Tutor: Deslyn Taylor
Our book in Term 4 is 'The Time of the Child ' by Niall Williams. This is set on the West Coast of Ireland in the small town of Faha in 1962.The story centres on an abandoned child and and those who willingly step outside the boundaries of both church and state authority to preserve humanity and find moral clarity not in the laws of rulers or priests, but in the protection of vulnerable people.'Williams's descriptive language is extraordinary - his use of understatement and irony artfully deployed, his characterisation sublime' The Guardian. There are linking themes to the other books we have read this year.
Thursday 9.00am - 10.15am. Classes started 8 October, finish 10 December.
Cost: $25 (prepaid), 10 weeks
Current Enrolments: 19 (maximum 25)
We have one set book per term which we will discuss in depth in class. The discussion may include character development, context, writing style etc. Towards the end of Term class members will be given the opportunity to discuss other books they recommend or are currently reading and would like included in future classes.
About the Tutor: Deslyn Taylor
Deslyn Taylor has had a long career in both primary and secondary education. She first started working with computers in 1983 while teaching Mathematics, English and Geography. In 1987 she was appointed Computer Co-ordinator at Stuartholme School and eventually became ICT Director, a position she held until her retirement in 2010. Deslyn holds an Arts Degree from UQ majoring in Mathematics and Geography, Grad. Dip Comp. Ed (QUT) and Masters in Education (QUT). She enjoys reading, golf, painting, walking and, of course, playing with computers, and has been teaching computer classes at U3A since 2012. Deslyn also plays bass guitar. She has 3 children and two grandchildren.
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