CLTC 22000 - Light Fantastic

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Culture and Communication

Description:

We turn on a light, sunbath, eat vegetables, watch a firm - light permeates our lives yet we usually take it for granted. This interdisciplinary course will consider light from the diverse perspectives of the arts, humanities and sciences. The varied disciplines explored are: art history, mythology, psychology, biology, physics, philosophy, history, astronomy, theatre and film. The organizied questions will be: What is light? How does it affect us? What are the inter-connections between light in the arts and sciences? Class meetings will focus on a topic by a guest lecturer, then compare and contrast it with aspects of light in other disciplines. Prerequisite: Sophomore level.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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