ML18-V. UNDERSTANDING RACE AND DISMANTLING RACISM
Race is a socially constructed social category based on physical appearance that has been used to put people into separate groups. Racism builds social structures which bring advantage to some groups and disadvantage to others. The most obvious one is slavery, but most every aspect of social structure and the economy is affected. The course will focus on what white people need to know about race in America. We will use videos, lectures, and class discussion to look at ways race has been used in American society historically and currently to build social and legal structures which disadvantage persons of color. Strategies to dismantle racism will be suggested.
LH18-V. UNDERSTANDING RACE AND DISMANTLING RACISM
Race is a socially constructed social category based on physical appearance that has been used to put people into separate groups. Racism builds social structures which bring advantage to some groups and disadvantage to others. The most obvious one is slavery, but most every aspect of social structure and the economy is affected. The course will focus on what white people need to know about race in America. We will use videos, lectures, and class discussion to look at ways race has been used in American society historically and currently to build social and legal structures which disadvantage persons of color. Strategies to dismantle racism will be suggested.
ML22-V. EPIGENETICS – HOW ENVIRONMENT SHAPES OUR GENES
The biochemical covering of our chromosomes allows most all external elements and forces to activate or alter our basic DNA, thus shaping and forming our lives individually. This is what we call NURTURE - contrasting it with our internal NATURE, which is structured by our heritable genes. Thus though as humans we’re identical, no two of us are alike. How and why are you unique in the world?
LH22-V. EPIGENETICS – HOW ENVIRONMENT SHAPES OUR GENES
The biochemical covering of our chromosomes allows most all external elements and forces to activate or alter our basic DNA, thus shaping and forming our lives individually. This is what we call NURTURE - contrasting it with our internal NATURE, which is structured by our heritable genes. Thus though as humans we’re identical, no two of us are alike. How and why are you unique in the world?
ML23-V. A LOOK INSIDE VIRTUAL REALITY
In this course we will look at the history of virtual reality, the technology involved, its usage, and how its effects on the brain are revolutionizing modern industries.
LH23-V. A LOOK INSIDE VIRTUAL REALITY
In this course we will look at the history of virtual reality, the technology involved, its usage, and how its effects on the brain are revolutionizing modern industries.
ML12-V. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
The history, practices, and traditions of the Orthodox Christian faith will be the focus of this three-session course. Presentations will include a basic approach to the belief system and way of life as lived out by followers of the Orthodox Church.
LH12-V. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
The history, practices, and traditions of the Orthodox Christian faith will be the focus of this three-session course. Presentations will include a basic approach to the belief system and way of life as lived out by followers of the Orthodox Church.
ML14-V. THE HOLLYWOOD DREAM FACTORY: A HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS IN THE GOLDEN ERA
The formation of the powerful Hollywood studios turned Hollywood into a worldwide phenomenon. These “factories” included rosters of extremely talented actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, and a whole host of other creative departments that churned out so many wonderful films. During the Golden Era that spanned the late 1920s until the late 1940s, each studio developed its own specific “personality” or style. We will look at each of the major studios: MGM, Paramount, Warner Brothers, RKO, 20th Century Fox, and the minor ones: Columbia, Universal and United Artists. We will watch scenes from many of their great films. We will also learn how they started to lose their grip on the industry that they created.
LH14-V. THE HOLLYWOOD DREAM FACTORY: A HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS IN THE GOLDEN ERA
The formation of the powerful Hollywood studios turned Hollywood into a worldwide phenomenon. These “factories” included rosters of extremely talented actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, and a whole host of other creative departments that churned out so many wonderful films. During the Golden Era that spanned the late 1920s until the late 1940s, each studio developed its own specific “personality” or style. We will look at each of the major studios: MGM, Paramount, Warner Brothers, RKO, 20th Century Fox, and the minor ones: Columbia, Universal and United Artists. We will watch scenes from many of their great films. We will also learn how they started to lose their grip on the industry that they created.