What is the Center for Dewey Studies?
| The Center for Dewey Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale was established in 1961 as the "Dewey Project." In the course of collecting and editing Dewey's works, the Center amassed a wealth of source materials for the study of America's quintessential philosopher-educator, John Dewey. By virtue of its publications and research, the Center has become the international focal point for research on Dewey's life and work. Its location at the university makes it possible for visitors to take advantage of the resources and professional expertise of the faculty and staff of the Department of Philosophy, the College of Education, Special Collections in Morris Library, and the Southern Illinois University Press. |
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| John Dewey: An Introduction to His Life and Work was recognized on March 8, 2001 at the CINE awards ceremony at the Headquarters of the National Geographic Society. The documentary film, written and narrated by Center director Larry A. Hickman, can be ordered through Davidson Films. Click here to link to the Davidson Films Web site (graphic courtesy of CINE Golden Eagle Film and Video Competition).
From the CINE Web site: “CINE is internationally recognized for its highly acclaimed film and video competitions and related educational support activities which culminate every year in a gala Awards Event held in the Washington, D.C. area. CINE has a wide following in the film and video industry nationally and internationally, drawing over 1,000 entries per year into its prestigious competitions, which have been taking place since 1957.” |
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The Director of the Center for Dewey Studies, Larry A. Hickman, was named the 2002 Outstanding Scholar at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He was honored at the Graduate School Commencement exercises, 11 May 2002. Click here to link to the full story (photograph courtesy of SIUC Public Affairs). |
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The Correspondence of John Dewey, 1882-1953, edited by Larry A. Hickman, with Barbara Levine, Anne Sharp, and Harriet Furst Simon, received the prestigious Choice "Outstanding Academic Title, 1999" award. Click here to visit the Intelex Web site, which distributes the CD-ROM series. |
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The Essential Dewey: Volumes I and II, edited by Larry A. Hickman and Thomas M. Alexander, received the prestigious Choice "Outstanding Academic Title, 1999" award. Click here to go to the page for Volume I on the Indiana University Press Web site. Note: Once there, you can perform a search for Volume II. |
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Persons planning a visit may contact James Downhour at the Center for information dewey@siu.edu. For information about traveling to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, about parking (including maps of the different lots), about dining on campus, and about the SIUC campus and Carbondale in general, follow this link: Visiting the SIU Carbondale Campus. If your stay will be a short one, you may wish to consider taking a hotel room. Hotels in Carbondale include: The Hampton Inn, The Comfort Inn, The Ramada Inn, and Super 8 Motel. Please note that metered lots on campus cost $.50 per hour. City lots cost $.25 per hour. Long-term visitors may wish to purchase a temporary permit from SIUC's Parking Services division. The Center for Dewey Studies is within walking distance of several restaurants and within a short driving distance of many others. Some other sites that may assist you: Daily Egyptian - SIUC's student newspaper, which lists rental properties and more. |
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The following are among the questions most frequently asked of us. Here are some brief answers to them: Q: Does the Center for Dewey Studies offer courses or provide funding?
Q: Did John Dewey create the decimal system?
Q: Where can I read more about Dewey's theories of education?
Q: Does the Center for Dewey Studies house all of SIUC's special collections?
Q: How do I cite the Collected Works of John Dewey?
Q: Does the phrase “learning by doing” appear in Dewey’s published work?
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The following is an outline of the basic structure of this Web site: |
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