The Engaged Humanities Scholar as Public Intellectual
Convener: Professor Michael J. Kramer
The Engaged Humanities Scholar as Public Intellectual Research Workshop, cosponsored by the Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities, the Center for Civic Engagement, and the Graduate School, investigates debates about the humanities and public intellectuals to explore potential connections between specialized scholarly research and civil society as a whole. We pay particularly close attention to the emerging role of digital technologies in mediating between the humanities and communities beyond campus. Our 2009-2010 program includes Michael Bérubé, David Theo Goldberg, Robert Hariman, Bill Ivey, Bill Ferris, and others. We have also formed a partnership with HASTAC (the Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Advanced Collaboratory, located at http://www.hastac.org). We invite participation from faculty, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates and we welcome suggestions for future seminars, guests, events, and activities. For more information, announcements of events, and to join our email list, visit our blog, http://engagedhumanities.wordpress.com.
Workshop Events
Michael Bérubé @ Northwestern
“The Engaged Humanities Scholar as Public Intellectual” Research Workshop
Invites You to Attend A Talk and Seminar with Michael Bérubé.
(1) “The Left At War: Arguing with Ourselves, 2001-03″ – A Case Study in the Role of Public Intellectuals
A Talk and Discussion
Friday, October 16th, 3-5pm
Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities Seminar Room, Kresge Centennial Hall, 2-370
(2) “The Utility of the Arts and Humanities” – A Brunch Seminar
Saturday, October 17th, 11am-1pm
Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities Seminar Room, Kresge Centennial Hall, 2-370
For Readings please visit http://engagedhumanities.wordpress.com
