groups

Reading and discussion groups under the auspices of Literacy Studies @ OSU meet periodically to discuss short readings related to the themes of upcoming lectures and events.

If you are interested in organizing a reading or discussion group around a particular theme or topic related to literacy studies, for instance, visual literacies, health literacies, or space and place, to mention a few possibilities-Literacy Studies@OSU can help. Contact us at literacystudies@osu.edu.

History of the Book Group

The History of the Book reading and discussion group of faculty and graduate students began meeting in October 2005. The schedule of presentations and readings represents a range of interests. If you are interested in participating, contact Alan Farmer (farmer.109@osu.edu), Department of English.

Interdisciplinary Seminar for Graduate Students

Graduate students from more than twenty disciplinary departments participate in the Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Seminar in Literacy Studies. Their goal is to extend the conversation campus-wide. The group meets monthly, usually on the final Friday, for lunch and a student-organized program or presentation and discussion. We encourage graduate students interested in literacy to attend these informal seminars. The group includes students at every stage of study. For information, contact the Chair, Kate White, at white.1142@osu.edu.

Graduate Student Organization

Graduate students who participate in the Interdisciplinary Seminar formed the Graduate Interdisciplinary Literacy Studies Organization (GILSO), registered in 2007, to help raise awareness at OSU about literacy and literacy studies. For more information, contact the president, Kelly Bradbury, at bradbury.18@osu.edu.