The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

The New York Times / Towson University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Course Offerings

The New York Times Knowledge Network offers a wide range of distinctive adult and continuing education opportunities online, including individual courses, seminars, certificate programs and Webcasts. Some are offered solely by The Times, while others are presented in collaboration with universities, colleges and other educational institutions.

For more information call 410-704-4266 or 410-704-3742 or email nytimes@towson.edu.

New York Times and Towson University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Courses

African Art and Aesthetics

Instructor: Dr. Joseph Paul Cassar
Self- paced – Open enrollment

Fee: $149 and $99 (Osher Member-Any Institute)
Note: Osher Institutes may register a group for the online course. A group registration costs $500 and includes up to 10 participants. For each additional person over 10 the cost is reduced to $50 per person. If other organizations would like to do group registrations these are available so please let us know.
$500 - Group Registration (includes up to 10 persons)
$50 - Each additional person in group registration beyond initial 10

Description: This self-paced course is for art lovers who wish to learn more about art from the African Continent. It is based on the philosophy that art is a universal language and helps the participant to familiarize him/herself with lesser known “objet d’art” and artifacts. The course addresses four major issues of concern central to the study of African Art: (1) Problems and Difficulties encountered with the study of African Art; (2) the Role and Characteristics of African Masks; (3) different Materials used in African Art; (4) the Impact of African Art on Modern European Art. This dynamic online course will also feature a series of self-paced lessons enriched with images, multimedia, New York Times content and specially crafted lectures. Students will be able to discuss questions related to weekly topics and interact with each other in lively forum discussions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity offered in collaboration with The New York Times Knowledge Network for this self-paced online course.

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How the Brain Works

Instructor: Michael Salcman, M.D.
Self- paced – Open enrollment

Fee:$149 and $99 (Osher Member-Any Institute)
Note: Osher Institutes may register a group for the online course. A group registration costs $500 and includes up to 10 participants. For each additional person over 10 the cost is reduced to $50 per person. If other organizations would like to do group registrations these are available so please let us know.
$500 - Group Registration (includes up to 10 persons)
$50 - Each additional person in group registration beyond initial 10

Description: This self-paced course is for anyone fascinated with the human brain in all its mystery and intricacies. It introduces students to the basic anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and how the brain receives, processes and uses information to act on the world. In both an accessible and detailed manner, this course will cover fascinating topics such as The Neuron, The Brain’s Wiring Diagram, How We See & Speak, and The Brain & Creativity. This dynamic self-paced online course features a series of self-paced lessons enriched with images, multimedia, New York Times content and specially crafted lectures. Students will also be able to discuss questions related to weekly topics and interact with each other in lively forum discussions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity offered in collaboration with The New York Times Knowledge Network for this self-paced online course.

Click here to register online for How the Brain Works

Division of Economic and Community Outreach
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Office Location: 7400 York Road, Suite 401

Phone: 410-704-3535
E-mail: olli@towson.edu