OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) AT UCLA
Taste of Osher
Please download a free version of Zoom at zoom.us/ to participate in this course.
These two-hour lectures are open to the public as well as OLLI members. Plus members pay no fee for these courses. These one-day courses give people a chance to experience a high quality and enjoyable adventure in learning.
GENINT 741.490
Baguazhang (Bagua): History, Philosophy and Practical
Movements
Monks and nuns of the high-mountain Chinese monasteries used the practice of walking in circles to assist them in their devotional practices. From these practices over several thousand years, Baguazhang or Bagua was developed as an internal martial art that is uniquely healing and balancing for the body and mind. In this course, we explore its history, philosophy and practical movements while comparing it to tai chi, qigong and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices.
Reg# 397961
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.
X In Person 1 mtg
Monday, 1-3pm, June 24
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Samuel Barnes, director of Tai Chi Works Studio and the Qigong Healing Institute in Beverly Hills. Mr. Barnes has been teaching Tai Chi for more than 42 years and is a master teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong, Hsing I, Bagua and Meditation. He has travelled extensively in China and Tibet studying and practicing at the source of these eastern practices.
GENINT 711.496
The Art and Times of Edouard Manet
Édouard Manet was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life, as well as a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. His work, focusing on capturing the immediacy of the modern world, was seen as a challenge to the constraints of the French Academy of Fine Arts and became an inspiration for a young generation of rebellious artists who would become known as the Impressionists. In this course, we look at his art, the controversy associated with it, and how he both influenced and was influenced by Impressionism. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.
Reg# 397942
Fee: $0
No refund after enrollment.Live Online 1 mtg
Wednesday, 1-4pm, June 26
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Katherine Zoraster, M.A., adjunct professor of art history at Moorpark College, California State University, Northridge, and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts
GENINT 711.500
Introduction to the Art of Magic
Explore the fascinating world of magic guided by an experienced performer. In this course, we learn the definition of magic, explore techniques used by renowned magicians, watch a live magic performance and master a beginner-level trick to amaze your friends and family. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.
Reg# 398168
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.Live Online 1 mtg
Wednesday, 10am-12pm, June 26
Remote Classroom
Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Garret Camilleri, M.F.A. in performance/theater education; educator, actor, director, and arts advocate.
GENINT 711.497
Women who Misbehave: Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) was an English writer, traveler, political officer, administrator and archaeologist. In this course, we discover why she is known as the female Lawrence of Arabia, and how she became the most powerful woman in the British Empire and the driving force behind the creation of Iraq. We look at her involvement in World War I, the 1919 Paris Conference, the 1921 Cairo Conference and more. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.
Reg# 397959
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.Live Online 1 mtg
Friday, 10am-12pm, June 28
Remote Classroom
Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Myrna Hant, Ph.D., research scholar, Center for the Study of Women, UCLA, who has researched popular culture and mature adults in the media
GENINT 711.504
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Understanding a Species Endangered
Wolves have had a long and contradictory association with humans targeted by hunters and conservationists alike, and simultaneously despised, mythologized and admired. In this course, we review the effects of the wolf’s near eradication and subsequent reintroduction, particularly in Yellowstone National Park. We examine modern pack migration into Oregon and California and wolf patterns in relation to global warming trends and the federal endangered species act. We also discuss the evolution of wolves in relation to dogs, wolf-human interaction, trophic cascade, pack behavior, chaos theory and wolf biochemistry.
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Reg# 398628
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.
X In Person
1 mtg
Saturday, 10am-12pm, July 6
UCLA South Bay
Building 6: 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Keith Klein, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.N. is a professor of medicine at CedarsSinai Medical Center and clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine and is a practicing nephrologist for more than 40 years. He has also raised two Timber wolves.
GENINT 711.355
Yoga and the Expressive Arts
This workshop fosters exploration, discovery, healing, celebration, and community. We begin with gentle Hatha yoga, including visualization and relaxation, followed by creative drawing, expressive movement and writing, with all forms encouraged, including poems, songs, stories, journal and stream of consciousness.
Reg# 398630
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.
X In Person 1 mtg
Saturday, 10am-12pm, July 13
UCLA South Bay
Building 6: 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Mona Wells hatha yoga teacher in Los Angeles and New York for more than 15 years
GENINT 711.478
The Severan Dynasty and Rome’s First African Emperor
Until 193 CE, all Roman emperors had been born in Europe. The Severan dynasty, begun by the African-born Septimius Severus and continued by relatives of African and Syrian descent, represented the first time that the empire was ruled by Romans who looked different and worshipped differently from the Italians who built it. In this course, we explore how the Severan dynasty took power and the challenges its emperors faced when they ruled a fast-changing Roman world. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.
Reg# 397573
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.Live Online 1 mtg
Tuesday, 10am-12pm, July 16
Remote Classroom
Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Edward Watts, Ph.D. in history from Yale University, Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair and the chair of the History Department at UCSD. Mr. Watts is the author of six books and the editor of five others including Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny (Basic Books).
For more information call (310) 206-2693.
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GENINT 721.559
Yiddish Bingo
Yiddish is a uniquely descriptive, expressive, fun and amusing language. In this course, we use Yiddish words and expressions to play the board game Bingo.
Reg# 397976
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.
X In Person
1 mtg
Tuesday, 1-3pm, July 16
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Marganit Lish CSLA; Life Teaching Credential, CSUN; MAT in education, University of Judaism.
OLLI at UCLAGENINT 711.502
The Rise of an American Supercity: Los Angeles, Long Beach: and the South Bay after World War II
By the end of World War II, Los Angeles had emerged as one of the country’s most important cities largely due to burgeoning oil, defense and shipping industries south of L.A.’s city center. In this course, we connect this metropolitan growth with parallel mid-century expansion in Long Beach: and peninsula communities. With close attention to cultural and demographic change, we also explore the area’s colorful oil tycoons, bootleggers, film stars and real estate magnates, as well as to the “Rosie the Riveter’’ archetype housewives who were responsible for significant wartime production.
Reg# 398637
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.
X In Person
1 mtg
Saturday, 10am-12pm, July 20
UCLA South Bay Building 6: 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Sharon Boorstin screenwriter and contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times specializing in lifestyle and travel. Ms. Boorstin has written for magazines including Bon Appetit, Smithsonian, and Town & Country Travel and is the author of the memoir/cookbook Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food & Friendship.
GENINT 711.503
An Introduction to Drones: Practical and Ethical Considerations
The drone, defined as aircraft navigated separately from onboard pilots or crew, was originally developed in the 20th century for military tasks considered excessively dull or dangerous. Recent technological developments, however, have greatly expanded the purposes of drone operation and increased non-military uses while raising new privacy and safety concerns. This course explores the history, physics, policies and ethics of personal drone operation, while offering observable demonstrations for a technology that is altering fields such as healthcare, criminal justice, cartography, fire prevention, modern warfare, product delivery and broad areas of human surveillance.
Reg# 398632
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.
X In Person
1 mtg
Saturday, 10am-12pm, July 27
UCLA South Bay
Building 6: 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Keith Klein, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.N. is a professor of medicine at CedarsSinai Medical Center and clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine and is a practicing nephrologist for more than 40 years. He has also raised two Timber wolves.
GENINT 711.480
Architecture, Interiors and Decorative Arts of the Italian Renaissance
The rebirth of the arts during the Renaissance period gave rise to sumptuous commissions by prosperous families. Archeological excavations of ancient Greece and Rome, financed by merchants, greatly influenced the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance. As Italy became the cultural center of Europe and the cradle of the new ideas of humanism in the Renaissance, its wealthy families supported fine and decorative arts in the creation of opulent interiors. In this course, we explore the splendid art, magnificent architecture and luxurious decorative arts that graced the churches and palazzos of the Italian Renaissance. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.
Reg# 397584
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.Live Online 1 mtg
Monday, 1-3pm, Aug. 5
Remote Classroom
Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Eleanor Schrader M.B.A., Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Schrader has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York and graduate studies in architectural history at USC. She was a recipient of the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Instructor of the Year Award in 2002, and the UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award in 2008.
GENINT 711.481
Victorian Weirdness
The Victorian Era was filled with rapidly changing social mores, a fascination with death and the occult, a desire to travel to exotic locales and an interest in both historicism and modern technology. From over-decorated interiors to hair sculptures to poisonous wallpaper, this course takes you on a fascinating tour through the art, architecture and design of this period. We also experience a curious, headshaking and sometimes shocking glimpse into the life of Victorian society as we view some of the odd collections of the Victorians. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.
Reg# 397599
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.Live Online
1 mtg
Monday, 1-3pm, Aug. 12
Remote Classroom
Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Eleanor Schrader M.B.A., Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Schrader has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York and graduate studies in architectural history at USC. She was a recipient of the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Instructor of the Year Award in 2002, and the UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award in 2008.
GENINT 711.442
American Civics 101: How Our Democracy Works
People who wish to naturalize as U.S. citizens must pass a citizenship test, which includes civics questions about American government. Imagine having to take a government civics test every year to remain a U.S. citizen. You would have to correctly answer 12 questions from a list of 128 to maintain your citizenship status. This course ensures that outcome as we review the founding principles of our democracy, our system of government and our rights and responsibilities. Topics include the functions and responsibilities of the co-equal branches of government, the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights, your congressional representatives and clarifying everything you need to know about the Electoral College, gerrymandering and more. This course uses the Hybrid (Flexible) format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 397977
Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment.Hybrid 1 mtg
Saturday, 10am-12pm, Sept. 7
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
If you participate remotely, please download a free version of zoom at zoom.us/ to participate in this course.
Alan Perper founding member of VoteAsIf.org, former high school teacher. Currently, Mr. Perper teaches citizenship classes in accordance with standards taught by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.
Special Programs
These events, courses, and other unique offerings are available exclusively to OLLI at UCLA members as part of their membership benefits. All special programs are offered at no cost to members. Registration is required.
GENINT 717
OLLI Video Library
OLLI at UCLA members who enroll into this course receive access to a selection of past program recordings in their Canvas student portal. Enjoy over 50 recordings of 1-day lectures, virtual tours, guest speaker interviews, ‘Beyond the Headlines’ speaker presentations and more. Re-enroll each quarter to continue your access and take advantage of this valuable membership perk. New videos are added every quarter. Members should re-enroll into this course every quarter for continued access to the library. Once enrolled, wait 24 hours then access the library by logging into Canvas, UCLA Extension’s online learning management system.
Reg# 397993
Fee: $0
No refund after 12 Oct.
M Online
June 24-Sept. 15
Visitors not permitted.
Jon Kuykendall-Barrett
OLLI at GENINT 721.657
UCLA Tour: Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
Join us for a walking tour of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, exclusively for OLLI at UCLA members. Explore a living museum that is home to unique collections of plants from around the world! Learn about the diverse plants and animals that live in this urban oasis, as well as its history and future plans. The tour lasts approximately one hour and picnic tables are available to enjoy lunch afterwards. Trails are unpaved decomposed granite and not suggested for wheelchairs. We meet at the UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Please plan to arrive early so you have time to locate us and use the restrooms. Students must sign a waiver before participation.
Reg# 398701
Fee: $0
No refund after enrollment.
X In Person
1 mtg
Thursday, 11am-12pm, Aug. 1
UCLA: Botanical Gardens
OLLI at UCLA
GENINT 711.492
Reading and Acting The Shoemaker’s Holiday by Thomas Dekker
Thomas Dekker was a well-known playwright and pamphleteer in London and a contemporary of William Shakespeare. He was involved in at least 42 plays during his career, frequently as a collaborator or reviser, but much of his writing has been lost. Of the nine surviving plays that are entirely his own work, The Shoemaker’s Holiday is the best known and considered his masterpiece. It is a boisterous comedy about a madcap shoemaker who rises to become Lord Mayor of London and offers vivid and romanticized portrayals of daily life in London around 1600. Each week, we read scenes aloud from this entertaining play (free play script available online) and discuss them. All are welcome, no prior acting experience required.
Reg# 397921
Fee: $0
No refund after 3 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Tuesday, 10am-12pm, June 25-Aug. 13
Remote Classroom
Free for Osher members. Visitors not permitted.
Steven Moore, M.A., University of Washington. Mr. Moore began his career teaching drama and English at the secondary level and serving as a consultant/master teacher in arts education. He went on to work as a student advisor in UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television for twenty-five years. He is a recipient of Extension’s Distinguished Instructor Award.
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GENINT 731.439
OLLI Movie Club
The OLLI at UCLA Movie Club is centered around watching quality, modern films and having a discussion afterwards. The facilitator selects films that are available on Netflix; members should screen the film at home before meeting with the group on Zoom. Discussions center around story, symbolism, cinematography, presentation and of course our personal reactions to the film. Films are announced one week before each meeting. Enroll anytime throughout the quarter to join in on the fun.
Reg# 397980
Fee: $0
No refund after 28 July
A Live Online
3 mtgs
Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm, June 26-Aug. 21
Remote Classroom
Visitors not permitted.
Sharon Boorstin, screenwriter and contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel. Ms. Boorstin has written for magazines including Bon Appetit, Smithsonian, and Town & Country Travel and is the author of the memoir/cookbook Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food & Friendship.
Lecture Courses
Lecture courses are taught by high-caliber instructors and guest speakers for which UCLA Extension is world renown. Our courses explore art, music, literature, history, science, languages, psychology, current events and many other exciting fields. There are no tests, grades or homework, though some courses include readings.
You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in these courses. To become a member, proceed with enrolling in an OLLI course and you will be prompted to purchase a membership during checkout.
GENINT 731.276
Shakespeare for Beginners and Experts, Part 4
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest author of plays and poems in the English language. What is not widely recognized is that he wrote for two audiences: playgoers eager for diversion and entertainment, and the thoughtful “wiser sort” concerned with political, cultural, religious and social questions of the day. Shakespeare had a lot to say to both audiences which in good part accounts for his timeless popularity. In this course, we read five of his greatest plays, and discuss and understand them as well-informed lovers of the theater and poetry. But we also sift his writings for the provocative ideas radical and rebellious ideas that fired the imagination of the “wiser sort” in Shakespeare’s time and now. We read and discuss the following plays: Comedy of Errors, Cymbeline, Troilus and Cressida, Romeo and Juliet and Othello. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 397607
Fee: $115
No refund after 2 July
A Live Online
6 mtgs
Monday, 10am-12pm, June 24-July 29
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Visitors not permitted.
Steve Sohmer Ph.D., M.A.
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GENINT 711.479
The History and Mystery of Color
Artists have used color to create an array of symbolism, emotions and socio-political meanings within their historical context. Additionally, artists have utilized their knowledge of color to portray mood, light, depth and point of view. In this course, we discuss a variety of paintings throughout history to understand intention and the stories behind the paintings. We look at the various histories of color and their meanings in various societies and cultural contexts, as well as the materials and processes used to make colors. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 397581
Fee: $115
No refund after 2 July
A Live Online
6 mtgs
Monday, 1-3pm, June 24-July 29
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $34 for this course.Visitors not permitted. Eleanor Schrader M.B.A., Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Schrader has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York and graduate studies in architectural history at USC. She was a recipient of the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Instructor of the Year Award in 2002, and the UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award in 2008.
GENINT 711.501
The Show Must Go On: The Story of Queen
There is no other rock band like Queen. They’re the only group in history that featured four equally talented songwriters, all of whom wrote at least one top 10 hit. They were the first to integrate elements of opera, musicals and other genres uncommon in rock music into their compositions. They even built some of their own gear, which helped define the band’s sound. There are so many elements that make the band enthralling, but their story is easily the most riveting. In this course, we learn how the band went from humble beginnings to eventually becoming one of the most beloved and successful groups in the world. We explore everything from their musical evolution to their legendary performance at Live Aid to their fascinating personal lives and much more. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 398210
Fee: $135
No refund after 2 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Monday, 6:30-8:30pm, June 24-Aug. 12
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Max Keller MFA in film and television producing; DMR project coordinator at IMAX; film and video instructor at several community colleges.
GENINT 711.369
Tragedy and Early Modern Opera
The early modern artists’ ability to masterfully rework traditions of classical and neoclassical tragedy for the operatic stage has produced a number of early European operas, which continue to stand the test of time. In this course, we view selected operas from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, focusing our study on the characteristic features of tragedy and its integration. The selected operas include Peri’s Euridice, Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, Cavalli’s Giasone Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, Charpentier’s Médée Handel’s Rinaldo, and Rameau and Pellegrin’s Hippolyte et Aricie. We also consider other short musical examples to better our understanding of the resulting genre.
Reg# 397609
Fee: $115
No refund after 3 July
A Live Online
6 mtgs
Tuesday, 10am-12pm, June 25-July 30
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Anahit Rostomyan, MMus in organ performance, M.A. in musicology. In addition to pursuing dual DMA and Ph.D. degrees in these two fields of study at UCLA, she is an avid performer of period keyboard instruments.
GENINT 711.486
All in the Decade
In the nine decades that make up the history of television, none involved more change to the business and its programming than the 1970s. Dramas turned dark. Comedies turned serious. Movies and miniseries smashed taboos. Conventions were overturned. Representation soared. Reality programming arrived. Sports in prime time and HBO and Showtime were born. And controversy was often as explosive as some of the ratings. TV, in other words, got real, because a rapidly changing America demanded it. In this course, we explore what 1970s television explored realism, feminism, individualism, commercialism and escapism. From projects like All in the Family Roots and MASH; to people like Lorne Michaels, Fred Silverman, Norman Lear and Richard Pryor; and to industry issues like The Family Viewing Hour, The Kojak Trial and HBO v. FCC; we examine seventy things that turned a decade into a prime-time revolution. This course uses the Hybrid (Flexible) format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course
Reg# 397889
Fee: $125
No refund after 3 Jul Hybrid 7 mtgs
Tuesday, 1-3pm, June 25-Aug. 6
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online. Plus members pay only $37 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Jim McKairnes M.A., media veteran of 30+ years including 15 years at CBS Television, author, TV historian. He has taught at DePaul University, Temple University and Middle Tennessee State University outside Nashville.
GENINT 771.339
Religions of India
Most Westerners do not realize that several religions originated in India in addition to Hinduism: Buddhism, Jainism and the Sikh tradition. In this course, we discuss how so many religions born from the same place interact with each other. We also look at how they have dealt with the introduction of the three major Western religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity. This course uses the Hybrid (Flexible) format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 397611
Fee: $135
No refund after 4 Jul Hybrid
8 mtgs
Wednesday, 10am-12pm, June 26-Aug. 14
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Phyllis Herman, Ph.D. in the history of religion, UCLA; professor of religious studies at CSUN.
GENINT 721.491
Cosmology, Astronomy and Space Exploration in the
News
Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational waves, black holes, neutron stars, exoplanets and the beginning of our universe. We also follow the progress of NASA’s and ESA’s missions to the moon, Mars, and Europa Jupiter’s ice-covered moon and more.
Reg# 397658
Fee: $135
No refund after 4 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm, June 26-Aug. 14
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Shelley R. Bonus award-winning writer, astronomical historian and lecturer; content creator for the Caltech Infrared Astronomy website CoolCosmos, and currently telescope coordinator for the Mt. Wilson Observatory.
Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA 69
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GENINT 711.487
On the Road
Road movies have always defied strict classification. Loosely defined as narratives of characters traveling on a journey of self-discovery, these films often encompass a blend of literary and cinematic genres, including coming-of-age novels, buddy movies and picaresque tales. In this course, we screen and discuss six road movies that highlight the difficulty of reducing this genre to its lowest common denominator. Whether they adopt the style of a classic film noir (Detour 1945) or venture into counterculture escapades (Easy Rider, 1969), these films use the journey to shine a spotlight on issues of cultural identity, socio-political challenges and to capture the zeitgeist of the era in which they were created. Differently from traditional genres, road movies don’t rely on a closed set of cultural and moral values, as the road trip can either foster a sense of familial unity (Little Miss Sunshine, 2006) or serve as an escape from suffocating family dynamics (Thelma and Louise, 1991). They can also show the odyssey of a group of individuals trying to survive (O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2000) or the postmodern journey of a disgruntled hero searching for closure (The Limey 1999).
Reg# 397896
Fee: $135
No refund after 5 July
X In Person
6 mtgs
Thursday, 1-3:30pm, June 27-July 11
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Thursday, 1-4pm, July 18-25
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Thursday, 1-3:30pm, Aug. 8-15
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Alessandro Pirolini Ph.D. in American film history, University of London; author of Rouben Mamoulian and The Cinema of Preston Sturges Dr. Pirolini also has written numerous articles, essays and film reviews for publications such as Cineforum, Ottoemezzo.com and Il Nuovo Spettatore
GENINT 711.489
Fascism: Lessons from the Twentieth Century
In recent years, concern has grown across the world about a resurgence in fascism in countries as diverse as Hungary, Poland, Brazil, India, Turkey and the United States. Fascist tropes, styles and ideological leanings have burst back into the public square. A new despotism has emerged, which uses the trappings of democracy to cultivate a mass psychology similar to and yet different from fascism. In this course, we examine four specific cases from the 20th century to better ground participants in how to look at what is happening now. These include Mussolini’s Italy, Hitler’s Germany, Francisco Franco’s Spain and Vichy France.
Reg# 397913
Fee: $95
No refund after 13 July
A Live Online
4 mtgs
Friday, 1-2:30pm, June 28
Remote Classroom Friday, 1-2:30pm, July 12-26
Remote Classroom
No meeting July 5.
Plus members pay only $28 for this course. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Visitors not permitted.
Jared Day Ph.D., taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for 16 years. His areas of expertise are U.S. political, urban and cultural history as well as world history from the 15th century to the present. He now teaches at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, CT.
GENINT 711.495
Artistic Rivalries
Artists often work and create together to formulate new styles. Just as often, they compete and respond to each other’s work, leading to breakthroughs and new developments. In this course, we begin in the Renaissance with the ideological rivalry between Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and then between Michelangelo and Raphael. We then move forward in history, exploring different artistic rivalries and how they fueled artistic creation. Other frenemies include JMW Turner and John Constable, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso and Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 397941
Fee: $0
No refund after 11 July
A Live Online
6 mtgs
Wednesday, 1-3pm, July 3-Aug. 7
UCLA X Open
This course is free and open to the public.
Katherine Zoraster, M.A., adjunct professor of art history at Moorpark College, California State University, Northridge, and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts
GENINT 712
Looking at Contemporary Art
This course offers the opportunity to engage with contemporary art as well as with each other. Our conversations include the discussion of materials, perception and interpretation of abstract, figurative and performative projects, while considering the time and place of its making. Two discussion meetings are held via Zoom, and four meetings consist of field trips to museums and galleries, where we cultivate how to look at and appreciate the art of our time. Class discussions will be on Zoom and recorded. Field trips will be offsite. Students must sign a waiver before participation.
Reg# 397660
Fee: $130
No refund after 9 Aug
Hybrid
6 mtgs
Thursday, 1-3:30pm, Aug. 1-Sept. 5
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 1-3:30pm, Aug. 8-29
Location to be announced
Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online. Plus members pay only $39 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Deborah Cohen M.A. in culture and performance, UCLA; Ph.D. in culture and performance, UCLA.
GENINT 731.237
Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is probably the most famous prodigy in the history of classical music. As early as age five, he was already an accomplished performer on keyboard and violin and began composing music. His musical legacy, however, extends far beyond the mythos of these early years and he develops into one of the most important composers of the 18th century. This course surveys the works of Mozart in the context of his life and times and draws connections between his works and a variety of personal and cultural issues.
Reg# 397659
Fee: $115
No refund after 14 Aug. A Live Online 6 mtgs
Tuesday, 10am-12pm, Aug. 6-Sept. 10
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Anahit Rostomyan, MMus in organ performance, M.A. in musicology. In addition to pursuing dual DMA and Ph.D. degrees in these two fields of study at UCLA, she is an avid performer of period keyboard instruments.
GENINT 711.490
Experiments in Freedom: The United States and African Americans, 1865-1900
The Reconstruction era was a period in United States history following the American Civil War; dominated by the legal, social, and political challenges of abolishing slavery; and reintegrating the former Confederate States of America into the United States. It overlapped the Gilded Age, which was characterized by rapid economic growth, a flood of immigration and scandalous politics. In this course, we examine the African American experience during the Reconstruction era and the Gilded Age with special focus on federal efforts to empower ex-slaves and freedmen’s efforts at holding onto their newly emancipated status in the face of implacable southern opposition. This is one of the darker chapters in US history; however, it is also one marked by extraordinary heroism and courage by both blacks and whites who sought an unprecedented social revolution in the former confederate states. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 397915
Fee: $85
No refund after 22 Aug.
A Live Online
3 mtgs
Wednesday, 1-2:30pm, Aug. 14-28
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $25 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Jared Day, Ph.D., taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for 16 years. His areas of expertise are U.S. political, urban and cultural history as well as world history from the 15th century to the present. He now teaches at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, CT.
GENINT 711.491
President Andrew Johnson and Impeachment
In this course, we examine the tumultuous time that came in the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination when the new president Andrew Johnson battled with the Republican majority in Congress for control over Reconstruction policy. Their bitter contest led to the first presidential impeachment in US history, and its course and development reflect on many of the central issues of the day including race, racism, domestic terrorism, the separation of powers and the basic character of our Constitution. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 397916
Fee: $75
No refund after 20 Aug.
A Live Online 2 mtgs
Monday, 1-2:30pm, Aug. 19-26
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay $22 for this course. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed.
Jared Day, Ph.D., taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for 16 years. His areas of expertise are U.S. political, urban and cultural history as well as world history from the 15th century to the present. He now teaches at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, CT.
GENINT 711.482
The Birth of Film Noir, Part 2
Post World War II, America’s mood turned increasingly dark, leading to the growing popularity of filmmaking called film noir. Featuring such elements as fatalism, brooding lighting, cynical heroes and duplicitous females, the genre captured growing disenchantment in cultural norms. In this course, we discuss what comprises film noir, from stylistic touches to conflicted stories and characters through such films as Crossfire (1947), Out of the Past (1947), Act of Violence (1948) and Gun Crazy (1950).
Reg# 397600
Fee: $100
No refund after 28 Aug.
X In Person
4 mtgs
Tuesday, 1-3pm, Aug. 20-Sept. 10
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Plus members pay only $30 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Mary Mallory, film historian, writer and researcher focusing on Los Angeles and early film history. Ms. Mallory is the author of four books, blogger for the LA Daily Mirror and speaker at museums and libraries. She serves on the Hollywood Heritage Museum Board of Directors.
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GENINT 711.488
The Political Crisis in the Horn of Africa and its Wider Political Ramifications
The Horn of Africa, which comprises Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan, has significant strategic importance and is the most conflicted part of Africa. In this course, we focus on the dynamics of these countries’ domestic conflicts and how they become regionalized or internationalized. We also discuss the escalating political tension between Ethiopia and its neighbors; potentially destabilizing not just Africa’s Horn but disrupting around one-third of the global trade which passes through the Red Sea. Europe, Asia and the Persian Gulf countries are interconnected by this narrow sea lane which transports more than half-a-trillion dollars’ worth of goods. Its chokepoints are located on the coasts of Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and Yemen, on the other side of the water. It would be naïve to believe that other states, especially Yemen and oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which occupy the eastern shores of the Red Sea, would not intervene when a major war unfolds on their doorsteps. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 397899
Fee: $85
No refund after 6 Sept.
A Live Online
2 mtgs
Thursday, 10am-12pm, Sept. 5-12
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay $25 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Eyassu Gayim JD, adjunct faculty, Political Science Department, SDSU; former human rights instructor, University of Helsinki; former visiting scholar, UCLA, UCSD, USD and California Western School of Law.
Discussion Groups
Discussion groups are for members who want to ask questions, offer answers and share their knowledge in the classroom. Established instructors act as facilitators to create an environment in which participants explore subjects in an atmosphere of intellectual stimulation, creative self-expression and socializing without the expectation of tests or grades. Depending on the nature of the course, there could be a modest amount of preparation or readings required, and you may be called upon for your insights members should be ready to participate. You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in these courses. To become a member, proceed with enrolling in an OLLI course and you will be prompted to purchase a membership during checkout.
GENINT 711.484
Short Stories from India
In this course, we read stories from India that illuminate Indian life during the years before, during and after British colonial rule. One example is Anita Desai’s “Pigeons at Daybreak,” which deals with the power of family and human relationships, particularly the significance of love and care in times of need and ailments. Desai describes her own work as an attempt to reveal “the truth that is nine-tenth of the iceberg... submerged beneath the one-tenth visible portion we call Reality.” Another example is Ruth Prawer Jhabvala’s “The Interview.” Writing for the New York Times, Pearl K. Bell characterizes Jhabvala as an “affectionately satiric observer of the conflict between traditional passivity and Westernized ambition within those battered by the indifferent tide of change in present-day Indian life.” Class discussion is intended to encourage what David Damrosch called “a back-andforth movement between the familiar and the unfamiliar. A view of the world is always a view from wherever we are, and we inevitably filter what we read through our own experience. But if we don’t impose our expectations onto the new work, its distinctive qualities will enlarge our field of vision.” Course books: Other Voices, Other Vistas: Short Stories from Africa, China, India, Japan, and Latin America; and Jhumpa Lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies. Reg# 397873
Fee: $80
No refund after 2 July
A Live Online 8 mtgs
Monday, 1-3pm, June 24-July 8; July 22 & 29; Aug. 12-Sept. 9
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Leonard Koff, Ph.D., UC Berkeley; associate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. He taught in the English Department and developed courses for the Comparative Literature Department at UCLA, and is the recipient of the Distinguished Instructor Award from UCLA Extension (2009) and the Dean’s Award (2019).
GENINT 721.679
The Historical Jesus and the Aftermath
No figure in Western history has been given more print, scholarship, or speculation than the person called Jesus. In this course, we explore who or what Jesus was a Jewish revolutionary, a divine spiritual man, an unlucky artisan, a mythical figure or perhaps something else altogether. We also examine the consequences that followed his life the Church, Christianity and Christology and whether they truly reflect the man. This course is not just a synthesis of what the scholars say, but an investigation that the class takes on in this interactive discussion group. This course uses the Hybrid (Flexible) format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Reg# 398007
Fee: $80
No refund after 3 Jul Hybrid 8 mtgs
Tuesday, 1-3pm, June 25-Aug. 13
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Vincent Coppola Ph.D. in philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University; M.F.A. in film and theater arts, UCLA.
GENINT 741.485
They Lived in Squares, Painted in Circles and Loved in Triangles: The Bloomsbury Group, Part 1
The title of this course, attributed to the inimitable wit and satirist Dorothy Parker (1893-1967), is a terse, spot-on description of one of the foremost literary-artistic groups/salons/gatherings in western literature and art. In this course, we read Amy Licence’s Living in Squares, Loving in Triangles which introduces us to the brave, passionate and innovative lives and loves of these remarkable writers, artists and intellectuals (even T. S. Eliot, who popped in occasionally). We also read works by two of the group’s major literary luminaries, Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) and E. M. Forster (1879-1970). Their works include early short stories as well as their masterpiece novels, Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway (1925) and Forster’s A Passage to India (1924).
Reg# 398009
Fee: $80
No refund after 4 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Wednesday, 10am-12pm, June 26-Aug. 14
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Carlo Coppola, Ph.D. in comparative literature, University of Chicago
GENINT 741.347
Eugene O’Neil, The Man and His Plays
This course takes a deep look into the life of Eugene O’Neil and how it influenced his plays, especially his masterpiece about his own life, Long Day’s Journey into Night, as well as The Iceman Cometh and Mourning Becomes Electra, among others. A viewing of the film version of his plays is followed by discussion. Unfortunately, his plays are not available in our area, but the film versions are excellent. It should be very rewarding, as he certainly is one of America’s premier playwrights.
Reg# 398026
Fee: $80
No refund after 4 July
X In Person
5 mtgs
Wednesday, 1-4pm, June 26; July 3-24
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Vincent Coppola Ph.D. in philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University; M.F.A. in film and theater arts, UCLA.
GENINT 711.229
Current Events: Understanding Our World
This unique discussion group focuses on exploring the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what’s happening both in the United States and internationally, particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we analyze write for The New York Times the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. These include such political writers as David Brooks, Thomas Friedman, Paul Krugman, Ross Douthat, Fareed Zakaria, John Bolton, Peggy Noonan, Maureen Dowd and many more that the class may wish to cover. We also examine such magazines as The New Yorker, The Atlantic The New Republic and other journals that give in-depth coverage of current topics. This is your chance to listen and to be heard on the events of today. This course uses the
Hybrid (Flexible) format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom.
Reg# 398011
Fee: $80
No refund after 12 Jul Hybrid 8 mtgs
Thursday, 10am-12pm, June 27-July 25; Aug. 8-29
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. If you participate remotely, please download a free version of Zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course. Myrna Hant, Ph.D., research scholar, Center for the Study of Women, UCLA, who has researched popular culture and mature adults in the media
GENINT 711.485
Parables, Part 1: Zen Parables
Zen narratives point to the simple unity of life and have the effect of clearing our fragmented mind so that we can grasp reality and act on it here and now. In this course, we read a variety of traditional Zen parables and stories. Zen parables are longer versions of koans seemingly paradoxical statements that are designed to prompt selfreflection and self-illumination. There’s no one right way to interpret them, no one neat answer to explain them and no ultimate meaning that can be derived. The course book, 108 Zen Parables and Stories (Sacred Wisdom Stories), is organized into three categories: The Art of Zen Teaching, The Art of Zen Living and The Art of Zen Dying, and includes such parables as “Reaching Enlightenment,” “The Value of Silence,” “The Gift of Insults” and “True Giving.” Each story, no matter how short and simple, holds a key to resolution of timeless problems every person faces.
Reg# 397875
Fee: $80
No refund after 8 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Sunday, 12-2pm, June 30-July 14; July 28-Aug. 25
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Leonard Koff, Ph.D., UC Berkeley; associate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. He taught in the English Department and developed courses for the Comparative Literature Department at UCLA, and is the recipient of the Distinguished Instructor Award from UCLA Extension (2009) and the Dean’s Award (2019).
GENINT 711.483
The Many Faces of Bette Davis
Bette Davis’s fame was not based on her looks, as she was not considered to be conventionally attractive in her time. Before she made her first film, makeup artist Jack Pierce told her, “Your eyelashes are too short, hair’s a nondescript color, mouth’s too small, a fat little Dutch girl’s face, and a neck that’s too long.” In this course, we discover how Bette Davis rose to become one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history a true screen legend. And how, at a time when actresses were considered accessories to their male counterparts, she carried virtually every picture herself, and in doing so, helped to redefine what a woman’s role was in society. We also look at her persona; although most people think of her as playing overbearing, temperamental and spiteful women, this was not always the case. When most actresses were considered finished by age 30, Bette went on to star in over 90 films, receiving a whopping 11 Oscar nominations for Best Actress, as well as an Emmy. We view and discuss seven films showcasing her immense talent in very diverse roles a beautiful, albeit spoiled Southern belle in Jezebel (1938); a British monarch in Elizabeth, the Queen (1939); a murderess in The Letter (1940); a renowned author in Old Acquaintance (1943); a vain society woman in Mr. Skeffington (1944); a celebrated actress in All About Eve (1950) and a recluse with a troubled past in Hush..Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964).
Reg# 397675
Fee: $80
No refund after 10 July
X In Person
7 mtgs
Tuesday, 1-3:45pm, July 2-Aug. 13
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Mark Richman, MM in Piano, Juilliard School of Music; prize-winning concert pianist; currently lecturer in Piano for the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication, CSUN; member of the artist-faculty of Junior Chamber Music; formerly visiting lecturer in music at UCLA.
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GENINT 711.493
Great Playwrights, Part 1:
Plays of Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Williams was a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, and along with contemporaries Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, is considered among the three foremost playwrights of 20th-century American drama. In this course, we explore his life and examine specific plays including Cat on Hot Tin Roof A Streetcar Named Desire The Glass Menagerie and The Night of the Iguana. We read excerpts from his plays, view portions of staged and televised productions and discuss the themes and impact his works had on a global culture.
Reg# 397932
Fee: $80
No refund after 17 Aug.
X In Person
6 mtgs
Friday, 1-3:30pm, Aug. 9-Sept. 13
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Thomas Trudgeon, M.F.A. in acting and performance pedagogy from CSULB; faculty lecturer with CSULB, where he has taught introduction to acting, preparing for the profession, and advanced acting classes.
Foreign Languages
GENINT 711.207
Spanish 1 for Everyday Life
Gain the essential tools to survive in situations in which Spanish must be used. Learn essential vocabulary to communicate in everyday life. This course is intended for students who have not had a great deal of exposure to the language.
Reg# 398031
Fee: $135
No refund after 3 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Tuesday, 10am-12pm, June 25-Aug. 13
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted.
Emilia Chuquin, Ph.D., Spanish, UNM, Albuquerque
GENINT 741.268
High-Level Spanish Conversation
This conversation course is for more advanced Spanish speakers who want to continue improving their oral Spanish skills. Using authentic sources from Latin America, students improve their spoken Spanish through interpretation, imagination and critical reading. Stories are read and retold in small groups in front of the class in order to improve vocabulary, pronunciation and idiomatic expressions. Students who have completed Spanish IV or Literary Spanish are at the appropriate fluency level for this course.
Reg# 398033
Fee: $80
No refund after 3 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Tuesday, 1-3pm, June 25-Aug. 13
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Emilia Chuquin, Ph.D., Spanish, UNM, Albuquerque
GENINT 741.433
French Conversation 2: High Intermediate
Designed for students who have taken two or more years of French or who have lived in a French-speaking country, this class prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities and just having fun. Homework assignments include oral exercises on specified topics that students prepare during the week, then share with the whole class.
Reg# 398037
Fee: $80
No refund after 3 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm, June 25-Aug. 13
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Ruth Anne Gooley, Ph.D. in French and Francophone studies, UCLA
GENINT 741.432
French Conversation 1: Low Intermediate
Designed for students who have had one year of French. This course prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities and just having fun. Homework assignments include oral exercises on specified topics; students prepare their discussion points during the week and share with the whole class.
Reg# 398038
Fee: $80
No refund after 4 July
A Live Online 8 mtgs
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm, June 26-Aug. 14
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Ruth Anne Gooley Ph.D. in French and Francophone studies, UCLA
GENINT 721.801
Real Life Spanish Conversation 1
This course provides a comfortable space for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor’s guidance. Students respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor facilitates the conversations and corrects vocabulary or grammar as needed. Please note: This is not a beginner’s class; some Spanish is required.
Reg# 398051
Fee: $80
No refund after 12 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Thursday, 10am-12pm, June 27-Aug. 22
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Susan McMillen Villar, Ph.D. in Hispanic and luso Literatures, languages cultures and linguistics. Retired director of Spanish and Portuguese Language Instruction, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
GENINT 741.250
Real Life Spanish Conversation 2
This course provides a comfortable space for students with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor’s guidance. Students respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor facilitates the conversations and corrects language as needed while also introducing more advanced grammar and vocabulary skills. Please note: This course is intended for intermediate Spanish speakers; students approaching fluency are encouraged to take our High-Level Spanish Conversation course.
Reg# 398052
Fee: $80
No refund after 12 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Thursday, 1-3pm, June 27-Aug. 22
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Susan McMillen Villar, Ph.D. in Hispanic and luso Literatures, languages cultures and linguistics. Retired director of Spanish and Portuguese Language Instruction, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Creativity, Games & Movement
These courses are interactive. Members are able to practice or apply what they learn in class.
You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in these courses. To become a member, proceed with enrolling in an OLLI course and you will be prompted to purchase a membership during checkout.
GENINT 731.486
Gentle Chair Pilates
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving flexibility, mobility and posture. However, it can be intimidating especially if one has been inactive or never exercised. In this course, we learn modified Pilates movements while seated in a chair, using a TheraBand (or a towel, belt, strap or scarf), 1-2 lbs. weights (or water bottle, soup cans), and your amazing body. Always consult a doctor about any pain or injury before engaging in any exercise. Students must sign a waiver before participation.
Reg# 397920
Fee: $80
No refund after 2 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Monday, 1-2pm, June 24-Aug. 12
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Bonnie Cahoon, Certified in the Pilates Method for twenty years; third-generation Classical Pilates instructor. Her master teacher was trained by Joseph Pilates protégé Romana Kryzanowska. Certification included kinesiology, anatomy and 900 hours of apprenticeship.
GENINT 741.344
Drawing is a Feeling, Part 2: Exploring Light, Shade and Shadow
In this course, we investigate representational picture-making by exploring light, shade, and shadow. The instructor and students interact during class sessions, drawing together, sharing, and discussing individual processes. We draw the objects and spaces that surround us things we see every day. A virtual studio visit with a guest artist provides additional inspiration. Drawing materials include drawing pads, drawing pencils, HB to 6B, charcoal pencils/sticks, Micron pens and sumi/India ink and brush.
Reg# 398053
Fee: $80
No refund after 3 July
A Live Online
6 mtgs
Tuesday, 1-3:30pm, June 25-July 30
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Deborah Cohen, M.A. in culture and performance, UCLA; Ph.D. in culture and performance, UCLA.
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GENINT 711.463
Qigong for a Healthy Body and Peaceful Mind
Qigong boosts and improves the various bodily functions by cultivating the body’s natural energy flow and capacity with simple standing and seated postures, body movements and harmonized breath. The simple movements were developed in China over the last 5000 years to follow the natural flow of the earth’s energy and improve the circulation of internal Qi (Chi) from the body and external Qi from nature. In this course, we practice various Broad Prescription Qigong (BPQ) sets of movements. While sitting and standing and using the body movements and harmonized breath-work, we increase our body’s natural energy flow and fill the energy centers in our body with vital life force, or Qi. Students must sign a waiver before participation.
Reg# 398054
Fee: $80
No refund after 3 July
X In Person
6 mtgs
Tuesday, 1:30-3pm, June 25-July 30
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Samuel Barnes, director of Tai Chi Works Studio and the Qigong Healing Institute in Beverly Hills. Mr. Barnes has been teaching Tai Chi for more than 42 years and is a master teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong, Hsing I, Bagua and Meditation. He has travelled extensively in China and Tibet studying and practicing at the source of these eastern practices.
GENINT 741.359
Beginning Gentle Yoga
This is a slow meditative course, intended for those with little or no yoga experience, or those with physical limitations. In this course we integrate awareness of our breathing with gentle movement to facilitate a feeling of wholeness, well-being and joy. Students must sign a waiver before participation.
Reg# 398055
Fee: $80
No refund after 4 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Wednesday, 1-2:30pm, June 26-Aug. 14
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Visitors not permitted. Douglas Dee, Lyengar Yoga teacher in Los Angeles and Santa Monica for more than 20 years
GENINT 741.287
Life Stories that Stir the Soul
As we travel along life’s path, our stories are the most precious gifts we can pass on. In this course, students are encouraged to write stories that have affected their hearts. Be they funny or sad, about good times or bad, each student has an opportunity to share a new short story every week. Write a story about the one that got away, or the one you decided to stay with. Write about the lessons you learned, the dinners you burned or what you did when you came to a particular fork in your road. This course requires weekly writing assignments. Students must meet weekly deadlines in order to receive instructor feedback and participate in group storytelling sessions.
Reg# 398057
Fee: $80
No refund after 4 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Wednesday, 1-3pm, June 26-Aug. 14
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Shelley R. Bonus, award-winning writer, astronomical historian and lecturer; content creator for the Caltech Infrared Astronomy website CoolCosmos, and currently telescope coordinator for the Mt. Wilson Observatory.
GENINT 721.693
Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance
Tai chi is well known for bringing the mind, body and spirit together to improve balance, prevent injury and promote good health. This peaceful art helps to clear the mind, reduce stress and enhance flexibility along with promoting overall wellness. The steps are light and the slow movements are flowing. The postures and movements harmonize with the principles of yin and yang and build an intimate awareness with one’s natural internal and external energy, building a great sense of inner peace. In this course, a new tai chi posture is introduced each week after a warm-up tai chi flow sequence. In the process, we learn how to open and cultivate the body’s energy pathways and prepare for proper tai chi form training, while focusing on improving our balance and cultivating better health. Students must sign a waiver before participation.
Reg# 398059
Fee: $80
No refund after 12 July
X In Person 4 mtgs
Thursday, 1:30-3pm, June 27-July 25
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Samuel Barnes director of Tai Chi Works Studio and the Qigong Healing Institute in Beverly Hills. Mr. Barnes has been teaching Tai Chi for more than 42 years and is a master teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong, Hsing I, Bagua and Meditation. He has travelled extensively in China and Tibet studying and practicing at the source of these eastern practices.
GENINT 741.360
Intermediate Yoga
This is a nurturing Hatha flow course intended for those with foundational experience practicing yoga. In this course meditation and yoga nidra are integrated into our practice to enhance relaxation, renewal and connecting to our true nature. Students must sign a waiver before participation.
Reg# 398060
Fee: $80
No refund after 12 July
A Live Online
8 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-8pm, June 27-Aug. 22
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Visitors not permitted. Douglas Dee Lyengar Yoga teacher in Los Angeles and Santa Monica for more than 20 years
GENINT 711.499
The Art of Magic, Part 1
Delve into the captivating world of magic and mesmerize family members, grandchildren and friends with spellbinding feats using everyday items such as playing cards, coins, scarves, ropes, cups, and balls. This course explores the theory, performance and the rich history of magic uncovering its origins, evolution, and enduring cultural significance. Through hands-on practice and in-depth discussions, participants master the art of illusion while gaining a deep understanding of its underlying principles and techniques. Magic Tricks will be recorded.
Reg# 398075
Fee: $80
No refund after 11 July
A Live Online 6 mtgs
Wednesday, 10am-12pm, July 3-Aug. 7
Remote Classroom
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Garret Camilleri, M.F.A. in performance/theater education; educator, actor, director, and arts advocate.
GENINT 711.326
Beginning Mah-Jongg
Mah-Jongg is a game of both skill and luck that originated in China many centuries ago. It was brought to the West in the 1920s and is played with four players seated around a table. Tiles are shuffled, die are cast, and rituals involving the allocation of tiles and then the exchange of tiles begin. The first person to match a hand of 14 tiles and thus call “Mah-Jongg” ends the game, whereupon tiles are scored and a winner is declared. This course introduces the beginner to the basic rules and simple strategies. Learn to play this enjoyable, social and thought-provoking game! Every student must purchase the current Mah-Jongg card from the National Mah-Jongg League at www. nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card is preferred.
Reg# 398061
Fee: $80
No refund after 16 July
X In Person
6 mtgs
Monday, 9:30am-12pm, July 8-Aug. 12
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. The first two meetings are mandatory. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Ronni Rice Certified instructor, American Mah-Jongg Instructors Association, who has taught hundreds of new players how to play.
GENINT 721.581
Intermediate Mah-Jongg
Intermediate Mah-Jongg is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play and have had some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills. The goals of the class include a better understanding of reading the Mah-Jongg card, developing strategies for choosing the hand of play, strategies for defensive play and increasing the speed of play. There is plenty of time to practice all of these skills and have a great time. Every student must purchase the current Mah-Jongg card from the National Mah-Jongg League at: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card is preferred.
Reg# 398062
Fee: $80
No refund after 16 July
X In Person
6 mtgs
Monday, 1-3:30pm, July 8-Aug. 12
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
Ronni Rice Certified instructor, American Mah-Jongg Instructors Association, who has taught hundreds of new players how to play.
GENINT 711.498
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Watercolor painting is an opportunity to embrace qualities such as curiosity, creativity, playfulness and a sense of wonder. In this course designed for beginners, we approach sketching and painting as a process and practice, rather than as a performance or attempt at perfection. We learn the materials, techniques and vocabulary of watercolor painting; and draw and paint daily in our sketchbook which hopefully becomes our life-long hobby. Exercises include observational study with props, still-life, photos and perhaps landscapes emphasizing shape, form, value and color. Painting materials: Windsor & Newton watercolor 10 or 12 tube set, a portable palette, round brush size 12, a cold press water lock, a cup for water, masking tape and a dry cloth. These are recommended, but you may use what you already have. Details regarding these items will be sent to students one week before class begins.
Reg# 398015
Fee: $80
No refund after 14 Aug.
X In Person
6 mtgs
Tuesday, 10am-12pm, Aug. 6-Sept. 10
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Shanna Lim, illustrator who is currently working as a background painter for Disney consumer products, which includes Cars 3 and other Disney princess books. She was also a 3D artist/lighter on Lord of the Rings, Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon for Dreamworks and Weta.
Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA 73
