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Course Description

Touchstones Discussions: Volumes B and C | Read brief extracts from the great works of Western and Eastern civilizations, as well as folktales from China and Mexico, and discuss the ideas of philosophers, writers and thinkers such as Plato, Francis Bacon, Herodotus, and Alexis de Tocqueville, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. Senior Cycle class. Students must be 55 or older by start date to enroll.

Learner Outcomes

Analyze brief abstracts from the Great Works of Western and Eastern civilizations, as well as folktales from China and Mexico; Evaluate the ideas of philosophers and writers, including Plato, Francis Bacon, and Alexis de Tocqueville; Identify key ideas in abstracts of selected writings; Apply life experiences and personal perspectives to passages of literature and philosophy; Practice leadership skills in discussion dynamics that can be applied to life, family, and civic contributions.
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Section Title
Touchstones Discussions: Volumes B and C
Section Schedule
Jan 05, 2026 to Mar 09, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jan 05, 2026 to Jan 12, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Feb 09, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
1:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Feb 23, 2026 to Mar 09, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 04, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 04, 2026
Instructors
  • Cynthia Barry
Section Notes
Note: No class Jan. 19 and Feb. 16.
Section Title
Touchstones Discussions: Volumes B and C
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
1:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2026 to Mar 10, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Cynthia Barry
Section Title
Touchstones Discussions: Volumes B and C
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
1:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jan 08, 2026 to Mar 12, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 07, 2026
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