Butler University Changes Description Of Anti-Trump Course Following Backlash
Last week, the Heartland Institute reported that Butler University in Indiana would offer a course titled "Trumpism and U.S. Democracy" in the fall semester of 2017 by Ann Savage, a Professor of "Critical Communication and Media Studies." Here was the description of the course:
In short, people were outraged over how Savage described Trump as perpetuating sexism, white supremacy, xenophobia, and countless other negative things while also emphasizing that she would teach her students how to "resist" Trump. This is not surprising coming from a professor who teaches something as useless as "critical communication."
Last week, the Heartland Institute reported that Butler University in Indiana would offer a course titled "Trumpism and U.S. Democracy" in the fall semester of 2017 by Ann Savage, a Professor of "Critical Communication and Media Studies." Here was the description of the course:
Donald J. Trump won the U.S. Presidency despite perpetuating sexism, white supremacy, xenophobia, nationalism, nativism, and imperialism. This course explores why and how this happened, how Trump’s rhetoric is contrary to the foundation of the U.S. democracy, and what his win means for the future. The course will also discuss, and potentially engage in, strategies for resistance.
In short, people were outraged over how Savage described Trump as perpetuating sexism, white supremacy, xenophobia, and countless other negative things while also emphasizing that she would teach her students how to "resist" Trump. This is not surprising coming from a professor who teaches something as useless as "critical communication."
