The university where I believe is directly related to the "social world". Its classes and its research are targeted towards the needs and demands "of the great majority" (yeah I know, it's a clichè, but for me is a target).
Currently, the university points to the opposite pole. For example, in the Economics Faculty there is the "Andronico's Luksic Library" or the "PriceWaterhouse Cooper Audience". The university is more interested in receive the best PSU scores, make a link with big business to have more funding, than build university and educate professionals for Chile. The current authorities (and those that went well) have forgotten the meaning of the university...is not a business, is a service for the country
And I think in order to change this reality that the University teaching is central (that's the biggest reason why I also participate in a politic group). If I can change a subject that has no impact beyond the four walls of the room, for other that is coming from social demands and have national relevance, is an important switch in the way that we build University.
That's my main motivation. From inside, from the classroom, lead a revolution (yes, you're reading well, a revolution) in the University and being a professor gives you sufficient tools (or weapons) to do it. In your classes you can develop some interesting topics, both in your researchs or publications. And obviously have an impact on the discipline.
A sociologist committed to the social world is be an investigator who does not split theory and practice. The knowledge produced in the university is a public property, is for all, because use ideas and projects from the society and the state. Move towards a new university, adapted to the twenty-first century is the target in my "becoming-a-sociologist" process and in my professional future.
Currently, the university points to the opposite pole. For example, in the Economics Faculty there is the "Andronico's Luksic Library" or the "PriceWaterhouse Cooper Audience". The university is more interested in receive the best PSU scores, make a link with big business to have more funding, than build university and educate professionals for Chile. The current authorities (and those that went well) have forgotten the meaning of the university...is not a business, is a service for the countryAnd I think in order to change this reality that the University teaching is central (that's the biggest reason why I also participate in a politic group). If I can change a subject that has no impact beyond the four walls of the room, for other that is coming from social demands and have national relevance, is an important switch in the way that we build University.
That's my main motivation. From inside, from the classroom, lead a revolution (yes, you're reading well, a revolution) in the University and being a professor gives you sufficient tools (or weapons) to do it. In your classes you can develop some interesting topics, both in your researchs or publications. And obviously have an impact on the discipline.
A sociologist committed to the social world is be an investigator who does not split theory and practice. The knowledge produced in the university is a public property, is for all, because use ideas and projects from the society and the state. Move towards a new university, adapted to the twenty-first century is the target in my "becoming-a-sociologist" process and in my professional future.
The university where I believe is directly related to the "social world". Its classes and its research are targeted towards the needs and demands "of the great majority" (yeah I know, it's a clichè, but for me is a target).
ReplyDeleteCurrently, the university points to the opposite pole. For example, in the Economics Faculty there is the "Andronico's Luksic Library" or the "PriceWaterhouse Cooper Audience". The university is more interested in WF receive the best PSU scores, WF make a link with big business to have more funding, than WF build university and WF educate professionals for Chile. The current authorities (and those that went well) have forgotten the meaning of the university...is not a business, is a service for the country
And I think in order to change this reality that the University teaching is central (that's the biggest reason why I also participate in a politic group). If I can change a subject that has no impact beyond the four walls of the room, for other that is coming from social demands and have national relevance, is an important switch in the way that we build University.
That's my main motivation. From inside, from the classroom, lead a revolution (yes, you're reading well, a revolution) in the University and being a professor gives you sufficient tools (or weapons) to do it. In your classes you can develop some interesting topics, both in your researchs or publications. And obviously have an impact on the discipline.
A sociologist committed to the social world is be an investigator who does not split theory and practice. The knowledge produced in the university is a public property, is for all, because use ideas and projects from the society and the state. Move towards a new university, adapted to the twenty-first century is the target in my "becoming-a-sociologist" process and in my professional future.
Diego,
very interesting!
so you´re calling a revolution ??
nice ending... remember to provide more examples in the statements
regards,
miss