Political Science
Burton Atkins, Ph.D., Professor
Emeritus of Political Science at
Florida State University (FSU),
currently teaches Political Science
at Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
and is also an instructor at Penn
State University. In his 35-year
career at FSU, Professor Atkins wrote extensively
about constitutional law and American politics and
served as chair of the political science department.
He lived in London from 1992 to 1997, while serving
as the Director of FSU’s London Study Center. From
1997 until his retirement in 2006, he served as
Director of FSU’s International Affairs Program. An
avid supporter of international education, Professor
Atkins has organized and led study semesters abroad
to London, Brussels and Paris for FSU and FAU.
Student Testimonials
- “Brings a unique perspective to film appreciation
through his expertise in political science.”
- “Continually finds interesting topics.”
Political Musicals
This lecture will examine how ideas about politics,
history and culture that often originated in musical
theater have been transformed into film and thus
preserved and made accessible to countless people
across generations. The lecture will use clips from
films such as “Fiddler on the Roof”; “1776”;
“Cabaret”; “Evita”; and “Les Misérables” to explore
how popular entertainment examines enduring
themes concerning power, class division, social
conflict and discrimination.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # F1T9 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesday, November 19 2019 |
| Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
| Fee: | $30 / member; $35 / non-member |
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The Jewish Justices
When President Wilson appointed Louis Dembitz
Brandeis to the United States Supreme Court in 1916,
it was the first time that a Jew would have the honor
of serving on the nation’s highest court. Since then,
seven additional Jewish justices have been appointed
to the Supreme Court and currently three of the nine
justices are Jewish. This lecture will examine the
contribution made to American law and government
by these eight jurists. It will explore their pathway to
the high bench, some of the cases in which they
participated and especially some of the opinions they
wrote that have become part of the fabric of American
jurisprudence.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # F1R9 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, December 12 2019 |
| Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
| Fee: | $30 / member; $35 / non-member |
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