The Association for Core Texts and Courses supports individuals, provides fora, and develops initiatives that advance and strengthen the integrated and common study of world classics and texts of major cultural significance. ACTC welcomes faculty and administrators dedicated to building sound liberal education.

ACTC is an international, professional association that seeks to advance liberal education in institutions by developing and promoting successful general, liberal education programs (and other programs) which integrate core text courses with the most advanced developments in administration, curriculum, student support services, faculty support, and general education assessment and review.

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The theme of our April 2010 conference, "Engaging Worlds: Core Texts and Cultural Contexts," will be addressed by our attendees' panel presentations. Plenary Speakers Thursday through Saturday: Cheung Chan Fai, Director of General Education and Professor of Philosophy, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Jean and Robert Hollander, Poet and Professor Emeritus, Princeton University; Lynn Margulis, Distinguished Professor, Geosciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Dorian Sagan, Science Writer; David Tracy, Professor Emeritus of Catholic Studies and Professor of Theology and the Philosophy of Religions, University of Chicago; and Richard Kamber, ACTC President and Professor of Philosophy, College of New Jersey.

Questions about the conference or projects? Write to us: info@coretexts.org

For details regarding theme, plenary speakers, conference rates, hotel reservation, and other information, please use the link 16th Annual Conference Announcement and Registration in the left-hand sidebar. Do register and join us.