Plato Society 
Winter 2008 Session
The PLATO Society (Perpetual Learning And Teaching
Organization) is composed of retired and semi-retired professionals who share a serious concern and love for intellectual growth and continuing learning. Plato members gather on a weekly basis to discuss pre-selected topics ranging from philosophy, literature, and music to politics and science.
College Honors students may also participate in these groups - limit of one College Honors student per group - and receive credit toward College Honors requirements (equal to 4 units for 14-week groups, 3 units for 10-week groups, and 2 units for 7-week groups). A maximum of 4 unit-equivalents of Plato Society may be applied toward College Honors requirements.
Note, however, that
this credit does not apply toward your degree, will not appear on your transcript, and will not displace units on your study list for minimum progress purposes.
Study groups meet in Westwood once a week for two hours over a 14-week session. The Winter 2008 14-week session will begin Wednesday, January 2, 2008, and conclude Monday, April 7, 2008 (the second 7-week session will begin Wednesday, February 20, 2008). Because the Plato term does not coincide exactly with the UCLA term, some flexibility of starting/ending dates is possible. Pre-meetings for the upcoming term will be held from December 11th through December 21st.
Schedule
It is best to make your request before Thursday, December 6th.
Applications for student participation can be picked up in the Honors office, as well as descriptions of the groups. If you have questions or would like more information about the Plato Society, please contact Tracey Martin in Honors Programs at (310) 825-1498, by email, or visit the Plato Society website.
Plato Study/Discussion Groups normally meet at 1083 Gayley Ave, 2nd
floor in Westwood from 10:00-12:00pm and from 1:00-3:00pm.
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