OLLI 0164 - Story Time
Course Description
Story Time is a three-week literary journey designed for those who love to immerse themselves in captivating tales. Each week, a carefully selected short story will be read out loud by one of three beloved Osher literature presenters, drawing you into a world of imagination and emotion. After the reading, participate in a lively and thought-provoking discussion, to explore the deeper themes, characters, and meanings within the story. Whether you're a seasoned reader or a curious newcomer, this class offers a unique opportunity to engage with literature in a dynamic, interactive way, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the art of storytelling. Join us for a celebration of narrative, insight, and connection! Also, your class registration includes a delicious Pot Pie from Larry's Brown Deer Market for the first session and everyone will be invited to come early with a bring your own bag dinner for the following two weeks.
Presenter(s)
Paula Friedman
Paula Friedman taught a diverse range of literature classes at Cardinal Stritch University for more than three decades before retiring in May 2013. Some of her favorite classes included Irish Literature, Nonwestern Literature, Contemporary Literature and Images of Women in Literature. She is particularly interested in issues of marginalization and challenges to mainstream views of social and political change, race, religion and ethnicity. While at Stritch, she won the Campus Leader and Teaching Excellence Award. She received both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English at the University of Chicago.