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General Information The Great Books Roundtable Discussions are sponsored by UWM's Certificate Program in the Study of the Liberal Arts through Great Books, and are hosted by the Special Collections Department at UWM’s Golda Meir Library. The Roundtable meets approximately once a month in Special Collections on the fourth floor of the Golda Meir Library from 7:00-9:00 p.m. A list of titles for 2007-2008,as well as an index of previous readings, are posted on the Special Collections web site. The readings selected for the discussions are relatively brief: short stories, poetry, essays, short plays, philosophical arguments, pivotal historical documents, selections from longer works, etc. Copies of texts for upcoming discussions may be obtained free of charge from the Great Books Office at Curtin Hall 805, although any version of a text may be used to prepare for a discussion. Participation The discussions are open to all members of the UWM and Milwaukee communities—students, faculty, staff, friends, and neighbors. No expertise or prerequisites are required. We only ask that you read the selected text. Undergraduates from all Milwaukee institutions and members of the general community are especially welcomed to participate. Format There is no lecture or presentation. A moderator begins the discussion with a broad question about the text; thereafter the discussion is allowed to grow spontaneously among the participants. The only rule is that comments must be aimed at gaining an understanding of the meaning of the text at hand. Discussions begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and end promptly at 9:00 p.m. Purpose Part of the purpose of the Great Books Roundtable Discussions is to illustrate the pedagogical method of shared inquiry. Another purpose is to disseminate an understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of great books education on the UWM campus. It is the assertion of the Great Books Program that its methodology and philosophical approach toward the study of foreign languages, mathematics, history, and great books offers a challenging, meaningful, and useful Liberal Arts education. Special Collections serves as host for the Roundtable Discussions in support of the Great Books Program’s educational goals. Special Collections’ programs, services, and policy of free, open, and equal access to all its collections have close affinities to the Great Books Program’s vision of a vigorous Liberal Arts education and its method of shared inquiry. Contacts For more information about the Roundtable Discussion series or its venue, contact: David Mulroy or Max Yela Special Collections Online Exhibits of Interest The Classic Text: Traditions and Interpretations The Infancy of Printing: Incunabula at the Golda Meir Library In addition, since his works appear destined to be the subject of Great Books discussions in the future, Special Collections offers a retrospective exhibit of the works of celebrated Israeli author Amos Oz -- AMOS OZ: Writing the Israeli Paradox. For other online Special Collections exhibits, please visit our Exhibits page.
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