11/28/06 – Are we in danger of forgetting about 9/11? Professor Alain-Phillip Durand is concerned that may be a possibility..In an effort to prevent this, Durand has developed an honors class that will analyze fiction and non-fiction books and films that address the events of Sept. 11..Durand said 9/11 is too often ignored in the classroom, and it is important to address so that students are informed and knowledgeable about the issue.."I hope that after taking my class students will have a better understanding of the perspectives surrounding this event and also be able to confront the issues dealing with this event and memories of it," he said..According to Durand, one of the best ways to achieve this is to expose students to literature and films relating to 9/11.
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Is it any wonder that the devastated city of New Orleans is still a mess? Is it really George Bush’s fault, or might it be possible that the hapless city’s Mayor Ray Nagin is the cause? And when you consider that the city’s voters reelected him, should we have a whole lot of sympathy? Consider … Read more