Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Responding To Authoritarianism – CANCELED (D292)

D – General Studies

This discussion-based course explores the worldwide rise of authoritarian regimes through readings, videos, speakers and class discussions and centers on events evolving in America. Participants are expected to prepare materials outside of class and engage in conversations with classmates and guest speakers. Topics include the dynamics within societies that have allowed for the rise of authoritarianism and prescriptive remedies.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Rick Grier-Reynolds

GRIER-REYNOLDS, RICK — B.A., history, Trinity College; M.Ed., Harvard University, former distinguished teacher and history/social science department chair, Wilmington Friends School. Currently a consultant for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Has been recognized for innovative teaching of economics, international relations and peace studies by various regional, national and international organizations. (D276, D292)

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