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ILR565 The Effects of 500Years of
Slavery and Colonialism on Africa
7 sessions, 14 hours
Africa is the poorest continent with hundreds of millions of
people living on $2 per day. African nations have the greatest
deficit in basic infrastructure like roads, rail, and energy. It’s the
only continent where cholera is endemic. African nations are
also spending billions of dollars importing food when they have
an abundant amount of fertile land. Learn about the causes for
Africa’s current condition due to it’s unique history of slavery
and colonialism.
Instructor: Lawrence Freeman has been involved in Africa
for almost 25 years and has made over two dozen visits to the
nations of Sudan, Nigeria, Mali, Chad, and Ethiopia. He has
studied the history and political economy of several Africa
nations. Lawrence has attended weekly seminars and forums
on Africa in Washington DC including Congressional hearings
on Africa. As a result, Lawrence has attained an in-depth
knowledge of both historical and current developments of
Africa. He has written dozens of articles analyzing the political
economies of Africa nations including Sudan, South Sudan,
Nigeria, Kenya, Mali, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic
Republic of the Congo. He specializes in promoting policies for
physical economic development, and has presented his ideas to
government and non-government circles alike in both Africa
and the United States.
5-Digit Number: 16290
Tue, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., 11/6 – 12/18
Location: Conference Center/E-106
Tuition: $50.00 Fee: $114.00 Total: $164.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR573 World Religion Series: Ethical
Insights of theWorld’s Major Religions
5 sessions, 10 hours
This course is a journey that reflects on the ethical systems of
Judaism, Christianity, Islam, indigenous traditions, and Taoism.
We will look at general viewpoints and how each tradition’s core
values affect behavior and priorities in the contemporary world.
We’ll study issues of identity, authority, personal and family life,
equality, right and wrong, conflict, violence, and global issues
which impact everyone. This is a nonsectarian, respectful, and
brief overview of the variety and shared moral foundations of
these five world traditions.
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Tim Dissmeyer is retired clergy and
current adjunct faculty in world religions, with 10 years of field
experience with the Ecumenical Institute: Chicago, 20 years of
parish service in Maryland and Washington, D.C. and 15 years
of involvement in interfaith dialogue. His lively, open-minded
and inquisitive approach to religion and spirituality continues to
inspire ILR students.
5-Digit Number: 16382
Tue, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 11/13 – 12/18
No Class: 11/20
Location: Frederick Senior Center Room
Tuition: $30.00 Fee: $84.00 Total: $114.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR766 Trips andTips forWomen Traveling
Solo in Retirement
2 sessions, 6 hours
There’s a big world out there but if you don’t have a travel
companion, what do you do? This class will teach you the
benefits (and concerns) about traveling solo in a post 9/11 world.
Course will cover how to plan a great trip, pay for it, and then
share it with others. Along the way we will talk about concerns
such as safety, eating alone, and how to meet local people on
your travels. You will even get some tips on great itineraries for
older women. Don’t miss out on the great experience of traveling
just because you have no one to travel with!
Instructor: Marcy Gouge, a retired trial lawyer, is the
daughter of a “traveling man” who inspired her love of travel.
She has traveled extensively around the US and the world by
herself for the past fifteen years, and has learned how to plan
and enjoy trips even when traveling solo in some of the most
romantic cities of the world. She blogs regularly about traveling
as a solo older woman, and contributes articles to online and
print magazines about the joys of solo travel for women. She is
currently writing about a recent trip to Italy where she took a
pasta-making class.
5-Digit Number: 16294
Tue, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12/11 – 12/18
Location: Conference Center/E-106
Tuition: $19.00 Fee: $49.00 Total: $68.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
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