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Topics in History
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World War II
Instructed by Kyle Hedden
Cross Channel Attack: June 6, 1944
The focus of this seminar is the U.S. perspective of D-Day; including air, naval and ground unit history. Pre-invasion planning will show when, where, how and why the Allies attacked. A look at Germany’s pre-invasion situation will also show why the Nazis reacted to the invasion the way they did. You will learn detailed information about other battles lasting longer than D-Day and other Allied achievements.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10083
# 44345 Nov 4 9 am–12pm
Fee: $15 1 Friday UHILLS M101
Battle of the Bulge
This course gives an American perspective of the Battle of the Bulge. Brief biographies of the important generals and American and German successes and failures will be discussed in the context of the course.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10101
# 44346 Nov 18 9am-12pm
Fee: $15 1 Friday UHILLS M101
World Cultures Series: Afghanistan
History, Contemporary Issues and the Arts
This series will be held at the Desert Foothills Library, located at 38443 N Schoolhouse Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
*Savings Package: World Cultures (includes all 5 classes)
Subject: Cont_ed #100-60175 #44479 Fee: $87
Presenters:
Salim Jaffer
Salim is listed in the Who’s Who heritage registry of New York, graduated from the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London, UK, part of an International Training Program for Muslim speakers. He is a ‘Certified Speaker’ for the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) and he speaks Urdu and English fluently, some Arabic and Farsi as he lived in Abu Dhabi, United Arad Emirates for eight years.
Dr. Penelope Price
Executive Producer, Writer, Director: Dr Price holds a B.S. in Comparative Politics and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Literature from Arizona State University. Recent awards include a 2001 Telly Award for the Promotion tape Artists of the Resistance, and the 2001-2002 Arizona Commission for the Arts Media/Visual Arts Fellowship. Price’s most recent film, Pasa Un Angel won the Golden Spire Award in the San Francisco International Film and Video Festival.
History and Culture
A brief overview of history and culture. Major events, economic and political structure during different time periods and multi-cultural, multi-lingual character of the nation. This event will be held in the library.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60170
Instructor: Salim Jaffer
# 44461 Oct 19 5-7pm
Fee: $19 1 Wednesday DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY
Contemporary Issues
Learn what major issues confront Afghanistan in today’s changing global environment and the impact on the country
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60171
Instructor: Salim Jaffer
# 44460 Oct 26 5-7pm
Fee: $19 1 Wednesday DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY
Highlighted Film: Afghanistan; Between Light and Darkness
Directed by the presenter, this film is the story of two young Afghan leaders who are fervently working to heal their country and transcend the televised images of their nation’s never-ending wars. It is a story of light and hope amid a world still in darkness.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60172
Instructor: Penelope Price
# 44476 Nov 2 5-7pm
Fee: $19 1 Wednesday DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY
Art and Music
A look at the art and music of Afghanistan over the centuries. The amazing architecture, tile work, illustrations, bronze, stone and wood work and of course their famous carpets. Learn about the music from religious to classic pop.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60173
Instructor: Salim Jaffer
# 44477 Nov 9 5-7pm
Fee: $19 1 Wednesday DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY
Special Event: Vision and Future
Don’t miss this unique gathering. Learn about the direction of the country, the desires of the people for their future from our presenter and enjoy food, music and art of the area in a beautiful social setting.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60174
Instructor: Salim Jaffer
# 44478 Nov 16 5-7pm
Fee: $30 1 Wednesday DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY
*Savings Package: World Cultures (includes all 5 classes)
Subject: Cont_ed 100-60175 #44479 Fee: $87
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