The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration: Amundsen, Scott, Shackleton, Crean, et al.

The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration: Amundsen, Scott, Shackleton, Crean, et al.

Zoom Video Conference | This program is completed

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9/17/2020-11/19/2020

1:00 PM-3:00 PM on Th

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$30.00

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At the turn of the twentieth century, Antarctica became the scene of numerous expeditions. Their findings changed our understanding of the planet forever. This course will examine the explorers of the last continent to be discovered. Join us as we learn about the motivations, challenges, strengths and weaknesses of these heroic men.

Format: Participants will read selected chapters of the texts and lead weekly discussions. Active class participation and making a class presentation is expected. This is a Zoom video conferencing class.

Resources/Expenses: The text 1912 – The Year the World Discovered Antarctica by Chris Turney is available at Amazon Prime, used, for $3.95 and up. We suggest the book An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean – Antarctic Survivor by Michael Smith, as an optional supplement.

Tim Walsh has led courses in Irish culture and literature as well “the Basques.” He has a master’s degree in Liberal Studies and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and has studied in the USSR.

Paula Keogh holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in communications, directed marketing communications and public relations activities in both higher ed and health care.