The one-week Parrhesia Pre-College Forum on Freedom of Expression offers an innovative curriculum in the theory and practice of public discourse and deliberation. Course assignments and exercises actively engage students in the rhetorical process of argument construction, presentation preparation and delivery for them to be prepared to communicate in a variety of contexts.

Non-credit

Residential

Financial Aid

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Parrhesia Pre-College Forum on Freedom of Expression
Rooted in the University of Chicago Principles of Free Expression, the Parrhesia Program offers an innovative curriculum in the theory and practice of public discourse and deliberation.
Parrhesia, to speak freely and openly, signifies our commitment to open and vigorous civic deliberation and dialogue. This curriculum is open to pre-college students through a series of courses offered within the Summer Session Immersion catalog and through this one-week enrichment program.


The one-week Parrhesia Pre-College Forum on Freedom of Expression aims to introduce pre-college students, who are earlier in their academic journey, to the fundamental principles and practices that prepare students to communicate in a variety of contexts. Course assignments and exercises actively engage students in the rhetorical process of argument construction and presentation preparation and delivery. Selected participants will also be tasked with serving as ambassadors and changemakers by sharing the principles of discourse and freedom of expression in their home communities.

The University of Chicago: Parrhesia Pre-College Forum on Freedom of Expression

Jul 23 - Jul 28

1 week

Residential

0 USD

All costs, inclusive of tuition, room, and board, for this program are completely covered. Students will need to have their own health insurance.

Financial Aid

Students who require financial assistance for roundtrip transportation to and from campus may apply for additional funding by completing the financial aid application.