52.024 - The Influence of Greg Dimitriadis's Interdisciplinary Work: Advancing and Transforming Curriculum Studies

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

In remembrance of Gregory Dimitriadis, an inspirational scholar of curriculum studies, this panel invites scholars from a wide variety of theoretical traditions to explore the continuing impact and influence of Gregory Dimitriadis' interdisciplinary work on their own scholarship and the changing nature of curriculum studies. His interdisciplinary scholarship includes the areas of critical youth studies, popular culture and hip-hop studies, postcolonial studies, globalization and urban education, as well as qualitative studies in education. Each presenter will share how they continue to think about, expand, and act upon curriculum situations through Greg Dimitriadis’ brilliant ideas, incredible spirit, and admirable life.

Sub Unit

• Division B - Curriculum Studies / Division B - Section 4: People and Politics (The Who of Curriculum)

Chair

• Robert James Helfenbein, Loyola University Maryland

Papers

• Postcolonial Studies, Globalization, and Art - Aparna Rita Mishra Tarc, York University; Michelle S. Bae-Dimitriadis, Buffalo State College - SUNY

• Rethinking Popular Culture and Hip-Hop Studies - Bettina L. Love, University of Georgia

• Curricular Considerations in Urban Education - Marc Lamont Hill, Morehouse College

• Cultural Studies and Qualitative Research in Education - Robert James Helfenbein, Loyola University Maryland

• Critical Methodologies and Educational Policy - Amy Elizabeth Stich, Northern Illinois University

• Critical Youth Studies - Eve Tuck, University of Toronto; Awad Ibrahim, University of Ottawa

Discussant

• Cameron R. McCarthy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign