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Socrates Courses: Freedom and Society

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Our courses are offered in English and in German, and in spring 2022 also in Turkish and Arabic. We explore topics in various academic disciplines, such as history, literature, philosophy, art history, sociology, anthropology, political thought, and academic writing, in small discussion groups led by instructors from Bard College and partner institutions in Berlin. Each year, we explore a different theme that speaks to the problems and crises of our time. Our current theme is ‘Freedom and Society’. 

The courses are taught in the evening, from 18.00 - 20.30 h, and may involve academic excursions and extra-curricular activities at other times, including weekends.  No payment is required, all course materials are supplied, and childcare for participants with young children may be available. In 2022, courses run from March to May/June. Students who complete their chosen courses successfully will receive a participation certificate.

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Courses
 

  • Freedom of Speech and its Limits

    2 March - 18 May 2022
    Wednesdays: 18:00 - 20:30 pm
    • Place: Oyoun, Lucy-Lameck-Straße 32, 12049 Berlin
    • Instructors: Elise Huchet, Lénaïg Cariou
    • Course in: Literature and Philosophy

    Freedom of Speech and its Limits

    2 March - 18 May 2022

    The course will explore the ways Freedom of Speech has emerged historically, the forms it takes in our contemporary societies, but also the many debates it raises. We will define Freedom of Speech in philosophy and consider the limits of this right, focusing on the example of hate speech. The course will ask questions such as: if we all have the right to express ourselves freely, does everyone's voice have the same weight in the public sphere? How can we understand these limitations and what are the political implications? From a literary perspective, we will discuss questions of (self-)censorship in the writing process, the status of the literary voice in society, and marginalized voices in literature.
  • Dünyada ve Türkiye’de Demokrasi ve Güncel Siyasetler

    14 Mart – 30 Mayıs 2022
    Pazartesi 18:00 – 20:30
    • Oyoun, Lucy-Lameck-Straße 32, 12049 Berlin
    • Kurs Liderleri: İnan Özdemir Taştan, Ülker Sözen
    • Alanlar: Siyaset Bilimi & Sosyoloji

    Dünyada ve Türkiye’de Demokrasi ve Güncel Siyasetler

    14 Mart – 30 Mayıs 2022

    Bu derste demokrasi ve otoriterleşme konularına dair temel kavramlar, kuramsal yaklaşımlar ve güncel tartışmalar üzerinde duracağız. Dersin ilk kısmında demokrasi kavramını inceleyeceğiz. İkinci kısımda baskıcı siyasi rejimlerin toplumsal ve ideolojik yapısını ve küresel bağlamda ve Türkiye özelinde otoriter siyasetlerin güncel yükselişini ele alacağız. Bu bağlamda neoliberal ekonomi, göç ve yabancı karşıtlığı, toplumsal cinsiyet eşitliği karşıtı siyasetler gibi konuları tartışacağız. Ders her hafta için seçilen temel metinlere dayalı tartışmalar aracılığıyla ilerleyecek ve katılımcıların bu tartışmalarda aktif olarak yer alması beklenecek.
  • دورات سقراط: الحرية والمجتمع

    من 14. مارس إلى 06. يونيو
    مواعيد الدورة:
    كل ثلاثاء: 18:00 - 20:30 مساءً
     
    الموقع:
    /AL\ Cafe/Bar Remise im Hinterhof, Skalitzer Str. 114, 10999 Berlin


     

    دورات سقراط: الحرية والمجتمع

    من 14. مارس إلى 06. يونيو

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  • Natur und Gesellschaft in Zeiten der Klimakrise

    2. März – 18. Mai 2022
    Mittwochs, 18:00 – 20:30 Uhr
    • Ort: Bard College Berlin, Platanenstr. 98, 13156 Berlin
    • Lehrende: Martin Widmann, Manuel Gebhardt
    • Kurs in: Literatur und Philosophie

    Natur und Gesellschaft in Zeiten der Klimakrise

    2. März – 18. Mai 2022

    Durch Perspektiven der Literatur und Philosophie befasst sich dieser Kurs mit dem Verhältnis des Menschen zur Umwelt - ein Thema, das mit der Debatte um den Klimawandel heute zentral ist. Im Seminar werden wir die wichtigsten Theorien und Werke von Schriftsteller:innen und Denker:innen diskutieren, die Konzepte wie "Natur" und "Kultur," "Wildnis" und "Ökologie" behandeln. Aus philosophischer Sicht wird auch das Verhältnis von Freiheit, Verantwortung und Gerechtigkeit angesprochen. Wie wirkt sich dieses Verhältnis auf Themen wie Klimawandel oder Umweltgerechtigkeit aus? Welche Rolle spielen Literatur und Philosophie in Umweltbewegungen in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart? 
  • Bildung, Befreiung, Öffentlichkeit

    3. März - 19. Mai 2022
    Donnerstags, 18:00 - 20.30 Uhr
    • Ort: Bezirkszentralbibliothek Pablo Neruda, Frankfurter Allee 14 A, 10247 Berlin
    • Lehrende: Hans Stauffacher, Vincent Hessling
    • Kurs in: Literatur und Philosophie

    Bildung, Befreiung, Öffentlichkeit

    3. März - 19. Mai 2022

    Bildung wird seit jeher eng mit Befreiung verknüpft: Bildung steht für Befreiung von persönlichen, sozialen oder politischen Einschränkungen, als Faktor im Kampf gegen Unterdrückung und als Voraussetzung für ein besseres Leben. Gleichzeitig wohnen Ideen von Bildung seit jeher auch selbst Dimensionen von Ausgrenzung und Beschränkung inne. Durch philosophische Texte betrachtet der Kurs auf unterschiedlichste Weisen die Frage nach Bildung und Befreiung. Was bedeutet Bildung für uns selbst und für unsere Gesellschaft? Traditionell bestand das Befreiungsversprechen der Bildung darin, dass diese zur aktiven Teilhabe an Gesellschaft und Öffentlichkeit befähigt. Aber wer kann an öffentlichen Debatten teilnehmen, wem wird die Teilhabe verwehrt? Über welche Medien kommuniziert die Öffentlichkeit und welche Rolle spielen dabei soziale Netzwerke als Ersatz für öffentliche Räume?
  • Leiden an der Freiheit in der Modernen Gesellschaft

    2. März – 18. Mai 20, 2022
    Mittwochs, 18:00 – 20:30 Uhr
    • Ort: Bard College Berlin, Platanenstr. 98, 13156 Berlin
    • Lehrende: Detlev von Daniels, Moses März
    • Kurs in: Philosophie und Politik

    Leiden an der Freiheit in der Modernen Gesellschaft

    2. März – 18. Mai 20, 2022

    Leiden an der Freiheit in der modernen Gesellschaft – Philosophische Positionen und Politische Bewegungen”: Es wird oft betont, dass wir in einer freien Gesellschaft leben. Jeder ist seines Glückes Schmied. Jeder habe das Recht, gegen Verletzungen seiner Freiheitsrechte gerichtlich vorzugehen oder sich politisch einzusetzen. Aber ist es so einfach? Können wir nicht auch an Freiheit leiden? Kann es zu viel Freiheit geben? Eine Reihe aktueller sozio-politischer Bewegungen (z.B. Fridays for Future oder Black Lives Matter) zeigen, dass der Einsatz für Freiheit und Gerechtigkeit auch in Demokratien nicht nur auf einer politischen Ebene passiert. So betrachtet der Kurs auch Positionen und Bewegungen zu alternativen Vorstellungen von Freiheit und politischer Gemeinschaft und fragt: Wie können wir historische und gegenwärtige Freiheitsbewegungen besser verstehen?

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  • Turkish

    Turkish

    Socrates Programı, Türkçe Bilgilendirme 

    Socrates Dersleri: Özgürlük ve Toplum
    Derslerimiz İngilizce ve Almanca dilinde verilir, ve bahar 2022’de Türkçe ve Arapça da eğitim dilleri arasına katılmıştır. Tarih, edebiyat, felsefe, sanat tarihi, sosyoloji, antropoloji, siyasi düşünce ve akademik yazı gibi çeşitli akademik disiplinlerden konuları, Bard College ve Berlin'deki ortak kurumlardan eğitmenler tarafından yönetilen küçük tartışma gruplarında keşfediyoruz. Her yıl, zamanımızın sorunlarına ve krizlerine değinen bir tema keşfediyoruz. Şimdiki temamız 'Özgürlük ve Toplum'.

    Dersler akşam 18.00 - 20.30 saatleri arasında verilmektedir ve hafta sonları da dahil olmak üzere diğer zamanlarda akademik geziler ve müfredat dışı etkinlikler içerebilir. Hiçbir ödeme gerekli değildir, tüm kurs materyalleri sağlanacaktır ve gelen taleplere göre küçük çocukları olan katılımcılar için çocuk bakımı desteği sağlanabilir. 2022'de dersler Mart'tan Mayıs/Haziran'a kadar sürecektir. Seçtikleri dersleri başarıyla tamamlayan öğrencilere katılım sertifikası verilecektir.

    Socrates Derslerine Başvuru
    Mart 2022’de açılan dersler için başvurular başladı!

    18 yaşını doldurmuş ve beşeri bilimler ve sosyal bilimlerle ilgilenen herkes bir veya daha fazla derse başvurabilir. Herhangi bir eğitim önkoşulu veya yeterliliği gerekli değildir. Geçmişte eğitimde engellerle karşılaşmış kişiler ve düşük gelir düzeyinden katılımcılar özellikle başvurmaya teşvik edilmektedir. Derslerimiz tamamen ücretsizdir. 
    Her türlü arka plandan katılımcının başvurusunu memnuniyetle karşılıyoruz. Socrates Projesi ve Bard College Berlin, milliyet, ırk, cinsiyet, etnik köken, din, bedensel yetenek veya başka herhangi bir temelde ayrımcılık yapmaz.
     
     
    Türkçe verilecek dersler: 

    Dünyada ve Türkiye’de Demokrasi ve Güncel Siyasetler

    Son başvuru tarihi:  6 Mart
    Ders tarihleri:
    Pazartesi günleri, 18:00 - 20:30 
    14. Mart - 06. Haziran
    İstisna: 18 Nisan’da ders yok (Paskalya Tatili)

    Mekan: 
    Oyoun Berlin,
    Lucy-Lameck-Straße 32, 12049 Berlin, Oda 04 


    Başvuru için: 
    • Lütfen Socrates Dersleri için Çevrimiçi Başvuru Formu’nu doldurunuz.
    • Çevrimiçi başvuru formunu doldururken zorluk yaşarsanız veya başvuru ile ilgili başka bir sorunuz olursa, bize  [email protected] adresinden veya 030 43733 121  / 030 43733 141 telefon numaralarından ulaşabilirsiniz.
    Başvuru Şartları:
    • Derslere düzenli katılım için ve derste okuma ve tartışmaya katılmak için istek ve ilgi.
    • Başvuru sahipleri, ödev verilen metinleri okuyup sınıf tartışmasına katılabilecek seviyede 
    • Türkçe okuma ve yazma becerisine sahip olmalıdır.
    • Başvurular 18 yaş ve üzeri herkese açıktır
     
    Not: Eğitim ön koşulu ve yeterliliği (Okul diploması veya sertifikası) gerekli değildir.
  • Arabic

    Arabic


    دورات سقراط: الحرية والمجتمع
    تقدم دوراتنا باللغتين الإنجليزية والألمانية ، وفي ربيع 2022 أيضًا باللغتين التركية والعربية. نقوم باكتشاف ومناقشة موضوعات في مختلف التخصصات الأكاديمية ، مثل التاريخ ، الأدب ، الفلسفة ، تاريخ الفن ، علم الاجتماع ، الأنثروبولوجيا ، الفكر السياسي والكتابة الأكاديمية ، في مجموعات مناقشة صغيرة ، يقودها مدرسون من كلية بارد والمؤسسات الشريكة في برلين. في كل عام نستكشف موضوعًا مختلفًا يتحدث عن مشاكل وأزمات عصرنا. موضوعنا الحالي هو "الحرية والمجتمع".

    يتم تدريس الدورات في المساء ، من الساعة 18.00 - 20.30 ، وقد تشمل الرحلات الأكاديمية والأنشطة اللاصفية في أوقات أخرى ، بما في ذلك عطلات نهاية الأسبوع. الدورة مجانية ، يتم توفير جميع مواد الدورة التعليمية ، وقد نوفر رعاية الأطفال للمشاركين الذين لديهم أطفال صغار. في عام 2022 ، الدورات ستبدأ من مارس وتستمر إلى مايو / يونيو. سيحصل الطلاب الذين أكملوا الدورات التي اختاروها بنجاح على شهادة مشاركة.

    قم بالتقديم على دورات سقراط
    باب التقديم للدورات في مارس 2022 مفتوح!
    نرحب بأي شخص يزيد عمره عن 18 عامًا ويهتم بالعلوم الإنسانية والاجتماعية للتقدم لدورة واحدة أو أكثر. لا توجد متطلبات تعليمية مسبقة أو مؤهلات مطلوبة. بل يتم تشجيع الأشخاص الذين واجهوا عقبات تعليمية في الماضي بشكل خاص على التقديم ، وكذلك الأشخاص من ذوي الدخل المحدود. دوراتنا مجانية بالكامل.
    نرحب بالطلبات من جميع فئات المجتمع. لا يميز مشروع سقراط وكلية بارد برلين على أساس الجنسية أو العرق أو الجنس أو الإثنية أو الدين أو القدرة الجسدية أو على أي أساس آخر.

    هذه الدورة تدرس بالعربية بعنوان:
    قم بإضافة العنوان

    الموعد الأخير للتقديم: 06 مارس 
    مواعيد الدورة:
    كل ثلاثاء: 18:00 - 20:30 مساءً
    من 14. مارس إلى 06. يونيو
    باستثناء: لا توجد دروس في 12 أبريل (عطلة عيد الفصح)

    الموقع:
    /AL\ Cafe/Bar Remise im Hinterhof, Skalitzer Str. 114, 10999 Berlin

    قم بالتقديم هنا:
    • يرجى ملء هذا الطلب لدورات سقراط
    • إذا كنت تواجه صعوبة في ملء نموذج الطلب عبر الإنترنت أو إذا كانت لديك أي أسئلة أخرى بخصوص الطلب ، فيرجى الاتصال بنا على [email protected] 030 43733121/030 43733141.
    متطلبات التقديم:
    الاستعداد والاهتمام لحضور الدروس بانتظام للقراءة والمناقشة في الحصة
    يجب أن يكون المتقدمون قادرين على التحدث والقراءة باللغة العربية بمستوى يسمح لهم بقراءة النصوص المخصصة والمشاركة في مناقشة المواضيع المطروحة أثناء الصف.
    التقديم مفتوح لجميع الأشخاص الذين تبلغ أعمارهم 18 عامًا فما فوق
     
    ملاحظة: لا توجد متطلبات تعليمية مسبقة أو مؤهلات مطلوبة (لا حاجة لأي شهادة مدرسية أو

Teaching Approach

Discussion-based: Classes are conducted as discussions among equal participants. The purpose of a discussion is to fully understand the selected text or materials and to offer potential different interpretations of the reading.

Text-based: In preparation for the class students read a text assigned by the instructor in advance. Classes normally begin with an introduction of the assigned text by the instructor, followed by a general discussion where everyone is encouraged to contribute.  

Interdisciplinary: The questions tackled in the classes are connected by a common theme. In 2021 our theme is ‘Freedom and Society’. This theme will be explored with instructors with different disciplinary backgrounds and expertise in diverse areas.

Past Courses

Fall 2021

Course 1: From Cave to Wine Cave: Extreme poverty, government intervention, and unforeseen consequences in postwar Italy and beyond


The course begins with readings on key ideas and debates in political theory, concerning the nation-state, fascism and socialism, and economic inequality. We will first broadly discuss competing notions of freedom within different historical and regional contexts, factors contributing to the rise of fascism in pre-war Italy and the role of art, literature and the media in politics. This grounds a study of the transformation of the prehistoric city of Matera between 1945 and the present. We pay special attention to the role of antifascist writer and painter Carlo Levi and to the present-day forces of commercialization and gentrification that threaten one of the signal success stories of 20th century socialism.


Course 2: Freedom, Un-freedom and Emancipation

This course explores how freedom has been defined, what un-freedom looks like and how people have envisioned achieving true freedom or emancipation. The course introduces a brief history of thinking on freedom with such questions as: What is freedom? Are there different kinds of freedom? How do we gain freedom, through thinking or through action? The course then builds on this foundation to explore histories of un-freedom such as slavery: For one person to be free must another person be un-free? Where and how can we be truly free?

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The Socrates Project is a collaboration between Bard College Berlin and Central European University in Budapest and Vienna, supported by a grant from the Open Society University Network.

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