Reading Group: The Hard Work of Difficult Discussions
The Fall 2024 CITL Reading Group is focusing on the Hard Work of Difficult Discussions: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness (among other related topics). Join us and discuss communal texts about difficult discussions, trigger warnings, brave spaces, power and platforms, and silenced/amplified voices in teaching and learning environments. Also, work through case studies! During this election semester, we hope these get-togethers become a place to work through local, national, and international challenges and opportunities in our educational spaces. Also, helpful for RPPC courses!
NOTE 1: You can come to all get-togethers (calendar below) or just this one!
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Bi-monthly on Thursdays (note: times vary so that more can attend)
- September 12 (9:00-10:00am OR 4:00-5:00pm; Dana 216)
- Texts-Pick Up and First Thoughts
- September 26 (11:30am-1:00pm; place Chase 102/105)
- Case Studies: When you integrate difficult topics into class
- October 10: (9:00-10:00am OR 4:00-5:00pm; Dana 216)
- Topics: Academic Freedom, Free Speech, & Political Correctness
- October 24 (11:30am-1:00pm; place Chase 102/105)
- Case Studies: When students bring up the difficult topics in class
- November 7: (9:00-10:00am OR 4:00-5:00pm; Dana 216)
- Topics: Pedagogy as a Weapon; Safe, Brave, & Accountable Spaces
- November 21: (4:00-5:00pm, Dana 216)
- With the Banned Book Book Club, reading: This Is Your Time
- December 5: (9:00-10:00am OR 4:00-5:00pm; Dana 216)
- Topics: RPPC & A Path Forward