College is a crucial institution through which our society sets expectations for young people. This podcast explores some of the purposes of a college education today, including conversation with others on intellectual matters, development of personal character, participation in a community, and preparation for citizenship. We look at practical and personal dimensions of college, including career preparation and pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. The episodes will be released in couplets for each purpose, pairing the historic with the contemporary to trace the lineage of each theme through the centuries. We encourage listeners to reflect on their own educational experiences and consider ways that college can meet the needs of future generations.
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College is a crucial institution through which our society sets expectations for young people. This podcast explores some of the purposes of a college education today, including conversation with others on intellectual matters, development of personal character, participation in a community, and preparation for citizenship. We look at practical and personal dimensions of college, including career preparation and pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. The episodes will be released in couplets for each purpose, pairing the historic with the contemporary to trace the lineage of each theme through the centuries. We encourage listeners to reflect on their own educational experiences and consider ways that college can meet the needs of future generations.
CITIZENSHIP: Influential Speeches and Democratic Society
Purposes of College Education
37 minutes 49 seconds
1 year ago
CITIZENSHIP: Influential Speeches and Democratic Society
In this episode, Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis explores the intricate relationship between democracy and higher education in America . Political Science Professor Bryan Garsten and students Enza Jonas Giugni ’25 and Devon Rall-Taguchi ’25 comment on critical American figures and speeches such as Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The group discusses how pivotal moments in US history have shaped our understanding of citizenship and the role of universities. But in an era of growing skepticism towards expertise and higher education, how can institutions like Yale continue to serve democracy? This episode aims to challenge your assumptions about the purpose of a college education and its place in our democratic society. Join this timely discussion on the future of higher learning in America.
Purposes of College Education
College is a crucial institution through which our society sets expectations for young people. This podcast explores some of the purposes of a college education today, including conversation with others on intellectual matters, development of personal character, participation in a community, and preparation for citizenship. We look at practical and personal dimensions of college, including career preparation and pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. The episodes will be released in couplets for each purpose, pairing the historic with the contemporary to trace the lineage of each theme through the centuries. We encourage listeners to reflect on their own educational experiences and consider ways that college can meet the needs of future generations.
