Current Events: Understanding Our World

GENINT 711.229

Osher (50+). This discussion course offers an overview of the national and international news of the week. Diversity of views of class members are encouraged.

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Remote
In-Person
Starting at $80.00
As few as 8 weeks
0.0

What you can learn.

  • Discover news resources
  • Understand and compare diverse political opinions
  • Define new terms used in the media
  • Recognize theoretical bases for political actions
  • Identify new laws and acts and what they mean

About this course:

This unique discussion group focuses on exploring the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we analyze write for The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. These include such political writers as David Brooks, Thomas Friedman, Paul Krugman, Ross Douthat, Fareed Zakaria, John Bolton, Peggy Noonan, Maureen Dowd, and many more that the class may wish to cover. We also examine such magazines as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New Republic, and other journals that give in-depth coverage of current topics. This is your chance to listen and to be heard on the events of today.  

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Myrna Hant
392095
Fee:
$80.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jun 28, 2023
See Details
Notes

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. 

Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2023
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jun 28, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 5, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 12, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 19, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 26, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Aug 2, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Aug 9, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Aug 16, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Thursday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Myrna Hant
392096
Fee:
$80.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Jun 29, 2023
See Details
Notes

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 07, 2023
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jun 29, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Jul 6, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Jul 13, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Jul 20, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Jul 27, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Aug 3, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Aug 10, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Aug 17, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Wednesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Myrna Hant
393306
Fee:
$80.00
Remoteformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. 

Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2023
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Sep 27, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 4, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 11, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 18, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 25, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 1, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 8, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 15, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Thursday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Myrna Hant
393308
Fee:
$80.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 06, 2023
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Sep 28, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Oct 5, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Oct 12, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Oct 19, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Oct 26, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Nov 2, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Nov 9, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC
Discussion
Thu Nov 16, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121ABC

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