301.624.2888 ILRFCC.org 19 NEW LIR310 Calling All Book Lovers 3 sessions, 6 hours | SW Enjoy spending hours in a bookstore or library? Join us as we explore the fascinating origins of libraries and hear captivating stories from those who have dedicated their lives to preserving and curating collections of books. Embark on a journey through renowned bookstores around the globe, uncovering the reasons behind their widespread admiration. We'll also explore book festivals and book towns and celebrate the magic of books themselves. Each session will include time for participants to share their favorite ''book about books''. By the end of the course, you'll have an extensive “to be read” list and a deeper appreciation for the joy that books bring to readers everywhere. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Marcy Gouge 5-Digit Number: 28002 | Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2/17 - 2/21 Location: Conference Center/E138 Tuition: $15 | Fee: $64 | Total: $79 ILR812 World History: The Big Picture 6 sessions, 9 hours | SW Any other history you may have studied will make more sense when you understand the fundamental overarching concepts that become clear with a “big picture” perspective. Based on the book, This Fleeting World - A Short History of Humanity by David Christian, this discussion-oriented course offers a global view of human history in one sweeping 250 thousand year panorama. Topics include: the engine that drives human history, how the adoption of agriculture led to the modern world, global differences in change and advancement, the rise and fall pattern of states, and the path of knowledge from the ancient to the modern world. This unique approach to history provides a context and framework into which all other studies of history fit. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Ernest O'Roark 5-Digit Number: 27960 | Tue 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., 2/18 - 3/25 Location: Conference Center/E138 Tuition: $30 | Fee: $99 | Total: $129 ILR941 History Bites - The Southern Campaign: Where the American Revolutionary War Was Won 5-Digit Number: 27957 | Wed 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 2/5 Location: Student Center/H205 ILR941 History Bites - The Great Atlantic Speed Race of the Early 20th Century Ocean Liners 5-Digit Number: 27956 | Wed 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 3/19 Location: Catoctin Hall/C112 ILR941 History Bites - USS Enterprise: America's Most Decorated Warship 5-Digit Number: 27958 | Tue 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 4/22 Location: Conference Center/E138 ILR941 History Bites - The Indianapolis 500: History, Tradition, and the Greatest Spectacle in Racing 5-Digit Number: 27959 | Tue 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 5/20 Location: Conference Center/E138 History Bites Note: All History Bites courses will meet on campus in an in-person environment. For all classes: 1 session, 1.25 hours | Instructor: Blane Ampthor Tuition: $10 | Fee: $6 | Total: $16 Join us for a quick bite of history. Topics vary each session and there will be time after the talk for questions and discussion.
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