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SUMMER PREVIEW
Modern British Drama in London
July 31–August 13
Now in its 12th season, this program is a thrilling experience for anyone who loves
theater. In the morning, learn about the history of Great Britain’s exciting theater
scene from World War II until the present, the golden age when audiences were introduced
to some of the world’s most influential playwrights. In the evening, attend new
productions in London’s West End and the occasional off-West End and/or Fringe
playhouses (at least nine productions).
For details on our summer intensive programs, visit scps.nyu.edu/summer
or call (212) 998-7200.
NEW YORK:
METROPOLITAN
STUDIES
Architecture of New York:
17th Century to Present Day
X03.8133/$470
M Sec. 1: Tues. 10–11.40 a.m., Feb. 15–
May 10 (12 sessions). No class Mar. 15.
Francis Morrone, architectural historian; author,
The Architectural Guidebook to New York City;
NYU-SCPS Excellence in Teaching Award.
S Sec. 2: Tues. 6.45–8.25 p.m., Feb. 15–
May 10 (12 sessions). No class Mar. 15.
Francis Morrone
Learn the essential history of the city’s built
environment—from Dutch days to the
present. All building types are discussed in
this course, including row houses; apartment
buildings; tenements; office buildings;
industrial loft buildings; houses of
worship; and civic buildings, as well as
bridges, parks, and other public works. All
styles are covered, from the Georgian of the
English colonial era to 19th-century revival
styles through beaux arts, art deco,
modernism, and postmodernism. By the end
of the course, students are able to tell a
Federal from a Greek Revival row house;
know what motivated Victorian designers;
and understand where modernism came
from and why.
Hidden in Full View: New York’s
Urban Folklife and Folklore
X09.8522/$370
S Sec. 1: Tues. 6.45–8.25 p.m., Feb. 22–
Apr. 19 (8 sessions). No class Mar. 15.
Hanna Griff Sleven, expert in folklore and
American studies; director–public programs,
Eldridge Street Project.
Every city and every culture has customs,
music, food, and stories passed on orally—
ways of expressing who we are and how we
fit into the world. Folklore shapes our everyday
experiences and crosses barriers of ethnic
cultures, making us all New Yorkers. This
course examines basic concepts of folklore
and looks at the rich folklore of New York
City in its music (salsa, polka, gospel, blues);
art (graffiti, urban gardens); and folk narratives
(urban legends, humor). From Latino
santeras to the Italian Giglio celebration, and
Jewish foodways to Peruvian drumming traditions,
we traverse the length and breadth of
New York’s unique urban folklife. Lectures
and field trips enhance the experience.
NEW
Downtown New York:
Past, Present, and Future
X03.9036/$195
W Sec. 1: Sun. 2–4.30 p.m., Apr. 10–May 8
(5 sessions). Meets in lower Manhattan.
Anthony Robins
Examine the boom and bust history of the
lower Manhattan/Wall Street area as seen
in its planning and architecture. In class
discussions and walking tours, study overall
trends in downtown’s development over
the past four centuries, including post-
World War II development, with a special
focus on the creation of the World Trade
Center; the last decade of neighborhood
diversification (residential, high-tech, hotels,
restaurants, and movie theaters joining office
buildings); and the various proposals
for redeveloping the World Trade Center
site and their implications for the future
of downtown.
Tour New York City’s Great
Architectural Centers
X03.8141/$370
Sec. 1: Tues. 2–4 p.m., Feb. 22–Apr. 19
(8 sessions). John Tauranac, author, Elegant
New York, Manhattan Block by Block: A Street
Atlas; NYU-SCPS Excellence in Teaching Award.
Join us for a series of walking tours of the
great architectural centers that contribute
to Manhattan’s unique character and urban
environment. The first class, an illustrated
lecture, is followed by tours of the Financial
District, the Civic Center, the Theater
District, the Club District, Rockefeller
Center, Park Avenue, and Morningside
Heights.
Walking and Talking New York
X09.9033/$430
S Sec. 1: Tues. 6.45–8.25 p.m., Feb. 22–May 3
(10 sessions). No class Mar. 15. Joyce Gold,
director, Joyce Gold History Tours of New York;
author, From Windmills to the World Trade Center.
Discover how the Irish experience in New
York City differed from the Italian experience;
why buildings took on a particular
style; and what a stream and statue have to
do with the design of Greenwich Village.
Learn why African-Americans settled in
Harlem, find out how New York City got
its magnificent Central Park. Discover the
hidden charms of Chelsea. These are
among the topics discussed in four walking
tours and two lively slide-illustrated talks.
The Insider’s Guide to Low-Cost
Cultural New York
X09.9374/$60
S Sec. 1: Sat. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Mar. 12.
Susan Teltser-Schwarz, cultural researcher
and freelance author.
In this three-hour session learn about
inexpensive, free, and relaxing cultural
opportunities around New York City, concentrating
on lesser-known ones, such as
exhibitions at the Grolier Club, tours of the
Park Avenue Armory, and the mosaics surrounding
Grant’s Tomb. An evaluation of
membership in cultural institutions that
offer unusual presentations; multiple handouts,
including a reference guide highlighting
New York City Happenings; and an
exchange of information during a questionand-answer
segment round out the class.
FOOD AND WINE
Becoming a Wine Expert
X37.9006/$385G
S Sec. 1: Wed. 6.30–8.30 p.m., Mar. 23–
Apr. 27 (6 sessions). Tyler Colman, scholar;
writer, specializing in the wine industry in
France and the United States; former instructor,
University of Chicago.
Which wine should you drink with dinner
tonight What’s the best wine to give as a
gift to a host And just how do you find
the best value on the wine list These
questions and more are answered in this
introductory wine course. Join wine expert
and award-winning wine blogger and author,
Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino), for this extremely
popular class. Each session focuses
on a different theme to boost your wine
confidence and knowledge and includes
discussion and a tasting.
Great Grapes!
X37.9038/$280G
S Sec. 1: Wed. 6.30–8.30 p.m., Mar. 23–
Apr. 20 (5 sessions). Tracy Ellen Kamens,
chief education officer and founder,
Grand Cru classes.
Learn about the flavor profile of different
varieties of grapes—and discover how
these are expressed depending upon climate,
soil conditions, and winemaking
techniques. Participants have the opportunity
to taste several wines of the same variety
from different winemaking regions.
Divided into five sessions, this class includes
“Mad About Merlot,” “Savvy About
Sauvignon Blanc,” “Penchant for Pinot,”
“Resolute for Riesling,” and “Hooray for
Chardonnay.”
Finding Wine Bargains
X37.9041/$95
W Sec. 1: Tues. 7.30–9.30 p.m., Mar. 8.
Tracy Ellen Kamens, chief education officer
and founder, Grand Cru classes.
Discover the best wines on the market for
the budget-conscious consumer. Receive a
general introduction to wine appreciation
and wine styles and explore a selection of
great wines that deliver high quality without
the high price tag. All wines featured
retail for under $20, and many for less
than $15.
Wine Tasting: From Mystery to Mastery
X37.9043/$95
W Sec. 1: Wed. 7.30–9.30 p.m., Mar. 9.
Tracy Ellen Kamens, chief education officer
and founder, Grand Cru classes.
If wine tasting seems like a mystery to
you, come learn how to taste like an expert.
Explore the correct way to sniff, swirl, and
sip your way through wine. Test your palate
by tasting for sugar, acid, alcohol, and tannin.
Tribeca: The Historical
Heart of Culinary New York
X37.9060/$95G
Sec. 1: Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Mar. 4.
Liz Young, Liz Young Tours.
Tribeca, once called Washington Market—
a neighborhood providing New York City
with wholesale produce, spices, and meats—
is now a hot spot of lofts and trendy restaurants.
We start at Bazzini’s, a 19th-century
nut importer now operating as a specialty
store and neighborhood café. Along the
walking tour, learn about the history of
Tribeca and its unique place in the city’s
culinary scene, and explore some area
highlights. Your tour ends with lunch at
Pepolino’s, home of fabulous Florentine
sage gnocchi. All participants receive a list
of area restaurants and food emporia.
Chelsea Market and the Meatpacking
District: Old and New
X37.9070/$95G
Sec. 1: Wed. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Mar. 9.
Liz Young, Liz Young Tours.
Find out why Chelsea is a newly developed
treasure of the New York City food scene
on this walking and eating tour. Learn how
the area’s dynamic restaurant offerings reflect
the neighborhood history and eat at some
of the best local picks. As we eat our way
through Chelsea, learn about the cultural
and historical influences that helped shape
the neighborhood into what it is today.
M Meets at NYU Midtown Center, 11 W. 42nd St.
N Meets at Norman Thomas Center, 111 E. 33rd St.
S Meets in the Washington Square, Cooper Square,
Union Square vicinity.
W Meets at the Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay St.
G No discounts apply to this course.
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