Critical theory, critical culture, & postmodern humanism
In a nutshell: Among the postmodern humanities, creative writing stands out as a field where teachers are generally active practitioners of the craft they teach. I invited poet Ada Limón to discuss the permeable boundary between her teaching and her Continue reading The Lighthouse: Structure in the Storm
In a nutshell: Why didn’t I attend this thing? Oh, well, now I can read what I missed. And so can you. Judith Butler’s Remarks to Brooklyn College on BDS | The Nation| | | Editors Note: Despite a campaign Continue reading Judith Butler on BDS at Brooklyn College
In a nutshell: Great essay about lesbian poets and feminism in the latter part of the last century. I’m a bit confused as to what this is a review of, if anything; but in any case, it is nevertheless an Continue reading Poets as the legislators of the women’s movement
Given the extent to which critical theory has swept the study of literature, culture, and society in recent decades, you’d think the perfectly good English word, criticality, would be in widespread use in those fields. But it’s not. I think Continue reading Criticality: It’s not just for nuclear physicists anymore
In a nutshell: An approach to cultural studies and cultural practice informed by critical theory would be called “critical culture.” Is there such a thing? Should there be? I should think so. When I started the “Critical” section of Pedagogishness, Continue reading Critical Culture: Is that a thing?
In a nutshell: This MOOC on the civil rights movement is a big deal, because most MOOC-talk we’ve seen in this “Year of the MOOC” has been about STEM, not humanities, and has focused on the economics of MOOCs, not Continue reading MOOC and civil rights: a match made in humanities heaven?
In a nutshell: Stunned by their lack of Latino support in the November elections, Republicans seem ready to join the White House and congressional Democrats in a bipartisan immigration reform effort. Coverage Bipartisan Immigration Plan Counters Republican Orthodoxy Businessweek Immigration Continue reading Immigration reform makes progress in the US Senate
In a nutshell: The Register-Guard in Eugene, Oregon reports that standardized testing and tight education budgets are squeezing out career education classes despite interest among many students. But some schools are finding innovative ways to keep these classes alive. Career Continue reading Career education struggles in the age of No Child Left Behind