OLLI101792 - *Who Were the Celts?

Course Description

*WHO WERE THE CELTS?

Instructor: Christine MacArthur

Day of Week: Wednesday

Dates: Oct. 7 – Nov. 18 (7 sessions)

Time: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Hybrid at TUCC

Course Description: This course will trace the history of the Celts from ancient times in the Iron Age, through the Greek and Roman periods, to their migration to ancient Britain, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. We will study Celtic art, mythology and legends, as well as examine sacred landscapes in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Britain represented in statues and archaeological sites. We will also discover some of their beliefs and myths, such as the Fionn Cycle and the Barzaz Breiz (The Story of Arthur), and how they represent Celtic theology.

Maximum: 25 In-person/50 Online

Instructor Bio: Christine MacArthur holds an MA in English, an MEd, and a BA in theater, all from Temple University. She taught English literature and drama at Central High School in Philadelphia for 13 years. Christine also worked with Philadelphia Young Playwrights, coaching students to write their own plays. An amateur musician, she plays violin with a local orchestra.

Notes

Lottery Course: Because this course may become oversubscribed, we will run a lottery at the end of enrollment to ensure a fair and equal chance for all.