4Humanities@UCSB

4Humanities@UCSB functions both independently as a Research Focus Group of the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) at UC Santa Barbara and as a local chapter of the international 4Humanities initiative. As a local IHC Research Focus Group, 4Humanities@UCSB meets periodically during the year around a few topics and readings–e.g., core issues in public discourse on the humanities, current media technologies for advocacy, etc. Beyond discussion-style activity, 4Humanities@UCSB also has a practical production-shop dimension. The group conducts research and creates content for 4Humanities by studying public discourse about the humanities, writing posts related to humanities advocacy, working on collaborative humanities advocacy projects, etc. The group also link ups with local chapters of 4Humanities at other universities.

4Humanities@UCSB co-convenors: Linda Adler-Kassner (Writing Program), and Alan Liu (English, UCSB)

Research Assistant & Graduate-Student Coordinator: Lindsay Thomas (English, UCSB)

Research Assistant & Graduate-Student Coordinator: Ashley Champagne (English, UCSB)

Resources and Information: 4Humanities@UCSB Planning Board · Participant List 2013-4 · 4Humanities@UCSB Private Library

4Humanities@UCSB Meeting 2

Posted by LindsayThomas

November 13, 20114Humanities@UCSBLindsayThomas

Core Issues in Public Discourse on the Humanities (Monday, November 14, 2011, 1-3 pm, South Hall 2509) We have divided the readings according to four broad categories that might help frame our discussion on Thursday. We propose that we do as many readings as we can, and at least one per category, and then organize […]

4Humanities@UCSB Meetings

Posted by Alan Liu

November 13, 20114Humanities@UCSBAlan Liu

4Humanities@UCSB meets about three times a quarter during Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each meeting is led by a facilitator who sets the agenda, moderates discussion, or facilitates production activities. For upcoming and past meetings, including resources and notes, see below. Some resources are private to the group or available only to members of the UCSB […]