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Course Overview

Since words became written, across cultures and centuries, they and their authors were attacked, censored, banned and burned for religious, political and moral reasons. This overview will discuss the penchant for controlling ideas as acts of censorship and acts of protest from the burning of Bibles in the 15th century, to the Index of Prohibited Books (1559-1966), to burning Harry Potter books in Alamogordo in 2001, to banning romance novels in schools in 2024, and the current subject-matter bans by the government and the mass media.
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Type
In-Person
Days
Th
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Aug 21, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-person  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $25.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 18, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 18, 2025
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Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required for entry. Masks are recommended.

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This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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