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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA
Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) AT UCLA For more information call (310) 206-2693.
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 this course. These oneday courses give people a chance to experience a high quality and enjoyable adventure in learning.
GENINT 711.434
Nature’s Muse: How Birds Inspired Classical Music Pieces
Nature is arguably the main reason for and source of inspiration in art. Birds, being marvelous creatures, are not surprisingly displayed gener‑ ously in visual arts, but their appearance in music is especially fasci‑ nating. Many are, after all, natural singers—one could argue musicians in their own right. The subset of repertoire in classical music, which they inspired, is rich. References to birds in music take on many forms. In some compositions, birds signify allegorical meanings. In others, they inspire close imitation of birdsongs in the texture of the musical content. In this course, we discuss some of the more frequently appearing birds in musical compositions and look at select musical compositions in which they play a significant role. Reg# 386772 Fee: $15 No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Friday, 10am-12pm, June 24 Remote Classroom Please download a free version of Zoom at https://zoom.us/to participate in this course. Visitors not permitted. Anahit Rostomyan, MMus in organ performance, MA in musicology. In addition to pursuing dual DMA and PhD degrees in these two fields of study at UCLA, she is an avid performer of period keyboard instruments.
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Sharon’s Salon: J. Arch Getty and the Russia-Ukraine War
In late 2021, Russia built up troops and heavy artillery on the border with Ukraine. On Feb. 21, Russia officially recognized the two selfproclaimed states in the Donbas, and sent troops to the territories. Three days later on Feb. 24, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The invasion received widespread international condemna‑ tion, including new sanctions imposed on Russia, triggering the 2022 Russian financial crisis. In this course, Ms. Boorstin interviews J. Arch Getty, a UCLA Distinguished Research Professor and expert on Russia. Professor Getty provides insight and predictions about this interna‑ tional crisis and address members’ questions. kkk
Reg# 386466 Fee: $0 No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Friday, 1-2:30pm, June 24 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Sharon Boorstin, screenwriter & contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel. She 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. Arch Getty
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American Civics 101: How Our Democracy Works
People who wish to naturalize as U.S. citizens have to pass a citi‑ zenship test, which includes civics questions about American government. Imagine having to take a government civics test every year in order 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 respon‑ sibilities of the co-equal branches of government, the U.S. Constitu‑ tion and its Bill of Rights, your congressional representatives; and clarifying everything you need to know about the Electoral College, gerrymandering, and more. Reg# 387176 Fee: $15 No refund after enrollment. ❖ In-Person 1 mtg Saturday, 10am-12pm, June 25 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Alan Perper, Alan Perper, founding member of VoteAsIf.org, former high school teacher; currently teaches citizenship classes in accor‑ dance with standards taught by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.
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The Decline of Rome
The Decline of Rome is both a fact and an idea. Across Roman history, politicians, thinkers, church leaders, and authors used the observation that Rome was declining to convince people to support radical changes in Roman society. In this course, we look at how the claims about Roman decline evolved and corresponded to historical realities across almost 1500 years, from the reign of the first emperor Augustus in the first century BC to the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire in 1453 AD. kkk
Reg# 386650 Fee: $15 No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Wednesday, 10am-12pm, July 20 Remote Classroom Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Edward Watts, PhD in History from Yale University, Alkiviadis Vassili‑ adis Endowed Chair and the Chair of the History Department at UCSD. He is the author of six books and the editor of five others including Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny (Basic Books).
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Ladies in Red: The Power of Color
The color, red, has been part of our color palette since the very begin‑ ning of human history and is symbolic of many things such as power, status, and wealth, as well as love, seduction, and passion. In this course, we discuss the portraits of women who wore red, and also look at how redheads were viewed in art and society through the lens of portrait paintings. In addition to exploring a variety of paintings of women within their time frame and socio-political backdrop, we follow the creation of the pigment from crushed-up insects to chemicals and discuss how artists used the color to create an array of emotions in their paintings. Reg# 386861 Fee: $15 No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Thursday, 10am-12pm, Aug. 4 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Eleanor Schrader, MBA, 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 Exten‑ sion Distinguished Instructor Award in 2008.
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So You Want to Yiddish?
Do you know the difference between schlemiel and schlimazel? Yid‑ dish words are interwoven into the American language, but sometimes we don’t know which word applies in a given situation. In this course, we build our vocabulary using a variety of hands-on exercises to make Yiddish more meaningful and useful. All learning is presented orally. Reg# 386555 Fee: $15 No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Tuesday, 1-3pm, Aug. 9 Remote Classroom Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Marganit Lish, CSLA; Life Teaching Credential, CSUN; MAT in educa‑ tion, University of Judaism.
