$10
weeklyPhilosophy Chat: Science Fiction Zone
New class
Ages 13-17
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Intermediate - Advanced Level
***(IMPORTANT: Learners are asked to keep cameras on in this social, discussion-based class.)*** Whether you are already a fan of the original Twilight Zone or wish to explore this vintage television show, come join us in some weekly sci-fi philosophical discussions based on assigned episodes! Join anytime! *Free episodes can be accessed via the following: Free on Amazon Prime (with ads), Pluto TV, Freevee and it is also available on Paramount for those with subscriptions. Schedule: 5/3 - Season 1; Episode 1: Where is Everybody 5/10- Season 1; Episode 8: Time Enough at Last 5/17 - Season 5; Episode 3; Nightmare at 20,000 Feet Some opening dialogues for inspiration to get started watching: "You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Twilight Zone!" "This highway leads to the shadowy tip of reality: you're on a through route to the land of the different, the bizarre, the unexplainable...Go as far as you like on this road. Its limits are only those of mind itself. Ladies and Gentlemen, you're entering the wondrous dimension of imagination. Next stop....The Twilight Zone." I hope to see many sci-fi fans ready for some philosophical discussions soon!
Learning Goals
This club is for those interested in exploring the deep philosophical issues explored in this vintage television show, which provides insight into an array of disciplines from philosophy, science fiction, ethics, pop culture, and television/film studies.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will be exploring vintage Twilight Zone episodes as well as social, moral, and sci-fi based implications deduced from the stories, so the show and/or its themes may not be suited for sensitive learners. All episodes that will be assigned and discussed are listed so that parents can decide on whether each episode will be fit for their individual learner. In addition, the class discussions will allow for the free exchange of ideas from the students. Therefore, parents can decide if the open-discussion nature of the class is a good fit for their learner(s). Of course, all discussions will always be moderated in a way to keep examples and views relevant, appropriate, and in line with Outschool's policies.
Supply List
Some students find it fun to create art while chatting, so a notebook or paper might be good to have close by to draw, doodle or even make something with clay. This is just an optional idea and certainly not required but can increase focus and creativity in some learners. Some students may want to take optional notes as well, depending on their academic goals.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Twilight Zone Series 1959 - 1964
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Old Dominion University
I am a current homeschooler and former university instructor who specializes in making philosophy courses fun, engaging, and relevant to everyday life. I have over 20 years of experience teaching courses in philosophy and ethics. I taught for over 16 years at the university level, where I held the position of Master Lecturer before I left to focus on homeschooling my children full-time. In addition, I have over 7 years teaching philosophy courses to kids, ages 6-16. Prior to offering classes on Outschool, I volunteered at both a local public high school as well as a private school alongside performing my teaching duties at the university.
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