PAST SEMINARS

The Seminar in Experimental Critical Theory (SECT) is an intensive two-week summer program offered by the University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI). SECT convenes distinguished instructors with a group of 40-60 faculty, graduate students, independent scholars, and public intellectuals from both the US and the international community. Neither an introductory survey nor an advanced research seminar, SECT functions as a 'laboratory' where participants at all levels of experience can study with scholars at the leading edge of creative theoretical thought. The hallmark of SECT is its attention to both 'pure' and 'applied' modes of contemporary critical theory.

SECT's topic changes each year. Announcements for applications to participate in the year's seminar are disseminated in the fall; applications are due in early winter.

SECT VIII (2012) SECT VIII (2012) SECT VII (2011)
IX VIII VII
     
SECT VI (2009) SECT V (2008) SECT IV (2007)
VI V IV
     
SECT III (2006) SECT II (2005) SECT I (2004)
III II I