Instructor: William Schrader, MA, Ph.D., is a retired Professor of History from Tennessee Technological University.

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1 The Gods and Greek Tragedy* What should we make of the Greek gods? They lead human beings into terrible crimes and excruciating suffering, while the tragic dramas that result make us wonder at their incomparable humanity. Perhaps they have something to teach us even now. We ll read Aeschylus Agamemnon and Prometheus Bound, along with Sophocles Oedipus the King. Our aim will be to determine what the tragic poets had in mind and who the gods might be. Instructor: Richard Dworin, MA, taught Greek epic poetry, tragedy, history and philosophy in adult seminars at the Newberry Library in Chicago. He currently teaches philosophy courses at Bellarmine University. HMAN 433 / 5 Saturdays / Sept. 25 Oct. 23 / 10 a.m. noon / $89 ($99 after Sept. 18) Exploring Germany s Rich History* Kingdoms, empires, monarchies and dictators have impacted the rich history of Germany. Starting with the Holy Roman Empire, we ll trace Germany s evolution and development from a small kingdom into a world power. Learn about the divisions of the German people following World War II, its strong constitutional republic in the West and the eventual collapse of the East in We ll end with a glimpse of Germany today. Instructor: William Schrader, MA, Ph.D., is a retired Professor of History from Tennessee Technological University. HMAN 432 / 5 Tuesdays / Oct Nov. 16 / 7-9 p.m. / $89 ($99 after Oct. 12)

2 Cave Hill Walkabout: Reading Nature, Stone, and Symbol Cave Hill Cemetery, established in 1848, is one of America s premier, large urban cemeteries. This walking tour of selected sections will focus on tombstone symbolism and some of the unique historic personalities interred within the grounds. It will also feature a discussion of the wide range of trees and plantings of Cave Hill - both those flowering in nature and those etched in stone. Guide: Clyde F. Crews, Ph.D., is a Louisville historian, priest and professor. HMAN 130 / Sunday / Oct. 24 / 1:30 4 p.m. / $35 ($45 after Oct. 17) Lock of Ages: A Guided tour of McAlpine Locks at the Falls of the Ohio At one time, the Falls of the Ohio was the most serious obstruction to navigation on the 981-mile Ohio River. Since the early 1800s, the US Army Corps of Engineers has undertaken a series of projects to provide safe and efficient navigation at the Falls. Take a guided tour of the newest completed project the 1200 lock chamber. Learn interesting information about the history of the river and the Falls area. If timing is just right, you will see a towboat and barges move through the lock. GUIDE: Chuck Parrish is retired Historian for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, with 35 years of service. He is a frequent presenter on this topic and others related to the work of the Corps. HMAN 415 / Sunday / Oct. 3 / 2 4 p.m. / $35 ($45 after Sept. 24)

3 The National Ambitions of Kurdistan* Kurdistan is a region stretching across parts of four countries: Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria. Kurdistan is one of the largest ethnic groups in the world, a nation in one sense of the word, but not recognized as such under existing international politics. Kurds are a proud people in a key region of the world, whose national ambitions have thus far been held in check by Arab governments, Iran, and Turkey. Here s your chance to learn more about the Kurds and American foreign policy efforts in this area. Instructor: Roy M. Martin, MBA, MA, is President of Strategic Planning International, Inc., a firm specializing in foreign policy analysis and international business. HMAN 427 / 2 Tuesdays / Sept 14 & 21 / 7 9 p.m. / $45 ($55 after Sept. 7) Moral Choices in Wartime* Explore the hard moral choices that politicians, soldiers and ordinary citizens must make when their nations wage war. We ll consider the standard for humane conduct in wartime that George Washington set during the American Revolution. We ll also examine points in later conflicts including the current war on terror where our nation seemed to lose its way in the fog of war. Required text: The Dark Side by Jane Mayer. Instructor: Mike Jennings, MA, has been a journalist and state government official. He is an Adjunct Faculty member at Bellarmine University. HMAN 431 / 6 Wednesdays / Sept. 15 Oct. 20 / 7 9 p.m. / $99 ($109 after Sept. 8)

4 Thomas Merton s Life and Writings: The Theme of Seeds* Explore the theme of seeds in Merton s life and writings. Delve into Merton s emphasis on the need for a real deepening of life in every area and for the need to search for one s identity not only in God but in other persons. Gain insight into Merton s thought on seeds of destruction and on hope as an unexpected gift. Instructor: Erlinda G. Paguio is Director of Development Research at U of L s Office of University Advancement. She has served as treasurer, vice president and president of the International Thomas Merton Society and was Program Chair for the 10th ITMS General Meeting in June She has presented research papers on Merton and Meister Eckhart, Merton and His Asian Friends, Merton and the Carmelite Saints, Merton and Sufism and Merton s Reflections on Hope. HMAN 434 / 3 Mondays / Sept. 20 Oct. 4 / 6:30 7:30 p.m. / $39 ($49 after Sept. 13) Before They Were Fab: How the Beatles Began The Beatles were the most loved band in musical history! We ll take a fun and enlightening look at the early years of The Beatles. Learn how George Harrison came to join the group, about Stu Sutcliffe and his tragic illness, and how Ringo Starr came to replace Pete Best as the drummer. Learn about the important role of legendary producer George Martin. We ll listen to early Beatles music throughout. The course will culminate with the viewing of the greatest musical event in television history, The Beatles first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, Part 1in a series of 4 courses on the history of the Beatles offered in consecutive semesters. Look for Part 2 in Spring 2011, Part 3 in Fall 2011, Part 4 in Spring Instructors: John Logsdon and Roy Martin are lifelong Beatles fans who bring passion and enthusiasm to this subject. John is an Engineer at General Electric and Roy is a foreign policy and political consultant. HMAN 410 / 5 Mondays / Oct. 11 Nov. 8 / 7 9 p.m. / $65 ($75 after Oct. 4)

5 Drawing Without Fear Mark-making is one of the most natural of human instincts, yet many of us are afraid to do so if it is called "drawing." No matter what your level of experience, you will gain from this class by exploring different tools & methods of drawing using line and form as ways of personal expression. Experience time-tested, no-fail drawing techniques. Learn approaches that will help you overcome fear of failure and discover and embrace your own style of drawing. Instructor: Susan L. Clements, M.F.A., has taught at the Museum and University levels, as well as in the groundbreaking Memorial Hospital/Notre Dame Humanities Project where she taught Art to practicing Physicians. ARTS 171 / 6 Wednesdays / Sept. 15 Oct. 20 / 6:30 8:30 p.m. / $119 ($129 after Sept. 8)