Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is teaming up with NMU's Political Science department to present several different lectures to help participants understand today's political landscape.
The series, running through November, will examine topics including the Constitution, socialism, democracy and the Declaration of Independence. The remaining lectures are open to the public, and NCLL membership is not required to attend.
All lectures run from 5:30-7 p.m. and take place in Jamrich 1320.
“Reflections on the 250th Celebrations: Common Sense, The Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Great Contradiction,” will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17. The lecture will reflect on the 250th anniversary celebrations and examine the historical significance of “Common Sense,” the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Next up is “Democracy, Socialism, and Authoritarianism Part 1: Democracy and Democratic Backsliding,” which will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5. The presentation will focus on democracy and the concept of democratic backsliding as part of the series' broader examination of democracy, socialism and authoritarianism.
The final lecture, “Democracy, Socialism, and Authoritarianism Part 2: Economic Systems and Authoritarianism,” will take place Thursday, Nov. 12. The presentation will continue the series' discussion of democracy, socialism and authoritarianism, with a focus on economic systems and authoritarianism.
The NCLL was founded in 1996 and was primarily for senior citizens who wanted to participate in social, recreational and intellectual activities. Nonetheless, membership is available to any age and membership is not needed to join events.
Membership is $30 dollars annually and may require a $5 fee depending on the course. For non-members a $10 fee is required for each lecture.
For detailed information regarding this event or membership, head to: https://nmu.edu/ncll/class-registration-membership