Structurally Central, Rhetorically Peripheral: Working Conditions for Teaching in Higher Education in Germany & the U.S. - Prof. Andrea Scott - University of Hamburg
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13.06.2025
Structurally Central, Rhetorically Peripheral: Working Conditions for Teaching in Higher Education in Germany & the U.S.
The presentation discusses the current state of higher education, focusing on teaching conditions, academic freedom, and the influence of politics and neo-nationalism. It emphasizes that, despite being rhetorically central, teaching remains structurally marginalized within universities, which are often influenced by economic inequality, precarious employment, and political threats. The speaker calls for a broader, socially responsible pedagogy that promotes social justice, critical thinking, and public engagement. She highlights the need to defend universities from authoritarianism and to foster institutions that prioritize democratic values and academic autonomy globally.
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