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- NEW! Authoritarians, Cults & Conspiracy Theories In-Person
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This class will examine three important conditions that cause people to believe misinformation and lies that weaken our democracy.
Especially important in a democracy is a commitment to a ”Just War”. How is that different from “War”? A discussion of the principles of a “Just War” will be included
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- Clash of Wings - Continued
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Note: This class is a continuation of this topic. Prior attendance is not required.
Clash of Wings is a wide-ranging survey of the great air campaigns of World War II extending from the first bombs dropped in Poland to the atomic weapons exploded in Japan. It covers all theaters from the frozen steps of the Soviet Union to the heat of Pacific jungle fighting. In each theater, the principal focus is on the people doing the fighting, and it is important to note that the ordinary soldiers, sailors, and airmen fought with dignity and courage irrespective of their country or their cause. As each campaign is analyzed, we will note the technical developments of the time— new aircraft, new weapons, new tactics-- and the leadership is evaluated.
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- Current Events
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Fee: $15.00
Dates: 7/9/2026 - 8/27/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: CSULB Human Services & Design (opens in new tab)
Room: HSD 101
Seats Available: 35
Instructor: Naida Tushnet, Bill Shaddle, Mary Meyer, Gary Murph, Sonia Savoulian
Stay informed and have your say on the news of the day. Instructors will choose a few current event topics each week, give a brief presentation for each and then ask for thoughtful comments and questions from the class. Discussions are very much valued and are the core of the class. Class members are also encouraged to choose a topic of their own and present it for discussion
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- NEW! History of Rancho Los Cerritos
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Fee: $15.00
Item Number: SU26COU123101
Dates: 7/7/2026 - 8/25/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 8
Building: Rancho Los Cerritos
Room:
Seats Available: 0
Instructor: Leslie Reese
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
Rancho Los Cerritos We will meet on site at the Rancho Los Cerritos, a national historic site located in the heart of Long Beach on the ancestral homeland of the Tongva people. The historic adobe house was constructed in 1844 and over the years has served as headquarters for cattle and sheep ranching, tenant housing, a private residence and currently a museum. Our interactive study of Rancho history will include house and garden tours, hands -on activities, visits from living history characters from the Rancho's past and exploration of artifacts.
Free parking is available on site. Purchase of the book, Rancho Los Ceritos: People Who Shaped the Past, (available at the Rancho) is optional.
NOTE: CLASS MEETS JULY 7 THRU JULY 28; AND AUGUST 18 AND 25.
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- NEW! Maroons and Slaves Rebellions
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This course takes you on a journey through the stories of resistance and rebellion among enslaved people in the Americas. We’ll dive into famous uprisings like the Haitian Revolution, the Amistad Rebellion, and Nat Turner’s Uprising, as well as some lesser-known fights for freedom in places like Brazil, Cuba, and the Guianas. You’ll get to look at firsthand accounts and expert research to figure out what drove these movements, how they were organized, and what they accomplished.
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- Renaissance Art History/Appreciation with Lee
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THIS CLASS IS FULL.
Tuscan and Roman Italian Gothic, Renaissance, and Mannerism Periods
Explore the historical aspects, aesthetic compositions, and the lives of influential artists and architects representing the Italian Gothic, Proto-Renaissance, High Renaissance, and Mannerism periods (13th – 16th centuries). Mediums presented include painting, drawing, sculpture, and architecture. Lecture and discussion will take into consideration the roles and impact of the Catholic Church, the Protestant Reformation, the rising Mercantile/ Banker classes, and social-economic “climate” on the lives of the artists and architects.
NOTE; CLASS WILL NOT BE HELD JULY 21 OR AUGUST 18
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