Saturday, August 28, 2010
Irish Music Concert on September 12 - The Fureys & Davey Arthur
Local singer opens for Ireland's folk-singing legends
- BY PAULA DOYLE
Dublin born Ken O'Malley, renowned local Irish folk singer/songwriter, is well-pleased to be opening for Ireland's folk-singing legends, The Fureys and Davey Arthur, at their upcoming first ever appearance in California.
The musicians will perform at the seventh annual Celtic Concert Sept. 12, 7 p.m., at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood. The yearly event is a fundraiser for An Claidheamh Soluis/The Celtic Arts Center of Southern California, a nonprofit center promoting Celtic culture through workshops and classes in dance, theatre and the Gaelic language.
"The first music cassette I ever received as a young teenager was music from The Fureys. I'm still singing songs from that album," said O'Malley, a parishioner at St. Augustine Church, Culver City, who counts the Irish band as among his musical influences. The group's string of hits include, "Steal Away," "Sweet Sixteen," and "Red Rose Café," among others. Their rendition of "The Green Fields of France" has touched audiences around the world.
"They were part of the musical tapestry that did inspire me to become a folksinger at age 20," said O'Malley, who immigrated to the U.S. and became a full-time musician and a professional folksinger in the late 1970s. Other O'Malley musical influences include The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, Planxty and Bob Dylan.
As a solo artist and with his Twilight Lords band, O'Malley has performed alongside household names in Celtic music such as The Chieftains, Makem and Clancy, and Mary Black. He has also acted in films, television and theatrical productions, including in Ray Bradbury's "Falling Upward" and Paramount Pictures "Patriot Games."
O'Malley says his Dublin kinsmen, The Fureys and Davey Arthur, are not-to-be-missed ambassadors of Ireland's musical heritage. "People attending the Celtic Concert will get a wonderful example of Irish traditional culture," he declared. "These musicians have the deep roots of Irish traditional vocal and instrumental music that you're ever likely to hear."
O'Malley, who plays guitar and mandolin, will perform folk and traditional tunes as well as a few of his own compositions, such as "Heaven Knows" in his 45-minute opening act. He will be accompanied by Dillon O'Brian on keyboards and Juliette Primrose on violin, who has performed with Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance" company.
Tickets are $29, $34 and $39 for adults, and $12 for full-time students with ID and children 12 and under (discounts if purchased before Sept. 5). Tickets and information: www.celticconcert.com, www.FordTheatres.org or (323) 461-3673.
Link to the article
- BY PAULA DOYLE
Dublin born Ken O'Malley, renowned local Irish folk singer/songwriter, is well-pleased to be opening for Ireland's folk-singing legends, The Fureys and Davey Arthur, at their upcoming first ever appearance in California.
The musicians will perform at the seventh annual Celtic Concert Sept. 12, 7 p.m., at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood. The yearly event is a fundraiser for An Claidheamh Soluis/The Celtic Arts Center of Southern California, a nonprofit center promoting Celtic culture through workshops and classes in dance, theatre and the Gaelic language.
"The first music cassette I ever received as a young teenager was music from The Fureys. I'm still singing songs from that album," said O'Malley, a parishioner at St. Augustine Church, Culver City, who counts the Irish band as among his musical influences. The group's string of hits include, "Steal Away," "Sweet Sixteen," and "Red Rose Café," among others. Their rendition of "The Green Fields of France" has touched audiences around the world.
"They were part of the musical tapestry that did inspire me to become a folksinger at age 20," said O'Malley, who immigrated to the U.S. and became a full-time musician and a professional folksinger in the late 1970s. Other O'Malley musical influences include The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, Planxty and Bob Dylan.
As a solo artist and with his Twilight Lords band, O'Malley has performed alongside household names in Celtic music such as The Chieftains, Makem and Clancy, and Mary Black. He has also acted in films, television and theatrical productions, including in Ray Bradbury's "Falling Upward" and Paramount Pictures "Patriot Games."
O'Malley says his Dublin kinsmen, The Fureys and Davey Arthur, are not-to-be-missed ambassadors of Ireland's musical heritage. "People attending the Celtic Concert will get a wonderful example of Irish traditional culture," he declared. "These musicians have the deep roots of Irish traditional vocal and instrumental music that you're ever likely to hear."
O'Malley, who plays guitar and mandolin, will perform folk and traditional tunes as well as a few of his own compositions, such as "Heaven Knows" in his 45-minute opening act. He will be accompanied by Dillon O'Brian on keyboards and Juliette Primrose on violin, who has performed with Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance" company.
Tickets are $29, $34 and $39 for adults, and $12 for full-time students with ID and children 12 and under (discounts if purchased before Sept. 5). Tickets and information: www.celticconcert.com, www.FordTheatres.org or (323) 461-3673.
Link to the article
Welcome Fall 2010 Irish History and Literature
Welcome to
Expectations:
It is the student's responsibility to withdraw officially from the college or drop classes when he or she stops attending and to observe established deadlines, otherwise, "F'' grades may be assigned. Students are expected to attend all classes; irregular class attendance and/or frequent tardiness may result in being dropped. Students are also required to be respectful of the learning environment and to avoid disrupting class by arriving late, engaging in personal conversation, or leaving class before the assigned dismissal time.
There will be five objective examinations, and five essays, including the final exam essay. The lowest quiz grade and the lowest essay grade will be dropped. The quizes are worth 40% of the final grade and the essays are worth 60% of the grade.
Students with Disabilities
The instructors and Glendale College invite the participation of all students in this class. For special help and accommodations, including obtaining special proctoring for tests, free note taking, assistance for blind students, etc. please contact the GCC Center for Students with Disabilities. These students' helpers, note takers, guides and assistants are welcome as well.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Glendale College has an Academic Dishonesty policy forbidding various types of cheating, including plagiarism. Incidents of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Vice-President of Instruction's office.
Electronic Device Policy
Generally, cell phones, ipods, and other electronic devices should be turned off when class begins to avoid disrupting class. Students may not text-message or make or receive calls during class. However, students may use laptops in class to take notes or to access the class web page or the online syllabus. Abuse of this privilege may result in its revocation. Students may use digital recording devices to tape lectures. Students with disabilities and their assistants may use any necessary electronic accommodating device.
Holidays:
Monday, September 6, Labor Day
Friday, November 12, Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 25-26, Thanksgiving Holiday
Finals run from December 8-15
Weekly Assignments
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Chapter 1
Week 3 Chapters 2+3 Quiz 1
Week 4 Chapters 4+5
Week 5 Chapters 6+7 Quiz 2
Week 6 Chapters 8+9 Essay 1
Week 7 Chapters 10+11
Week 8 Chapters 12+13 Quiz 3
Week 9 Chapters 14+15 Essay 2
Week 10 Chapters 16+17 Quiz 4
Week 11 Chapters 18+19 Essay 3
Week 12 Chapters 20+21
Week 13 Chapters 22+23 Quiz 5
Week 14 Chapters 24+The Dubliners Essay 4
Week 15 Playboy of the Western World
Final Test Essay 5
*The chapters refer to the text The Course of Irish History.
We will read the following short stories from The Dubliners:
-Encounter, Araby, Sisters and The Dead.
We will read all of Playboy of the Western World.
Irish History & Literature
2990 - 3 units - 8/30/2010 - 12/15/2010 - Friday 9:10AM - 12:20PM -- AD217 
Your Professors:
John Queen ext:5459 e-mail:jqueen@glendale.edu office:SR 359
Dennis Doyle ext. 5343 e-mail:ddoyle@glendale.edu office:LB 203
Texts:
The Course of Irish History, Moody & Martin, Roberts Rinehart Publishers, Boulder, Colorado
(The GCC bookstore only has a few books in stock because the book is out-of-print, however inexpensive copies of the text, "The Course of Irish History" are available on Amazon here. A few copies of the book will be on reserve in the GCC library.
Please get the book; this text is required.)
The New Oxford Book of Irish Verse, Thomas Kinsella, Ed.,Oxford University Press, New York
The Playboy of the Western World by J.M.Synge
Dubliners, James Joyce, Penguin Books, London
Free optional outline available online: Humanities 111 Course Syllabus
Catalog Description:
Irish History, Literature, and Culture from the Beginning to the Present 3 Units
Humanities 111 is a broad-based, interdisciplinary course that covers the entire history of Ireland: its mythology, folklore, art, music, literature, and major political events. The course also focuses on the impact of Irish culture on England, Europe, Spain, Canada, and the United States through the centuries. Through assigned readings, discussions, and writing, the students gain critical insights into the causes and consequences of Ireland's turbulent history and struggle for independence as well as its literary and sociopolitical contributions to world culture and civilization. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for English 101. Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
Student Learning Outcomes
- Write five essays which show the ability to analyze, synthesize, and think critically about the class text.
- Compare and contrast relationships between literature and history and their effects on society.
- Discriminate between fact and opinion statements and recognize bias and prejudice in a text.
Expectations:
It is the student's responsibility to withdraw officially from the college or drop classes when he or she stops attending and to observe established deadlines, otherwise, "F'' grades may be assigned. Students are expected to attend all classes; irregular class attendance and/or frequent tardiness may result in being dropped. Students are also required to be respectful of the learning environment and to avoid disrupting class by arriving late, engaging in personal conversation, or leaving class before the assigned dismissal time.
There will be five objective examinations, and five essays, including the final exam essay. The lowest quiz grade and the lowest essay grade will be dropped. The quizes are worth 40% of the final grade and the essays are worth 60% of the grade.
Students with Disabilities
The instructors and Glendale College invite the participation of all students in this class. For special help and accommodations, including obtaining special proctoring for tests, free note taking, assistance for blind students, etc. please contact the GCC Center for Students with Disabilities. These students' helpers, note takers, guides and assistants are welcome as well.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Glendale College has an Academic Dishonesty policy forbidding various types of cheating, including plagiarism. Incidents of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Vice-President of Instruction's office.
Electronic Device Policy
Generally, cell phones, ipods, and other electronic devices should be turned off when class begins to avoid disrupting class. Students may not text-message or make or receive calls during class. However, students may use laptops in class to take notes or to access the class web page or the online syllabus. Abuse of this privilege may result in its revocation. Students may use digital recording devices to tape lectures. Students with disabilities and their assistants may use any necessary electronic accommodating device.
Holidays:
Monday, September 6, Labor Day
Friday, November 12, Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 25-26, Thanksgiving Holiday
Finals run from December 8-15
Weekly Assignments
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Chapter 1
Week 3 Chapters 2+3 Quiz 1
Week 4 Chapters 4+5
Week 5 Chapters 6+7 Quiz 2
Week 6 Chapters 8+9 Essay 1
Week 7 Chapters 10+11
Week 8 Chapters 12+13 Quiz 3
Week 9 Chapters 14+15 Essay 2
Week 10 Chapters 16+17 Quiz 4
Week 11 Chapters 18+19 Essay 3
Week 12 Chapters 20+21
Week 13 Chapters 22+23 Quiz 5
Week 14 Chapters 24+The Dubliners Essay 4
Week 15 Playboy of the Western World
Final Test Essay 5
*The chapters refer to the text The Course of Irish History.
We will read the following short stories from The Dubliners:
-Encounter, Araby, Sisters and The Dead.
We will read all of Playboy of the Western World.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Irish History and Literature HUM 111 Fall 2010
Texts for Irish History & Literature Humanities 111
The Course of Irish History, Moody & Martin, Roberts Rinehart Publishers, Boulder, Colorado
The New Oxford Book of Irish Verse, Thomas Kinsella, Ed.,Oxford University Press, New York
The Playboy of the Western World, J.M.Synge
Dubliners, James Joyce,
The GCC bookstore only has a few books in stock because the book is out-of-print, however inexpensive copies of the text, "The Course of Irish History" are available on Amazon here.
Please get the book; this text is required.
2990 3 units 8/30/2010 - 12/15/2010 Fr 9:10AM - 12:20PM AD217 Dennis M Doyle/ Dr.John Queen
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101.
Transfer Credit: UC,CSU, USC
Description
Humanities 111 is a broad-based, interdisciplinary team-taught course that covers the entire history of Ireland: its mythology, folklore, art, music, literature, and major political events. The course also focuses on the impact of Irish culture on England, Europe, Spain, Canada, and the United States through the centuries. Through assigned readings, discussions, and writing, the students gain critical insights into the causes and consequences of Ireland's turbulent history and struggle for independence as well as its literary and sociopolitical contributions to world culture and civilization.
The Course of Irish History, Moody & Martin, Roberts Rinehart Publishers, Boulder, Colorado
The New Oxford Book of Irish Verse, Thomas Kinsella, Ed.,Oxford University Press, New York
The Playboy of the Western World, J.M.Synge
Dubliners, James Joyce,
The GCC bookstore only has a few books in stock because the book is out-of-print, however inexpensive copies of the text, "The Course of Irish History" are available on Amazon here.
Please get the book; this text is required.
2990 3 units 8/30/2010 - 12/15/2010 Fr 9:10AM - 12:20PM AD217 Dennis M Doyle/ Dr.John Queen
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101.
Transfer Credit: UC,CSU, USC
Description
Humanities 111 is a broad-based, interdisciplinary team-taught course that covers the entire history of Ireland: its mythology, folklore, art, music, literature, and major political events. The course also focuses on the impact of Irish culture on England, Europe, Spain, Canada, and the United States through the centuries. Through assigned readings, discussions, and writing, the students gain critical insights into the causes and consequences of Ireland's turbulent history and struggle for independence as well as its literary and sociopolitical contributions to world culture and civilization.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
New Irish Literature Class in Fall 2010
We are scheduled to offer Humanities 111, Irish History & Literature in Fall of 2010. Be sure to sign up early, as seats fill up fast.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Next Irish Lit and History Class
We are scheduled to offer Humanities 111, Irish History & Literature in Fall of 2010. Be sure to sign up early, as seats fill up fast.
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