Faculdade de filosofia de Caxias do Sul : memórias, representações e narrativas (1960-1967)

Abstract

This work was developed in History Line and Philosophy of Education in the Program of Graduate Studies in Education, Master of Education from the University of Caxias do Sul. The School of Caxias do Sul Philosophy, created by Decree Curial in July 1959, It began operations in 1960 and was maintained autonomously by Mitra Diocesan place until 1967 when it was incorporated into association University of Caxias do Sul - UCS. In order to know the history of its creation, who were the organizers, its objectives, as was his operation, to identify their maintenance as happened in this historical period, this study is inserted in the field of history of education in Brazil. As a guiding this research problem the following question was made: how, by whom and with what goals has articulated the creation and maintenance of the Faculty of Philosophy of Caxias do Sul between 1960 and 1967? Starting from crawled documents in historical archives and reports through interviews, the work is based on the perspective of cultural history. Therefore, relations and subjects that make up the object in question, their memories, representations and narratives are considered. Among theoretical that support this search are Certeau (2003; 2008), Chartier (1999; 2002), Pesavento (2008; 2012), Hunt (1992), Le Goff (1996; 1998) and Burke (2008). After an effective planning which resulted in practical actions implemented starting from strategies and tactics found to organize the data, I started mounting frames to expose the various elements since this study tract of the institution rather than its courses in isolation. The bylaws brings Thomistic features in the teaching mode. In the seven years that remained autonomous College suffered some adjustments to legal having to adapt to new rules, particularly after the military regime which began in 1964. During the study period were five directors, of which four were priests related to Mitra, all appointed by the bishop and a nun who was kept on an interim basis, without appointment. The Faculty had operating permit with four courses, but in the first year only three started, Philosophy, History and Pedagogy. In the second year began the course of French Neo-Latin letters. In 1964 they started the courses of Mathematics and English Neo-Latin letters. In 1966 he started the course of geography, closing the supply seven courses in total, before being incorporated into the UCS. The recognition as a higher education institution was only issued in 1965, despite the request being made effective in 1963, according to the rules prevailing in the country. Despite the strict rules, the School remained supported by Mitra Diocesan and contributed to the training of teachers for secondary education then the state's mountain region. The caxiense community through some segments, attended the Faculty attending their courses, conferences, lectures, events in general. Among the participants it is evident that some people could afford to attend a private institution of higher education while others showed interest in the institution as a training professional. Highlight the presence of businessmen, traders, workers, teachers and students of different educational establishments located in Caxias and in the region in addition to the graduates of the Seminary of Our Lady of Aparecida, maintained by the Catholic Church in the city. The local press followed the activities and disclosed in advance by inviting society to participate. Demand registered with offers of Secondary Education strengthened the School which formed teachers. Despite the Educational Reform in Brazil happened in 1968, in Caxias School started years before with a group of teachers who have thought a university model to be built that would meet throughout the region.