The OrJames Lab is pleased to provide a wonderful series of mini courses for all members of the life-long learning community! These courses are designed for adults who want to keep the mind stimulated and engaged through a series of lectures, discussions, readings and other learning tools. Come learn, meet others and stay connected with the OrJames Lab!

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EXCITING NEW SPECIAL: ALL 3 COURSES FOR ONLY $30!

All courses will be held online via Zoom (see more details below). Reading materials will all be provided online except where otherwise indicated. Please select from the courses below and sign up here. Payments can be made via PayPal. Feel free to contact me if there are any questions: 814-366-7354 or orin.james@gmail.com

Ancient Drama (mini)

Dates & Times: Wednesdays, October 6-20, 10:00am-11:00am

Cost: $12.50

Objective

The works of ancient playwrights such as Sophocles, Euripides and Aeschylus have seen incarnations throughout various time periods. The structure, and most importantly the themes remain compelling and intriguing. The themes and inner human conflicts presented in their plays puts on full display the conflicts that remain within humans on an individual and societal level. Throughout this course, we will explore several popular plays, their core themes and theoretical approaches to analyzing them...More here

Love Stories: Ancient to Middle Ages (mini)

Dates & Times: Fridays, October 1-15, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Cost: $12.50

Objective

This course introduces participants to Western ideas of love, starting from the Classical Greek times to the Middle Ages. Discussions will be based on literary texts as well of philosophical texts representative of historical social concepts of love. We will also explore psychological views of love...More here

Introduction to Italian Literature and Civilization (mini)

Dates & Times: Fridays, October 1-15, 11:00am - 12:00noon

Cost: $12.50

Objective

This course introduces attendees to the canon of Italian literature. We will explore the works of Plutarch, Boccaccio, Dante among many other poets. We will also draw strong attention to how their literary contributions reflect the development of the Italian civilization...More here