The Right to Read/The Right to Speak and Academic Freedom in the Classroom (20978) NeMLA (NeMLA)
Philadelphia, PA
Organization: NeMLA
Event: NeMLA
Categories:
Interdisciplinary, Popular Culture, Aesthetics, Anthropology/Sociology, Classical Studies, Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Film, TV, & Media, Food Studies, History, Philosophy, Miscellaneous
Event Date: 2025-03-06
to 2025-03-09
Abstract Due: 2024-09-30
Abstract Deadline has passed
In educational settings, safeguarding free speech is crucial for upholding democratic principles, yet campuses increasingly face censorship and suppression of dissenting voices. By fostering an environment that values free expression and respectful dialogue, educators can prepare students to become informed citizens who think critically and contribute positively to the (r)evolution of democratic society. How do educators include censored, controversial and diverse perspectives into their curriculum and classroom?
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Peggy Bloomer