28587 - WEDNESDAYS: TURNING POINTS IN HISTORY OF SCIENCE/COMEDIC AMERICAN PLAYS (IN-PERSON)

CWRU-Siegal Lifelong Learning

Course Description

TURNING POINTS IN HISTORY OF SCIENCE | Wednesdays, February 7–March 6 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. ET

Perhaps the best way to understand the nature of science is to study its history. Such study portrays science as it has actually been done, by men and women operating in distinctive social, cultural, and intellectual contexts. History of science thus gives us the real thing, rather than the idealized – even dehumanized – depiction often found in textbooks and in misleading popular treatments. There are also some great stories here! In five weeks we will examine five turning points in the Western tradition of natural science, from antiquity to the present.

COMEDIC AMERICAN PLAYS | Wednesdays, March 20–April 17 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. ET

While currently the musical is the lifeblood of onstage American entertainment, the comedic play long possessed a strong representation in the commercial theatre. While many comedies were seen as simply diversions, the best comedic plays are well crafted and insightful with a keen ability to expose the flaws and foibles of society. In this class we will be taking a survey from the social satires of the 1930’s to the more current darker comic plays that have a strong bite in terms of their observations. The plays featured in this class have an American sensibility that will be recognizable and relatable and hopefully amusing and uplifting.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

SLL - Bundled Winter 2024 Senior Scholars : SLL - Winter 2024 Senior Scholars