Introduction to General Semantics An In-Person Seminar

Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City

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  • Start Date.
    Monday, the 9 th of June 2025
  • Format
    In Person
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Schedule
    Full-day programming

    About 
    the Seminar 

    The seminar is a 3-day in-person course that offers a comprehensive introduction to general semantics—a field that explores how language and symbols influence human thought and behavior.

    Through lectures, discussions, and exercises, participants will learn how to apply non-Aristotelian thinking to improve communication, understanding, and evaluation in everyday life and professional settings.

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    Tools you will see

    in the seminar

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      Tools for teaching and explaining concepts related to language, meaning, and behavior

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      Enhanced media literacy and understanding of how media shapes human experience

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      Confidence in using non-Aristotelian approaches to solve problems and improve clarity

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      Skill in analyzing language use to uncover assumptions and biases

    Master the Power of Language, Thought, and Communication.

    Participant
    profile

    • Students and newcomers interested in gaining a solid foundation in general semantics.
    • Educators and teachers seeking tools to teach language, communication, and evaluation.
    • Communication professionals (e.g., media, public relations, journalism).
    • Researchers and scholars in fields like linguistics, philosophy, media studies, and cognitive science.
    • Anyone interested in improving personal communication, critical thinking, and self-awareness.
    • Members of the Institute of General Semantics and the Media Ecology community.
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    Seminar

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    Professors


    Mary P. Lahman

    Work Experience

    • Professor Emerita of Communication Studies at Manchester University and author of Awareness and Action

    Lance Strate

    Work Experience

    • IGS President, Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University, and author of Media Ecology: An Approach to Understanding the Human Condition, and Concerning Communication: Epic Quests and Lyric Excursions Within the Human Lifeworld.

    Peggy Cassidy

    Work Experience

    • Professor of Communication at Adelphi University, President of the New York Society for General Semantics, editor of Explorations in Media Ecology, and author of Bookends: The Changing Media Environment of American Classrooms and Children, Media, and American History: Printed Poison, Pernicious Stuff, and Other Terrible Temptations.

    Thom Gencarelli

    Work Experience

    • Professor of Communication at Manhattan University, Treasurer of the Institute of General Semantics, and editor of ETC: A Review of General Semantics.

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    Alejandro Ordóñez

    Experiencia Laboral

    • Es Business Coach desde 2019 y en la UP se ha posicionado como referencia en Coaching y formación de personas.
    • Está en proceso de creación de una App de Coaching con Inteligencia Artificial, que pretende ayudar a las personas a encontrar sus propias respuestas a sus problemas.
    • Desarrolló el curso de Principios Básicos de Coaching, Una herramienta para la Asesoría Universitaria, que se imparte cada semestre en la UP desde mayo 2020.

    Dr. César H. Herrera Castillo

    Experiencia Laboral

    • Socio Fundador y Director del Grupo Biosfer Choice, Director de Vinculación Académica en CACECA y CACSLA, Director de la Licenciatura en Administración y Negocios Internacionales en la Universidad Panamericana.
    • 38 años de experiencia como Catedrático Internacional en materias de TIC ́s, Estrategia Empresarial, Negociación
    • 27 años como Consultor de Empresas en organizaciones como FUNDES.
    • DEXTRO Consulting Group y Harvard Management Mentor.

    María del Carmen Pereda Barrios

    Esp. Oswaldo Arce García

    • Coach ejecutiva certificada, consultora en temas de formación y desarrollo de talento.
    • Trainer en habilidades directivas con expertise en liderazgo y gestión del talento.
    • Actualmente se desempeña como Profesionista independiente en Consultoría académica y profesional en Formación de capital humano y Coach Ejecutivo.

    FAQs

    The seminar will take place June 9–11, 2025, at the Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City, Mexico.

    • A solid foundation in general semantics.
    • Practical tools to improve communication and evaluation.
    • Enhanced media literacy and critical thinking.
    • Insights into teaching and applying general semantics concepts.
    • Connections with experts and like-minded participants.

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    Access a high-value academic seminar designed to boost your professional development.


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    • Payment and financing options
    • Enrollment process

    Dra. Laura Trujillo Liñán

    Open University Director

    +52 55 2531 3291
    ltrujill@up.edu.mx

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