3744 - The Geography Behind the Headlines (June Converse)
Course Description
Instructor: June Converse
Why do nations act the way they do? Why are some regions locked in conflict while others thrive? The answers often lie not in politics alone-but in geography.
In this engaging and eye-opening class inspired by Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall, we’ll explore how mountains, rivers, deserts, and coastlines quietly-but powerfully-shape global events, national strategies, and the balance of power.
Together, we’ll take a guided journey across key regions of the world-including Russia, China, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the United States-to uncover how geography influences everything from war and peace to trade, culture, and economic development.
You do NOT need to purchase the book. Course includes a map for you to use with the class.
Max 15 Students
Bio:
A native Atlantan, June Converse received her bachelor’s degree in business from Shorter College and then started her adult life in healthcare consulting. After receiving her teaching certification at Mercer University/Atlanta, she worked as an educator in both the public and private sector.
She retired from teaching in 2012 and started her writing career. A lifelong love of learning, she has spent untold hours studying the craft of novel writing. With her first and second novels finished, she realized she missed the classroom. Using her new knowledge of the craft of writing, she developed a class that seeks to prove that often the best novels are formulaic – that classroom theory does translate to real world application.