A Crazy World: Maps Can Help Understand It (OLLI)


Course number : CV167   

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Maps are all around us. They are on the GPS on our
dashboard, in newspapers, on our smartphones, our Tablets,
on cable and network TV, and on our watches. But do we
know the history of maps? Do we know how they have
been used and/or misused in the past? This course sets out
to survey the landscape of maps. We will learn how they
influence our view of the world and how they can affect us
directly. Some of the topics for which maps are essential
to understanding include gerrymandering, transportation,
borders, major conflicts, religious issues, and great treks.
This course will also include fun aspects of maps and
cartoons. We will focus on Florida and provide the AAA
map of the state.

Class Details

8 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Ringling College Museum Campus

Instructor
Richard Gelpke 

Tuition: 

$95.00

Member Cost:

 $85.50


Registration Closes On
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/15/2026 - 3/5/2026 Weekly - Thu 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Sarasota, Ringling College Museum Campus  Map Richard Gelpke