http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2 The Academy of Lifelong Learning offers an exciting opportunity for adults to pursue new interests, expand intellectual horizons, and enrich their lives. Courses cover a wide range of stimulating topics and are taught by distinguished former and current Trinity faculty. The hallmark of a Trinity education has long been the close interaction between professors and students, and the Academy of Lifelong Learning continues that tradition. Courses are taught in an engaging, collaborative manner, and there are opportunities to meet with fellow students and professors. Trinity College Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:31:00 EST The Academy of Lifelong Learning offers an exciting opportunity for adults to pursue new interests, expand intellectual horizons, and enrich their lives. Courses cover a wide range of stimulating topics and are taught by distinguished former and current Trinity faculty. The hallmark of a Trinity education has long been the close interaction between professors and students, and the Academy of Lifelong Learning continues that tradition. Courses are taught in an engaging, collaborative manner, and there are opportunities to meet with fellow students and professors. Trinity College Trinity College webmaster@trincoll.edu en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=80 Ronald Spencer webmaster@trincoll.edu (Ronald Spencer) Lecture 4 - December 8, 2008 Lecture 4 - December 8, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:59:00 EST 1:38:52 Lincoln, bicentennial http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=79 Ronald Spencer webmaster@trincoll.edu (Ronald Spencer) Lecture 3 - December 1, 2008 Lecture 3 - December 1, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:54:00 EST 1:32:24 Lincoln, bicentennial http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=78 Ronald Spencer webmaster@trincoll.edu (Ronald Spencer) Lecture 2 - November 24, 2008 Lecture 2 - November 24, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:51:00 EST 1:29:20 Lincoln, bicentennial http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=77 Ronald Spencer webmaster@trincoll.edu (Ronald Spencer) To mark the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, we will examine his reentry into politics in 1854 and ensuing rise to the presidency; his reaction to the secession crisis; his wartime leadership, including his handling of the emancipation issue; and the modern controversy over his racial views. A major theme of the course will be the interplay between Lincoln's principles and the political realities he confronted. excerpts from several of his most significant speeches and state papers will be distributed for classroom discussion. Lecture 1 - November 17, 2008 To mark the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, we will examine his reentry into politics in 1854 and ensuing rise to the presidency; his reaction to the secession crisis; his wartime leadership, including his handling of the emancipation issue; and the modern controversy over his racial views. A major theme of the course will be the interplay between Lincoln's principles and the political realities he confronted. excerpts from several of his most significant speeches and state papers will be distributed for classroom discussion. Lecture 1 - November 17, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:18:00 EST 1:24:23 Lincoln, bicentennial http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=76 John A. Gettier webmaster@trincoll.edu (John A. Gettier) Lecture 5 - December 9, 2008 Lecture 5 - December 9, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:28:00 EST 1:34:37 monotheism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Israel http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=75 John A. Gettier webmaster@trincoll.edu (John A. Gettier) Lecture 4 - December 2, 2008 Lecture 4 - December 2, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:27:00 EST 1:28:48 monotheism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Israel http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=74 John A. Gettier webmaster@trincoll.edu (John A. Gettier) Lecture 3 - November 25, 2008 Lecture 3 - November 25, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:21:00 EST 1:27:26 monotheism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Israel http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=73 John A. Gettier webmaster@trincoll.edu (John A. Gettier) Lecture 2 - November 18, 2008 Lecture 2 - November 18, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:19:00 EST 1:19:10 monotheism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Israel http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=72 John A. Gettier webmaster@trincoll.edu (John A. Gettier) Though we may take for granted the fundamental premise of monotheism - the existence of but one god - it was not always so and, indeed, is not accepted in many parts of the world today. Monotheism, which is the foundation first of Judaism and then Christianity and Islam, is the gift of ancient Israel. This course will trace the emergence of monotheistic belief through the examination of ancient events and biblical texts. It is a journey of marvel, combining the intricacies of intellectual history, human imagination, and poetic expression within the matrix of historical occurrence. The text for our study will be the Hebrew Bible. Lecture 1 - November 11, 2008 Though we may take for granted the fundamental premise of monotheism - the existence of but one god - it was not always so and, indeed, is not accepted in many parts of the world today. Monotheism, which is the foundation first of Judaism and then Christianity and Islam, is the gift of ancient Israel. This course will trace the emergence of monotheistic belief through the examination of ancient events and biblical texts. It is a journey of marvel, combining the intricacies of intellectual history, human imagination, and poetic expression within the matrix of historical occurrence. The text for our study will be the Hebrew Bible. Lecture 1 - November 11, 2008 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:11:00 EST 1:33:35 monotheism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Israel http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=70 Borden Painter webmaster@trincoll.edu (Borden Painter) Fourth Session Fourth Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:47:00 EST 1:25:10 Tudor, Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Henry VII, Edward VI, Mary I http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=69 Borden Painter webmaster@trincoll.edu (Borden Painter) Third Session Third Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:29:00 EST 1:34:39 Tudor, Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Henry VII, Edward VI, Mary I http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=68 Borden Painter webmaster@trincoll.edu (Borden Painter) Second Session Second Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:26:00 EST 1:22:53 Tudor, Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Henry VII, Edward VI, Mary I http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=67 Borden Painter webmaster@trincoll.edu (Borden Painter) The interest in the Tudor dynasty (1485-1603) seems never to diminish as recent movies, PBS specials, History Channel and HBO series attest. Elizabeth I (1558-1603) leads the pack, but her father Henry VIII (1509-47) runs a close second with Henry VII (1485-1509), Edward VI (1547-53) and Mary I (1553-58) bringing up the rear. The course will cover this crucial century in English history with special attention to Henry VIII and Elizabeth plus appropriate nods to recent productions on the small and large screens. Four Tuesdays: October 14, 21, 28 & November 4 The interest in the Tudor dynasty (1485-1603) seems never to diminish as recent movies, PBS specials, History Channel and HBO series attest. Elizabeth I (1558-1603) leads the pack, but her father Henry VIII (1509-47) runs a close second with Henry VII (1485-1509), Edward VI (1547-53) and Mary I (1553-58) bringing up the rear. The course will cover this crucial century in English history with special attention to Henry VIII and Elizabeth plus appropriate nods to recent productions on the small and large screens. Four Tuesdays: October 14, 21, 28 & November 4 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:18:00 EST 1:24:12 Tudor, Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Henry VII, Edward VI, Mary I http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=66 John C. Williams webmaster@trincoll.edu (John C. Williams) Sixth Session Sixth Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:02:00 EST 1:18:05 Vergil, Virgil, Aeneid, epic http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=65 John C. Williams webmaster@trincoll.edu (John C. Williams) Fifth Session Fifth Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:53:00 EST 1:30:06 Vergil, Virgil, Aeneid, epic http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=64 John C. Williams webmaster@trincoll.edu (John C. Williams) Fourth Session Fourth Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:43:00 EST 1:29:56 Vergil, Virgil, Aeneid, epic http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=63 John C. Williams webmaster@trincoll.edu (John C. Williams) Third Session Third Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:40:00 EST 1:33:16 Vergil, Virgil, Aeneid, epic http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=62 John C. Williams webmaster@trincoll.edu (John C. Williams) Second Session Second Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:37:00 EST 1:13:31 Vergil, Virgil, Aeneid, epic http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=61 John C. Williams webmaster@trincoll.edu (John C. Williams) Apart from the Bible, perhaps no work in Western literature raises more issues about life, government, civilization, culture, law, destiny, responsibility, or duty than Vergil’s epic, The Aeneid. It is a study in contrasts: light versus dark, hope versus despair, reason versus wrath, order versus chaos, fate versus free-will, prophecy versus blindness, acceptance versus rejection, human versus divine, determination versus resignation, power (imperium) versus people (populus), past versus present and future, civilization versus barbarism, law (lex) versus “natural” rights (iura), war versus peace. The chief character, Aeneas, is presented initially as a reluctant hero, whose mission and duty are revealed to him only in stages. Vergil’s ultimate goal was to glorify pietas (faithfulness to family, state and gods) and Romanitas (qualities essential to being a Roman citizen.) No knowledge of Latin in required. TEXT: the new translation of the Aeneid by Robert Fagles Apart from the Bible, perhaps no work in Western literature raises more issues about life, government, civilization, culture, law, destiny, responsibility, or duty than Vergil’s epic, The Aeneid. It is a study in contrasts: light versus dark, hope versus despair, reason versus wrath, order versus chaos, fate versus free-will, prophecy versus blindness, acceptance versus rejection, human versus divine, determination versus resignation, power (imperium) versus people (populus), past versus present and future, civilization versus barbarism, law (lex) versus “natural” rights (iura), war versus peace. The chief character, Aeneas, is presented initially as a reluctant hero, whose mission and duty are revealed to him only in stages. Vergil’s ultimate goal was to glorify pietas (faithfulness to family, state and gods) and Romanitas (qualities essential to being a Roman citizen.) No knowledge of Latin in required. TEXT: the new translation of the Aeneid by Robert Fagles Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:56:00 EST 1:11:59 Vergil, Virgil, Aeneid, epic http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=60 Andrew Walsh webmaster@trincoll.edu (Andrew Walsh) Fifth Session Fifth Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:53:00 EST 1:36:36 politics, election, religion http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=59 Andrew Walsh webmaster@trincoll.edu (Andrew Walsh) Fourth Session Fourth Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:51:00 EST 1:02:49 politics, election, religion http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=58 Andrew Walsh webmaster@trincoll.edu (Andrew Walsh) Third Session Third Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:43:00 EST 1:26:42 politics, election, religion http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=57 Andrew Walsh webmaster@trincoll.edu (Andrew Walsh) Second Session Second Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:40:00 EST 1:30:39 politics, election, religion http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=56 Andrew Walsh webmaster@trincoll.edu (Andrew Walsh ) The impact of religion on the 2004 presidential campaign and election provoked widespread consternation and surprise. Given the intensity and closeness of the results, however, the role of religion should not have come as a shock. In fact, religion and faith have for some time played a vital and heightened role in American elections and in our public life. Throughout American history, political identity has been closely correlated with religious identity. Our course will explore such correlations and how over time they have contributed to the major political realignments of American history. The course will also focus on a new "religious gap" that has opened over the past 20 years based on religious observances, particularly attendance at worship and belief. We will examine these patterns and discuss how religion is playing out as the 2008 campaign gathers momentum. April 10, 17, 24: May 1, 8 The impact of religion on the 2004 presidential campaign and election provoked widespread consternation and surprise. Given the intensity and closeness of the results, however, the role of religion should not have come as a shock. In fact, religion and faith have for some time played a vital and heightened role in American elections and in our public life. Throughout American history, political identity has been closely correlated with religious identity. Our course will explore such correlations and how over time they have contributed to the major political realignments of American history. The course will also focus on a new "religious gap" that has opened over the past 20 years based on religious observances, particularly attendance at worship and belief. We will examine these patterns and discuss how religion is playing out as the 2008 campaign gathers momentum. April 10, 17, 24: May 1, 8 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:34:00 EST 1:28:46 politics, election, religion http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=55 Michael Campo webmaster@trincoll.edu (Michael Campo) Italian Literature with Professor Michael Campo Italian Literature with Professor Michael Campo Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:27:00 EST 1:38:24 Italy, Italian Literature http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=54 Kristin Triff webmaster@trincoll.edu (Kristin Triff) Italian Renaissance Art with Professor Kristin Triff Italian Renaissance Art with Professor Kristin Triff Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:48:00 EST 1:26:53 Italy, Renaissance Art http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=53 Borden Painter webmaster@trincoll.edu (Borden Painter) The History of Italy with Professor Borden Painter The History of Italy with Professor Borden Painter Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:44:00 EST 1:38:24 Italy http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=52 Brigitte Schulz webmaster@trincoll.edu (Brigitte Schulz) Fourth Session Fourth Session Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:17:00 EST 1:14:44 international, globalization, poverty, labor http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=43 Brigitte Schulz webmaster@trincoll.edu (Brigitte Schulz) Third Session Third Session Tue, 13 May 2008 12:28:00 EST 1:28:02 international, globalization, poverty, labor http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=42 Brigitte Schulz webmaster@trincoll.edu (Brigitte Schulz) Second Session Second Session Wed, 7 May 2008 11:15:00 EST 1:08:56 international, globalization, poverty, labor http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=41 Brigitte Schulz webmaster@trincoll.edu (Brigitte Schulz) This course explores the position of the Third World in the contemporary global economy. In particular, it looks at the role of multinational corporations, the effectiveness of the global assembly line in lifting third world workers out of poverty, the role of international labor migration on poor countries, and the impact of globalization on women. Attention will also be paid to the role of international organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization in helping to lift Third World countries out of poverty. This course explores the position of the Third World in the contemporary global economy. In particular, it looks at the role of multinational corporations, the effectiveness of the global assembly line in lifting third world workers out of poverty, the role of international labor migration on poor countries, and the impact of globalization on women. Attention will also be paid to the role of international organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization in helping to lift Third World countries out of poverty. Fri, 2 May 2008 09:17:00 EST 01:36:33 international, globalization, poverty, labor http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=40 James F. Jones webmaster@trincoll.edu (James F. Jones) Third session: March 10,2008 Third session: March 10,2008 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST 1:19:56 Voltaire, Montesquieu, novel http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=39 James F. Jones webmaster@trincoll.edu (James F. Jones) Second session: March 3, 2008 Second session: March 3, 2008 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:31:00 EST 1:26:09 Voltaire, Montesquieu, novel http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=38 James F. Jones webmaster@trincoll.edu (James F. Jones) The eighteenth century saw the emergence of the novel as a major vehicle for social commentary. In our three class meetings, we will review how the novel evolved as a literary tool for social change, with emphasis on two masterpieces of Western civilization: Montesquieu’s The Persian Letters and Voltaire’s Candide. First session: February 25, 2008 The eighteenth century saw the emergence of the novel as a major vehicle for social commentary. In our three class meetings, we will review how the novel evolved as a literary tool for social change, with emphasis on two masterpieces of Western civilization: Montesquieu’s The Persian Letters and Voltaire’s Candide. First session: February 25, 2008 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:11:00 EST Voltaire, Montesquieu, novel http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=37 Ned Cabot, Adrienne Fulco, Kevin McMahon webmaster@trincoll.edu (Ned Cabot, Adrienne Fulco, Kevin McMahon) The final session features a roundtable discussion with the class and all of the faculty. February 20, 2008 The final session features a roundtable discussion with the class and all of the faculty. February 20, 2008 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:05:00 EST 1:24:30 politics, election, 2008 http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=36 Edward Cabot edward.cabot@trincoll.edu (Edward Cabot) The third lecture features Prof. Ned Cabot on the role of money, the importance of the Internet, and suggested reforms of the primary process. February 13, 2008 The third lecture features Prof. Ned Cabot on the role of money, the importance of the Internet, and suggested reforms of the primary process. February 13, 2008 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:24:00 EST 1:15:03 politics, election, 2008, presidential primaries http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=35 Adrienne Fulco adrienne.fulco@trincoll.edu (Adrienne Fulco) The second lecture in the series, Prof. Adrienne Fulco discusses the "frontloading" of the primaries in the current presidential election cycle. February 6, 2008 The second lecture in the series, Prof. Adrienne Fulco discusses the "frontloading" of the primaries in the current presidential election cycle. February 6, 2008 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EST 1:23:03 politics, election, 2008, presidential primaries http://internet2.trincoll.edu/feedlibrary/display.aspx?fid=2&iid=2 Kevin McMahon kevin.mcmahon@trincoll.edu (Kevin McMahon) Three Trinity faculty discuss the 2008 Presidential Primaries. Kevin McMahon will speak on party conventions and the current primary system. Adrienne Fulco will speak on the "frontloading" of the primaries, and Ned Cabot will speak on modern influences upon the current primary system, and possible reforms. A final roundtable discussion will close the class. In this first lecture, Prof. Kevin McMahon discusses the evolution of the party convention and the current primary season. Three Trinity faculty discuss the 2008 Presidential Primaries. Kevin McMahon will speak on party conventions and the current primary system. Adrienne Fulco will speak on the "frontloading" of the primaries, and Ned Cabot will speak on modern influences upon the current primary system, and possible reforms. A final roundtable discussion will close the class. In this first lecture, Prof. Kevin McMahon discusses the evolution of the party convention and the current primary season. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:31:00 EST 01:29:00 politics, election, 2008