Out of an abundance of caution in response to the spread of COVID-19, we have canceled all remaining seminars in the Winter/Spring 2020 term. Please visit www.newberry.org/covid19 for further updates.

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Seminar Description

When people think of Scotland, the images that come to mind are usually images of the Scottish Highlands: clans and tartans, mountains and glens, Gaelic language and Gaelic culture. This seminar will examine how the Highlands came to represent all of Scotland by exploring how the region is depicted in poetry, music, theater, film, and television. We will conclude with a discussion of the effect of Brexit on the Highlands and Scotland more generally.

Six sessions. E – $230, R – $253

Born in Glasgow, June Sawyers has written and lectured extensively on Scotland and Scottish culture. She is associate producer of a forthcoming documentary on the Scottish Diaspora and is the author of a screenplay on the Highland Clearances.

Materials List

Required:

• A selection of materials distributed by the instructor.

First Reading:

• There is no reading assignment for the first class.

Registration Information

• Online registration opens at 9 am (CST) on Tuesday, January 7.
• Phone registration opens at 12 pm (CST) on Wednesday, January 8.

Early registration (E) prices are in effect from January 7 at 9 am through January 24 at 4 pm. Regular registration (R) prices are in effect January 24 at 4 pm through the end of the term.

We offer a 10% discount to members, seniors, and students.

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