
make in yourself and your writing<br />
is to spend some time inside the<br />
Writer’s Studio.<br />
The Writer’s Studio Has Two Types<br />
<strong>of</strong> Courses<br />
Open courses, listed in this catalog,<br />
do not have an admission process.<br />
They provide a supportive and<br />
challenging environment for writers<br />
at every level, whether you have a<br />
project already underway or are just<br />
getting started as a writer. You can<br />
enroll as your needs and schedule<br />
dictate, exploring a particular genre,<br />
building specific skills, or learning<br />
how to get your work published.<br />
Course listings for the entire 2011–12<br />
academic year can be found at<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
writersstudio.<br />
Certificate courses are exclusively<br />
for students who have been<br />
admitted to the Certificate in<br />
Creative Writing program.<br />
Certificate students are at the<br />
intermediate to advanced level and<br />
are committed to two years <strong>of</strong><br />
part-time study, during which they<br />
produce a substantial body <strong>of</strong> work<br />
in a particular genre. If you are<br />
interested in exploring the<br />
certificate program, see<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
creativewriting.<br />
Designed with working adults in<br />
mind, all <strong>of</strong> our courses are <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
during evenings and weekends at<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s Gleacher<br />
Center in downtown Chicago.<br />
For advice about course placement<br />
or to request a prerequisite waiver,<br />
please call Stephanie Friedman,<br />
program director, at 773.702.5012.<br />
Application Deadline<br />
The certificate program application<br />
deadline for spring 2012 is<br />
March 1, 2012. To begin in autumn<br />
2012, apply by August 1, 2012. More<br />
information about the program,<br />
including how to apply, can be found<br />
online at grahamschool.uchicago.<br />
edu/creativewriting.<br />
LEARN MORE<br />
ABOUT<br />
<strong>THE</strong> WRITER’S<br />
STUDIO<br />
Certificate in Creative<br />
Writing Information Sessions<br />
Monday, May 22, 2012<br />
Wednesday, July 11, 2012<br />
6:30 pm<br />
Writer’s Studio<br />
Downtown<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive<br />
Chicago, IL 60611<br />
MANUSCRIPT<br />
CONSULTATION<br />
If you would like to get feedback on a<br />
completed book manuscript (fiction,<br />
nonfiction, or poetry) or screenplay,<br />
explore manuscript consultation at<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
writersstudio/manuscript-consultation.php.<br />
JUMPSTART<br />
SESSIONS<br />
Jumpstart your writing with threehour<br />
seminars designed to address<br />
a particular aspect <strong>of</strong> the craft.<br />
Whether you are new to writing<br />
or more seasoned, the Jumpstart<br />
Sessions will help you strengthen<br />
your skills and stretch your abilities.<br />
See our website for details on each<br />
individual session.<br />
Jumpstart Sessions for<br />
summer 2012 include:<br />
Building Narrative Tension<br />
Creating Vivid Voices<br />
The World Outside the Story<br />
Writing with Rhythm: How to Give<br />
Your Language “Flow”<br />
New Ways/New Work<br />
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FOUNDATIONS<br />
Basic Creative Writing<br />
This course will introduce you to<br />
creative writing, from generating<br />
ideas to revising drafts. Find your<br />
voice and develop your craft through<br />
in-class and at-home writing<br />
exercises, and through discussions<br />
<strong>of</strong> your own and your fellow<br />
students’ written work. You will also<br />
study canonical and contemporary<br />
models drawn from fiction, poetry,<br />
and creative nonfiction, and will be<br />
encouraged to try your hand at each<br />
<strong>of</strong> these genres.<br />
Stephanie Friedman<br />
Ms. Friedman is the program<br />
director for the Writer’s Studio.<br />
She holds an MFA in writing from<br />
Vermont College <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts and an<br />
MA in English from the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago.<br />
Scott Onak<br />
Mr. Onak’s fiction has appeared in<br />
Mid-American Review and Quick<br />
Fiction, and he is currently at work<br />
on a novel. He holds an MFA in<br />
creative writing from the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Idaho.<br />
Course Code WSBACW<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$575<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Section 12S1<br />
(Stephanie Friedman)<br />
Tuesdays<br />
March 27–May 15<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Section 12U1<br />
(Scott Onak)<br />
Mondays<br />
June 11–July 30<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
FICTION<br />
Fiction Writing Essentials<br />
Explore what you can do with<br />
essential aspects <strong>of</strong> fiction such as<br />
plot, dialogue, character, setting,<br />
and point <strong>of</strong> view. We will focus our<br />
attention on reading and writing<br />
assignments that will help us understand<br />
what makes an effective story<br />
and how we can use these same<br />
building blocks in our own work. We<br />
will also spend about a third <strong>of</strong> our<br />
30 Writer’s Studio<br />
class time discussing drafts <strong>of</strong> each<br />
other’s short stories in a workshop<br />
format.<br />
Scott Onak<br />
See bio under Basic Creative<br />
Writing.<br />
Course Code WSFWES<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$575<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–May 14<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Strong Story Starts<br />
Most editors give up on a story if<br />
they aren’t hooked in the first few<br />
pages. This class is designed to help<br />
you make that cut. We will read each<br />
other’s drafts, recommend strong<br />
entry points, and discuss how to<br />
set the stage, heighten the tension,<br />
sharpen the language, and pique a<br />
reader’s curiosity in the first three<br />
pages. We will also discuss readings<br />
on craft and the openings <strong>of</strong><br />
successful published stories.<br />
Mark Rader<br />
Mr. Rader’s stories have appeared in<br />
Glimmer Train and Epoch. His work<br />
has been nominated for the Pushcart<br />
Prize and short-listed for the<br />
O. Henry Award. He holds an MFA<br />
from Cornell University.<br />
Course Code WSCSSS<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$285<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 12–July 3<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 10<br />
Please contact writersstudio@<br />
uchicago.edu for the reading<br />
assignment for the first class; you<br />
must also bring a draft <strong>of</strong> a<br />
completed story <strong>of</strong> no more than<br />
15 pages.<br />
Writing the Novel:<br />
Connecting Through<br />
Characters<br />
In the world <strong>of</strong> a novel, characters<br />
are the engine for movement.<br />
They arrive, depart, grow, shrink,<br />
succeed, and fail. Any novel’s<br />
effectiveness depends heavily on the<br />
connections a reader makes to its<br />
characters. In this course, we will<br />
look at the finer points <strong>of</strong> character<br />
establishment and development,<br />
determining how best to treat the<br />
players in your imagined world, and<br />
balancing the major characters with<br />
the minor in an organic way that<br />
serves your story’s purpose.<br />
Andrew Ewell<br />
Mr. Ewell’s fiction has appeared<br />
in Narrative, Five Chapters, and<br />
Opium, among others. He is an<br />
assistant editor for Narrative<br />
Magazine. He holds an MFA from<br />
Boston University.<br />
Course Code WSWNCC<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$285<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–April 18<br />
6:30–9 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 10<br />
Writing the Novel:<br />
Finding Voice(s)<br />
Here our focus turns to the issue<br />
<strong>of</strong> voice: Who is telling this novel’s<br />
story, and how? How does a writer<br />
determine the most effective<br />
distance and level <strong>of</strong> omniscience?<br />
That is to say: Who is your narrator,<br />
and how much does he or she know?<br />
Whether third person or first,<br />
spread between six characters or<br />
told by one omniscient narrator, a<br />
novel’s impact is only as effective as<br />
the voices that tell the story. This<br />
course will hone in on establishing<br />
the specifics <strong>of</strong> your story’s most<br />
effective voice(s), so it (or they)<br />
can be maintained and consistent<br />
throughout.<br />
Andrew Ewell<br />
See bio under Writing the Novel:<br />
Connecting Through Characters.
Course Code WSWNFV<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$285<br />
Wednesdays<br />
April 25–May 16<br />
6:30–9 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 10<br />
Submissions Workshop<br />
Literary agents and editors receive<br />
hundreds <strong>of</strong> query letters each<br />
week—how can yours stand out?<br />
This workshop focuses on submission<br />
techniques for in-progress<br />
novels, story, and essay collections.<br />
You’ll learn how to write<br />
proper query letters, by reading<br />
and critiquing each other’s drafts,<br />
and we’ll discuss approaches to<br />
distill your story pitch that will<br />
capture and retain interest, at the<br />
outset—and beyond. We’ll also<br />
explore selecting and honing your<br />
sample chapters, writing synopses,<br />
determining your work’s niche in<br />
the marketplace, building your<br />
“platform,” and everything you’ll<br />
need to conduct an intelligent<br />
search for prospective publishing<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
Charles Blackstone<br />
Mr. Blackstone is the author <strong>of</strong> the<br />
novel The Week You Weren’t Here.<br />
He is also the coeditor <strong>of</strong> the literary<br />
anthology The Art <strong>of</strong> Friction. He<br />
holds an MFA from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Colorado.<br />
Course Code WSSBWK<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$575<br />
Wednesdays<br />
June 13–August 8 (no class July 4)<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
NONFICTION<br />
Writing the Personal Essay<br />
The French verb from which the<br />
word “essay” is derived, essayer,<br />
means to attempt, to try, and practitioners<br />
<strong>of</strong> the personal essay have<br />
been doing just that since its genesis<br />
in the 16th century. Develop your<br />
own style and voice and <strong>of</strong>fer your<br />
own take on life through an exploration<br />
<strong>of</strong> what has been called one <strong>of</strong><br />
the freest forms in all <strong>of</strong> literature.<br />
You will read the work <strong>of</strong> renowned<br />
essayists, write in-class and takehome<br />
exercises, and produce at<br />
least one complete essay that will<br />
be discussed in a workshop setting.<br />
Come prepared to make discoveries—about<br />
yourself and this genre.<br />
Paula Peterson<br />
Ms. Peterson is the author <strong>of</strong> Women<br />
in the Grove (short stories) and<br />
Penitent, with Roses (memoir) and<br />
winner <strong>of</strong> the Katherine Nason<br />
Bakeless Prize for Nonfiction. She<br />
was the recipient <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Excellence in Teaching<br />
Award in 2010.<br />
Course Code WSPSES<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$575<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–May 16<br />
6:30–9 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Literary Nonfiction<br />
Borrowing techniques from fiction<br />
is at the heart <strong>of</strong> literary nonfiction<br />
(or literary journalism, as it<br />
is also called). Writers such as Gay<br />
Talese, Joan Didion, Sebastian<br />
Junger (Perfect Storm), and Laura<br />
Hildebrand (Seabiscuit) combine<br />
the discipline <strong>of</strong> reporting, the art <strong>of</strong><br />
storytelling, and the craft <strong>of</strong> prose<br />
writing. In this course you will<br />
discuss works <strong>of</strong> literary nonfiction,<br />
as well as write your own stories.<br />
You will study reporting techniques,<br />
explore the use <strong>of</strong> scenes,<br />
dialogue, and observation, and have<br />
the opportunity to workshop your<br />
pieces in class.<br />
Writer’s Studio<br />
Kevin Davis<br />
Mr. Davis is an award-winning<br />
journalist who has written articles<br />
for USA Today, the Chicago Tribune,<br />
Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago<br />
magazine, and many other publications.<br />
He is also the author <strong>of</strong> the<br />
nonfiction books Defending the<br />
Damned and The Wrong Man.<br />
Course Code WSNLNF<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$575<br />
Mondays<br />
March 26–May 14<br />
6–8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
Previous writing courses in fiction or<br />
nonfiction recommended, though<br />
not required.<br />
POETRY<br />
Poetry Workshop: Writing<br />
from the Outside<br />
We <strong>of</strong>ten think <strong>of</strong> poems as<br />
capturing the “voice” <strong>of</strong> their<br />
authors, but many writers create<br />
poems out <strong>of</strong> materials that exist<br />
outside <strong>of</strong> the self, such as paintings,<br />
newspaper stories, and movies. We<br />
will read some <strong>of</strong> these poems and<br />
students will write poems using<br />
collage techniques and methods<br />
<strong>of</strong> random generation. These<br />
alternative ways <strong>of</strong> thinking about<br />
language and subject matter provide<br />
a novel introduction to the art <strong>of</strong><br />
poetry and are ideal for beginners<br />
as well as more experienced writers<br />
who want to push themselves in new<br />
directions.<br />
Matthias Regan<br />
Mr. Regan holds a PhD in English<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago. He<br />
is the editor <strong>of</strong> “The Philosophy<br />
Workers: Carl Sandburg’s Writings”<br />
in the International Socialist Review,<br />
and the author <strong>of</strong> multiple chapbooks<br />
<strong>of</strong> poetry, including The Most<br />
<strong>of</strong> It and Code Book Code.<br />
Course Code WSPOET<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$575<br />
Tuesdays<br />
June 12-July 31<br />
6-8:30 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20<br />
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32 TRAVEL STUDY<br />
Each year, the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
opportunities for distinctive trips<br />
abroad, to places both well known<br />
and unusual. We are committed to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering participants an exciting and<br />
pleasant travel experience coupled<br />
with serious in-depth study not<br />
usually available while traveling<br />
alone or on a tour. Distinguished<br />
University faculty, scholars, and<br />
other experts provide intellectual<br />
renewal through stimulating<br />
lectures, lively discussions, and<br />
on-the-ground exploration. To<br />
provide an exceptional educational<br />
travel experience, our curriculumdriven<br />
programs are designed to<br />
deepen and broaden your understanding<br />
<strong>of</strong> the sites visited. We<br />
keep our groups small so that you<br />
can enjoy the richness and stimulation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the travel experience to the<br />
fullest. Please visit our website at<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
travelstudy for updates.<br />
TO REGISTER<br />
For a complete itinerary, and to<br />
download a travel registration form,<br />
please visit our website. For more<br />
details, call 773.702.1723.<br />
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REGISTRATION<br />
AND FEE<br />
LIABILITY<br />
Travel Study Program only<br />
Deposits are nonrefundable. Full<br />
tuition payment is due 90 days prior<br />
to the start <strong>of</strong> the trip, unless otherwise<br />
stated. Participants who have<br />
not paid the full tuition by its due<br />
date may forfeit their space in the<br />
program. No refunds will be granted<br />
after full tuition due date. Program<br />
itineraries (such as program-related<br />
dates, schedules, details, instructors,<br />
and costs) for all our Travel<br />
Study programs, although provided<br />
in good faith based on information<br />
available at the time <strong>of</strong> publication,<br />
are subject to change and revision.<br />
In the event that a program<br />
is canceled in its entirety by the<br />
<strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong>, a full tuition refund<br />
will be granted.<br />
CANCELLATIONS<br />
If you must cancel your enrollment,<br />
up to 90 days before the beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> the trip, the deposit may be transferred<br />
to another trip <strong>of</strong> your choice.<br />
Transfers <strong>of</strong> deposits are valid for up<br />
to 12 months from date <strong>of</strong> cancellation.<br />
If you cancel your enrollment<br />
90 days or fewer before the program<br />
begins, no refund or transfer credit<br />
will be given. In the event that a<br />
program is canceled, the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> shall<br />
not be responsible for any expense<br />
incurred by registrants, including<br />
but not limited to travel expenses.<br />
Vienna & Budapest: Dream<br />
and Reality<br />
Course Code TSVBDR<br />
April 16–23, 2012<br />
Registration deadline: March 1, 2012<br />
Come explore the culture, history,<br />
and mythology <strong>of</strong> the last days <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Austro-Hungarian Empire, whose<br />
legacy remains tangible today. We<br />
will walk the streets <strong>of</strong> Vienna,<br />
whose roots go back to Roman<br />
days, and study the art, music, and<br />
literature that once made it the<br />
cultural capital <strong>of</strong> Europe. Students<br />
will also visit nearby Budapest, the<br />
other “capital” <strong>of</strong> the empire and a<br />
jewel on the Danube. In both cities,<br />
students will enjoy free time for<br />
museums, shopping, and exploring<br />
the rich culinary heritage <strong>of</strong> two <strong>of</strong><br />
Europe’s most spectacular cities.<br />
Tour Leader<br />
Cary Nathenson is associate dean<br />
for Humanities, Arts, and Sciences<br />
and Summer Session at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago’s <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong>. He<br />
has taught German literature and<br />
culture at Northwestern University,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Houston, Grinnell<br />
College, and Duke University<br />
and has published on German<br />
film, German-Jewish topics, and<br />
contemporary German society. Mr.<br />
Nathenson studied at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Vienna, the Pedagogical Academy<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lower-Austria, and the Free<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Berlin. He received a<br />
PhD in German from Washington<br />
University in St. Louis.
Some <strong>of</strong> the Program Highlights<br />
include:<br />
Accommodations in four-star,<br />
centrally located hotels (five nights<br />
in Vienna, two nights in Budapest)<br />
Breakfast buffet in hotel each<br />
morning and several additional<br />
group meals<br />
Public transit passes that include<br />
discounted admission to many <strong>of</strong><br />
Vienna’s cultural venues<br />
Extensive Tourguide course pack<br />
with cultural and historical<br />
background materials<br />
Seminar-style discussions on select<br />
works <strong>of</strong> Austro-Hungarian culture<br />
Daily sightseeing <strong>of</strong> important<br />
historical and cultural sites<br />
Excursion to Vienna Woods wine<br />
region <strong>of</strong> Lower-Austria<br />
Select evening cultural<br />
performances<br />
Fees<br />
$3,095 per person, double<br />
occupancy. Single room<br />
supplement: $300. Price does not<br />
include airfare to and from<br />
destination.<br />
A Fortnight in Oxford<br />
Course Code TSOXFN<br />
June 10–23, 2012<br />
Oxford in early June—the lush<br />
college gardens are at their most<br />
inviting, classes are still in session,<br />
and life fills the quadrangles. For<br />
the past nine years, we have invited<br />
alumni and friends to become a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> Oxford for a June fortnight<br />
to study a topic in depth in small<br />
classes led by Oxford faculty, to visit<br />
historic landmarks throughout the<br />
district, and to enjoy a series on<br />
medieval and renaissance drama<br />
led by Chicago’s noted Shakespeare<br />
scholar David Bevington. David and<br />
his wife Peggy serve as informal<br />
hosts, a boundless source <strong>of</strong> information<br />
and good cheer, around<br />
whom our group forms its congenial<br />
company each year.<br />
This year’s program in Oxford will<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer you a choice between two<br />
courses: Royalty, Rivalry & Revolt:<br />
Georgian England 1714–1837 and<br />
The Barsetshire Chronicles. In<br />
addition, we will travel to Stratford-upon-Avon<br />
for an exemplary<br />
performance <strong>of</strong> Richard III by the<br />
Royal Shakespeare Company. In<br />
recent years, participants have<br />
enjoyed Ian McKellen in the title<br />
role <strong>of</strong> King Lear and Patrick<br />
Stewart’s performance as Antony in<br />
Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra.<br />
Oxford is Christ Church, Merton,<br />
Queen’s, and Magdalen—38 colleges<br />
in all, some <strong>of</strong> which trace their<br />
origins to the 12th century. The<br />
small city that is their home affords<br />
a wealth <strong>of</strong> bookstores, pubs,<br />
museums, theater groups, and<br />
musical societies, yet everything<br />
is suitably in scale for exploring at<br />
leisure. The libraries contain books<br />
and manuscripts available nowhere<br />
else in the world. The individual<br />
college gardens are splendid. The<br />
fields and meadows behind them<br />
provide a setting that is nearly rural,<br />
even with the bustling city nearby.<br />
Accommodations<br />
Participants will stay in the Rewley<br />
House Residential Centre in Oxford.<br />
Accommodations are similar to<br />
those <strong>of</strong> a conference center, and<br />
include comfortable bedrooms with<br />
private bathrooms, a dining room,<br />
library, classrooms, and common<br />
rooms.<br />
Fees<br />
$4,650 per person, double<br />
occupancy. Single room<br />
supplement: $550. Price does not<br />
include airfare or ground<br />
transportation to and from Oxford.<br />
Please note that this program fills<br />
quickly. We recommend prompt<br />
registration for those interested in<br />
participating. To receive a program<br />
brochure, call 773.702.1722.<br />
Paris: Capital <strong>of</strong> Modernity<br />
Course Code TSFNPS<br />
June 14–22, 2012<br />
Join us for a study-tour that revisits<br />
the history and the myths that<br />
made Paris’ reputation as “capital<br />
<strong>of</strong> modernity” throughout the 19th<br />
century. Our program will <strong>of</strong>fer a<br />
scholarly and inquisitive approach<br />
to a city too <strong>of</strong>ten reduced to clichéd<br />
pictures on a tourist brochure.<br />
Combining readings, discussions,<br />
and onsite visits to famous landmarks<br />
and lesser-known cultural<br />
sites, we will discover afresh many<br />
Parisian neighborhoods, historical<br />
landmarks, and cultural sites. A<br />
special highlight includes a day trip<br />
to the medieval town <strong>of</strong> Vezelay and<br />
the Cistercian abbey <strong>of</strong> Fontenay,<br />
both UNESCO world heritage sites.<br />
Travel Study<br />
You will discover the beautiful<br />
Burgundy countryside and its rich<br />
gastronomical traditions in this<br />
exclusive outing.<br />
Tour leader<br />
Thomas Dodman received his<br />
PhD in history from the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago, where he was a<br />
William Rainey Harper Fellow,<br />
and is currently assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> modern European history at<br />
George Mason University in Washington,<br />
DC. An adopted Parisian<br />
from across the English Channel,<br />
Dodman also studied at the<br />
Sorbonne and the Paris <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Economics. He has taught modern<br />
French history at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago, the Institut d’Études<br />
Politiques (“Sciences-Po”) in Paris,<br />
and the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Paris<br />
Center.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the program highlights<br />
include:<br />
Accommodations at the four-star<br />
hotel Pullman Paris Bercy Hotel<br />
Breakfast each day, a welcome<br />
dinner, several lunches, wine and<br />
cheese farewell gathering<br />
Public transportation pass<br />
Tour course packet with readings<br />
and background information<br />
Daily seminars and discussion<br />
sessions<br />
Daily walking tour <strong>of</strong> Parisian<br />
neighborhoods, historical<br />
landmarks, and cultural sites<br />
Guided tours <strong>of</strong> museums and<br />
landmarks including the Musée<br />
d’Orsay, the Musée de la vie<br />
romantique, the Opéra Garnier, the<br />
Grand Palais, and many more.<br />
Fees<br />
$4,695 per person, double<br />
occupancy. Single room<br />
supplement: $500. Price does<br />
not include airfare or ground<br />
transportation to and from<br />
the hotel.<br />
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Berlin: The Capital <strong>of</strong> the<br />
20th Century<br />
Course Code TSBERL<br />
September 30–October 7, 2012<br />
Join us for an exploration <strong>of</strong> Berlin’s<br />
cultural landscape, one that has<br />
inspired some <strong>of</strong> Europe’s greatest<br />
minds from the Enlightenment to<br />
the present. Our focus will be on<br />
the culture and history <strong>of</strong> modern<br />
(and modernist) Berlin. We will<br />
walk on the “wild side” <strong>of</strong> Berlin as<br />
described by Christopher Isherwood<br />
in Goodbye to Berlin (basis<br />
for the movie Cabaret), explore the<br />
revolutionary theater <strong>of</strong> Bertolt<br />
Brecht, and stroll the streets <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Weimar Republic through the essays<br />
<strong>of</strong> Joseph Roth and Alfred Döblin’s<br />
modernist classic Berlin Alexanderplatz.<br />
We will trace the history<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jewish Berlin, its destruction by<br />
the Nazis, and surprising revitalization<br />
in this vibrant, multicultural<br />
city. Together, we will also discover<br />
the cultural legacy <strong>of</strong> 40 years <strong>of</strong><br />
division between East and West,<br />
a history that continues to mark<br />
Berlin even more than 20 years after<br />
unification.<br />
Cary Nathenson<br />
See bio under Vienna & Budapest:<br />
Dream and Reality.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the Program Highlights<br />
include:<br />
Accommodations in a four-star hotel<br />
in central Berlin<br />
Breakfast buffet in hotel each<br />
morning and several other meals in<br />
restaurants that highlight Berlin’s<br />
flair and style<br />
Extensive Tourguide course packet<br />
with orientation texts, literary<br />
readings, and films for seminar-style<br />
discussion<br />
Public transit passes that include<br />
discounted admission to dozens <strong>of</strong><br />
Berlin cultural venues<br />
Guided walking tours <strong>of</strong> historic,<br />
cultural, and architectural<br />
landmarks, including:<br />
The Brandenburg Gate and Unter<br />
den Linden, Berlin’s historic<br />
parkway<br />
The Reichstag, Germany’s old and<br />
new parliament building<br />
The Nikolai Quarter, Berlin’s<br />
reconstructed Medieval district<br />
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The Museum Island, home to the<br />
Pergamon Museum’s collection <strong>of</strong><br />
antiquities<br />
The Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin’s<br />
most elegant, French-inspired<br />
square<br />
The Kurfürstendamm, the<br />
“Magnificent Mile” <strong>of</strong> West Berlin<br />
Charlottenburg Palace and<br />
gardens<br />
Historical and contemporary sites<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jewish Berlin, including Daniel<br />
Libeskind’s acclaimed Jewish<br />
Museum<br />
Berlin <strong>of</strong> the Cold War:<br />
Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin<br />
Wall memorial<br />
The Berliner Ensemble, Bertolt<br />
Brecht’s revolutionary theater<br />
The trendy Prenzlauer Berg and<br />
the multicultural Kreuzberg<br />
neighborhoods<br />
Fees<br />
$3,095 per person, double<br />
occupancy. Single room<br />
supplement: $300. Price does not<br />
include airfare to and from Berlin.<br />
For complete information, visit the<br />
Travel-Study webpage at grahamschool.uchicago.edu/tsp,<br />
call<br />
773.702.1723, or email dabuzato@<br />
uchicago.edu.
35 ASIAN CLASSICS<br />
EXPLORE <strong>THE</strong><br />
EAST<br />
Go behind the news stories to<br />
discover cultures from the inside<br />
out—everything from countries<br />
such as China, India, and Japan to<br />
the religion and cultures <strong>of</strong> Islam, to<br />
classic civilizations throughout the<br />
East. Designed for adults who want<br />
to make use <strong>of</strong> the analytic power <strong>of</strong><br />
a great university in a flexible and<br />
affordable noncredit setting, this<br />
program is the only one <strong>of</strong> its kind in<br />
the United States.<br />
In the Asian Classics program<br />
you can:<br />
Deepen your understanding <strong>of</strong> other<br />
cultures<br />
Challenge common assumptions<br />
about Eastern and Western<br />
civilizations<br />
Build your awareness <strong>of</strong> civilizations<br />
that have existed for centuries or<br />
millennia, along with the complexity<br />
<strong>of</strong> their interactions with the world<br />
Broaden your horizons by studying<br />
with instructors who are immersed<br />
in other cultures, speak other<br />
languages, and have completed<br />
years <strong>of</strong> research in their fields<br />
Engage in conversations with<br />
instructors and fellow students who<br />
value civil discourse and critical<br />
thinking<br />
Become a better citizen <strong>of</strong> the world<br />
through all <strong>of</strong> the above<br />
<strong>THE</strong> PROGRAM<br />
The program is composed <strong>of</strong> core<br />
and elective courses. Participants<br />
earn a University <strong>of</strong> Chicago <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> certificate upon completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> the following requirements:<br />
12 courses (285 contact hours),<br />
including at least 9 core courses (225<br />
contact hours). Hours for previously<br />
completed courses will be carried<br />
over to the new program.<br />
Not interested in pursuing the<br />
certificate?<br />
Each course in the program may<br />
also be taken individually.<br />
CORE AND<br />
ELECTIVE<br />
COURSES<br />
Each course in the program may also<br />
be taken individually.<br />
Core courses study foundational<br />
texts or eras. Examples <strong>of</strong> core<br />
courses: Comparative Religions <strong>of</strong><br />
Asia, Eastern and Western Tales.<br />
Elective courses focus on contemporary<br />
texts or eras, and may include<br />
a wider range <strong>of</strong> media such as films<br />
or works <strong>of</strong> art. Examples <strong>of</strong> elective<br />
courses: The Cultural Revolution:<br />
Contemporary Chinese Literature<br />
and Islamic Art & Architecture.<br />
Together, the courses are designed<br />
to lead students to a deeper understanding<br />
<strong>of</strong> Asia, its past and present.<br />
To view additional Asian Classics<br />
courses for spring and summer,<br />
visit grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
asianclassics.<br />
Spring 2012<br />
Core Course<br />
Modern India: Religion,<br />
Culture, Politics<br />
Abhishek Ghosh, see page 15 for<br />
course description and dates.<br />
Asian Classics<br />
Elective Course<br />
Islamic Art & Architecture<br />
Heather Grossman, see page 20 for<br />
course description and dates.<br />
Summer 2012<br />
Core Courses<br />
The Yoga Sutras <strong>of</strong> Patanjali<br />
Abhishek Ghosh, see page 15 for<br />
course description and dates.<br />
Reality 101: Hindu and<br />
Quantum Perspectives<br />
Abhishek Ghosh, see page 6 for<br />
course description and dates.<br />
LEARN MORE<br />
ABOUT <strong>THE</strong><br />
ASIAN CLASSICS<br />
PROGRAM<br />
Join us at an information session.<br />
Downtown<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive<br />
Chicago, IL 60611<br />
Tuesday<br />
May 22, 2012, 10 am<br />
Thursday<br />
May 24, 2012, 6 pm<br />
To reserve your place at an information<br />
session or for additional<br />
information, please visit<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
asianclassics.<br />
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<strong>THE</strong> BASIC<br />
PROGRAM OF<br />
LIBERAL<br />
EDUCATION<br />
36 FOR ADULTS<br />
WHAT’S “BASIC”<br />
ABOUT <strong>THE</strong><br />
BASIC PROGRAM?<br />
The liberal arts provide a solid<br />
base—a starting point for becoming<br />
a better, more effective, wellrounded<br />
citizen <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
The Basic Program <strong>of</strong> Liberal<br />
Education for Adults is modeled<br />
on the original Common Core, the<br />
backbone <strong>of</strong> an undergraduate<br />
education at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago. The Core trains students<br />
to reach beyond easy answers and<br />
narrow disciplines and provides a<br />
foundation <strong>of</strong> readings and<br />
conversations that enable students<br />
to think critically about the world.<br />
Since the program was founded in<br />
1946, its name has reflected this<br />
commitment to the fundamental<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> precise thinking and<br />
civil discourse.<br />
LIBERAL ARTS<br />
FOR ADULTS<br />
In an era <strong>of</strong> sound bites and<br />
Wikipedia articles, the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago remains committed to<br />
the notion that there is no substitute<br />
for reading and discussing important<br />
texts.<br />
Learn how the greatest minds <strong>of</strong><br />
Western culture analyze human<br />
behavior and why people act the<br />
way they do. Enter into conversation<br />
with Plato, Machiavelli,<br />
Freud, Shakespeare, Woolf, Kant,<br />
Darwin, Adam Smith, and a host<br />
<strong>of</strong> other influential, provocative<br />
thinkers. The liberal arts hone<br />
your capacity to read and think<br />
critically, and to articulate what is<br />
important and why.<br />
36 Basic Program<br />
The Basic Program brings the rigor<br />
and discipline <strong>of</strong> the liberal arts<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago to<br />
adults—without the tests, papers,<br />
or grades. The program is staffed<br />
by experienced instructors and has<br />
affordable tuitions that are a tiny<br />
fraction <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> most liberal<br />
arts educations. Best <strong>of</strong> all, because<br />
our noncredit courses are designed<br />
for grown-ups, classroom conversations<br />
take place among intelligent<br />
adults who know a lot more about<br />
life than they did during their<br />
undergraduate years.<br />
LEARN MORE<br />
ABOUT <strong>THE</strong><br />
BASIC PROGRAM<br />
Join us at an information session.<br />
Downtown<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive<br />
Chicago, IL 60611<br />
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 10 am<br />
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6 pm<br />
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6 pm<br />
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10 am<br />
Saturdays in Hyde Park<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago campus<br />
Cobb Hall (Third Floor)<br />
5811 S. Ellis Avenue<br />
Chicago, IL 60637<br />
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 10 am<br />
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10 am<br />
To reserve your place at an information<br />
session, please visit:<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
basicprogram.<br />
If you have additional questions,<br />
please visit:<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
basicprogram.<br />
COMING SOON<br />
Basic Program Autumn Symposium<br />
Open To All<br />
Statesmanship in Crisis:<br />
Pericles, Lincoln, Churchill<br />
Saturday, October 27<br />
Join us for a daylong symposium at<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago campus,<br />
with free round-trip shuttle bus<br />
service from the Gleacher Center.
BASIC<br />
37 PROGRAM<br />
“The great books<br />
do not yield up<br />
their secrets to<br />
the immature. . . .<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
important things<br />
that human<br />
beings ought to<br />
understand<br />
cannot be<br />
comprehended<br />
in youth. . . .<br />
To read the great<br />
books, if we<br />
read them at all,<br />
in childhood<br />
and youth<br />
and never read<br />
them again is<br />
never to<br />
understand<br />
them.”<br />
Robert Maynard Hutchins<br />
“The Basic<br />
Program and<br />
alumni courses<br />
represent<br />
the finest, most<br />
enriching part<br />
<strong>of</strong> my education,<br />
which includes<br />
two postgraduate<br />
degrees. I intend<br />
to be a student<br />
here as long as<br />
possible.”<br />
Basic Program Student<br />
Spring 2012<br />
See the main course listings to find<br />
Basic Program open-to-all spring<br />
courses—look for course codes<br />
beginning with BPO.<br />
YEAR ONE<br />
Open to all.<br />
Course Code BPYR01<br />
$415 Early registration ends<br />
March 21<br />
$445 Regular registration<br />
Section 12S1<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
Tuesdays<br />
March 27–June 5<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Section 12S2<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–June 6<br />
10 am–1:15 pm<br />
Section 12S3<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
Wednesdays<br />
March 28–June 6<br />
6–9:15 pm<br />
Section 12S4<br />
Cobb Hall, Hyde Park Campus<br />
Saturdays<br />
March 31–June 9<br />
9:30 am–12:45 pm<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 33<br />
To view section information for<br />
Years 2–4, please visit grahamschool.<br />
uchicago.edu/basicprogram.<br />
Basic Program<br />
Summer 2012<br />
See the main course listings to find<br />
Basic Program open-to-all summer<br />
courses—look for course codes<br />
beginning with BPU.<br />
YEAR 1 AUTUMN<br />
CURRICULUM:<br />
SUMMER MAKE-<br />
UP COURSE<br />
10 weeks<br />
For students who missed the<br />
Autumn Quarter, and for current or<br />
past students who wish to revisit<br />
that quarter.<br />
This course explores the theme <strong>of</strong><br />
virtue: what is it, who has it, and<br />
what happens when an individual’s<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> right and wrong clashes<br />
with that <strong>of</strong> society? The tutorial<br />
is devoted to a close reading <strong>of</strong><br />
Plato’s dialogue, the Meno, which<br />
explores what virtue is and how it is<br />
acquired. The seminar begins with<br />
Sophocles’ Antigone, which shows<br />
the clash between Creon’s decree<br />
punishing a traitor and Antigone’s<br />
determination to uphold the traitor’s<br />
humanity. Sophocles’ play is<br />
followed by two Platonic dialogues,<br />
the Apology and the Crito, which<br />
relate the dramatic trial <strong>of</strong> Socrates,<br />
his death sentence, and his refusal<br />
to escape even though he has been<br />
wrongfully condemned to death.<br />
The final work <strong>of</strong> the seminar is<br />
Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment,<br />
which examines whether the claims<br />
<strong>of</strong> law and morality are absolute or<br />
whether rare individuals can live<br />
outside the law and beyond morality.<br />
Course Code BPYR01<br />
Section 12U1<br />
Gleacher Center<br />
$415 Early registration ends March 21<br />
$445 Regular registration<br />
Mondays, 6–9:15 pm<br />
June 25–August 27<br />
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 30<br />
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CURRICULUM<br />
YEAR ONE<br />
Autumn<br />
Seminar<br />
Introduction<br />
Sophocles, Antigone<br />
Plato, Apology and Crito<br />
Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment<br />
Tutorial<br />
Plato, Meno<br />
YEAR TWO<br />
Autumn<br />
Seminar<br />
Sophocles, Oedipus the King<br />
Aristotle, Poetics<br />
Euripides, The Bacchae<br />
Shakespeare, Antony and<br />
Cleopatra<br />
Tutorial<br />
Homer, The Iliad<br />
YEAR THREE<br />
Autumn<br />
Seminar<br />
Aristotle, Physics (Bk. I, Ch.1; Bk. II)<br />
Lucretius, The Nature <strong>of</strong> Things<br />
Newton, Principia (selections)<br />
Darwin, The Origin <strong>of</strong> Species<br />
(selections)<br />
Tutorial<br />
Novel* (Moby Dick in 2012)<br />
YEAR FOUR<br />
Autumn<br />
Seminar<br />
Plato, Symposium<br />
Plutarch, Lives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Noble Greeks and Romans (selections)<br />
Swift, Gulliver’s Travels<br />
Austen, Pride and Prejudice<br />
Tutorial<br />
Thucydides,<br />
The Peloponnesian War<br />
38<br />
Winter<br />
Seminar<br />
Herodotus, The History (Bks. I, VII,<br />
VIII)<br />
Aeschylus, Oresteia<br />
Tutorial<br />
Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics<br />
Winter<br />
Seminar<br />
Homer, The Odyssey<br />
Joyce, A Portrait <strong>of</strong> the Artist as a<br />
Young Man<br />
Woolf, A Room <strong>of</strong> One’s Own<br />
Tutorial<br />
Plato, The Republic<br />
Winter<br />
Seminar<br />
Virgil, The Aeneid<br />
Augustine, Confessions<br />
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales<br />
(selections)<br />
Tutorial<br />
Euclid, Elements (Bk. I)<br />
Descartes, Meditations<br />
Winter<br />
Seminar<br />
Aristotle, Politics (Bks. I and III)<br />
Smith, Wealth <strong>of</strong> Nations (selections)<br />
Marx, Capital (Bk. I, selections)<br />
and The Communist Manifesto<br />
Tutorial<br />
Shakespeare Tragedy †<br />
(Hamlet in 2013)<br />
* Year 3 Novels follow this order<br />
<strong>of</strong> rotation: Don Quixote,<br />
War and Peace, Tom Jones,<br />
Middlemarch, Moby Dick<br />
Basic Program<br />
Spring<br />
Seminar<br />
Machiavelli, The Prince<br />
Hobbes, Leviathan (selections)<br />
Kant, Grounding for the Metaphysics<br />
<strong>of</strong> Morals<br />
Conrad, Heart <strong>of</strong> Darkness<br />
Tutorial<br />
Bible: Genesis, Job, Matthew<br />
Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling<br />
Spring<br />
Seminar<br />
Aquinas, Treatise on Law<br />
Locke, Second Treatise<br />
on Government<br />
Rousseau, Discourse on<br />
the Origin and Foundations<br />
<strong>of</strong> Inequality Among Men<br />
Shakespeare, The Tempest<br />
Tutorial<br />
Lyric Poetry<br />
Spring<br />
Seminar<br />
Montaigne, Essays (selections)<br />
Pascal, Pensées (selections)<br />
Nietzsche, Genealogy <strong>of</strong> Morals<br />
Freud, The Interpretation<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dreams (selections)<br />
Tutorial<br />
Dante, Inferno<br />
Spring<br />
Seminar<br />
U.S. Founding Documents<br />
Lincoln, Gettysburg Address<br />
and Second Inaugural Address<br />
Tocqueville, Democracy<br />
in America<br />
Tutorial<br />
Plato, Phaedo<br />
† Year 4 Shakespeare Tragedies<br />
follow this order <strong>of</strong> rotation:<br />
King Lear, Macbeth, Othello,<br />
Hamlet
EVENTS<br />
39 OPEN TO ALL<br />
RSVP for these popular talks by<br />
visiting grahamschool.uchicago.edu/<br />
basicprogram.<br />
FIRST FRIDAY<br />
LECTURES<br />
These lectures are <strong>of</strong>fered on the<br />
first Friday <strong>of</strong> every month except<br />
July. Lectures take place in the<br />
Claudia Cassidy Theater <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chicago Cultural Center (Michigan<br />
Avenue and Randolph Street). The<br />
lectures begin at 12:15 pm and last<br />
about one hour.<br />
What Did Plutarch Really<br />
Think <strong>of</strong> his Roman Masters?<br />
April 6, 2012<br />
George Anastaplo<br />
Instructor, Basic Program, the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
“did you ever see me running<br />
…”: James Joyce’s Ulysses, a<br />
Human Work for Humans<br />
May 4, 2012<br />
Claudia Traudt<br />
Instructor, Basic Program, the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Humility, Introspection, and<br />
Honesty: Why Augustine’s<br />
Confessions Speaks to Us in<br />
the 21st Century<br />
June 1, 2012<br />
Raymond Ciacci<br />
Instructor, Basic Program, the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Mythology in the Cradle<br />
<strong>of</strong> Civilization: Gilgamesh,<br />
Ishtar, Hammurabi et al<br />
August 3, 2012<br />
Stephen Hall<br />
Instructor, Basic Program, the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Fighting Theater with<br />
Theater: Plato’s Dialogues as<br />
Philosophical Dramas<br />
September 7, 2012<br />
Adam Rose<br />
Instructor, Basic Program, the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
WORKS OF <strong>THE</strong><br />
MIND LECTURES<br />
These lectures are <strong>of</strong>fered on<br />
Sundays at 1 pm October through<br />
May at the Chicago Cultural Center<br />
in the Claudia Cassidy Theater.<br />
Reading Freud’s Interpretation<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dreams: The Problem<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Personal and the<br />
Public<br />
Sunday, April 15, 2012<br />
Bertram J. Cohler<br />
William Rainey Harper Pr<strong>of</strong>essor,<br />
Departments <strong>of</strong> Comparative<br />
Human Development, Psychology,<br />
Psychiatry and the College, the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Drama and Sovereignty:<br />
Shakespeare’s The Tempest<br />
Sunday. May 13, 2012<br />
Bradin Cormack<br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> English Language and Literature;<br />
Director,Nicholson Center for<br />
British <strong>Studies</strong>, the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago<br />
BASIC PROGRAM<br />
WEEKEND STUDY<br />
RETREAT<br />
Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina<br />
Often called one <strong>of</strong> the greatest<br />
novels ever written, Tolstoy’s story<br />
is about life and death; desire,<br />
passion, love, lust, and jealousy;<br />
happy and unhappy marriages; the<br />
existence <strong>of</strong> the subconscious (more<br />
than 20 years before Freud); and<br />
Russia’s path and how it is different<br />
from that <strong>of</strong> the West. The bridge<br />
between the traditional realistic<br />
novel and the modern novel, Anna<br />
Karenina is Tolstoy’s metaphysical<br />
quest for certitude. It is also the<br />
inspiration for ballets, operas, and<br />
feature film adaptations; it has had<br />
Basic Program<br />
more than 700 published editions in<br />
at least 50 languages, including 30<br />
English translations.<br />
The weekend will include talks by<br />
William Nickell <strong>of</strong> the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Slavic Languages and Literatures<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago, author<br />
<strong>of</strong> The Death <strong>of</strong> Tolstoy; and by Basic<br />
Program instructors Katia Mitova,<br />
Claudia Traudt, and Amy Thomas<br />
Elder; small-group discussions and<br />
free time to enjoy the resort.<br />
We recommend the Pevear-<br />
Volokhonsky translation (Penquin;<br />
ISBN 978-0143035008).<br />
Course Code BWTAKA<br />
Section 12S1<br />
The Abbey Resort and Spa,<br />
Fontana, WI<br />
Friday, April 27, 6:30 pm–Sunday,<br />
April 29, 12 pm<br />
$275 Early registration ends April 5.<br />
$305 Regular registration<br />
Tuition includes lectures and<br />
discussions, c<strong>of</strong>fee/tea service at<br />
lectures, and two catered meals.<br />
Accommodations<br />
Participants are responsible for<br />
their accommodations and meals<br />
unless otherwise noted. For room<br />
reservations contact, The Abbey<br />
Resort (800.709.1323, then press<br />
2) and request the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> group rate<br />
<strong>of</strong> $100 per night. The group rate is<br />
available through April 5, 2012.<br />
More Information<br />
For resort information and driving<br />
directions, please visit<br />
theabbeyresort.com.<br />
For program updates, please visit<br />
our website, grahamschool.uchicago.edu/basicprogram.<br />
Cancellations<br />
Registrations cancelled within 10<br />
business days <strong>of</strong> start <strong>of</strong> event are<br />
subject to a $100 cancellation fee.<br />
39
MASTER<br />
OF LIBERAL<br />
40 ARTS<br />
Have you ever wanted to study the<br />
works <strong>of</strong> Shakespeare, Aristotle, or<br />
Machiavelli? Read about the politics<br />
behind the Kamasutra? Uncover the<br />
genius <strong>of</strong> Freud and Einstein? Gain<br />
insights such as seeingthe ways<br />
contemporary American rituals<br />
shape our ideas <strong>of</strong> citizenship, and<br />
public and family life? Maybe you<br />
yearn to grapple with scientific<br />
controversies—some as large as<br />
the universe, others as small as a<br />
microbe. The Master <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts<br />
(MLA) program will give you these<br />
opportunities and more!<br />
Learn to draw connections that you<br />
had never imagined possible. Build<br />
career-enhancing credentials and a<br />
context for further graduate work.<br />
Join and network with a community<br />
<strong>of</strong> students and alumni with a<br />
passion for learning.<br />
Apply today. The MLA will open<br />
new doors for you and take you to<br />
places you have never been.<br />
IT’S <strong>THE</strong> NEXT<br />
GREAT THING<br />
TO DO WITH<br />
YOUR LIFE<br />
Earning a Master <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts<br />
degree from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> is<br />
the perfect next step for you. This<br />
evening or weekend program<br />
is <strong>of</strong>fered part-time or at a more<br />
accelerated pace. You will study<br />
the greatest works in the humanities<br />
and the natural, social, and<br />
biological sciences in courses<br />
taught by renowned University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago faculty.<br />
The MLA program will allow you to:<br />
Differentiate yourself with a<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago approach<br />
Hone critical thinking skills to help<br />
you understand and resolve<br />
big-picture issues<br />
Challenge yourself, surprise yourself,<br />
and see the world in new ways<br />
Gain credentials and context for your<br />
career, life, or future graduate work<br />
Join others who share a passion for<br />
learning<br />
DOWNTOWN,<br />
FLEXIBLE<br />
MASTERS<br />
PROGRAM<br />
The MLA program is designed to<br />
fit into a busy lifestyle. Courses are<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered at the downtown Gleacher<br />
Center on weekday evenings and/or<br />
Saturday mornings.<br />
Take three courses a quarter, earn<br />
your MLA in a year.<br />
Take two courses a quarter, earn<br />
your MLA in two years.<br />
Want a less accelerated option? Take<br />
up to five years.<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
FACULTY<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago MLA<br />
faculty is a community <strong>of</strong> exceptional<br />
teachers at the top <strong>of</strong> their<br />
disciplines, who are generous with<br />
their time and thoughts. They<br />
teach courses including Greek<br />
Tragedy, The Renaissance as an Age<br />
<strong>of</strong> Discovery, Darwinian Medicine,<br />
and The Kamasutra and Ritual in<br />
American Life. Visit grahamschool.<br />
uchicago.edu/mla for details.<br />
40 Master <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts<br />
FASCINATING<br />
STUDENTS<br />
Artists, police <strong>of</strong>ficers, physicians,<br />
detectives, homemakers, retirees,<br />
translators, scientists, accountants,<br />
writers, teachers, and many<br />
more all have contributed their<br />
thoughts and perceptions as<br />
students in the program.<br />
TRI-ANNUAL<br />
ADMISSIONS<br />
PROCESS<br />
Start this program in autumn,<br />
winter, or spring.<br />
Visit<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/mla<br />
for details.<br />
AFFORDABLE<br />
TUITION<br />
Tuition for the 2011–12 academic<br />
year is $2,595 per course.<br />
LEARN MORE<br />
To learn more about the program,<br />
please contact Vanessa Georg at<br />
vgeorg@uchicago.edu or<br />
773.834.0159. You can also visit the<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts website at<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/mla.
GRADUATE<br />
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41 SCHOLAR<br />
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SOME OF <strong>THE</strong><br />
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<strong>THE</strong> UNIVERSITY<br />
OF CHICAGO<br />
(without becoming part <strong>of</strong> a degree<br />
program).<br />
The Graduate Student-at-Large<br />
(GSAL) and Returning Scholar (RS)<br />
programs <strong>of</strong>fer unique opportunities<br />
for you to join the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago community without<br />
seeking a degree.<br />
Are you in the business world?<br />
Take day, evening, or weekend<br />
courses at the Chicago Booth<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Business, known for its<br />
Nobel Prize-winning faculty. GSAL<br />
students who matriculate to the<br />
Chicago Booth <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Business<br />
are able to transfer up to three<br />
courses for credit to their MBA<br />
program. Because these courses<br />
earn credit, and can be applied to<br />
a degree, many organizations will<br />
allow their employees to pay for<br />
GSAL courses through employer<br />
tuition-benefit programs; please<br />
check with your employer<br />
for details.<br />
Are you planning to pursue a<br />
graduate degree?<br />
Take graduate or undergraduate<br />
courses at a world-class university<br />
with globally recognized faculty.<br />
Are you a civic or government<br />
leader?<br />
Take courses at the Harris <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Public Policy <strong>Studies</strong>, the Law<br />
<strong>School</strong>, the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Social Service<br />
Administration, or the Committee<br />
on International Relations. Become<br />
a better decision-maker, broaden<br />
your perspectives, and sharpen<br />
existing skills through advanced<br />
studies.<br />
Are you looking to broaden or<br />
deepen your knowledge?<br />
Learn from many <strong>of</strong> the best and<br />
brightest minds in the world. Participate<br />
in the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago’s<br />
vibrant intellectual environment.<br />
Are you interested in building science<br />
credits for medical school?<br />
Take undergraduate science courses<br />
to fill gaps in your requirements.<br />
Take up to three courses a quarter.<br />
GRADUATE<br />
STUDENT-AT-<br />
LARGE<br />
NON-DEGREE<br />
CREDIT<br />
PROGRAM<br />
The Graduate Student-at-Large<br />
program allows you to take courses<br />
for grades and credit throughout the<br />
University. The GSAL program is an<br />
ideal way to define your academic<br />
focus, to preview graduate school,<br />
and to build a transferable record<br />
<strong>of</strong> study. You will also get to know<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors and fellow students, and<br />
will experience what it means to be<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
community.<br />
Graduate Student-At-Large/Returning Scholar<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
STUDENTS<br />
International students are strongly<br />
encouraged to apply to the Graduate<br />
Student-at-Large program. The flexible<br />
nature <strong>of</strong> the program makes<br />
it particularly suited to the needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> international students who may<br />
have limited experience with higher<br />
education in the United States.<br />
Through GSAL, international<br />
students are able to gain exposure<br />
to academia, graduate disciplines,<br />
pedagogical methods, and faculty<br />
expectations in the U.S. GSAL<br />
is an ideal platform for eventual<br />
applications to U.S. graduate degree<br />
programs.<br />
RETURNING<br />
SCHOLAR NON-<br />
DEGREE AUDIT<br />
PROGRAM<br />
The Returning Scholar (RS)<br />
Program enables you to audit<br />
graduate or undergrad uate courses<br />
throughout the University. Students<br />
have chosen to be Returning<br />
Scholars in order to hone language<br />
or math skills, sample new areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest, explore new fields and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essions, and more while experiencing<br />
world-class faculty in a<br />
classroom setting.<br />
LEARN MORE<br />
Visit<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu/gsal<br />
Email<br />
gsalinfo@uchicago.edu<br />
Call<br />
773.702.1058<br />
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GENERAL<br />
42 INFORMATION<br />
ABOUT<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago is one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world’s leading universities.<br />
From its inception in 1892,<br />
it has been at the cutting edge <strong>of</strong><br />
graduate education in the United<br />
States. Always strong in individual<br />
areas—anthropology, chemistry,<br />
economics, English, linguistics,<br />
physics, and sociology—the<br />
University community includes six<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional schools, each recognized<br />
as being in the forefront <strong>of</strong> its<br />
discipline. William Rainey Harper,<br />
the University’s first president, and<br />
John D. Rockefeller, its founder,<br />
envisioned a university that would<br />
defy tradition, set new standards<br />
in teaching and research, and<br />
revolutionize university study in<br />
the United States. In many fields<br />
and intellectual discussions, such<br />
as economics, law, business, literary<br />
criticism, sociology, and religious<br />
studies, “Chicago” designates not<br />
a city, not even a university, but a<br />
school <strong>of</strong> thought with distinctive<br />
approaches and emphases.<br />
More than 80 Nobel laureates have<br />
been students, researchers, or<br />
faculty members at the University,<br />
including Enrico Fermi, Milton<br />
Friedman, and Saul Bellow. Paul<br />
Samuelson, David Broder, Katharine<br />
<strong>Graham</strong>, John Paul Stevens, Susan<br />
Sontag, Kurt Vonnegut, Ed Asner,<br />
Philip Glass, and Mike Nichols are<br />
but a few <strong>of</strong> the Chicago alumni who<br />
have successfully pushed the boundaries<br />
<strong>of</strong> their respective fields.<br />
Since 1892, the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Continuing Liberal and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
<strong>Studies</strong> has extended the<br />
University’s teaching and research<br />
to more than 6,000 adult learners<br />
with 10,000 enrollments each year<br />
and to pr<strong>of</strong>essional and institutional<br />
leaders from the United States and<br />
around the world.<br />
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POLICY<br />
STATEMENT<br />
In keeping with its long-standing<br />
tradition and policies, the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago considers students,<br />
employees, applicants for admission<br />
or employment, and those seeking<br />
access to programs on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
individual merit. The University,<br />
therefore, does not discriminate<br />
on the basis <strong>of</strong> race, color, religion,<br />
sex, sexual orientation, gender<br />
identity, national or ethnic origin,<br />
age, disability, or veteran status,<br />
and does not discriminate against<br />
members <strong>of</strong> protected classes under<br />
the law.<br />
Persons who have been formally<br />
accepted into a <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
program or have registered for a<br />
course who have a disability and<br />
believe that they may need assistance<br />
should contact Vanessa<br />
Georg at 773.834.0159 in advance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the first class meeting. Persons<br />
who have questions regarding the<br />
University’s Policy Statement also<br />
may contact Vanessa Georg.<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Continuing Liberal and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Studies</strong> reserves the<br />
right to refuse to retain any student<br />
in any program at any time.<br />
The content in this brochure is<br />
subject to change; please visit<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu for<br />
the most up-to-date information.<br />
<strong>General</strong> Information<br />
TEACHER<br />
RECERTIFICA-<br />
TION<br />
Many <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> courses have<br />
been approved by the Illinois State<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Education for teacher<br />
recertification. For these courses,<br />
the CPDU or Lane Credit value<br />
is noted at the end <strong>of</strong> each course<br />
description.
HOW<br />
43 TO REGISTER<br />
ONLINE<br />
Visit grahamschool.uchicago.edu to<br />
register online for most noncredit<br />
courses with a VISA or MasterCard.<br />
BY PHONE<br />
Call 800.997.9689 or 773.702.1722<br />
to register with a VISA, MasterCard,<br />
American Express, or Discover.<br />
BY MAIL<br />
Please include the below information<br />
and send it with your full<br />
tuition payment to: Registrar,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago, <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Continuing Liberal and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Studies</strong>, 1427 E. 60th<br />
Street, Chicago, IL 60637.<br />
first and last name<br />
mailing address<br />
home phone<br />
business or cellular phone<br />
email address<br />
course title(s)<br />
course code(s)<br />
course section(s)<br />
course tuition(s)<br />
payment method (check or credit)<br />
If paying by credit card, please<br />
include:<br />
card type (VISA, MasterCard,<br />
American Express, and Discover<br />
accepted)<br />
card number<br />
cardholder’s full name (if different<br />
than student)<br />
security code<br />
expiration date<br />
BY FAX<br />
Please include all information<br />
listed under By Mail and fax to<br />
773.702.6814.<br />
IN-PERSON<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
In-person registration is available at<br />
our administrative <strong>of</strong>fices,<br />
1427 E. 60th Street, on the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chicago’s main campus in<br />
Hyde Park, 8:30 am–4 pm, Monday–<br />
Friday. You may pay with a check,<br />
money order, VISA, MasterCard,<br />
American Express, or Discover.<br />
In-person registration is also available<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront<br />
Plaza Drive, 9 am–9 pm, Monday–<br />
Thursday, and 9 am–4 pm on Fridays<br />
and Saturdays (hours may vary).<br />
TUITION<br />
REMISSION<br />
The registrar must receive your<br />
full tuition payment, or signed<br />
documentation from your company<br />
regarding tuition remission, prior<br />
to the start <strong>of</strong> all noncredit courses,<br />
programs, and seminars.<br />
GRADUATE<br />
STUDIES<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
Degree and Credit Programs: See<br />
application requirements and procedures<br />
on the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> website<br />
at grahamschool.uchicago.edu.<br />
WITHDRAWAL<br />
AND<br />
CANCELLATION<br />
POLICY<br />
Unless otherwise noted in specific<br />
program content.<br />
Full Refund<br />
To obtain a full refund, registrants<br />
need to notify the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> cancellation five business days or<br />
more prior to the first class meeting.<br />
A full refund will also be given if<br />
the course has been canceled by<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>.<br />
<strong>General</strong> Information<br />
Partial Refund<br />
To obtain a full refund minus a<br />
cancellation fee, registrants need to<br />
notify the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> cancellation<br />
fewer than five business days<br />
before the first class meeting (or the<br />
start date <strong>of</strong> an online course) and<br />
at least 24 hours before the meeting<br />
<strong>of</strong> the second class (or the beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> the second week <strong>of</strong> an online<br />
course). Students must confirm<br />
cancellation in writing.<br />
No Refund<br />
No refund will be given to registrants<br />
if they notify the <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> a course cancellation less<br />
than 24 hours before the meeting<br />
<strong>of</strong> the second class (or the beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> the second week <strong>of</strong> an online<br />
course), unless the course has<br />
been canceled by the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Chicago <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong>.<br />
If payment has not been received<br />
at the time <strong>of</strong> the cancellation, a<br />
separate invoice will be sent to the<br />
registrant for the cancellation fee or<br />
course tuition, as applicable. Failure<br />
to attend a course does not entitle a<br />
registrant to a refund. Students<br />
can call 800.997.9689 for initial<br />
cancellation, but must confirm all<br />
cancellations in writing to: The<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago, <strong>Graham</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Registrar, Cancellation<br />
Notification, 1427 E.60th Street,<br />
Chicago, IL 60637. Please include<br />
your name, course code, course<br />
name, and course dates.<br />
How to Register<br />
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CONTACT<br />
44 INFORMATION<br />
Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Pamela Wickliffe, 773.702.1729<br />
Logistical Information pwicklif@uchicago.edu<br />
Language <strong>of</strong> Film, Language <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
Leadership in Sustainability Management<br />
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Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Marissa Love, 773.834.2786<br />
Asian Classics mvlove@uchicago.edu<br />
Basic Program <strong>of</strong><br />
Liberal Education for Adults<br />
African-American <strong>Studies</strong>, Chicago, Bart Schultz, 773.702.8821<br />
Civic Knowledge, Education, rschultz@uchicago.edu<br />
Environmental <strong>Studies</strong>, and<br />
Great Conversations<br />
Artifact Collection Care Sarah Pesin, 773.702.2768<br />
spesin@uchicago.edu<br />
Know Your Chicago Judith McCue, 773.702.1727<br />
jmccue@uchicago.edu<br />
Writer’s Studio Stephanie Friedman,<br />
Certificate in Creative Writing 773.702.5012<br />
sfriedmn@uchicago.edu<br />
Travel Study Daniela Abuzatoaie,<br />
773.702.1723<br />
dabuzato@uchicago.edu<br />
Asian Classics Jan Watson, 773.834.0157<br />
Basic Program <strong>of</strong> janwatson@uchicago.edu<br />
Liberal Education for Adults<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts Vanessa Georg, 773.834.0159<br />
vgeorg@uchicago.edu<br />
Graduate Student-at-Large Andy Leahy, 773.702.1722<br />
Returning Scholar andyleahy@uchicago.edu<br />
Custom on-site courses Steve Laymon, 773.702.0467<br />
slaymon@uchicago.edu<br />
Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Cary Nathenson, 773.702.1725<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago cnathenson@uchicago.edu<br />
Summer Session<br />
<strong>General</strong> Information<br />
GRAHAM<br />
SCHOOL<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
Dean’s Office<br />
Daniel W. Shannon<br />
dean<br />
Christopher L. Guymon<br />
associate dean for administration<br />
Teri Kelley<br />
manager<br />
finance and administration<br />
Development <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
Sylvia Fergus<br />
development director<br />
Registration for noncredit/<br />
Certificate Programs<br />
800.997.9689 or 773.702.1722<br />
Amanda Buell<br />
assistant registrar<br />
Nancy Dzialakiewicz<br />
assistant registrar<br />
Graduate <strong>Studies</strong> Admissions<br />
Andy Leahy, 773.834.4855<br />
admissions coordinator<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Students<br />
Raymond Ciacci, 773.702.2047<br />
Gleacher Center Administration<br />
Duke Yoon<br />
Marketing Services<br />
Allison Pay Crawford<br />
director <strong>of</strong> marketing services<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts<br />
Raymond Ciacci<br />
program director<br />
Vanessa Georg<br />
assistant director<br />
Bonni Van Eck, 773.834.2964<br />
administrative assistant<br />
Graduate Student-at-Large and<br />
Returning Scholar Programs<br />
Mary Daniels, 773.702.1058<br />
associate director<br />
Randi Rosenbluth<br />
admissions coordinator<br />
Contact Information
CALENDAR/INDEX<br />
March<br />
Page Course Title Day <strong>of</strong> the Week Start and End Date Time <strong>of</strong> day<br />
26 Civic Knowledge Project—Community Forum: Thursday March 1 evening<br />
Ethics, Happiness, and Poverty (panel discussion)<br />
36 Basic Program Information Session Tuesday March 13 day<br />
36 Basic Program Information Session Thursday March 15 evening<br />
36 Basic Program Information Session Saturday March 17 day<br />
28 Presentation Skills for Non-native English Speakers Mondays March 19–April 9 evenings<br />
9 Balzac Wednesdays March 21–May 9 days<br />
9 Balzac Wednesdays March 21–May 9 evenings<br />
16 Continuing Arabic, Part 3 Saturdays March 24–May 1 days<br />
16 Certificate Course: Continuing Arabic, Part 3 Saturdays March 24–June 9 days<br />
15 Beginning Arabic, Part 3 Mondays March 26–May 14 evenings<br />
7 Divine Trilogies: The Qur’an and the Aeneid Mondays March 26–May 14 days<br />
7 Divine Trilogies: The Qur’an and the Aeneid Mondays March 26–May 14 evenings<br />
7 Human Rights in the Contemporary Arab World Mondays March 26–May 14 days<br />
7 The Problems <strong>of</strong> Secularism Mondays March 26–May 14 evenings<br />
5 Renaissance Philosophy: Discovering Antiquity, Mondays March 26–May 14 days<br />
Foreshadowing Modernity<br />
30 Fiction Writing Essentials Mondays March 26–May 14 evenings<br />
31 Literary Nonfiction Mondays March 26–May 14 evenings<br />
15 Certificate Course: Beginning Arabic, Part 3 Mondays March 26–June 4 evenings<br />
20 Display, Storage, and Use I Tuesdays March 27–May 1 evenings<br />
30 Basic Creative Writing Tuesdays March 27–May 15 evenings<br />
22 The Life and Works <strong>of</strong> Mozart Tuesdays March 27–May 15 days<br />
27 Persuasive Communication Tuesdays March 27–May 15 evenings<br />
16 Spoken Colloquial Arabic, Part 3 Tuesdays March 27–May 15 evenings<br />
16 Certificate Course: Spoken Colloquial Arabic, Part 3 Tuesdays March 27–May 29 evenings<br />
37 Basic Program, Year One Tuesdays March 27–June 5 days<br />
23 Wagner’s Ring, Part Two Wednesdays March 28–June 6 days<br />
30 Writing the Novel: Connecting Through Characters Wednesdays March 28–April 18 evenings<br />
27 Effective Writing in Business and the Pr<strong>of</strong>essions Wednesdays March 28–May 16 evenings<br />
21 Point <strong>of</strong> View with Andrea Gronvall: Mobster Movies Wednesdays March 28–May 16 evenings<br />
31 Writing the Personal Essay Wednesdays March 28–May 16 evenings<br />
15 Modern India: Religion, Culture, Politics Wednesday March 28–May 30 evenings<br />
37 Basic Program, Year One Wednesdays March 28–June 6 days<br />
37 Basic Program, Year One Wednesdays March 28–June 6 evenings<br />
10 Letters from Prison Wednesdays March 28–June 6 evenings<br />
5 Great Conversations: Freedom and Education— Thursday March 29 evening<br />
An Evening with Alan Ryan<br />
23 20th-Century Music Thursdays March 29–May 17 days<br />
20 Display, Storage, and Use II Thursdays March 29–May 17 evenings<br />
21 Lessons from Prohibition Thursdays March 29–May 17 evenings<br />
27 Intensive Writing Workshop for Non-Native Speakers Saturday March 31 day<br />
16 Independent Study in Modern Standard Arabic Saturdays March 31–May 5 days<br />
37 Basic Program, Year One Saturdays March 31–June 9 days<br />
15 Modern India: Religion, Culture, Politics Fridays March 30–June 1 days<br />
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April<br />
Page Course Title Day <strong>of</strong> the Week Start and End Date Time <strong>of</strong> day<br />
6 Freedom Charters Mondays April 2–June 18 evenings<br />
23 Wagner’s Ring, Part Two Mondays April 2–June 18 evenings<br />
10 What Jane Austen Read—“House Beautiful”: Tuesdays April 3–June 12 days<br />
The Great Country Manor in British Literature<br />
10 What Jane Austen Read—“House Beautiful”: Wednesdays April 4–June 13 days<br />
The Great Country Manor in British Literature<br />
39 First Friday Lecture—What Did Plutarch Really Friday April 6 day<br />
Think <strong>of</strong> His Roman Masters?<br />
18 Matters <strong>of</strong> Life, Death, and Afterlife: Saturdays April 7–May 19 days<br />
Burial Customs and Beliefs in the Ancient Middle East<br />
18 Empires and Art <strong>of</strong> the Ancient Silk Roads Wednesdays April 11–May 16 evenings<br />
39 Works <strong>of</strong> the Mind Lecture—Reading Freud’s Sunday April 15 day<br />
Interpretation <strong>of</strong> Dreams: The Problem <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Personal and the Public<br />
32 Travel Study—Vienna & Budapest: Dream and Reality 8 days April 16–April 23 days and<br />
evenings<br />
28 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Communication for Mondays April 16–May 7 days<br />
Non-Native English Speakers<br />
5 Great Conversations: Freedom and Education— Thursday April 19 evening<br />
An Evening with Ge<strong>of</strong>frey R. Stone<br />
30 Writing the Novel: Finding Voice(s) Wednesdays April 25–May 16 evenings<br />
39 Basic Program Weekend Study Retreat— Friday–Sunday April 27–29 days and<br />
Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina evenings<br />
23 Beethoven Saturday April 28 day<br />
May<br />
Page Course Title Day <strong>of</strong> the Week Start and End Date Time <strong>of</strong> day<br />
5 Great Conversations: An Evening with Thursday May 3 evening<br />
Charles Larmore<br />
39 First Friday Lecture—“did you ever see me Friday May 4 day<br />
running …”: James Joyce’s Ulysses, a Human Work<br />
for Humans (Claudia Traudt)<br />
25 The Chicago Wilderness Tour Saturday May 5 day<br />
20 Islamic Art & Architecture Saturday May 5 day<br />
39 Works <strong>of</strong> the Mind Lecture—Drama and Sovereignty: Sunday May 13 day<br />
Shakespeare’s The Tempest<br />
26 Civic Knowledge Project—Community Forum: Thursday May 17 evening<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Chicago and Development Policy<br />
on Chicago’s South Side<br />
36 Basic Program Information Session Saturday May 19 day<br />
14 A Daylong Boat Cruise on Chicago’s Sunday May 20 day<br />
Inland Waterways (new spring date)<br />
3 Arabic Languages and Culture Certificate Monday May 21 evening<br />
Program Information Session<br />
35 Asian Classics Information Session Tuesday May 22 day<br />
36 Basic Program Information Session Tuesday May 22 evening<br />
29 Certificate in Creative Writing Information Session Monday May 22 evening<br />
36 Basic Program Information Session Thursday May 24 day<br />
35 Asian Classics Information Session Thursday May 24 evening<br />
June<br />
Page Course Title Day <strong>of</strong> the Week Start and End Date Time <strong>of</strong> day<br />
39 First Friday Lecture—Humility, Introspection, and Friday June 1 day<br />
Honesty: Why Augustine’s Confessions Speaks to<br />
Use in the 21st Century<br />
21 Digitizing <strong>of</strong> Collections Saturday June 2 day<br />
33 Travel Study—A Fortnight in Oxford 13 days June 10–23 days and<br />
evenings<br />
30 Basic Creative Writing Mondays June 11–July 30 evenings<br />
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30 Strong Story Starts Tuesdays June 12–July 3 evenings<br />
31 Poetry Workshop: Writing from the Outside Tuesdays June 12–July 31 evenings<br />
31 Submissions Workshop Wednesdays June 13–August 8 evenings<br />
33 Travel Study—Paris: Capital <strong>of</strong> Modernity 8 days June 14–22 days and<br />
evenings<br />
26 Chicago Violence: The Real History <strong>of</strong> Gangs and Saturday June 16 day<br />
Organized Crime in Chicago<br />
12 The World <strong>of</strong> Fernando Pessoa Tuesdays June 19–July 17 evenings<br />
6 Hellenistic Philosophy Tuesdays June 19–July 24 days<br />
8 Readings in Buddhism: Selections from the Tuesdays June 19–July 24 evenings<br />
Flower Garland Sutra<br />
23 Brahms and the Passing <strong>of</strong> the Romantic Era Tuesdays June 19–August 7 days<br />
10 Colette—The Invention <strong>of</strong> the Modern Woman Tuesdays June 19–August 7 days<br />
22 Ecstasy, Eccentricity, Cruelty, and Obsession: Tuesdays June 19–August 7 days<br />
The Cinema <strong>of</strong> Extremes<br />
11 James Joyce’s Dubliners Tuesdays June 19–August 7 days<br />
17 Beginning Arabic, Part 4 Tuesdays June 19–August 7 evenings<br />
10 Colette—The Invention <strong>of</strong> the Modern Woman Tuesdays June 19–August 7 evenings<br />
21 A Cultural and Culinary History <strong>of</strong> Spain Tuesdays June 19–August 7 evenings<br />
12 Little Dorrit: Finance, Society, and Freedom Tuesdays June 19–August 7 evenings<br />
12 The Poetry <strong>of</strong> Emily Dickinson Tuesdays June 19–August 7 evenings<br />
17 Spoken Colloquial Arabic, Part 4 Tuesdays June 19–August 7 evenings<br />
17 Certificate Course: Beginning Arabic, Part 4 Tuesdays June 19–August 21 evenings<br />
17 Certificate Course: Spoken Colloquial Arabic, Part 4 Tuesdays June 19–August 21 evenings<br />
11 Novels <strong>of</strong> Thomas Hardy I: Under the Greenwood Wednesdays June 20–July 25 days<br />
Tree and Tess <strong>of</strong> the D’Urbervilles<br />
17 Continuing Arabic, Part 4 Wednesdays June 20–August 15 days<br />
22 Ecstasy, Eccentricity, Cruelty, and Obsession: Wednesdays June 20–August 15 days<br />
The Cinema <strong>of</strong> Extremes<br />
7 The Talmud Wednesdays June 20–August 15 days<br />
11 William Faulkner’s Intruder in the Dust and Wednesdays June 20–August 15 days<br />
Light in August<br />
8 Interfaith Dialogues: Justin’s Dialogue with Trypho Wednesdays June 20–August 15 evenings<br />
and Halevi’s Book <strong>of</strong> the Khazars<br />
22 Point <strong>of</strong> View with Adam Kempenaar: Cinéma Vérité, Wednesdays June 20–August 15 evenings<br />
the Documentary, and the Problem <strong>of</strong> Truth<br />
17 Certificate Course: Continuing Arabic, Part 4 Wednesdays June 20–August 29 days<br />
11 Residual Statements and Volatile Truths: Thursdays June 21–July 12 days<br />
Reading Thoreau’s Walden<br />
6 Heidegger’s The Principles <strong>of</strong> Reason Thursdays June 21–July 26 evenings<br />
23 Great Conductors Thursdays June 21–August 9 days<br />
24 19th-Century Romantic Music: Beauty, Thursdays June 21–August 9 evenings<br />
Fantasy, and Nature<br />
8 Interfaith Dialogues: Justin’s Dialogue with Trypho Thursdays June 21–August 16 days<br />
and Halevi’s Book <strong>of</strong> the Khazars<br />
7 The Talmud Thursdays June 21–August 16 evenings<br />
9 The Twelve Caesars Thursdays June 21–July 26 days<br />
15 The Yoga Sutras <strong>of</strong> Patanjali Thursdays June 21–August 9 days<br />
6 Reality 101: Hindu and Quantum Perspectives Saturdays June 23–August 11 evenings<br />
10 James Joyce’s Ulysses Mondays June 25–August 13 days<br />
37 Basic Program Year One Autumn Mondays June 25–August 27 evenings<br />
Curriculum Makeup Course<br />
18 Independent Study in Modern Standard Arabic Wednesdays June 27–August 1 days<br />
18 Certificate Course: Independent Study in Wednesday June 27–August 15 days<br />
Modern Standard Arabic<br />
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July<br />
Page Course Title Day <strong>of</strong> the Week Start and End Date Time <strong>of</strong> day<br />
13 To Boldly Go Thursdays July 5–August 23 evenings<br />
18 Monuments <strong>of</strong> Egypt: The Pyramids Saturdays July 7–August 11 days<br />
19 Women in Ancient Egypt Mondays July 9–August 13 evenings<br />
11 Before the Cemetery: Eco’s Early Novels Wednesdays July 11–August 8 days<br />
29 Certificate in Creative Writing Information Session Wednesday July 11 evening<br />
13 Shakespeare and His Sources: The Roman Plays Wednesdays July 11–August 8 evenings<br />
19 Glorious Babylon: Myth and Reality Wednesdays July 11–August 15 evenings<br />
12 The Early Sleuths: 19th-Century Detective Fiction Thursdays July 12–August 16 days<br />
13 Classics <strong>of</strong> Children’s Literature Thursdays July 12–August 16 evenings<br />
21 Exhibition Development and Design Saturdays July 14–August 11 days<br />
24 Tchaikovsky Saturday July 14 day<br />
August<br />
Page Course Title Day <strong>of</strong> the Week Start and End Date Time <strong>of</strong> day<br />
39 First Friday Lecture—Mythology in the Friday August 3 day<br />
Cradle <strong>of</strong> Civilization: Gilgamesh, Ishtar,<br />
Hammurabi et al<br />
3 Arabic Languages and Culture Certificate Thursday August 23 evening<br />
Program Information Session<br />
September<br />
Page Course Title Day <strong>of</strong> the Week Start and End Date Time <strong>of</strong> day<br />
39 First Friday Lecture—Fighting Theater with Theater: Friday September 7 day<br />
Plato’s Dialogues as Philosophical Dramas<br />
14 A Daylong Boat Cruise on Chicago’s Sunday September 16 day<br />
Inland Waterways<br />
34 Travel Study—Berlin: The Capital <strong>of</strong> the 20th Century 8 days September 30–October 7 days and<br />
evenings<br />
October<br />
Page Course Title Days <strong>of</strong> the Week Start and End Date Time <strong>of</strong> Day<br />
36 Statesmanship in Crisis: Pericles, Lincoln, Churchill Saturday October 27 day<br />
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MAPS<br />
Course Locations<br />
Most courses in this catalog are held at the <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>School</strong>’s downtown location, the Gleacher Center (below),<br />
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, just east <strong>of</strong> Michigan Avenue, on the north bank <strong>of</strong> the Chicago River. Courses designated<br />
in the course description as Gleacher Center are held downtown. See grahamschool.uchicago.edu/locations for<br />
directions and discounted weeknight and Saturday parking information.<br />
Courses designated as Hyde Park are held at the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago campus in Hyde Park with plentiful and free<br />
parking. Exact classroom locations in Hyde Park will be noted with your registration confirmation. Other courses are<br />
located at specific sites throughout the city. Please check individual course descriptions for details.<br />
Driving Directions<br />
From Interstate 90/94<br />
To entrance<br />
Heading either north or south on I-90/94, exit at Ohio Street. Follow Ohio east to Michigan Avenue.<br />
Turn right. At the second light, turn left on Illinois Street. At stop sign, turn right. Gleacher Center is on the right.<br />
To area parking<br />
Heading either north or south on I-90/94, exit at Ohio Street. Follow Ohio Street east across Michigan<br />
Avenue to St. Clair. Turn right. Follow St. Clair across Grand Avenue. See map below for access to parking.<br />
From Lake Shore Drive<br />
To entrance<br />
Heading either north or south on Lake Shore Drive, exit at Grand Avenue. Follow Grand west to Columbus Drive/<br />
Fairbanks Court; turn left. At second light, turn right on Lower North Water Street. Gleacher Center is straight ahead.<br />
To area parking<br />
Heading either north or south on Lake Shore Drive, exit at Grand Avenue. Follow Grand west to<br />
St. Clair. See map below for access to parking.<br />
Gleacher Center (450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive) and Surrounding Area<br />
Wabash Ave.<br />
TO 90/94<br />
FROM 90/94<br />
Kinzie<br />
Rush St.<br />
Upper N. Michigan Ave.<br />
Michigan Ave.<br />
P1<br />
St. Clair.<br />
South Water St.<br />
Ontario St.<br />
Ohio St.<br />
Grand Ave.<br />
Illinois St.<br />
Stetson Ave.<br />
P3<br />
P2<br />
Gleacher<br />
Center<br />
N. Columbus Dr. N. Fairbanks Ct.<br />
Columbus<br />
McClurg Ct.<br />
Lower North Water St.<br />
To University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Hyde Park Campus<br />
Detail: Pick-up, Drop-<strong>of</strong>f, Pedestrian Access and Parking<br />
Upper E. Illinois St. S<br />
E. Illinois St.<br />
Tribune<br />
Tower<br />
P1<br />
401 N.<br />
Michigan<br />
Ave.<br />
N. St. Clair St.<br />
S<br />
Chicago River<br />
Gleacher<br />
Center<br />
N. Cityfront Plaza Dr.<br />
N. Cityfront Plaza Dr.<br />
S<br />
P3<br />
P2<br />
NBC<br />
Tower<br />
N. Columbus Dr.<br />
N. Fairbanks Ct.<br />
Upper E. North Water St.<br />
Lake Shore Drive<br />
Sheraton<br />
Hotel<br />
Lake Michigan<br />
N<br />
E. Grand Ave.<br />
P4<br />
AMC<br />
Self-Park<br />
Lower North Water St.<br />
Map Key<br />
Parking lot entrance<br />
P<br />
Parking lots<br />
S<br />
Stairs<br />
Parking Lots<br />
Lower Ground Level<br />
P1 401 N. Michigan<br />
Building Parking (indoor)<br />
From parking area follow signs<br />
to pedestrian walkway along<br />
the south side <strong>of</strong> the building.<br />
Turn left and walk to the end<br />
<strong>of</strong> the pedway. Go up one floor to<br />
Gleacher Center lobby.<br />
P2 200 E. Lower North Water<br />
(NBC Tower Garage)<br />
Take elevator in garage to main<br />
floor, Gleacher Center is across<br />
the street (west).<br />
P3 201 E. Illinois<br />
(Enter lot at ground level)<br />
Exit building at Cityfront<br />
Plaza Drive and Upper East<br />
Illinois. Walk directly<br />
across Cityfront Plaza to<br />
Gleacher Center (southwest).<br />
P4 300 E. Illinois Self-Park<br />
Exit building at Illinois Street.<br />
Walk west, over Columbus<br />
Drive and go up the stairs to<br />
Upper East Illinois. Walk across<br />
Cityfront Plaza to the Gleacher<br />
Center entrance (southwest).<br />
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Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Org.<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
Paid<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
Permit No. 6714<br />
1427 E. 60th Street<br />
Chicago, IL 60637<br />
grahamschool.uchicago.edu