The Humanities Institute's Faculty Lecture Series showcases the work being pioneered by Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences faculty at the University of Denver. Each month faculty members share
their current research or present recently published works. These stimulating lectures
are free. Light refreshments provided.
Call 303-871-2425 to reserve your seat.
Lectures are located on campus at:
University of Denver
Sturm Hall, Room 286
2000 East Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80208-0900
Beethoven, the Beatles, and the Ideology of the Unified Masterpiece
Presented by Jack Sheinbaum, associate professor at the Lamont School of Music
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 4 p.m.
Although traditional ways of understanding music presume a work's organic unity, masterpieces
as different as Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper instead show a diversity of styles and structures that can be seen as a source of
strength rather than a path to failure. More information.
The Liberation of Thebes and Ancient Greek Democracy
Presented by Nicholas Rockwell, assistant professor of History
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 4 p.m.
Delve into the military and political developments in ancient Thebes and Boeotia during
the classical period (479-338 BC) in Greece. More information.
Parole Revocation in the Era of Mass Incarceration
Presented by Jeffrey Lin, assistant professor of Sociology and Criminology
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 4 p.m.
Uncover the relationship between the increasingly common practice of parole revocation
(the reincarceration of parolees) and the explosive growth of U.S. prison populations
over the last 30 years. Read more.
The Making of Two Novels: Kind One and Neverhome
Presented by Laird Hunt, associate professor of Creative Writing, Fiction
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 4 p.m.
Join in a discussion of the research and writing methods used by Hunt in the creation
of two novels-in-progress set in mid-19th century America.
Negotiating Empire: Victors and Vanquished, Heroes and Villains as Chronicled in Early Modern Spanish Verse
Presented by Ralph DiFranco, professor of Languages and Literatures
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 4 p.m.
While Spanish writers were extolling the glorious age of a universal monarchy, in
the Netherlands, which boasted a tradition of democratic ideals, challenges were being
mounted to Spanish imperial authority. And at home, returning veterans were voicing
their disenchantment with the glories of war.
A Nation in Maps
Presented by Susan Schulten, associate professor of History
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 4 p.m.
Explore the transformation of cartography in the 19th century when Americans began
to use maps to make sense of a range of information, from epidemic disease and slavery
to weather and census data.
