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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a ‘Limit Act’?

2. Which social institution supports and continues oppression?

3. What is a ‘Thematic Universe’?

4. How does Friere use the term ‘Subject’ in his book?

5. What characterizes an Epochal Unit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a Generative Theme?

2. What are some of the hallmarks of oppressive education?

3. What is a Subject in Friere’s analysis?

4. What does Friere call traditional education?

5. What is an Untested Feasibility?

6. How does the educator use the idea of a Thematic Universe?

7. Why does Friere see traditional education similar to an economic system?

8. What does Friere call his own pedagogy of education?

9. How is objective truth treated in Friere's system of education?

10. What does Friere believe the educator must encourage the Subject to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Are traditional methods of education oppressive?

Essay Topic 2

Is there a connection between revolution and social justice, dignity and rights? If so, highlight this connection. Analyze Friere's system to see what links or differences can be found.

Essay Topic 3

How is Freire influenced by Marxist philosophy?

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