University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition

David H. Kahl, Jr. Professor of Communications

Book Title: Pedagogy of the Oppressed

Author: Paulo Freire

Selection Statement:

I was introduced to this book in graduate school. It demonstrated to me the idea that education can be both liberatory and oppressive. Freire’s work profoundly influenced my research trajectory and challenged me to examine my field of communication pedagogy by applying a critical lens. Doing so allowed me to examine pedagogical practice and assist learners in recognizing and responding to hegemony inside and outside of the classroom to enact change.


Year: 2021