“Anti-American Studies” in the Deep South:

College Composition and Communication Jun 2007

“Anti-American Studies” in the Deep South:

M. Karen Powers ; Catherine Chaput

Abstract

Using Frederic Jameson, we outline concentric circles of the political unconscious structuring debates about academic freedom at the national and state levels. By drawing parallels between the World War I university and the contemporary university, we suggest that such circles function historically, always bearing traces of an earlier time. To illustrate implications at one local site, we discuss the “Anti-American Studies” fliers repeatedly posted in our department and end by emphasizing the importance of using critical writing pedagogies to encourage opportunities for dissenting rhetorics.

Journal: College Composition and Communication
Published: 2007-06-01
DOI: 10.58680/ccc20075926
Topics: race and writing

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