Presented By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)
HOW DO WE TALK TO PEOPLE WHO ARE DIFFERENT?
David Potter, Professor of Classics, U of M
The central and abiding value of the study of the humanities is to facilitate communication across cultural and economic divisions. It is through the
exploration of expression – the core purpose of humanistic study – that we are able to better understand each other and to draw upon the shared experience of past and present diverse cultures to help us do so.
David Potter received his A.B. from Harvard and his Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University. After two years as a visiting Assistant Professor at Bryn Mawr College, he joined UM’s Department of Classical Studies in 1986. He has authored numerous books.
This is the first in a six-lecture series. The subject is "The Power of the Liberal Arts." The next lecture will be April 14, entitled “'DON’T JUST DO SOMETHING, STAND THERE': ON TEACHING STUDENTS HOW TO BE HUMAN AND DIVINE"
exploration of expression – the core purpose of humanistic study – that we are able to better understand each other and to draw upon the shared experience of past and present diverse cultures to help us do so.
David Potter received his A.B. from Harvard and his Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University. After two years as a visiting Assistant Professor at Bryn Mawr College, he joined UM’s Department of Classical Studies in 1986. He has authored numerous books.
This is the first in a six-lecture series. The subject is "The Power of the Liberal Arts." The next lecture will be April 14, entitled “'DON’T JUST DO SOMETHING, STAND THERE': ON TEACHING STUDENTS HOW TO BE HUMAN AND DIVINE"
Cost
- $10 for an individual lecture. $30 for six-lecture series, plus OLLI membership ($20).
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