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2018-19 CATALOG 
    
2018-19 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Osher: Monday Courses


If you are interested in a course below, find registration info at Osher to get enrolled! 

The Environmental History of the Colorado Plateau

The Colorado Plateau has been the site of critical environmental controversies over the past century as energy companies, ranchers, Native Americans, federal agencies and outdoor enthusiasts have fought over the fate of the region and its resources. This class will examine the environmental history of this region and consider issues such as the enviromental impact of economic activities, the role of the federal government in land use and the development of water resources.

Mondays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 10
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Carlsbad by the Sea
5 weeks $75
Andy Strathman, Ph.D.

The Beatles

Something extraordinary happened when The Beatles arrived on the scene and to this day, they remain a force in popular music and culture. This class will follow the lives of John, Paul, George and Ringo from the black-and-white rubble of postwar Liverpool to the full-color, Day-Glo of the psychedelic sixties with worldwide fame. Students will be encouraged to share memories of the band and their influence. This class will also include performances by the instructor.

Mondays, Oct. 17 - Nov. 14
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Carlsbad by the Sea
5 weeks $75
Jim Hinton

Exploring the Wines of the Great Northwest

Many vineyards of Oregon and Washington are on the same latitude as France’s Bordeaux and Burgundy regions. This has resulted in similar climatic conditions and has made this region second in the U.S. (behind California) in the production of wine. Critics are praising winemakers for the quality emerging from this area as they turn grapes into gold. Grab a glass and taste them for yourself!

Please bring six wine glasses to each class.

Mondays, Oct. 10 - Nov. 14
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Carlsbad by the Sea
6 weeks $150 ($90 Annuals & Residents)
Dominic Colangelo

Hidden Gems and Buried Treasures

There is a treasury of magnificent music that is rarely heard in the United States. Discover the lesser-known works of great composers and uncover forgotten or relatively unknown musicians. Join the mission for a fun and revealing musical adventure.

Mondays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 10
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Trinity Church, Escondido
5 weeks $75
David Lewis

Great Stories of History

Week 1 - Death and Dying in the Civil War: Ars Moriendi

Week 2 - Utopic Visions in 19th Century America: Shakers, Owenites and Others

Week 3 - Worst Century to Be Alive: The Cataclysmic 14th Century

Week 4 - Race to the Bottom: Behaviors of Presidential Campaigns

Week 5 - Triumph and Transformation of the Japanesee Tokugawa Shoguns

Mondays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 10
9:30 - 11:30 am
Temecula Higher Education Center, Room 201
5 weeks $75
Christopher Sleeper

Meet the Presidents

This series will explore the foreign and domestic policies of the following leaders of the free world: Woodrow Wilson and his predicaments with World War I; Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was elected four times; Harry Truman with his legacy of the atomic bomb; James Monroe of the Monroe Doctrine; and Theodore Roosevelt with his brazen foreign affairs approach. Step back in time and decide how you would solve their dilemmas.

Mondays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 10
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Temecula Higher Education Center, Room 201
5 weeks $75
Kara Egger, Ed.D.