The first of Denis Villenueve’s two Dune movies is scheduled for release in 2021. Join this class to read and discuss the source novel: Frank Herbert’s Dune (1965). The stature and popularity of Dune, and its place in the science fiction canon, are hard to overstate. In this seminar-style discussion-based class, we’ll work through why Dune is categorically considered a masterpiece, how it retains its relevance in our world, and when we might need to critique its monolithic presence.  Three Tuesdays: December 1, 8, 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Online Class.