Baldwin Seminar with Dr. Nigel Hatton (Module IV)
A hybrid seminar (3 sessions on Tuesday evenings from October 29 to November 19) delving into the profound depths of Baldwin's works.

[NOTE: This is a HYBRID seminar. Those who register for this Baldwin Seminar can choose to join the second session either online via Zoom or in-person in the 4th Floor Board Room at Mechanics' Institute. The first and third sessions are online. Module IV (3 sessions on the novel If Beale Street Could Talk) meets on Tuesday Evenings on October 29, November 12, and November 19 (see full details below).

Join us for an immersive exploration of James Baldwin’s timeless literary legacy. In the last module for this seminar, we will be meditating on the human condition through close readings of If Beale Street Could Talk. Embark on a transformative literary journey spanning three informative sessions.

Facilitated by Dr. Nigel Hatton, a contributing editor to the James Baldwin Review, this hybrid seminar is limited to 21 people to ensure an intimate setting for discussion, close reading, and occasional short in-seminar writing exercises.

For those registered for Module IV, Dr. Hatton recommends purchasing the centennial edition of If Beale Street Could Talk, published by Vintage International.

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About the Instructor

Dr. Nigel Hatton, Associate Professor at UC Merced, specializes in literature, philosophy, and human rights. His research and teaching span the areas of literature and philosophy, human rights and literature, critical refugee studies, and narrative medicine. Dr. Hatton received the dual Ph.D. in Modern Thought & Literature and The Humanities with a PhD minor in Political Theory from Stanford University, and master’s degrees from Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Jesuit University of San Francisco. He has volunteered as an instructor, tutor, and consultant in California prisons since 2003 and occasionally lectures in the Narrative Medicine program at Columbia University. Dr. Hatton teaches undergraduate courses such as "Human Rights & Literature," "Toni Morrison & James Baldwin," and "Literature & Philosophy."

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Class Information

Hybrid Model: this is a seminar that meets both online (via Zoom) and in-person in the 4th Floor Board Room at Mechanics' Institute. For each module, Dr. Nigel Hatton will be meeting us in-person at Mechanics' Institute during the first session and online for the second and third sessions. Benefit from curated reading materials, aides, and references designed to enhance your understanding and foster meaningful discussions.

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Baldwin Seminar Schedule (three Tuesday evening sessions, 5:30 to 7:00 pm PT, October 29, November 12, and November 19)

Module IV. Discovering If Beale Street Could Talk (3 sessions)

• Engage with Baldwin's powerful narrative, now immortalized on screen, and delve into its relevance and impact.

1. October 29 (Instructor will be online via Zoom)
2. November 12 (Instructor will be in-person at Mechanics' Institute)
3. November 19 (Instructor will be online via Zoom)

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About Membership Pricing

Mechanics' Institute offers both member and non-member/public registration options for this multi-session seminar. To join as a Mechanics' Institute member to access the member pricing for this seminar, please join here.

For questions about registration, contact [email protected] or 415-393-0103.

Cancellation policy:

For seminars, we reserve the right to cancel at any time and issue a full refund. If you are unable to attend the seminar, please email [email protected] or call 415-393-0103 by Monday, October 28, 2024, to receive a full refund less any non-refundable ticketing fees which may be applicable. All fees must be paid at the time of registration. After Monday, October 28, 2024 no refunds will be issued.

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