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Course Description

Dylan in the 1960s | Listen, read, and discuss Bob Dylans songwriting, singing and poetry in the formative decade of the 1960s. Listen to the music that influenced him and explore how he developed his art and persona. In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Consider his songwriting as lyric poetry. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Compare life experiences and outlook to brief passages of song and poetry; Analyze the music of early Bob Dylan as lyric poetry; Explore musical influences from blues, folk music, and country music; Examine Dylan’s rise in both popularity and controversy; Identify connections among song, poetry, lyricism, and allusion.
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Section Title
Dylan in the 1960s
Section Schedule
Jan 05, 2026 to Feb 09, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
10:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Jan 05, 2026 to Jan 12, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
10:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Feb 09, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
10.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 04, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 04, 2026
Instructors
  • Cynthia Barry
Section Notes
Note: No class Jan. 19.
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