What is an American? The Continuing Puzzlement

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Charles Yonkers asks "What is an American" in his new class for Chesapeake Forum starting April 20th

What does it mean to be an American? Philosophers, writers, statesman, artists and others have wrestled with that question over time. Now it is time to share your thoughts on the subject during Chesapeake Forum’s “What is an American? A Personal Inquiry,” led by Charles Yonkers, J.D., Ph.D.

The intention of the class is to reflect on the difficulties and complexities imposed by the question, “what is an American?”, without trying to get to an answer. Bring an open mind and a willingness to ask questions. The first reading will be “What is an American” from Hector D Crevecouer’s 1782 book, “Letters from an American Farmer”. The second session uses Mark Twain as mid-point in the development of the American Nation and culture. The third session draws from a reading list of contemporary writings.

Charles Edward Yonkers is a former Peace Corps County Director, lawyer (Harvard, J.D., Yale, B. A.) and adjunct professor in Georgetown’s Graduate Liberal Studies Program (M.A.L.S.). His thesis was on “The Creative of a Sense of Place: History, Culture, and Henderson, KY”. He has taught courses on A Sense of Place since 2011. His current place is Pot Pie Farm in Wittman., MD

To register for What is an American? A Personal Inquiry, visit chesapeakeforum.org. Choose in-person at the Easton Peachblossom YMCA or Zoom. Three sessions on Wednesday April 20, 27th and May 4 from 10-11:30, $30. Scroll down on the webpage to find other classes you might enjoy, too. If you would like to receive the Chesapeake Forum’s monthly newsletter, please email to info@chesapeakeforum.org with your name and preferred email.