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SUMMARY:Great Books Seminar: Pedagogy of the Oppressed, of Hope, and o
 f Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Course schedule:\nThree Saturdays: August 11, 18 and 25, 2
 012\nTime: 1-4 pm\nEach three-hour session consists of lecture, instru
 ctor-led discussion and small group discussion, application.\nLocation
 : Room 1415, Harbour Centre (SFU downtown campus), 515 West Hastings S
 treet, Vancouver\nTuition: You decide, based on your perceived value.\
 nCourse description:\nWhat is the difference between true compassion a
 nd false charity? What are the pitfalls of elite-led social movements?
  How can education change from the practice of domination to the pract
 ice of freedom? Why must the oppressors be liberated as well as the op
 pressed? What is the human-world relationship? What is the “critical
  consciousness” of reality?\nOne of the most important books written
  in the 20th century, Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed, is n
 ot just required reading for teachers, but for all those engaged in so
 cial change.\nNonetheless, this small book of fewer than 200 pages rem
 ains controversial, and is no easy read. At a time of grave social con
 cerns, it is well worth our while to examine this widely-quoted text. 
 We may also touch upon Freire’s Pedagogy of Hope and Pedagogy of Fre
 edom.\n\"This is truly revolutionary pedagogy.\" —Ivan Illich\nAbout
  the Great Books Seminar:\nThere is a big difference between great boo
 ks and popular readings. The Great Books Seminar (a discussion seminar
  based on classic texts) has often been called “the most life-changi
 ng learning experience” by students. Started during the Great Books 
 Movement in the 20th Century, the Great Books Seminar is still used by
  the most prestigious institutes to train world leaders. We would like
  to make it available to the public.\nWe will examine how such books a
 re relevant to our contemporary issues, and why core humanistic knowle
 dge is necessary for critical thinking. We will also look for ways to 
 transform important books into living knowledge for each of us.\nIn ev
 ery Great Books Seminar, we will discuss whether we agree or disagree 
 with each major point, drawing on our own life experience and observat
 ions. In the end, we may revise our ideas, or arrive at a deepened con
 viction of our own beliefs.\nYou are encouraged to read the book befor
 ehand in order to get the most out of the seminar. Come with an open m
 ind to connect with vastly different worlds. Join the critique, and ge
 t the insight you need to make a difference.\nReading:\nPedagogy of th
 e Oppressed by Paulo Freire Buy the book\nInstructor:\nAmy Li is the f
 ounder of Freewill International Learning Center (www.freewilluniversi
 ty.net), an online learning platform focusing on independent thinking,
  core humanistic knowledge, and contemporary issues.\nRegistration: Se
 ating is limited, so register now at http://pedagogy_of_the_oppressed.
 eventbrite.ca.\n\nFor more information visit http://villagevancouver.o
 rg/events/great-books-seminar-pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-of-hope-and-of
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CATEGORIES:discussion, seminar
LOCATION:Room 1415, Harbour Centre (SFU downtown campus), 515 West Has
 tings Street, Vancouver
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Li":http://villagevancouver.org/profile/AmyLi
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