Grist also will teach “Vistas of Ancient Egypt,” an in-depth look at the culturally sophisticated Egyptian empire. The five-session class will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1.

Two starting times of 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. will be available for each course and tuition will be $40.

Two courses on modern topics include John Stanley’s “Hollywood’s Jewish Film Directors” and John Rothmann’s “The Middle East Conflict.” Stanley’s course will be offered both at 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30 at a cost of $40.

Rothmann’s class will be offered during the weeks of June 26 and Aug. 21. For course days, times, dates and tuition, or for other questions regarding any of theses classes, call Bay Area Classic Learning at (415) 586-7226.

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