Most widely known through Edward Fitzgerald's translation of his quatrains, Khayyam was one of the most celebrated and controversial 11th-century Persian poets and philosophers. Philosophical wisdom, quest for the meaning of life, determinism, and the Carpe diem philosophy are among the notable themes discussed in his poetry.

A presentation on Persian culture, music and language. We will begin with a slide show of Iran incorporating photos, music and personal accounts describing the culture while passing around Persian Poetry.

I plan to present on the culture of fútbol (soccer) in Spain and Latin America. The presentation will focus on the significance of the game in these areas of the world, as well as discuss the specifics of the players and positions particular to the game. We will review the vocabulary and overall cultural context of the sport that is so important in the Spanish speaking world.