Arts for Everyone

Program Information
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Number of Courses: 5

Location: Saint Mary's University

Start Date: 9/4/2024

Arts for Everyone

Synopsis

With Arts for Everyone, the Faculty of Arts at Saint Mary’s University is opening our doors to the community. Members of the public are invited to attend a selection of courses on a drop-in basis. On this page you can explore course topics and schedules. Those who wish to engage with course material a bit more deeply (and earn a digital badge to showcase their accomplishment!) can choose to register and complete a suite of assignments. Arts is for everyone - come join us!

Program Overview

Courses in Program

Ancient Literature

This course considers a small selection of ancient texts in contemporary/English translation and adaptation. Classes will be held at Saint Mary's University, Loyola Room 274, Tuesday and Thursday,1:00pm to 2:15pm from September 5th to December 3rd.
9/5/2024 - 12/3/2024

Writing for Performance

An introductory, multi-disciplinary course on writing for the embodied voice: songwriting, writing for theatre, spoken-word poetry. Classes will be held at Saint Mary's University, McNally Main Room 201, Friday,10:00am to 1:00pm, from Sept 6th to November 29th.
9/6/2024 - 11/29/2024

Beckett and the Idea of Zionism

This course will study Irish modernism, liberal colonialism, fascism, and Zionism, by way of a close study of Watt and its manuscripts. Classes will be held at Saint Mary's University, McNally Main, Room 223, Fridays,1:00pm to 3:30pm. Starting September 6th to November 29th.
9/6/2024 - 12/20/2024

The Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome

This course will present the salient aspects of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome including the history, political organization, material culture, and their relationships with neighbouring communities in the Mediterranean area.
1/8/2025 - 4/24/2025

Monsters

This course excavates monstrous bodies to discover what they reveal about their creators, how they construct and police otherness, and how they serve as subversive sites of liberation from cultural norms.
1/8/2025 - 4/25/2025