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2024 Summer
OF 0018.24 The Great Films From the 1920s to the 1960s
Course Description: This course will give an introduction to film movements and some of the greatest films made (according to critics…but you can judge for yourself) from the 1920s to the 1960s. We will begin by discussing how and where films were made in the 1920s and how the filmmaking process evolved over the next 40+ years. We will also cover what to look for as you watch the films selected for the course. During weeks 2 through 6, we will watch at least one film during the week, and then during the class session will unpack the film in terms of style, story, filmmaking technique, and impact on society and culture. Over the six weeks of the course you will discover some of the best films made and learn about what makes them great.
Course Date(s)July 9 - August 13
2024 Summer
OF 0018.23 An Introduction to the National Park System
Course Description: There are more than 400 parks in the National Park System spanning 11 time zones. Have you ever wondered how a place becomes a park, what it takes to manage a park, or why there are so many different types of parks? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the National Parks as we reveal the laws, regulations, policies, and practices of managing these special places of American nature and history. Explore both famous and lesser-known parks and prepare yourself for your next park visit with a better understanding of fees, costs, lodging and camping opportunities, reservation systems, and best times to visit. National parks are in the news almost every day. Become a national park “insider” by learning more about these memorable places.
Course Date(s)July 10 - August 14
2024 Summer
OF 0018.22 James Baldwin: Speaking to US at 100
Course Description: American writer James Baldwin (1924-1987) may be best known as an activist and essayist, but he was also a groundbreaking writer of novels and short stories. While he was born 100 years ago, his voice sounds fresh, urgent, and relevant to our evolving understanding of what it means to be American. We will read two of Baldwin’s novels, Go Tell It on the Mountain and Giovanni’s Room, in which he explores race, religion and sexuality. We will analyze Baldwin’s unique voice and talent as a writer. Together we will discuss the ways Baldwin uses his fiction to help us understand what connects us as human beings, despite our differences.
Prerequisites: Participants should be willing to read and engage with complex texts addressing challenging subjects.
Required textbooks (all by James Baldwin): Go Tell It on the Mountain (1952), ISBN: 978-0375701870 and Giovanni's Room (1956), ISBN: 978- 0141032948
Course Date(s)July 11 - August 15
2024 Summer
OF 0018.21 Bugs and their Bizarre Biology
Course Description: Join this class to delve into the world of bugs, creepy crawlies, and anything without a backbone. Bugs are interesting, not gross (ok, maybe a little), and understanding their outlook on life can, in turn, change how we perceive the world. Based on biological principles, this course will explore these animals in our lives, society, homes, and even our bodies. Discussions and activities will be a part of every class to more deeply engage in how these creatures go about their lives.
Course Date(s)July 8 - August 12
2024 Summer
CA 0001 SDSU Global Campus: Career Academy
Career Academy is a global online learning platform with learning modules designed to teach students cutting- edge skills from world-class industry leaders. With Career Academy you can:
- Supplement your degree with micro credentials in a wide variety of in-demand fields
- Master real-world skills through hands-on learning
- Provide access to professional-level training from the world’s leading companies
- Explore entry-level jobs and career paths
May 1 - August 23
Fall
PM 0014 Project Risk Management
Project managers must understand, plan for, and manage risks. In this course, participants will learn and apply a proactive approach to threats and opportunities based on an understanding of the risk management process.
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2024 Spring
OF 0007.65 U.S. Attorney's Office presentation on Elder Fraud and Elder Financial Abuse
Presentation by elder fraud coordinator at the U.S. Attorney’s Office on elder financial abuse, investigation and prosecution of elder fraud cases in federal court. Explanation of elder financial abuse and various methods used by criminals (mail, computer, phone, TV/radio, in person). Overview of the types of financial fraud schemes currently trending in Southern California (e.g. grandparent scams, romance scams, investment scams). What are the typical signs of financial abuse, and how to avoid it.
Course Date(s)February 20 - March 20
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2024 Spring
OF 0018.20 The Intersection of Maps & History
The Intersection of Maps & History is a six-week course in cartographic history and visual analysis featuring the extensive (and largely digitized) cartographic collections of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education at the University of Southern Maine. Co-taught by the Osher Map Library's Executive Director, Faculty Scholar, and Reference and Teaching Librarian, this visually-rich online course will introduce participants to the history of cartography as a discipline and engage in deep visual analysis of maps and related ephemera. Over the course of our semester, we invite participants to take a deep dive with us into topics at the intersection of maps and history, such as: the History of Cartography project; Schoolgirl maps of the early-19th century; the History of Mapping in Color; City, Town, and County maps and genealogical research; Mapping and World War I; 20th Century Pictorial Maps, and more. Each session will feature an engaging illustrated topical lecture, and a lively Q and A session with the instructors. If you ever wanted to know more about how historic maps can serve as an illuminating window into historical eras, events, and topics, this is the class for you.
Course Date(s)April 12 - May 17
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2024 Spring
OF 0018.19 Our (Inter)National Pastime: Baseball from Inception to the Modern Era
Since its inception, baseball has impacted race, politics, economics, and culture both in the United States and around the world. In this survey course we will analyze the evolution of the sport of baseball, as well as the modern game with its emphasis on data and scouting.
Course Date(s)April 11 - May 16
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2024 Spring
OF 0018.18 Human-Animal Connection
Much research is currently being done on how humans and animals communicate and interact with one another. There are institutes at universities, books to read, as well as articles online about what your dog’s facial expression means or what your cat’s scratching behavior might indicate. Researchers such as Jane Goodall and Temple Grandin (to name just a few) live with and can tell us how animals experience the same emotions and what their thoughts might be. The perceived intelligence level of animals has repeatedly increased as the research continues, and we are able to learn more about animals and their life practices. Ethical farming practices, as well as everyday training for our domestic animals reflect that animals have many of the same basic needs and wants that we as humans have. The interesting practice is how that comes out in our everyday lives – all the way from what we eat to how we interact with our household pets. In this course, we will talk about and understand the latest research, what that means for human beings, and how this will continue to affect our co-existence in the future.
This course will have a heavy student discussion component, coupled with lecture and media.
Course Date(s)April 10 - May 15
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