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Humanities and Philosophy
Philosophy and the humanities are more than academic disciplines: they are fundamental - and sometimes beautiful or even horrific - expressions of the human condition. Artists and lovers of wisdom share the space where reason and the imagination collide.
Announcements
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Plaines, Skokie
We have a new, combined course this spring offering six credits at the Des Plaines campus. In HUM 122-001 & PHL 106-0G6 students will use literature, music, television, and film to explore the ways in which the sports "arena" has provided opportunities to divide, unite, entertain, inform, oppress, and liberate athletes and fans alike. Click on the title of this announcement for details! These two courses will be taught by Will Crawford and Joo Lee.
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Plaines, Skokie
Kathleen Carot, of the Humanities and Philosophy Department, will direct this Spring’s production of Tanya Saracho’s KITA Y FERNANDA. This remarkable work, written by one of Chicago’s most important new playwrights, Tanya Saracho, deals with issues of class, immigration, and women’s friendship and struggles. The play is scheduled to run from March 1st to the 11th here at the performing arts center!
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Plaines, Skokie
Kyle Thomsen, an Adjunct Professor in the Humanities and Philosophy Department, is now working in the Learning Center to tutor any students needing help with philosophy classes - including Logic! Prof. Thomsen's hours in the Learning Center are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00-6:00pm, and by appointment. You can contact him via email at kthomsen@oakton.edu, or by calling the Learning Center at (847) 635-1658.
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Plaines, Skokie
Vincent Samar's New Article to be Featured in St. Louis Public Law Review
Vincent Samar of the Philosophy Department will have his latest piece, THE ANALYTIC APOSTERIORI AND A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF SUBSTANTIVE DUE PROCESS THAT IS EXHIBITED IN THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF THOSE SEEKING TO MARRY SOMEONE OF THE SAME SEX, published in an upcoming issue of the St. Louis Public Law Review! Congratulations, Vincent!
Michael Smith's New Film Wins Award for Best Dramatic Short!
Michael Smith of the Humanities and Philosophy Department had his new short film, THE CATASTROPHE, debut at this year’s Illinois International Film Festival held at the Viaduct Theater in Chicago. The film took home this year’s award for Best Dramatic Short, and even features a scene shot right here on Oakton's campus! Congratulations, Michael! For more info on this new film please visit the News and Events page, or click on the title of this announcement!
IMPORTANT DATES
February 12
Last day to withdraw from 16-week courses and have course dropped from record.
February 12
Last day to change to audit for 16-week courses.
February 19
Incomplete (I) grades from fall 2011 semester for which faculty have not submitted final grades will become an "F" after this date.
February 20
Presidents' Day holiday, College closed.
March 10 noon
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.
March 11
Last day to withdraw with a "W" from 16-week courses; Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after March 11.
March 12-18
Spring recess.
March 19
Classes resume after spring recess.
March 26
Registration opens for summer 2012.
April 9
Registration opens for fall 2012.
