PROGRAMME AUTOMNE 2015 FALL 2015 PROGRAM www.mcgill.ca/mcll_ joy COMMUNAUTÉ D’APPRENTISSAGE CONTINU DE MCGILL POUR LE PLAISIR D’APPRENDRE MCGILL COMMUNITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING FOR THE JOY OF IT MCGILL COMMUNITY DEAN’S MESSAGE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING First, a warm welcome to new members of the McGill Community for Lifelong Learning—and welcome back to returning members. Fall always signals new 688, rue Sherbrooke ouest, bureau/suite 229, Montréal (Québec) H3A 3R1 learning opportunities—an exciting time for all of us. I hope that the slate of study groups, lectures, workshops and outings contained Téléphone | Telephone: 514 398-8234 Télécopieur | Fax: 514 398-2757 herein captures your imagination and invigorates your thirst for meaningful intellectual and social engagement. Courriel | Email: [email protected] Underlying MCLL’s educational experiences is a commitment to fostering Site web | Website: www.mcgill.ca/mcll_joy community. When you take part in MCLL activities, you have the opportunity to invest yourself in a dynamic environment where your feedback and input Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcll.joy are valued and necessary. On a recurrent basis, MCLL convenes events that are intended to encourage T discussions amongst members on the role and direction of their community. At the outset of the semester, an information session will be convened for new mem- STREE bers to introduce them to MCLL. This is a great way to meet other first-timers and ITY find out what will be in store during the semester. Returning members invested METRO or interested in moderating may also wish to attend the beginning-of-term MCGILL ERS IV Moderators’ Workshop during which you will learn about the craft of creating UN engaging study groups and facilitating group discussion. This semester will also see a return of our Biennial Member Workshop, a day of reflection during which Y AVENUE PRESIDENT KENNED you will help define long-term priorities for the organization as a whole. I hope that you will consider lending your voice at these events. MCLL As MCLL turns its sights towards its next quarter century, I would also like, to 688 SHERBROOKE recognize the growth in membership that we are experiencing. It is thanks to your efforts that we continue to thrive. Through our continued growth, we will ET WEST BUS SHERBR OOKE STRE 24, 356 continue to ensure positive impact on the lives of those around us. T I wish you all the best for the year ahead. STREE Our location is wheelchair accessible, and has direct underground access ITY to the metro. ERS IV Dr. Judith Potter UN Dean of Continuing Studies McGill University MCLL FALL 2015 1 YEARLY CALENDAR ABOUT MCLL The McGill Community for Lifelong Learning brings together like-minded men FALL 2015 TERM: Monday, September 14 – Friday, November 20 Statutory holidays: October 12; 10-week study groups held on those days will be and women from different horizons, for the pleasure of interacting with one an- made up or shortened. other and learning in a vibrant environment. The program features study groups Registration begins: August 3 involving different levels of participation and extending over 5 to 10 weeks, as well as lectures, workshops and outings. Topics include art, current events, history, WINTER 2016 TERM: Monday, January 11 – Thursday, March 24 literature, music and science. There are two membership options (see Practical Registration begins: November 30, 2015 Information section) and many opportunities for volunteering. SPRING 2016 TERM: Monday, April 11 – Thursday, June 16 Statutory holidays: May 23; 10-week study groups held on that day will be made up or shortened. Registration begins: March 14 SUMMER 2016 TERM: Wednesday, July 6 – Wednesday, August 24 Lectures and outings Registration begins: June 13 STUDY GROUPS MCLL study groups are offered in a wide variety of subjects. The study group style indicates the type of participation expected. Please do not join a Style B study group unless you plan to make a presentation, participate/lead a debate or contribute to the overall discussion in some other way. STUDY GROUP STYLES A Participants read works of literature or other texts at home for review and À PROPOS DE LA CACM discussion in class. La Communauté d’apprentissage continu de McGill réunit des hommes et des femmes B Participants are expected to research a chosen topic and present it to the class, d’horizons différents, tous désireux d’échanger avec d’autres et d’apprendre dans un setting the scene for discussion. cadre inspirant. La plupart des activités se déroulent en anglais; la description est C Moderator presents knowledge and information for discussion and debate. Brief en français ou dans les deux langues lorsque l’activité est en français ou bilingue. presentations by participants are encouraged but not essential. Le programme comprend des groupes d’étude d’une durée de 5 à 10 semaines, dont D Moderator presents knowledge and information for class discussion and le niveau de participation est variable, ainsi que des conférences, des ateliers et des debate. Presentations by participants are not anticipated. sorties. L’art, l’actualité, l’histoire, la littérature, la musique et la science sont parmi E Participants share their own writings about real or imagined experiences for les sujets abordés. Il y a deux formules d’adhésion (voir ci-dessous) et les occasions discussion and feedback. d’implication bénévole sont nombreuses. F Participants attend events or follow media at home for review and debate in class. 2 MCLL FALL 2015 MCLL FALL 2015 3 Picasso lived a long life and displayed his artistic genius in so many different ways. Delight in his Blue period, his Rose period, his Classicism and Surreal- ism, his ceramics, his posters and his sculptures. Enjoy the expressive faces and ART AND ARCHITECTURE tales of the many women in Picasso’s life whom he painted in a wide variety of styles. The study group will also include a selection of films about Picasso. Short ART ET ARCHITECTURE presentations on one of his many periods or personal aspects of his life will be appreciated. 239 Marcel Duchamp: Father of Conceptual Art Moderator: Sandra Frisby | 514 744-3465 | [email protected] 236 A Virtual Visit to the Museum! Time: Thursday: 11:45-1:45 Moderator: Vera Bondy | 514 488-3605 | [email protected] Duration: 10 weeks Study Group Style: B Time: Wednesday: 11:45-1:45 Duration: 5 weeks Study Group Style: B Marcel Duchamp’s influence on artists that followed him can hardly be exagger- (September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14) ated. We shall look at these artists and the influence of Duchamp, both in terms of artistic production and of philosophy. Some of the many artists of interest Discover some of the treasures of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in class will be Man Ray, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Chris Levine and Bruce and in the company of a museum guide. Part 1: Medieval to 20th century. Other Nauman. Each participant will research an artist influenced by Duchamp and aspects of the collection can be explored over time. make an illustrated presentation. 237 Japanese Art: A Bridge to Modernity Moderator: Mimi Caouette | 514 282-0104 | [email protected] Time: Wednesday: 2:00-4:00 Duration: 10 weeks Study Group Style: B How to explain the fascination for Japanese culture from the Edo period among western society’s artists in Paris and London at the end of the 19th century? How did North Americans become interested in Japanese art, ideology and aesthetics CREATIVE WRITING in the 20th century? What do Impressionism and Modern Art have in common with Hokusai and Utamaro? Many books have been published on modern-art CRÉATION LITTÉRAIRE dealers in Paris. This study group will focus on stories of the works of art that were looted by the Nazis and art dealers S. Bing, P. Rosenberg, D.H. Kahnweiler and Durand-Ruel. We will also look into the debate on restitution. The study group will be held in English and French. 240 The Craft of Writing Participants will have to make a presentation. Plan on visiting two museum exhibitions: Québec City’s MNBAQ ‘Japan the Great Seduction’ in September; Moderator: Ilona Martonfi | 514 939-4173 | [email protected] Ottawa National Gallery’s ‘Monet: a Bridge to Modernity’ in November. Time: Wednesday: 9:30-11:30 Duration: 10 weeks Study Group Style: E 238 The Many Faces of Picasso Short story, memoir, poetry… an ongoing discussion of the craft of writing, Moderator: Timmy Cohen | 514 937-0553 | [email protected] along with peer-feedback workshops. Bring two copies of your best writing, not Time: Thursday: 2:00-4:00 to exceed 500 words. Duration: 10 weeks Study Group Style: C 4 MCLL FALL 2015 MCLL FALL 2015 5 COMPUTER STUDIES CULTURAL STUDIES INFORMATIQUE ÉTUDES CULTURELLES 241 Learning to Learn via the World of MOOCS 242 Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy Moderator: Katherine Moore | [email protected] Moderator: Sharon Li | 514 278-9336 | [email protected] Time: Monday: 2:00-4:00 Time: Wednesday: 9:30-11:30 Duration: 5 weeks Study Group Style: D Duration: 5 weeks Study Group Style: D (November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) (September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14) Having brought the first McGill University MOOC presenter, Professor of Chinese calligraphy is at the core of Chinese culture, and the history of every Chemistry David Harp, to a MCLL study group, the moderator will continue Chinese word can be traced back thousands of years. The moderator will share to open up a whole new world of learning possibilities through understanding this history and explore the role of the great calligraphers of past dynasties.