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Astronomy and the Arts
CourseThis seminar examines the intersection of astronomy and the arts by studying astronomical ideas as they occur in works of art, literature, and music. Participants will experience a diverse assortment of cultural works from different periods, all por
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Shakespeare's First Folio (1623)
CourseThis seminar will explore the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's drama, extending from love to politics, to human fate. To mark the 400th anniversary of the First Folio, we shall study six of the plays in their genres: co
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US-China Relations in the Modern Era: Competitors or Enemies?
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How America Became a Right-Wing Nation: Lessons from the 1970s
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)The decade of the 1970s represented a turning point in US politics, which shifted in a rightward direction toward free market economics at the domestic level, combined with more militaristic and interventionist policies overseas.
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Enigmas of the Universe
CourseAstronomy has seen tremendous progress in the past century. Large telescopes on the ground and in space now give us views of the universe across the electromagnetic spectrum. Powerful computers can handle exponentially increasing volumes of data and
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World War I and the US: Causes and Consequences
CourseIn this course, we will cover the causes of WWI and the role of the United States in the conflict. The course will begin with the primary focus on the war itself. We will explore what was occurring on the U.S. home front. Next, we will spend some tim