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Proust and Joyce: Two Paths of Modernist Literature
This course introduces participants to two giants of early 20th century modernist literature: Marcel Proust and James Joyce.
Fifteen Centuries of British Monarchy
From warrior chieftains to servants of their peoples; the British monarchy from Aethelberht to Charles III; evolution, revolution and evolution again.
Jane Austen in Context, with Tutor Emma Placket
Since the publication in 1811 of a novel called Sense and Sensibility “by a lady”, the works of Jane Austen have enjoyed both popularity and critical acclaim.
The Decline of Truth and What We Can Do About It
A Conversation with Michael Rich, President Emeritus, RAND
Telling the New Stories
A Conversation with poet and essayist Nickole Brown
Study in Oxford Information Session
Discover two Graham travel programs taking place at the University of Oxford in June 2024.
Avast! Moby-Dick and the Scales of Natural History
This First Friday lecture will explore the Herman Melville’s 1851 classic Moby Dick, a work regarded for its density and difficulty, as well as the context surrounding it.
A conversation series reflecting on the importance of the Graham School’s mission of rigorous inquiry and lifelong learning.
Graham Matters
Online Basic Program of Liberal Education Master of Liberal Arts Open EnrollmentUpcoming events in the Graham Matters series are below.
Democracy in an Age of Distrust and Disinformation
A Conversation with Eric Schurenberg, founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media.
The Allegory of Nature in the Romance of the Rose and The Plaint of Nature
This talk will explore the figure of Nature in Jean de Meun’s Romance of the Rose and Alain of Lille’s earlier work The Plaint of Nature, as well as the nature of allegory and the relationship between medieval, ancient, and modern views of nature.
Those Who Have Dared to Hymn Love’s Praises: A Symposium on Black Philosophies of Love
As the academic study of love continues to grow, one sentiment seems to remain: love has largely been ignored in intellectual discourse due to its complexity and nuance.
Trust, Polarization and The Media In The Post-Truth Era
A Conversation with Eric Schurenberg, founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media.
Journalism in Disruptive Times
A Conversation with Martin Baron, Former Executive Editor of The Washington Post
Study in Oxford Information Session
Discover two Graham travel programs taking place at the University of Oxford in June 2024.
Dimensions of Diversity Information Session
Study race, disability, religion, socio-economic status, sexuality, and gender with eminent University of Chicago scholars, DEI leaders and a community of peers committed to thoughtful exchange.
Crafting Your Next Chapter Information Session
Crafting Your Next Chapter is a program for accomplished individuals in mid-to-late career who want to imagine the next chapter in their professional and personal lives, and answer the question: What comes next and how do I get there?