Category Archives: Academic Freedom

Free Speech in Academe

Academic Freedom November 28, 2007

GLOBAL NEWS The following article raises key issues related to academic freedom.  What is the meaning of “academic freedom” in the current, highly politicized environment in which we teach?  Can restrictions be placed upon teachers in terms of their right to speak out about political issues like the Iraq War?  Isn’t informing students about the [...]
Comments Off | By Suzanne | November 1st, 2007

AAUP Statement of Academic Freedom

Read the American Association of University Professors' 1940 Statement of Principles of Academic Freedom and Tenure .
Comments Off | By Suzanne | August 1st, 2007

Stanley Fish on Academic Freedom July 23, 2006

In this New York Times piece, Fish tries to nuance the debate over academic freedom, specifically over whether a professor should be allowed to espouse political positions in the classroom.  Using a Wisconsin professor who spoke in his class of 9/11 as an inside government job, he draws a productive distinction between a professor being [...]
4 Comments | By Suzanne | July 23rd, 2006