Othello, one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, develops themes of race, class, and gender with echoes in the world today. It tells the story of a black man who is chosen to lead a nation in troubled times.

Bernie McCabe, who is teaching for the ninth year in this program, also taught literature for many years before moving to Florida.

There are two sections of this course to choose from:

This class will study art and religion in China from the Neolithic period to the present. It will include basic religious concepts and the influence they have had on Chinese art tradition, looking at both fine art and folk art. You will also learn about Chinese opera, arguably China’s greatest visual art form. You will truly get an overview of the foundations of Chinese culture.

Jim Kemp is a professor of Asian Studies at FCCJ, studied Chinese language, art and religion in Taiwan and owns a museum-worthy collection of Asian wood block prints.

This discussion will encompass contemporary sports through the views of world cultures, economics and politics. Topics may include everything from gender and race to corruption and violence in today’s competitions. You will analyze the power and influence of sports organizations along with the historical milestones that developed them. You will also look at popular American sports relative to their international counterparts.

Chuck Zsolnai is a former professional athlete who has spent over 20 years as a journalist. He was instrumental in organizing the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in Florida. A member of the Professional Sports Writers Association, he is currently the Historical Director of The International Soccer Archives.

Do you sing in your church choir and have to learn everything by ear because you can’t read music? Do you wish you could sing in your local chorus but hesitate because you can’t read music? Jane Lindberg wants to teach you “sight singing.” She will combine several proven methods of teaching singers to read music which will have you singing in no time! Jane taught music on the college level and has offered many enjoyable courses in this program over the years.