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Course Description

Explore human history through the beverages that defined it. Based on Tom Standage’s work, this course examines how six drinks—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola—acted as catalysts for social and political change. From the grain-fed origins of agriculture to the caffeine-fueled Age of Reason and the rise of globalization, you will discover how "liquid technologies" built empires and sparked revolutions. Join us for a fascinating journey through time, one glass at a time.

**This is a HYBRID class, offered live in the classroom and online via ZOOM simultaneously.  Please choose either the Zoom or Classroom session at the time of registration.

**In class meetings require a separate parking fee of $5/day.  Please collect your parking permit through your CSUSM parking account.  If you do not already have a parking account Parking Services will create one for you upon registration.  You will receive an email from Parking Service which will include your Username, Password and a link to login and purchase permits/packages.  If you’re not sure if you have a parking account or you have one but need your login information, please contact us.

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Section Title
Sips of Civilization: A History in 6 Drinks
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Jun 10, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Delivery Options
Zoom  
Course Fee(s)
Annual or Lifetime Members $0 non-credit $0.00
Class Fee non-credit $50.00
CEUs
0.6 CEUs
Instructors

Section Notes

An Osher Membership is required to participate in this program, if you have not yet purchased the General Membership, one will automatically be added to your cart.

Section Title
Sips of Civilization: A History in 6 Drinks
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Jun 10, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
6.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Annual or Lifetime Members $0 non-credit $0.00
Class Fee non-credit $50.00
CEUs
0.6 CEUs
Instructors

Section Notes

An Osher Membership is required to participate in this program, if you have not yet purchased the General Membership, one will automatically be added to your cart.

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