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Cash is still king, but electronic money in the form of credit cards, Venmo and e-wallets such as Apple Pay, are winning the hearts of the new generation. Learn about the many alternatives to cash, the companies behind them, and how the entire electronic money system works. Next time you Venmo money to your niece, you’ll know exactly what happens after you click send. We’ll also discuss some of the current developments that will shape the future of payments.
Format: 50% Lecture, 50% Interactive discussion
The USS Midway CV-41 served 47 years as an active aircraft carrier before it became a successful museum. Learn the history of this mighty warship, and how it evolved to become the most popular attraction in San Diego. Also learn the most efficient way to tour this vast museum. In a raffle drawing, six students will win guest passes to the museum.
Format: 70% Lecture, 30% Interactive discussion
What do Kumeyaay sacred mountains, dragons, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead have in common? All were studied by theosophists at Katherine Tingley’s Lomaland Community in Point Loma, 1897–1942. Learn about Tingley’s outreach with the Pala Kumeyaay Native Americans; and Kenneth Morris’ novel, The Chalchuite Dragon. We’ll also discuss Tibet scholar (and Cuchama and Sacred Mountains author) W.Y. Evans-Wentz, who brought to the West his translation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead from his global adventures. With over one million copies in print, it transformed our view of death and dying.
Format: 70% Lecture, 30% Interactive discussion
Learn why and how individuals in a state-centric global legal system have human rights, and the sources and limitations of international law. You’ll also see how the International Bill of Human Rights constrains authoritarian regimes; and the connection with, and differences between, International Human Rights Law and the Laws of War. You’ll be better equipped to recognize when news commentators and writers conflate terms like genocide and ethnic cleansing; and the degree to which race, gender, childhood, sexual orientation, and religion are/are not protected by internationally derived norms.
Format: 70% Lecture, 30% Interactive discussion
What does it mean to live in two (or more) languages? Are emotions and feelings experienced differently in different languages? Do bilingual individuals have two selves? Is language more than vocabulary and grammar? What happens when parents and children are fluent in different languages? Using real-life examples, we’ll learn about issues relevant to speaking more than one language. In a world where English dominates the internet and is a second language for many, this course will be interesting to everyone.
Format: 65% Lecture, 35% Interactive discussion
Discover the story of the Clara Breed Historical Children’s Collection, currently held at the SDSU Love Library, comprised of titles from her personal collection and books she curated for the San Diego Public Library where she was a children’s librarian and director. Her collection includes the works of Takei Takeo, Toten Hozumi, Don Emblen, Don Freeman, Dorothy Lathrop, and Leo Politi. Breed’s story as a fighter for the rights of Japanese-American children interned during World War II is documented in the film and book, Dear Miss Breed.
Format: 60% Lecture, 40% Interactive discussion
July 24 - July 24
The Golden Age of Radio was a time of “theater of the mind.” Get a sampling of the many wonderful programs offered in this era, specifically in the genres of mystery and suspense. Just what was that “thing on the fourble board”?
Format: 25% Lecture, 25% Interactive discussion, 50% Listening to radio programs
Why do we drum? What is the connective tissue that binds us as a family, as a tribe, as humans? Explore the aural landscapes of a heartbeat through percussion instruments from the dawn of time to modern days. Through lectures, presentations, and interactive activities, we’ll travel the globe to get a kinetic understanding of the connections between body, dance, and drums. Participants are encouraged to bring a drum or percussion instrument if available, but not required for this lecture.
Format: 35% Lecture, 30% Interactive discussion, 35% Hands-on activity
Ever wondered why we automatically tap our toes to a steady beat, gravitate toward certain genres of music to work out or to sleep, or why that one song always makes you feel like crying? It’s not a new concept that music has immense power over us; however, the science and understanding behind that power are growing daily. Dive into the research and evidence-based practice of music for relaxation and mindfulness, through the lens of music therapy.
Format: 20% Lecture, 30% Interactive discussion, 50% Hands-on activity
You are part of the solar system, in a corner of the Milky Way galaxy, in this vast, inexorably moving universe. In this lecture, we’ll explore the wonderful makings of the planets of our solar system, including our Sun, as well as minor constituents such as asteroids and comets. We’ll learn how they all originated and of what materials they’re made. A special focus will be dedicated to our own beautiful planet Earth. Get ready for a fun voyage through geologic time.
Format: 80% Lecture, 20% Interactive discussion