News Details (Posted: August 12, 2010):

Famous Castles & The Silk Road

Contact Information:

Janice Monypeny
760-750-8712

Full Description:

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute returns to Rancho Bernardo to bring you these exciting classes this Fall. Both classes will be held on Fridays at National University located at 16875 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127.

Classes start Friday, September 17th. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE A SEAT!

Famous Castles
Castles have remained an enduring symbol of
European history. How did these forbidding
fortresses come to be and how did they change
over time? How were the architectural features
designed to work? How did people live in castles?
Why did people stop building these fascinating
complexes? How do European castle’s compare
to their Asian and African counterparts? This
class will explore the story of castles using
surviving buildings, archaeology and historical
documents. We will also explore how modern
ideas about castles are often at odds with their
medieval realities. Join us as we explore the
famous castles and their part in history.
Course No.: OSH10091710FC
Date: Fri., Sept. 17 - Nov. 19
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: National University, Rancho Bernardo
Fee: 10 weeks $110
Instructor: Jack Williams, Ph.D.

The Silk Road
Recent historical and archaeological research is
revealing the amazing story of one of the greatest
commercial corridors in history. Starting in
the third century BC, the Silk Road connected
the Mediterranean world to India and the Far
East. The road linked a diverse array of cities
that represented more than a half dozen distinct
civilizations. Who were the people who lived
along the silk road? What was it like to travel the
corridor? How are new discoveries in the remote
lands along the route helping us to rethink
the relationship of the civilizations of the Old
World? Join us as we examine a real forgotten
past of buried cities and forgotten empires that
rivals the cinematic myths of Indiana Jones.
Course No.: OSH10091710SR
Date: Fri., Sept. 17 - Nov. 19
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: National University, Rancho Bernardo
Fee: 10 weeks $110
Instructor: Jack Williams, Ph.D.

Instructor for both classes is Jack Williams, Ph.D.- he has worked as an archaeologist and historian on various research projects in the United States, Mexico, South America, and Europe. He received a B.A. degree in anthropology and history from San Diego State University, and Master’s and Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Arizona. Dr. Williams is a faculty member at Inter-American College in National City, San Diego and also he has taught at Arizona State University and the University of San Diego.
What students are saying :

“Surpassed all expectations! Very well organized. Jack’s
story telling style coupled with his graphics informs and
holds interest!”
“Informative, stimulating, opened doors for further study
on my part.”

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, through Cal State San Marcos, is designed for students aged 50 and over who wish to keep their brain young and nimble. These courses are offered for "the pure joy of learning" - no tests - no grades! We offer over 30 courses throughout North County as well as in Temecula. Visit our website at: www.csusm.edu/el/olli

For more information call: Janice Monypeny at 760-750-8712 or 760-750-4020.