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Learning in Retirement

FALL 2015 - SESSION I September 14 - October 26

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Rediscover Learning

The Learning in Retirement program is part of Carleton University’s Centre for Initiatives in Education. The Centre offers alternative access to education for students of all ages and backgrounds by providing diverse opportunities and learning supports.

What is Learning in Retirement?

Learning in Retirement, also known as LinR, is a non-credit lecture series program for retired and semi-retired individuals and others who are interested in life-long learning.

The program provides an opportunity to learn for personal satisfaction while participating in a community of life-long learners who enjoy acquiring knowledge about new topics, discussing issues of common interests, and sharing life-stories.

What Participants Say about LinR

“The Learning in Retirement program offers a wide range of topics to choose from, covering various interests. I have recommended the program to friends and colleagues, and I look forward to future sessions.”

“The lecture series exceeded my expectations. I learned a lot from the knowledgeable, well-prepared lecturer and from my fellow classmates.”

“I was quite impressed with the entire program and would not hesitate to sign-up again or recommend it to others.”

“The program is impressive in the way it is run, in the subjects offered and in the caliber of lecturers. One of the best things I’ve done in retirement.”

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If you would like to be added to our mailing listand receive notifications of upcoming sessions,

please e-mail or call us at:Learning.in.Retirement@carleton.ca

or613-520-2600 ext.1756

Carleton University’s Centre for Initiatives in Education presents Learning in Retirement

FALL 2015 - Session I The Learning in Retirement program currently offers five sessions every year: two in the fall, one in the winter, and two in the spring.

Fall 2015 Sessions I and II offer a total of twenty-six unique and exciting lecture series for your consideration, ten in Session I and sixteen in Session II.

We hope this exciting selection will encourage you to join us this fall!

Lecture Series Details

�� Lectures are two hours each, once a week, for six weeks.

�� There are no prerequisites and no exams.

�� Classes range in size from 15 to 55 participants.

�� Cost: Lecture series fee (HST included): $130.00 per lecture series

Parking fee (HST included): $36.00 per each six-week lecture series

Parking Details

Learning in Retirement participants can purchase parking passes at the time of registration for parking lot R6 at Carleton University. This parking lot is close to the Leeds House building, where all lecture series are held during this session.

Please see the map on page 8 of this brochure for building and parking locations.

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LECTURE SERIES 1

Muslim Women in Contemporary Times

Lecturer: Dr. Monia Mazigh Days: Mondays, September 14th - October 26th (No class October 12th) Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

This lecture series is an introduction to contemporary issues related to Muslim women. Through a board range of fiction and non-fiction books, articles, and videos, we will explore the question of women in Islam. We will avoid the trap of easy media representation or sensationalism centered on the orientalist discourse of passive Muslim women in need to be saved. Instead, a more nuanced and multidimensional approach to tackle some of the issues affecting Muslim women will be explored. Issues such as veiling, polygamy, Islamic traditions, as well as Islamic feminism will be discussed.

Lectures, discussions, film clips, readings

Cost: $130.00 (HST included) Enrollment capacity: 55 participants Note: This series is a repeat of Women and Islam, offered in Fall 2014.

LECTURE SERIES 2

Exploring America Through Regional Fiction:

20th-Century Classics Lecturer: Stefani NielsonDays: Mondays, September 14th - October 26th (No class October 12th) Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

The U.S. contains many smaller “countries” within its broad borders that are home to unique voices, customs, behaviours and histories as well as landscapes. Explore how masters and mistresses of the modern novel and short story use physical landscape to explain the emotional geography of their characters, passing critical yet loving eyes on the people and places giving America’s regions life. Beginning with the cool climate of the Northeast, we will move to the gothic Southeast, the pragmatic Midwest, the punishing Plains, the history-laden South, and finally to the “promised land” of the West.

Lectures, discussions, film clips

Cost: $130.00 (HST included) Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

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LECTURE SERIES 3

Gut-Brain Ecology Lecturer: Dr. Sarah Musavi Days: Tuesdays, September 15th - October 20th Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

What makes you unique apart from your looks? Would you believe that there is tremendous diversity in the human genome and that we are only 10% similar to each other in genetic terms? The difference comes in the form of the microbial populations in our bodies. How we think, eat, move and where we live changes us 90%. In this lecture series, we will explore how our gut is at the centre of our microbial setup, how the nervous system affects it, and how chronic problems can be simplified by improving the gut ecology. You will learn how to take your health in your own hands with simple steps to changing your gut ecology.

Lectures, discussions, film clips

Cost: $130.00 (HST included)Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

LECTURE SERIES 4

Brains, Minds, and Theories of Human Nature

Lecturer: Dr. Sterling Lynch Days: Tuesdays, September 15th - October 20th Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

Illuminating new discoveries in neuroscience and psychology have, in recent years, revolutionized our understanding of brains, minds, and human nature. In this lecture series, we will examine the implications of some of these new and important discoveries from a philosophical perspective, drawing on some of the most influential accounts of human nature in Western philosophy. Bridging the present and the past, students will be introduced to the ideas, thinkers, and science that will help them formulate a coherent philosophical answer to the question “who am I?”

Lectures and discussions

Cost: $130.00 (HST included)Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

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LECTURE SERIES 5

The Neuropsychology of Memory and Vision

Lecturer: Dr. Peter Fried Days: Wednesdays, September 16th - October 21st Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

Memories are fluid, mental reconstructions where the original input is modified as it enters our storage and then is contorted during retrieval according to our brain’s current emotions, expectancies, past experiences, and beliefs. Similarly, visual perception is a dynamic process shaped by current events, expectancies, and biases, so that the visual images/perceptions we “see” are based on numerous assumptions that are the product of our brain rather than our eyes. The theme of the present series of lectures will be on how the brain constructs our memories and visual perception.

Lectures

Cost: $130.00 (HST included)Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

LECTURE SERIES 6

Four Leaders that Made Russia Lecturer: Oksana DrozdovaDays: Wednesdays, September 16th - October 21stTime: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

Forever torn between East and West, and indeed buffering the two, Russia combines immense ethnic diversity and expansive geography. Russia’s colourful and vivid history combines socialism and capitalism, Christianity and Islam, western innovation and oriental tradition. Blending these diverse currents was always a challenge for the country’s leaders. Tsars, emperors, commissars, and presidents played a key role in Russia’s development as a state and as a world power. Who “opened” Russia to Europe? Who brought the country its greatest glory? And who was the cruelest Russian leader? These and other fascinating questions will be discussed in this lecture series.

Lectures, discussions, film clips, handling of coins and various artifacts

Cost: $130.00 (HST included) Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

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LECTURE SERIES 7

Agamemnon’s World: The Bronze Age of Greece

Lecturer: Dr. Laura GagnéDays: Thursdays, September 17th - October 22nd Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

According to Homer, Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae and the leader of the Greeks in the Trojan War, was the most powerful king in Bronze Age Greece. This lecture series uses archaeological evidence to reconstruct Agamemnon’s world. Following a visit to each of the great palaces in Greece, we will visit Troy, looking for evidence of the Trojan War. Finally, we examine the catastrophic collapse of the Aegean world at the end of the Bronze Age. This lecture series provides an excellent background for the exhibit The Greeks - Agamemnon to Alexander the Great at the Canadian Museum of History.

Lectures and film clips

Cost: $130.00 (HST included)Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

LECTURE SERIES 8

Big Impact of Small Science: Nanotechnology and Bionanotechnology Lecturer: Dr. Maria DeRosaDays: Thursdays, September 17th - October 22nd Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

Nanotechnology is about making, measuring, and manipulating very tiny things –materials and devices a million times smaller than a millimetre. From our clothes to our electronics, our sporting equipment to our sunscreens, nanotechnology is being incorporated in products that we use every day. This lecture series will provide an introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology. Lectures will examine what fundamental properties of materials change when they are at the nanoscale and why. The science behind new nano-enabled products will be explored. Bionanotechnology, which draws inspiration from nature, will be examined. The potential risks and benefits of nanotechnology will also be discussed.

Lectures, discussions, film clips

Cost: $130.00 (HST included)Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

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LECTURE SERIES 9

The Rollicking Story of the English Language

Lecturer: Katherine Barber Days: Fridays, September 18th - October 23rd Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

This lecture series is an entertaining survey of the influences that have shaped English vocabulary over the years, covering the Anglo-Saxon and Viking origins, the influx of Norman French and Central French, later Latin and Greek borrowings, standardization and French borrowing in the 18th century, international borrowing since the 18th century, and Canadian and American English. Linguistic developments will be linked to the social and political events with which they coincided. Topics will include why English spelling is so difficult.

Lectures, discussions, film clips

Cost: $130.00 (HST included)Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

LECTURE SERIES 10

Best of Ballet: 2015 Live Broadcast Season

Lecturer: Katherine Barber Days: Fridays, September 18th - October 23rd Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Room 124, Leeds House Building

Ballet, one of the world’s greatest life-enhancing high art forms, beautifully combines visual arts, music, drama, and movement in one package. Those whose experience of ballet begins and ends with The Nutcracker will be surprised to discover how varied, exciting, and downright enjoyable ballet is. Current ballet fans will enrich their experience with insights into its history and all its aspects, focusing on six great choreographers whose repertoires will be part of this year’s live cinema broadcasts. By the end of this lecture series, participants will be able to identify distinctive choreographic styles and understand the physical challenges inherent in ballet.

Lectures, discussions, film clips, ballet mime

Cost: $130.00 (HST included)Enrollment capacity: 55 participants

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Room 124, Leeds House Building

Enter the building through the main entrance and take the elevator to level 1. Room 124 is opposite of the elevator. Alternatively, enter at the tunnel entrance, turn right and follow to the end of the hallway and through the glass doors.

NEW! Parking

Learning in Retirement participants can purchase parking passes at the time of registration for parking lot R6 at Carleton University. This parking lot is close to the Leeds House building.

If participants do not wish to purchase a parking permit, the nearest pay-and-display parking is available in the parking garage, lot P18

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There are NO REFUNDS.

Additional InformationFor lecturer biographies and updated lecture series information, please visit our website at: carleton.ca/linr

Please note that classes with fewer than 15 registered participants may be cancelled.

Withdrawal PolicyWithdrawal anytime before the beginning of the second class:

�� 100% credit placed on your Learning in Retirement (LinR) account (no expiry date)

Withdrawal after two or more classes:

�� No credit

We are unable to provide credit for books, coursepacks, and/or supply fees.

For a detailed listing of all policies, please visit our website at carleton.ca/linr or call us at 613-520-2600 ext. 1756.

There are NO REFUNDS.

Contact UsLearning in Retirement (LinR)Carleton University1516 Dunton Tower1125 Colonel By DriveOttawa, ON K1S 5B6Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 1756 E-mail: Learning.in.Retirement@carleton.ca

RegistrationRegistration begins

Wednesday, August 5th at 9:00 a.m.You can register by:

�� Mail (send in the enclosed registration form)

�� On-line registration & payment system (carleton.ca/linr)

�� Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 1756 (no credit card payment over telephone)

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FALL 2015 - SESSION I

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FALL 2015 - SESSION ILecture Series

Please check (√) the lecture series you want to enroll in. The cost of each is $130.00 (HST included).

1. Muslim Women in Contemporary Times, Dr. Monia Mazigh

2. Exploring America Through Regional Fiction: 20th-Century Classics, Stefani Nielson

3. Gut-Brain Ecology, Dr. Sarah Musavi

4. Brains, Minds, and Theories of Human Nature, D Dr. Sterling Lynch

5. The Neuropsychology of Memory and Vision, Dr. Peter Fried

6. Four Leaders that Made Russia, Oksana Drozdova

7. Agamemnon’s World: The Bronze Age of Greece, Dr. Laura Gagné

8. Big Impact of Small Science: Nanotechnology and Bionanotechnology, Dr. Maria DeRosa

9. The Rollicking Story of the English Language, Katherine Barber

10. Best of Ballet: 2015 Live Broadcast Season, Katherine Barber

Registration Form

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Parking fees $36.00 per each 6-week lecture series (HST included)

TOTAL for parking: $

Lecture series fees$130.00 per lecture series (HST included)

TOTAL for lecture series: $

Carleton UniversityLearning in Retirement

1516 Dunton Tower 1125 Colonel By Dr.

Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6

Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 1756 E-mail: Learning.in.Retirement@carleton.ca

Website: carleton.ca/linr

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