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This edition: "Dead White Men" and the Community College: Bringing the Columbia Core to CUNY


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Episode Details

Original tape date: October 12, 2018. First aired: October 23, 2018.

The Columbia University Core Curriculum, developed in 1919, continues to be criticized for promoting Eurocentric societies and western values. A project designed at Hostos Community College brings a version of this curriculum to low-income minority students at Hostos and campuses across CUNY. EdCast examines how these texts speak to these students. Hostos professors and students join Dr. Linda Hirsch for a look at how community college students have responded to these works.

Guest List

Andrea Fabrizio Professor, Hostos Community College/CUNY

Gregory Marks Professor, Hostos Community College/CUNY

Mayra Saavedra Student, Hostos Community College/CUNY

Elisheva Santiago Student, Hostos Community College/CUNY

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  • EdCast is a program created by educators to tackle today’s most pressing education issues. Hosted by literacy expert and CUNY professor Dr. Linda Hirsch, EdCast brings together diverse and expert viewpoints to provide in-depth analysis of issues from pre-K to post-secondary instruction. Through interviews with notable educators, researchers, authors, students and government leaders, the program seeks to clarify the often-polarizing conversations surrounding education today – frequently delving into important topics well-before the popular press. These include learning to read, restorative justice, Latinas in higher education, news literacy, and the impact of COVID-19 on students. With Linda’s background and connections to innovators in the field, EdCast ignites meaningful conversations about education and its vital role in society.

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