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“Does Literature Make Us Better People?” by Professor Laura Martin
February 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lander University Community Lecture Series: “Does Literature Make Us Better People?” by Professor Laura Martin
Date: Tuesday, February 6
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm (refreshments and libations available @ 5:30 pm, lecture begins @ 6:00 pm)
Address: The Arts Center of Greenwood, 120 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Admission: FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Description: It’s a commonly held belief that reading and writing are good for us, not just academically, but personally. This belief is so strongly held that prestigious universities like Georgetown and Rice incorporate literature into the studies of doctors-in-training for the explicitly stated purpose of teaching them empathy. But is the relationship between literature and compassion a direct correlation, or is it more complicated? In this lecture, Professor Laura Martin will explore the surprising relationship between literature and compassion and discuss how reading and writing can both help and hinder our understanding of others.
Biography: Laura Martin is an Assistant Professor of English at Lander University where she teaches a variety of writing classes. She received the Moore Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching in 2021. She has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Georgia College and a B.A. in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University. Her essays have been published in a variety of venues including Blue Earth Review, Chicken Soup for the Soul, New South, The Smart Set, and SHIFT.
Event Contact: artscentergwd@gmail.com, 864.388.7800 / Mark Rollins, mrollins@lander.edu
