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Theories of Twentieth-Century Architecture and Urbanism
CourseThis course surveys twentieth-century architectural and urban theory by focusing on key themes and modalities of design practice that inform its purpose and philosophies.
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The Phantom of the Opera
CourseThis course traces the history of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera from the novel through several adaptations to get at the reasons why--like Frankenstein and Dracula--this Gothic tale has deep symbolic significance for Western audiences.
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The Golden Age of Science Fiction
CourseIn this course we will dive into classic works of science fiction, from the origins of the genre in the works of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells to the “golden age” masters Clarke, Bradbury, Heinlein, and Asimov.
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The Biology of Cooperation
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Birds do it. Bees do it. Microbes do it, and people do it. Throughout nature organisms cooperate with each other. Humans have always been deeply attracted to the idea of cooperation–yet we regularly succumb to the temptation to cheat.
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Knowing the Universe
CourseThis course will cover the history of the oldest field of science, from prehistory and the ancient Greeks to research on the earliest instants of our 14-billion-year-old universe.
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1917 and the Background of the Great War
CourseThis course centers on the recent, brilliant film 1917 as a touchstone for discussing the literature, film, music, and painting of World War I.