Sign up to save your podcastsEmail addressPasswordRegisterOrContinue with GoogleAlready have an account? Log in here.
Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities introduces you to the people and passions of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at Vancouver Island University, and shares stories about events and proje... more
FAQs about Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities:How many episodes does Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities have?The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.
September 22, 2021A Conversation with Jennifer GriffithsIn the show, Jennifer Griffiths, former VIU Art History Instructor, chats with Theo Finigan about Women Artists and the Italian Futurism movement from more than a century ago. Who were these women? What did they say and do? Why have they often been disregarded? And how can thoughts of future-past teach us about current world issues? Jennifer also shares some of her experiences as an independent academic working in Italy....more25minPlay
March 10, 2021A Conversation with Joy Gugeler & Stephanie JohnsonIn the show, Stephanie, Joy and Theo discuss teaching and storytelling in their classrooms, specifically developing approaches which respect Indigenous and settler ways of knowing. Authentic and deliberate attention to a truly hybrid and integrated approach requires decolonizing classroom structure and taking up a participatory approach that is fair and balanced. Ideal partnerships integrate both knowledge systems, and employ two-eyed seeing. Included in the show are a performance by Lawrence Mitchell from Snaw'Naw'As First Nation, and an excerpt from We Are All Treaty People featuring Harold Johnson....more25minPlay
February 08, 2021A Conversation with Kelly BlackIn the show, Kelly and Theo discuss the social, ethical and practical challenges with creating and maintaining archives—specifically the concept of settler colonialism—and look at changes in VIU's history department over the last 30 years.Included is an excerpt from Johannes Brahms' Cello Sonata No. 1. which was composed in 1862....more25minPlay
January 18, 2021A Conversation with Yoichi MukaiIn the show, Yoichi and Theo discuss the differences between written and spoken language, the path from car mechanic to linguist, plus sushi and Godzilla!...more25minPlay
November 25, 2020A Conversation with Sarah CroverIn the show, Sarah and Theo discuss historical Frost Fairs which took place on a frozen River Thames, and reflect on human ingenuity in times of challenge. This episode includes a short excerpt from Series 10 of Doctor Who. ...more25minPlay
October 21, 2020A Conversation with Whitney WoodIn the show, Whitney and Theo discuss pregnancy, childbirth, pain, and the Canadian health care system. Whitney teaches in the History department, and will bring historical and cultural perspectives to the conversation....more25minPlay
September 23, 2020A Conversation with Terri DoughtyIn the show, Terri and Theo talk about the relationship between humans... and plants. Terri has been researching the work of Swedish artist Elsa Beskow. Beskow creates children's books about human children interacting with plants in friendly and respectful ways....more25minPlay
March 12, 2020A Conversation with Sasha KoerblerSasha and Theo talk about Felix Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Sasha's musical upbringing. Featured are excerpts from the London Symphony Orchestra's performance of this work....more25minPlay
February 06, 2020A Conversation with Marni StanleyMarni and Theo explore what it's like to be Dean of Arts & Humanities, and talk about how graphic novels can help the reader make sense of uncomfortable and traumatic situations....more25minPlay
January 23, 2020A Conversation with Katharine Rollwagen & Cheryl WarshCheryl, Katharine, and Theo talk about North American childhood during the Cold War, 1950s television superheroes, and the fine line between entertainment and propaganda. This show features a special appearance by Captain Midnight....more25minPlay
FAQs about Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities:How many episodes does Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities have?The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.