United States v. John Brown
October 15th, 7pm, Missouri Theater
Meet outside at 6:45, followed by discussion at Kaldi's coffee
John Brown, renowned 19th Century Abolitionist, led a raid on the pro-slavery settlement of Pottawatomie Creek in the Kansas Territory on May 24, 1856. Five men were dragged from their homes and murdered during the raid. Brown was never tried for these crimes. Until now. Please join us as a jury of your peers decides: was John Brown a freedom loving patriot who wanted equality for all men or was he full of hatred and desire to strike terror in the hearts of his countrymen?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168233997328&index=1
John Brown Background
John Brown's Body Hymn
Discussion Questions
1. Can the impact of acts of terror justify their usage in pursuit of higher goals?
2. How do we historicize activism?
3. What are the connections between this and current violent movements? Is the use of violence contextualized by situation?
4. In circumstances of extremely violent oppression, is the use of force permissible? Laudable? Effectual? Can conditions of extremely violent oppression only be effectively undermined by the use of force?
5. If violence is ever appropriate, how do you negotiate such a question of propriety? Is the use of force a concession to the inherently flawed 'ends justify the means' methodology?
6. Is abhorrence of violent activism a product of privilege?
Showing posts with label history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label history. Show all posts
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
October Events
October Events:
Sustain Mizzou Food Drive
October 12th-16th
United States v. John Brown
October 15th, 7pm, Missouri Theater
John Brown, renowned 19th Century Abolitionist, led a raid on the pro-slavery settlement of Pottawatomie Creek in the Kansas Territory on May 24, 1856. Five men were dragged from their homes and murdered during the raid. Brown was never tried for these crimes. Until now. Please join us as a jury of your peers decides: was John Brown a freedom loving patriot who wanted equality for all men or was he full of hatred and desire to strike terror in the hearts of his countrymen?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168233997328&index=1
Social Justice Social & Last Chance to See
October 18th, 6pm, Amy's Apartment
Join Just Read for a social and movie night. We'll be watching Last Chance to See, about the crisis of endangered species. Hosted by Stephen Fry!
Voices Documentary
October 21st, 7pm, Chamber Aud
“Voices” is a documentary featuring stories of survivors of relationship and sexual violence. The documentary was a collaborative effort between the Stephens College film department and the Shelter. This film is a very emotional and graphic retelling of actual events in women’s lives. Panel discussion will follow.
Sustain Mizzou Food Drive
October 12th-16th
United States v. John Brown
October 15th, 7pm, Missouri Theater
John Brown, renowned 19th Century Abolitionist, led a raid on the pro-slavery settlement of Pottawatomie Creek in the Kansas Territory on May 24, 1856. Five men were dragged from their homes and murdered during the raid. Brown was never tried for these crimes. Until now. Please join us as a jury of your peers decides: was John Brown a freedom loving patriot who wanted equality for all men or was he full of hatred and desire to strike terror in the hearts of his countrymen?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168233997328&index=1
Social Justice Social & Last Chance to See
October 18th, 6pm, Amy's Apartment
Join Just Read for a social and movie night. We'll be watching Last Chance to See, about the crisis of endangered species. Hosted by Stephen Fry!
Voices Documentary
October 21st, 7pm, Chamber Aud
“Voices” is a documentary featuring stories of survivors of relationship and sexual violence. The documentary was a collaborative effort between the Stephens College film department and the Shelter. This film is a very emotional and graphic retelling of actual events in women’s lives. Panel discussion will follow.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
7/2 History: Revisions and Reimaginings
History: Revisions and Reimaginings
July 2nd, 6:30pm in Flat Branch Park, Rain Location: Memorial Union
When reading these articles, think about the ways we package history in our culture.
What Are the People Who Reenact 20th Century Wars Up to?
Why Study War?
Comfort Women & US Troops
Late Victorian Holocausts
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2005/is_3_36/ai_99699494/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2001/jan/20/historybooks.famine
Animated Anastasia Film: Fictionalization of Historic Events
We'll be watching Anastasia on Wednesday 7/1, 6:30pm location TBA
Renaissance Fairs
World History vs Western History
Historical Film as Real History (pdf)
The New Central Asia: The Creation of Nations
1. Consider the artificiality of nations, and how in schools they are taught to be organic in making.
2. What purpose does it serve the state and individuals to believe that nations have an organic vs. constructed from artificial means?
3. If modernization is an integral part of developing a national identity as in the case of Central Asia nations, then what does that mean for developmental theories that try to modernize nations and its impact upon the world's tendency towards globalization?
The Origins of the Third World
Read the Introduction, Famine in India, Turning Drought into Famine, and Deliberate British Policies in India.
1. Why is this failure of forced lasseiz-faire policies, that killed millions of people, not ever discussed in schools?
2. Why are complications which are associated with economic/informal imperialism not taught in schools, whilst direct formal imperialism which occupies less time in history so carefully dissected?
July 2nd, 6:30pm in Flat Branch Park, Rain Location: Memorial Union
When reading these articles, think about the ways we package history in our culture.
What Are the People Who Reenact 20th Century Wars Up to?
Why Study War?
Comfort Women & US Troops
Late Victorian Holocausts
http://findarticles.com/p/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/
Animated Anastasia Film: Fictionalization of Historic Events
We'll be watching Anastasia on Wednesday 7/1, 6:30pm location TBA
Renaissance Fairs
World History vs Western History
Historical Film as Real History (pdf)
The New Central Asia: The Creation of Nations
1. Consider the artificiality of nations, and how in schools they are taught to be organic in making.
2. What purpose does it serve the state and individuals to believe that nations have an organic vs. constructed from artificial means?
3. If modernization is an integral part of developing a national identity as in the case of Central Asia nations, then what does that mean for developmental theories that try to modernize nations and its impact upon the world's tendency towards globalization?
The Origins of the Third World
Read the Introduction, Famine in India, Turning Drought into Famine, and Deliberate British Policies in India.
1. Why is this failure of forced lasseiz-faire policies, that killed millions of people, not ever discussed in schools?
2. Why are complications which are associated with economic/informal imperialism not taught in schools, whilst direct formal imperialism which occupies less time in history so carefully dissected?
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