Current Events — Section 2
CE2-10-Thu3
Lois Sockol
This course will take place virtually on Zoom. Participation requires a device (ideally a computer or tablet, rather than a cell phone) with a camera and microphone in good working order and basic familiarity with using Zoom and accessing email.
10 week course - March 13 - May 22
(No Class April 17)
We live in a complex time when what happens in one part of the world affects us all. This requires us to stay informed as the world rapidly changes. This course is designed to inform, to discuss current news stories, and provide thoughtful analysis. In most sessions, our attention will be divided between world events and national news. Class members are encouraged to present reports, lead a class discussion on a current topic, and take part in group discussions. Interest in current events and keeping up to date with the news is the only prerequisite.
More facilitated discussion than lecture.
The course materials will include newspapers, videos, and magazine articles. Weekly readings will be sent out and participants are encouraged to send articles of interest.
Five to six news items will be sent to participants each week and this will take approximately one to two hours to review.
Lois Sockol taught children and adults for 25 years. Her undergraduate degree is from Boston University and her Masters degree is from Lesley College. The bulk of Lois’ professional years were spent in the Newton Public Schools where she taught children and was a consultant to teachers. Lois was also an educational consultant to schools throughout New England. After retirement, Lois again became a student, and a writer of short stories. Four of her short stories have been published. Retirement allows Lois to feed her Current Events habit. The nature of this course dictates it will always be current and challenging.