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What is Deconstruction? Philosophy and Literary Theory

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

What is Deconstruction? The critical term, coined by Jacques Derrida, is notoriously hard to define. Derrida himself insisted  that “deconstruction” is not a method of reading, nor an analytical approach, nor even stable in its own meaning. And yet, deconstruction became the cri de coeur of literary theory in the United States: to its proponents, a necessary excavation of the foundational concepts of the Western tradition; to its critics,...

Friday Nov 17th, 7–10pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$335

4 sessions

The Algorithmic Sublime: Technology, Infinity, and Transcendence

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

The sublime as a philosophical concept refers to that which exceeds rationality: the incomprehensible beauty and horror of the spirit and the natural world. But if the sublime is irrational (literally, cannot be subjected to logic) how can we make sense of the various ways that it is mediated by the rigidly logical systems of computational machinery? From Alan Turing’s foundational thought experiment that imagined a machine making inscriptions...

Wednesday Nov 15th, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$335

4 sessions

Reading Fiction

Alaa Al Aswany Creative Writing Workshop

This workshop teaches the tools to appreciate literary works and learn from accomplished writers from around the world. Students learn to interpret fiction, recognize underlying themes, decipher writing techniques, and analyze the human content of each story. Through readings, writing exercises, and class discussions, we examine works by such diverse authors as Anton Chekhov, Ernest Hemingway, Gabriel García Márquez, Kate Chopin, Fyodor Dostoevsky,...

Monday Oct 23rd, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$675

5 sessions

Reading Fiction in Arabic

Alaa Al Aswany Creative Writing Workshop

In this class, students learn the rules of literary appreciation and study a range of classical and modern literary works by great writers. Students will learn the different methods of literary analysis with its five elements (story - characters - style - plot - human content) and they will practice critical reading comparing different texts...This chapter is an essential preparation for anyone who wants to study creative writing.

Wednesday Oct 25th, 3:30–6:30pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$675

5 sessions

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Video Game Writing I: Conception (3-Week Intensive)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Video games have exploded into our culture (sometimes literally), earning double the annual revenue of movies. They have also become wondrously diverse, ranging from shoot em’ ups like Call of Duty to sophisticated stories like Bioshock Infinite to offbeat indie games. Simple ideas like “avoid ghosts” have evolved into complex storytelling not unlike what you find in literature and drama. Video games require writers, but they must understand...

Tuesday Oct 17th, 12am–11:45pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$200

4 sessions

Creative Writing Weekly via Zoom

The Writing Studio @ Live Online via Zoom

In this class, you will learn first and foremost that you can write—and write well! In fact you will surprise yourself by the work you’ll be producing. The class is designed to enhance your creativity, imagination and personal voice while also teaching the skills of creative writing—memoir and fiction. This is an ongoing class geared toward those who are committed to writing and will continue this practice overtime....

Monday Sep 25th, 6:30–9:30pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

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$180
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$200

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Un Mois, Un Livre: Les Regrets

French Cultural Center @ 53 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116

Un Mois, Un Livre is a monthly literature workshop that is led by Center professor, Benjamin Capellari. Intended for intermediate to advanced French speakers (B1+), it is presented in French in the Library. This month, join us for an in-depth discussion on Joachim Du Bellay's Les Regrets. The required text, to be read in advance, can be purchased from our Reception desk. 

Un Mois, Un Livre: Le Suicide par Enthousiasme

French Cultural Center @ 53 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116

Un Mois, Un Livre is a monthly literature workshop that is led by Center professor, Benjamin Capellari. Intended for intermediate to advanced French speakers (B1+), it is presented in French in the Library. This month, join us for an in-depth discussion on Hector Berlioz's Le Suicide par enthousiasme.

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Charity Ride

The Handle Bar @ 1336 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215

Come sweat at The Handlebar in Fenway with favorite instructor Eve to support Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. The class will be 45 minutes with light refreshments afterwards. All proceeds will benefit the MMRF!.

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Handle Bar 45: AKON ride

The Handle Bar @ 141 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02127

Handle Bar 45: AKON ride is a 45 minute cycling session set to the beat of the music that gets you going. Weighted bars are used for a portion of the workout to incorporate upper body toning into the class. The format is designed to challenge your endurance and rid toxins from your system. Especially great for a Sunday evening restart. The workout is infused with intensity, but still suitable for all skill levels.

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