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Timely Tuesday Topics

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.

$5

Key Events and Turning points of the 20th Century

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Seemingly minor decisions or events can redirect history. This discussion-oriented class will analyze a series of interrelated events during the 20th Century.

$25

China Under Communism

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

The origins pf communism in the early 20th century. Why the communists won the civil war shortly after World War II. Communism under Mao, the disasters and the cultural revolution....

$35

Death and the Afterlife

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

This course offers an in-depth exploration of diverse cultural and religious perspectives on death, the self (or soul), cosmology, and the dynamic relationship between the living and the dead. Together,...

$35

Cabaret to Chicago: The Genius of Kander and Ebb

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Explore the legendary songwriting duo behind Chicago, Cabaret, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and New York, New York in this engaging and entertaining class. With a partnership spanning over 40...

$35

Timely Tuesday Topics

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches – Mending Lives, Healing Hearts: Founded in 1957, The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches has been improving the lives of at-risk children through its six Florida locations...

$5

Timely Tuesday Topics

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.

$5

Revisiting Barack Obama

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

As the first Black President of the United States, Barack Obama made history while facing significant challenges. This discussion-based class will explore the key events, policies, and controversies of his...

$25

China Under Communism

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

The origins pf communism in the early 20th century. Why the communists won the civil war shortly after World War II. Communism under Mao, the disasters and the cultural revolution....

$35

Death and the Afterlife

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

This course offers an in-depth exploration of diverse cultural and religious perspectives on death, the self (or soul), cosmology, and the dynamic relationship between the living and the dead. Together,...

$35

Dawn of Jet Combat: The F86 vs The Mig 15

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

In December of 1950 two legendary aircraft went to war against each other; the F-86 built by the US and the MIG 15 developed by the USSR. These two early...

$25