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Other Councils

Events Around the Country

This is a rundown of upcoming Great Books events in the United States and Canada. Most of these are organized by Great Books Regional Councils; some are organized by related organizations. Click the links for further details and to register for the events.

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  • November 8-10: Philadelphia Great Books Fall Institute (Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA)

    • Theme: Individuation. Readings: Charles Dickens, Great Expectations; Jill Ker Conway, The Road from Coorain; Amy Tan, The Joy Luck Club; selected poetry.​

  • November 16-17: Northern California Great Books Poetry Weekend (Zoom)

  • February 8, 2025: Northern California Great Books San Francisco Mini-Retreat (Zoom)

  • March 14-16, 2025: Northern California Great Books Asilomar Weekend (Pacific Grove, CA)

    • Readings TBD.

Some Universities and Colleges that Offer a Great Books Curriculum
A sample of the many schools with curriculum incorporating Great Books and Shared Inquiry 

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