This course is an opportunity to discuss contemporary topics, particularly the current state, national, and global issues and events of our world, with talented faculty, distinguished community members, politicians, and influential alums. Class time will be devoted to vibrant and challenging discussions, especially the critical reading and analysis of newspaper articles on current issues. Requirements: Reading headline stories from the New York Times and the Boston Globe daily. Supplemental reading as needed.

This course is an opportunity to discuss contemporary topics, particularly the current state, national, and global issues and events of our world, with talented faculty, distinguished community members, politicians, and influential alums. Class time will be devoted to vibrant and challenging discussions, especially the critical reading and analysis of newspaper articles on current issues. Requirements: Reading headline stories from the New York Times and the Boston Globe daily. Supplemental reading as needed.

This course is an opportunity to discuss contemporary topics, particularly the current state, national, and global issues and events of our world, with talented faculty, distinguished community members, politicians, and influential alums. Class time will be devoted to vibrant and challenging discussions, especially the critical reading and analysis of newspaper articles on current issues. Requirements: Reading headline stories from the New York Times and the Boston Globe daily. Supplemental reading as needed.

This course is an opportunity to discuss contemporary topics, particularly the current state, national, and global issues and events of our world, with talented faculty, distinguished community members, politicians, and influential alums. Class time will be devoted to vibrant and challenging discussions, especially the critical reading and analysis of newspaper articles on current issues. Requirements: Reading headline stories from the New York Times and the Boston Globe daily. Supplemental reading as needed.

This course is an opportunity to discuss contemporary topics, particularly the current state, national, and global issues and events of our world, with talented faculty, distinguished community members, politicians, and influential alums. Class time will be devoted to vibrant and challenging discussions, especially the critical reading and analysis of newspaper articles on current issues. Requirements: Reading headline stories from the New York Times and the Boston Globe daily. Supplemental reading as needed.

This one-credit seminar is designed to assist the Emerging Scholars students with their academic transition to the University of Massachusetts. It was designed to connect students to campus resources including the Commonwealth College.