We have all lived through the tumultuous 20^th century with its larger-than-life leaders. Some of them, like Stalin and Hitler, we would actually like to forget, if that were possible. In this course, Margaret Dergalis and Margalit Lai will examine five of the most notable leaders from around the world who have had major influences well beyond their borders. They were all complicated personalities with complicated legacies that we will try to explore together. The leaders we have chosen are from four continents and five countries, representing diverse cultures. They are Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Fidel Castro, Mao Tse Tung, and Winston Churchill. Come join us as we dive into the psychology, culture, achievements, failures, and legacies of those illustrious leaders of our lifetime.  We will discuss one leader each week, and the class will be a combination of lecture and discussion.  Participants will be given weekly articles and videos to watch and read as optional homework.