Teacher Discussion Groups
Human Dignity Across Time and Culture
February 6, 2012
4:15 – 6:00 p.m.
C-103 Hesburgh Center
Kellogg Institute for International Studies
University of Notre Dame
At the dawn of the 21st century, why do humans still struggle with the concept of human dignity and continue to treat others as less than human? Kellogg Visiting Fellow Patience Kabamba will use stories from his life experiences to delve into the complexities of human behavior. Having lived in nine countries on three continents, Kabamba will use anthropological, philosophical, and historical perspectives in an attempt to explain how humans deal with differences and how that affects societal definitions of “dignity.”
Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kabamba earned his doctorate in anthropology from Columbia University and is currently on leave from his position at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. Life experiences include schooling in Belgium, South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, and France, as well as time as a high school math and philosophy teacher, prison counselor, researcher, consultant, author, and university professor.
Human Dignity Across Time and Culture is being presented in collaboration with the U.S. premier of Amnesty International’s Dignity at Notre Dame’s Snite Museum of Art. Dignity is a powerful photographic exhibit intended to provide a portrayal of poverty in Egypt, India, Macedonia, Mexico, and Nigeria. Pieces from Notre Dame’s own permanent collection will also be on exhibit in A Person’s Worth. The shows run from January 15 – March 11, 2012.
This event is the fourth International Teacher Discussion Group of this school year. These events are offered free of charge to area K-12 educators and include presentations by top scholars, including Notre Dame faculty members and Kellogg’s Visiting Fellows from around the world. Teachers have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss their ideas, and share ways to internationalize their curricula based on topics that they have requested. Certificates of attendance are available and samples of international food are served at each event.
Although the events are free, registration is required. Registration is now closed.
If you have any suggestions or questions about these sessions or other outreach programs, contact Outreach Coordinator Anne Pillai at 574-631-1607 or apillai@nd.edu.
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