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ILR339 The History and Literature
of Iceland
4 sessions, 10 hours
Iceland has an outsized history and literature for its small
size and remote location. In these PowerPoint-illustrated
presentations, Dr. Gray explores the settlement, early
government, era of subjugation, and startling modern
emergence as a leader in literacy and publishing. Presentations
include powerful selections from Icelandic writings that range
from its medieval sagas to the work of its Nobel Prize winning
author, Halldór Laxness. The presentations include a two-hour
lecture period followed by a half hour for discussion that will be
extended for those wishing to remain longer.
Instructor: Karen Gray, Ph.D., received her S.T.B. degree
from Harvard Divinity School and her Ph.D. from the University
of Edinburgh where her thesis was on “Religious Atheism in
Contemporary Western Thought: A Christian Problem and a
Buddhist Perspective.” She recently retired after 20 years with
the Smithsonian Associates designing adult study tours. She has
had a lifelong fascination with the world’s religions which she
approaches with openness and from a scholarly perspective.
4-Digit Number: 7881
Fri , 10am - 12:30pm, 4/6 – 4/27
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E123
Tuition: $40.00 Fee: $89.00 Total: $129.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR845 Frederick’s Architectural
Heritage
4 sessions, 8 hours
This course on American architecture will use Frederick County
examples to highlight the changes from early colonial vernacular
building forms through the rise of national stylistic trends. The
course will start with two lectures and end with two walking
tours of downtown National Register Historic Districts preserved
in Emmitsburg and Frederick. Students will be responsible for
providing their own transportation to the walking tours. A
designated meet up location for each community will be provided
by the instructor after the start of the course.
Instructor: William J. Sheppard is a college Anthropology
and Archaeology instructor who earned his Masters
Degree in Anthropology fromThe College of William
and Mary. As a professional archaeologist for thirty
years, Mr. Sheppard has directed prehistoric and historic
period archaeological investigations in Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia. His current
research includes the analysis of cultural systems of power
including ethnicity, race, gender and religion through
the study of material culture in Historic Archaeology.
4-Digit Number: 7899
Fri , 12pm - 2pm, 4/6 – 4/27
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E126C
Tuition: $30.00 Fee: $69.00 Total: $99.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
Saturday
ILR294 Buying, Selling, and Consigning
Antiques and Collectibles
4 sessions, 10 hours
During this “hands-on” course, students will gain knowledge
about buying and selling antiques and collectibles. They will
receive handouts, resources, on-line sites, etc. During the second
and third classes, there will be “show and tell” times for students
to share personal/family collections. During the last (4th) class,
students will visit local antiques stores where they will learn how
to buy items for the “best” price, evaluate the quality of items,
and understand strategies for the buying and selling process.
Instructor: In addition to 23 years at FCC as an English
Professor and the International Education Coordinator, Peg
Mauzy worked for Sloan’s Auction House in Washington
D.C. and has sold antiques and collectibles for over 10 years.
She currently has a booth at the FoxDen Antiques Shop in
Warrenton, VA.
4-Digit Number: 7973
Sat , 10am - 12pm, 4/7 – 4/21 & 10am - 2pm, 4/28
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E124A
Total: $99.00
Spring ‘18
Saturday Course
Learn about the program and meet current participants
UNCORKED
Come by for a casual discussion about the ILR program. This
fun gathering is a chance to learn about new courses, meet
active participants, and ask any questions that come to mind.
Ayse Meze • 6 North East St., Frederick, MD 21701
Thursday, March 8 • 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Kelli Ackiewicz • ILR Program Manager • 301.624.2732