Critical theory, critical culture, & postmodern humanism
In a nutshell: It’s been a year of Pedagogishness. Where have we been and where do we go from here? On January 1, 2012, I launched Pedagogishness, a blog whose not very clever tagline is “Michael Broder on teaching and Continue reading A year of Pedagogishness
This playlist may be especially useful for my friends over 25 who would like to know what the kids are listening to today. Helpful for teachers whose students stare at them blankly when they make references to REM, The Boss, Continue reading Millennial Pop Playlist
In a nutshell: Inventing Abstraction, 1910–1925, running at the Museum of Modern Art (11 West 53 Street, New York, NY) through April 15, 2013. It’s a great exhibition that I recommend highly. Instead of waiting for my review, which may Continue reading Inventing Abstration at MoMA
In a nutshell: December 22 will mark the tenth anniversary of the untimely death of Joe Strummer, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and leading force of the punk-rock band, The Clash. Here are links to some appreciations of Strummer, and to my Continue reading Joe Strummer, ten years gone
In a nutshell: I’m reading a fabulous essay on critical race theory in classical studies by Shelley P. Haley of Hamilton College, and you should read it, too. In 2009, Fortress Press published Prejudice and Christian Beginnings: Investigating Race, Gender, Continue reading Fascinating Chapter on Critical Race and Classics
In a nutshell: A newly enacted plan to desegregate the Tucson Unified School District may provide a path for the return of Mexican-American Studies. As reported on the News 4 Tucson website, the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) on December Continue reading Ban on Mexican-American Studies headed for repeal?
In a nutshell: We need to shift the debate on STEM vs. liberal arts from an either/or to a both/and discussion. As reported in The New York Times, Governor Rick Scott of Florida is now proposing that Florida’s 12 state Continue reading Government picking winners and losers in college?
In a nutshell: My classroom full of black, brown, East Asian, South Asian, orthodox Jewish, Muslim, female, and gay male students, very few of whom are well spoken for by the White Male Christian Subject of Culture, have a very Continue reading The End of Western Civilization