ScottP Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Dear Ayn Rand admirers: [i'm sorry if this post shows up twice. I experienced a difficulty with this page during my previous session.] My name is Scott Powell. I teach history at VanDamme Academy, and I've created a three-part curriculum on the history of Western civilization specially designed for adult students! It's called A First History for Adults, and it's featured on my website, www.powellhistory.com. I would like to invite you to participate in an exciting presentation on this new course, the first ever infomercial for an intellectual product, "Invitation to History." For only $5 per call-in group (host as large a group as you like!) you can listen to a lecture that will have you re-evaluating just how important and exciting history can be! Details on the lecture are available at: www.powellhistory.com/invitation. Three lectures are currently planned: Feb.23, 24, and 26. See my site for details. I hope to hear you on the other end of the line! Best, Scott Powell [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottP Posted February 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Upon further consideration, I've decided to offer this lecture for FREE! The only cost to students will be their phone-in charges. Please check out www.powellhistory.com/invitation for more information. Best, Scott Powell [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwareNerd Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 The last session is on Sunday, 26th. Did anyone catch the ones on the 23rd or 24th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianahsieh Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 The last session is on Sunday, 26th. Did anyone catch the ones on the 23rd or 24th? I did. Here's what I blogged about it: Last night, Paul and I heard Scott Powell's teleconference lecture on his new history course for adults, as blogged here. Although I'm not yet sure whether I can fit the course into my schedule, given all the oppressive demands of graduate school, the course definitely looks interesting. I'm enthused about the thought Scott has put into the teaching of history. In particular, I like his reverse chronological approach, since I've often found that studying later events first helps shed light upon the significance of earlier events. (Once that foundation is laid, you can then further study whatever most interests you, since the before-and-after context is well-established.) I'm also enthused by Scott's enthusiasm for his subject, since I think that makes a world of difference in teaching. Scott is repeating last night's lecture, although the schedule has changed from the first announcement: The next and final session will be Sunday, Feb.26 at 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). E-mail [email protected] to sign up. If you're interested in history, I'd certainly recommend giving it a hearing. Update: After inquiring about the pace of the lectures, I'm confident that I can fit the course into my schedule. (I do prefer to be overwhelmed by the demands of work, after all!) So I'm signing up at this very moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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