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Two Modern Classics: Madame Bovary (1856) and The Portrait of a Lady (1880)
CourseMadame Bovary and The Portrait of a Lady invite discussion and comparison. Each centers on a remarkable heroine who dares to seek independence even at the risk of violating social norms. The plots conform to the pattern of the standard education nove
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Celebrating Musical Theatre Dance
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Explore the history and significance of Musical Theatre Dance in the American Musical Theatre genre. Musical Theatre Dance has evolved through the years thanks to many significant choreographers.
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Representing the Other: Jews in German Texts from 1500 to the Present
Coursehis seminar will examine the ways in which Jews, Judaism, and Jewishness have been represented in German works from 1500 to the present. We will view the different ways in which Jews are portrayed, ranging from the imperfectly assimilated community.
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Rome's First Emperors: The Twelve Caesars
CourseIn this course, the class will examine how the image of the Roman emperor was and is constructed. We will be investigating questions of source material reliability, genre, and the use and power of rhetoric in history. Through an examination of Rome’s
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J.S. Bach's Six Suites for Cello
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This four-week course will explore the cello’s magnum opus, J. S. Bach's Six Suites for Solo Cello. Through these six masterpieces we will discuss Bach’s life in the 1720s, analyze the compositional ingenuity, examine Baroque musical forms, and delve
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Progressive Politics in the Midterm Election and Beyond
CourseModerate Democrats blame progressives for their divisions, and Republicans use them to depict Democrats as socialists. We will look beyond these partisan divisions to consider how our times parallel those of the Progressive Era.