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Most lectures are presented on Fridays at 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. In the summertime, lectures are presented on Wednesdays only, at the same times.

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Section Title
MCLL Lectures
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
F
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jun 05, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
2.0
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $10.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 07, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
No withdrawal request allowed after enrollment

Section Notes

Presenters: Michael Moore

1995: In my initial involvement, I used artificial intelligence (AI) in simulations and in 3D spatial “walkthroughs”. Fast forward to 2025: I probed and practised the constructive use of AI in writing research; at the same time, as an educator, I was concerned about AI confusion. This lecture will provide a comparative review of state-of-the-art of current AI delivery vehicles and provide an update of what might come next. I will present visual examples of a variety of AI applications and challenges. 

 

Section Title
MCLL Lectures
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
F
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 05, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
2.0
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $10.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 07, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
No withdrawal request allowed after enrollment

Section Notes

Presenters: Alana Gowdy

Created after the 1066 Battle of Hastings, the Bayeux Tapestry has survived nearly a thousand years, enduring war, political upheaval, and the many hazards of history. This remarkable artifact remains one of our greatest cultural treasures. In 2026, it will once again draw international attention when France lends it to the British Museum — its first return to England since the 11th century. Join us to explore the tapestry’s extraordinary survival and the long, improbable journey that brought it to the present day.  

 

Section Title
MCLL Lectures
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
F
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 05, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
2.0
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $10.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 07, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
No withdrawal request allowed after enrollment

Section Notes

Presenters: Jean-Denis Gingras and Philip Ehrensaft 

The Genesis Paradox consists of balancing the immense promise of the biotech revolution with existential risks. Biotech simultaneously creates something wonderful but also inherent contradictions and dangers. Plus, biotech is inherently dual use: civilian benefits, and high impact military applications. 

 

 

Section Title
MCLL Lectures
Language of Delivery
English
Type
In-class Lecture
Days
F
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jun 12, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
2.0
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $10.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 14, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 09, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
No withdrawal request allowed after enrollment

Section Notes

Presenters: Robert N. Wilkins

From the burning of the Canadian Parliament Buildings in Youville Square, to the ominous threat of annexation to the USA, to the violent municipal election madness of 1851, to the Great Fire of July 1852 that lamentably destroyed nearly a quarter of the town, to the bloody Gavazzi Riot of 1853, this five-year period dramatically pushed Montreal to the breaking point. Not to be missed!! 

 

 

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