Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke University

?? Exciting Courses Alert! ?? This spring, we will offer a variety of dynamic courses that explore everything from personal storytelling and cultural history to data visualization and Norse mythology. Whether you're looking to expand your creative skills or dive deep into history and data interpretation, there’s something for everyone! Here are a few highlights: ?? Composing a Life: Finding One’s Place, Voice, and Direction Led by veteran anthropologist Charles D. Thompson, this course is an opportunity to explore your own life story in the broader context of human movement through time and space. Students will engage in memoir writing, cultural mapping, and visual storytelling to reflect on where they come from—and where they are headed. ? Norse Mythology (NEW) In this course with Professor Anne Marie Rasmussen, students explore the world of Norse gods, heroes, and legends from medieval Iceland to their influence on modern pop culture. A unique journey into the ancient beliefs and myths that still resonate today. ?? The Art of Storytelling Storytelling is both an art and a craft. Michelle Dove’s course helps writers of all genres refine their narrative techniques, with special focus on the lyric essay—a compelling blend of memoir, poetry, and essay. Perfect for anyone looking to bring nuance and structure to their writing. ?? Visual Communication of Data (NEW) In today’s data-driven world, how we present information matters. Courtnea Rainey’s new course teaches students how to transform raw data into powerful visual narratives. From dashboards to data animations, students will gain essential skills for communicating insights effectively. ?? The National Parks in American Life (NEW) Explore the rich history of the U.S. National Parks system with Anne Mitchell Whisnant. From the earliest parks like Yellowstone to today’s system of over 400 sites, this course delves into the conservation movement, indigenous displacement, and the evolving purpose of these American treasures. Join us in the GLS program as we continue to provide interdisciplinary, thought-provoking courses designed to enrich both personal and professional growth. ??? #Dukegls #LiberalStudies #Duke #GLS #Master #GLSprogram #liberalstudiesmaster

?? Act fast! The final deadline for Spring 2025 enrollment is October 31st! ?? Duke's Graduate Liberal Studies program is designed with YOU in mind—customize your master's experience to align with your interests, career aspirations, and personal pace. Join one of our upcoming info sessions with our program directors. Ignite your passion, craft your unique educational journey, and let curiosity lead the way! ?? ?? Discover more at https://lnkd.in/eKdEzrh3 #MastersDegree #DukeUniversity #GraduateStudies #Spring2025 #ApplyNow #InfoSessions?? #GradSchool #HigherEducation #LiberalStudies #AcademicJourney #PersonalGrowth #LifelongLearning #CustomizedDegree #DukeGrad #StudentLife #FutureLeaders #EducationGoals #CuriosityDriven #FlexibleLearning #ApplyToday #NextSteps #DukeCommunity Duke University Duke University Duke University Graduate School

The future of higher education #AI #Ethics #StudentLed An absolutely spectacular conference with AGLSP! #aglsp2024 AGLSP National Office Duke University Graduate School Duke University So grateful for our superb teaching faculty, Amanda Starling Gould, PhD and our Director Anne Mitchell Whisnant to open this conference with these vibrant conversations at the Director’s Dialogue, and the opportunity to engage in these insightful discussions over the weekend! Inspiring!! #future #highereducation #gradschool #interdisciplinary #inspiration #keeplearning #duke

?? Welcome, GLS Class of 2024! ?? We’re thrilled to kick off the academic year by welcoming our newest cohort of students! ?? Our Orientation Dinner at the GLS House was a wonderful way to celebrate this exciting new chapter. The GLS House will be your home throughout your journey at Duke, and we can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish. We’ve also launched a new website featuring our diverse 2024 cohort. Learn more about these incredible students and dive into their curated Spotify playlist to get a taste of their unique personalities and backgrounds.? A special shout-out to GLS Assistant Director Kent Wicker and Director Anne Whisnant, who led the annual GLS Orientation Week Hike at Eno River State Park. The group enjoyed a scenic 2.4-mile trek along the Cole Mill and Bobbit Hole trails—what a refreshing way to start the year!? Check out the website to meet the Class of 2024 and join us in celebrating the start of a fantastic academic year ahead!? You can check out more photos on our Instagram. Duke GLS Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gYjaSSCH 2024 GLS Cohort: https://lnkd.in/gqtQqQeH #DukeGLS #GraduateLife #OrientationWeek #NewBeginnings #EnoRiverHike #Classof2024 #DukeUniversity

Last week was #AIHype week in my Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke University Duke University Graduate School course 'AI and the Future of Human History'! #CriticalAI #AILiteracy #genAI #AIassistants We talked about the movie 'Her' and the #fauxscarjo #OpenAI #debacle We read Alice Goguen Hunsberger's fabulous post "It's time to end the 'default male'" https://lnkd.in/eWQynCH9 And...we explored hype, power and narrative: Does Sam Altman’s act of? tweeting “her” prime us to see his product as such? It sure does. And that’s exactly what he was doing, as we’ve seen above. Does the hype really matter? It sure does: “Influencing Human-AI interaction by priming beliefs about AI can increase perceived trustworthiness, empathy and effectiveness” https://lnkd.in/eyTPmiRB (by Pat Pataranutaporn, Ruby Liu, Ed Finn, and Pattie Maes) So when Sam Altman primes us and that priming adds to the hype, we end up using his product as he’s primed us to do… "Here’s how people are actually using AI? Something peculiar and slightly unexpected has happened: people have started forming relationships with AI systems." https://lnkd.in/e7V6tsS7 (by Melissa Heikkil? via MIT Technology Review) And about digital Assistants/Agents like Her? They’re here: "Anthropic’s AI now lets you create bots to work for you / It can buy shoes, read emails, or do whatever you want." https://lnkd.in/eBsdkAQU (by Kylie Robison via The Verge) And here’s an excellent overview from one of my favorite research orgs, Ada Lovelace Institute: "AI assistants Helpful or full of hype?" https://lnkd.in/erM99WeV (by Julia Smakman) We can chat too about the fine line between digital GenAI assistants and deep- or truefakes. In fact, there’s this whole “#digitaltwin” thing happening now, which feels like a you-based digital assistant/agent: digital twin (note they’re not using the word “clone” - because, let’s be honest, that comes with some baggage. They’re calling them twins, which sounds cute, or them '#truefakes’ which makes them sound…trustworthy?)?https://lnkd.in/ednd2KpA (also by Melissa Heikkil? via MIT Technology Review)...(digital twin also means a host of other things depending on the field or context) Let’s say you dig the idea of Her, would you want a digital assistant that was YOU? …Me, not so much, but this fellow seems very proud of his - check it out and try not to be uncomfortable Reid Hoffman meets his #AItwin - ?? (Note Reid Hoffman is the cofounder of LinkedIn, Inflection AI, and has a deep history of involvement in other Silicon Valley clubs). He now regularly interviews ‘with’ his AI, which is something? https://lnkd.in/eRECq5ai

The video from the #superfun Friday night #genAI conversation I had on panel with the incredible Nicol Turner Lee and James DeMarco moderated by William Nericcio is now live! #ethicalAI #responsibleAI #watchout #digitallyinvisible Thanks again to Amy Danzer and Anne Mitchell Whisnant and Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs, Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke University for bringing us together! https://lnkd.in/e2niXaiC

You know you have an amazing scholarly home when each new class you teach feels like your absolute best and favorite. That's me, at Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke University. I am ridiculously excited for my fall grad course #AI and the Future of Human History https://lnkd.in/eJXvXmCg. Starting Monday! #genAI #CriticalAI #humanities

If you needed another reason to join our program, you're in luck! Amanda Starling Gould, PhD brings inspired learning, reshaping the future of inclusive technology to GLS, we're lucky to have her on board! #AI #ethics #futureofhighereducation Duke University Duke University Graduate School #DukeUniversity #AIandEthics #GraduateSchool #MastersPrograms #interdisplinary #EducationforTomorrow

#joinus for the upcoming free event (this Friday evening, 8/2) on "Generative AI, Critical Thinking, and Wonder in the 21st Century Exploring the Intersection." with our own Amanda Starling Gould, PhD #AI #ethics Duke University Duke University Graduate School

This is the kind of inspiring work we love to see coming from our program! Check out what Eyram G. Klu, CSPO is up to and how he engages in interdisciplinary work across campus to tackle timely questions about #AI #DigitalCulture and #Ethics #teamgls Duke University Duke University Graduate School