OrJames Lab's Summer 2023 Community Courses Sign Up Sheet

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ANY 3 COURSES FOR ONLY $30!

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!

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. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at orin.james@gmail.com

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Orin James(OrJames Lab)
Hamlin Memorial Library (Smethport)
Bradford Area Public Library (Bradford)
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Order and Chaos (mini): Mondays, August 7-25, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Cost: $12.50

This course examines samples of various ways in which humans attempt to find order in the sometimes chaotic array of sensations that surround us: How does the world work? Why do people behave the way they do? We will study the interplay of order and chaos within three interrelated quests...More here. Course taught by Orin James.

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The Fairy Tale (mini), Mondays, August 7-25, 7:40pm-8:40pm, Cost: $12.50

This mini course examines the great fairy tale tradition in various parts of the world that still persists today. We will explore some of your favorite tales and how these tales are studied, ...More here. Course taught by Orin James.

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History of Medicine and Healthcare (mini), Tuesdays, August 7- 25, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Cost: $12.50

This course examines episodes of cultural collision, moments when different world views-ideas about human origins, cultural values and practices, systems of politics, theories of science ...More here. Course taught by Orin James.

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Introduction to African–American Literature (mini), Tuesdays, August 7-25, 7:40pm-8:40pm, Cost: $12.50

This course examines the rich literary tradition that exists within the African American community. We will explore a sample of literature written by African Americans,...More here. Course taught by Orin James.

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Introduction to Austrian Literature and Civilization (mini), Wednesdays, August 7-25, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Cost: $12.50

This course introduces participants the rich extensive history and literature of Austria, once the center of the Holy Roman Empire. Our adventure will begin from the Celtic Kingdom Noricum and conclude with modern day Austria...More here. Course taught by Orin James.

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Introduction to Czech Literature and Civilization (mini), Wednesdays, August 7-25, 7:40pm-8:40pm, Cost: $12.50

This course explores the rich extensive history of the Czech lands that dates over a thousand years. We will look at major events that molded the Czech lands into modern day Czech Republic. Emphasis will be placed on its relation to the Holy Roman Empire,...More here. Course taught by Orin James.

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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II(mini), Thursdays, August 7-25, 9:00am-10:00am, Cost: $12.50

This course explores the human body. We will begin with an extremely broad discussion on the human body, the key functions of the various systems of the body. Due to the brevity of this course, we will only place sharp focus on 3 systems,...More here. Course taught by Orin James.

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Introduction to Russian Literature and Civilization (mini), Thursdays, August 7-25, 10:10am-11:10am, Cost: $12.50

This course examines the great Russian civilization. Our journey will begin with Kievan Rus' and will continue to today's Russia. Intertwined will be discussions of notable authors throughout her history...More here. Course taught by Orin James.

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Love Stories I: Ancient to Medieval (mini), Fridays, August 7-25, 10:00am-11:00am, Cost: $12.50

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. Course taught by Orin James.

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