Yale University expresses concern over cancellation of Yale-NUS course on dissent

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SINGAPORE - Yale University has expressed concern over the cancellation of a programme by Yale-NUS College that was meant to introduce students to various modes of dissent and organising resistance, adding that such an action might threaten the values of academic freedom and open inquiry.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - Yale University has expressed concern over the cancellation of a programme by Yale-NUS College that was meant to introduce students to various modes of dissent and organising resistance, adding that such an action might threaten the values of academic freedom and open inquiry.

"President Salovey would like a better understanding of the factors leading to this decision. We will work with on his fact-finding," added the spokesman. "Any action that might threaten these values is of serious concern, and we at Yale need to gain a better understanding of this decision," said Prof Salovey.

The project was to have been led by Singaporean playwright Alfian Sa'at, who had a visiting appointment teaching play-writing last semester and had put up a proposal.

 

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