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Spring 2021 Courses Now Available!

Stephen Sondheim, Songwriter with Marc Strauss

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Great Printmakers in New England with Lewis Shepard

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Comparing Plays of Recollection by Eugene O'Neill and Brian Friel with Steve Reynolds

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Here Comes Dickens! with Rhoda Flaxman

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Politics in Fiction and Film: Lost and Found in Translation with Linda B. Miller

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Studying the ArtSTRANDers with Grace Hopkins

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 Listen now: “Open U of Wellfleet Goes On line"
An interview with Ira 
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and Rhoda Flaxman 


What Students Have Said About OUW Courses:

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  • "Loved her passion, her great guests, and the film. I learned more than I expected from this excellent teacher"
  • "I particularly appreciated the open discussion in a risk-free environment and the inclusive ambiance."
  • "I enjoyed hearing the different perspectives from a high-level discussion."
  • "Our teacher created a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged comaraderie both in class and at the social time afterward. I appreciated the sense of the group her teaching built."
  • "The class achieved a perfect balance of mini-lecture and directed discussion, encouraging active engagement."
  • "Thanks! This was a terrific learning experience!"
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PO Box 711 South Wellfleet, MA 02663-0711


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The Open University of Wellfleet, MA a 501 c3,  aims to sustain and enrich intellectual life on the Outer Cape during the shoulder seasons. We offer courses to the public, for a modest fee, that celebrate the area's rich history and culture and draw on the talents and expertise of our residents. Our educational forum stresses collaborative learning, with lectures by instructors, directed discussions, readings and participant contributions. Our classes welcome participants from all over Cape Cod to some of Wellfleet's most charming and accessible locations.
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