29 courses with the subject HUM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
One-semester intensive studies in which the instructor and students are challenged to examine some facet of the Western humanistic tradition.
This course is designed to explore developments in the field of Performance Art. We will examine the impact that John Cage, Gertrude Stein, “Happenings,” Modern and Postmodern Dance and postmodernism had on the contemporary performance of Laurie Anderson, Chris Burden, Karen Finley, and others.
Winston-Salem is a historically significant American city, one with a past as fascinating and complicated as the region and country of which it's a part. Like so many communities, today's Winston-Salem is confronting a host of challenges and opportunities-around issues of race and social justice, diversity and education, gentrification and neighborhood change, environmental concerns and the quest for sustainable growth, profound economic inequality, and the ongoing effort to develop a post-industrial economy in a city that once soared as a tobacco and textile manufacturing capital. In this course, students will gain a better understanding of how UNCSA's home city developed over time and about the historical roots of contemporary conditions. This broader understanding will be achieved through a variety of readings, films, field trips, guest speakers and discussion. Additionally, students will work on a substantial creative project involving historical research and will produce original stories in various formats that connect Winston-Salem's past to its present.
The course traces the emergence and evolution of the American cowboy in literature and film over the past century and a half and further explores the impact of changing cultural and media contexts on that icon. HUM 1280 The Art of Failure 3 credits
This course treats failure not just as a subject of study but as a mode of inquiry. Using failure as an interpretive lens, we will examine how failure operates in literature, history, science, art, and popular culture. Closely engaging individual examples, we will ask: Can failure be productive-or even pleasurable? When is failure a refusal rather than a mistake? How do cultural norms and social factors shape our understanding of success and failure? What can failure reveal that success conceals? Readings and case studies from across the humanities will guide our exploration, as we theorize and practice the art of failing well-and rethink what it means to fail in the first place. HUM 2088 Independent Study 1 to 3 credits Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member available. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 2088-Level is intended for second-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: ENG 1200 HUM 2100 Critical Dialogues (FAD) 3 credits In this core humanities course, students encounter exemplary texts from antiquity to the present and from multiple continents and diverse cultures. How do we make meaning from this expansive record of storytelling, inquiry, and creative expression? How can today's artist-citizens respond as active conversation partners across time and space? Specific content and thematic emphases will vary across course sections, reflecting the diverse specializations and perspectives of Division of Liberal Arts faculty. In all sections, however, students will wrestle both with texts long privileged as 'canonical' and, of equal importance, others that speak from the margins and compel us to think critically about how we assign value and importance to different voices and traditions. All sections also share one significant contemporary text (selected annually). “Critical Dialogues” students will cultivate their skills of research, writing, and verbal expression, and in doing so, situate their artistic and professional practice in specific contexts and as woven into a larger world of ideas. This course fulfills the Foundations of American Democracy requirement. HUM 2101 Self, Society and Cosmos 3 credits An in-depth examination of some of the fundamental texts that contribute to the conversation about the essentials of the human condition. Readings will include texts from a variety of traditions and disciplines, including philosophy, literature, the social sciences, the natural sciences, and the arts. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200 or equivalent. HUM 2198 Advanced Topics in Humanities 3 credits
Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member available. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 2088-Level is intended for second-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: ENG 1200
In this core humanities course, students encounter exemplary texts from antiquity to the present and from multiple continents and diverse cultures. How do we make meaning from this expansive record of storytelling, inquiry, and creative expression? How can today's artist-citizens respond as active conversation partners across time and space? Specific content and thematic emphases will vary across course sections, reflecting the diverse specializations and perspectives of Division of Liberal Arts faculty. In all sections, however, students will wrestle both with texts long privileged as 'canonical' and, of equal importance, others that speak from the margins and compel us to think critically about how we assign value and importance to different voices and traditions. All sections also share one significant contemporary text (selected annually). “Critical Dialogues” students will cultivate their skills of research, writing, and verbal expression, and in doing so, situate their artistic and professional practice in specific contexts and as woven into a larger world of ideas. This course fulfills the Foundations of American Democracy requirement.
An in-depth examination of some of the fundamental texts that contribute to the conversation about the essentials of the human condition. Readings will include texts from a variety of traditions and disciplines, including philosophy, literature, the social sciences, the natural sciences, and the arts. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200 or equivalent. HUM 2198 Advanced Topics in Humanities 3 credits
One-semester intensive studies in which the instructor and students are challenged to examine some facet of the Western humanistic tradition. Prerequisite: ENG 1200 or FYS 1200. HUM 2200 Paths to the Present 3 credits Paths to the Present courses use a single topical focus as an analytical lens to provide students with a historical perspective on the contemporary world. Topics vary across course sections, reflecting the diverse specializations and perspectives of DLA faculty. Paths to the Present students will continue to cultivate the skills developed in Critical Dialogues and, in doing so, situate their creative and scholarly practice in historical contexts and a larger world of ideas. HUM 2220 Walking:Practices&Practitioner 3 credits At 67 years old “Grandma Gatewood” told her children that she was “going for a walk.” She disappeared for months, becoming the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail, and taking her place in American folklore. Musician Jeff Tweedy tells us, "If you want to write a song, take a walk." French theorist Guy Debord argued that merely walking, or drifting, through space wielded a power to challenge systemic power structures. In this course, we talk, read, and think about walking in the contexts of the arts and performance, protest and politics, and humanistic fields of history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and literature. We will walk intently, but we'll also wander. We'll map, journal, and photograph. Through the lens of walking and pedestrian culture, we'll consider issues including accessibility and inclusion, the racialized and gendered politics of space, and health & wellness. Texts may vary, but will likely include classics like Henry David Thoreau, theorists and avant garde figures like Guy Debord and those associated with the Situationist and Fluxus movements, and more contemporary works by writers like Rebecca Solnit, Cheryl Strayed, or Teju Cole. The course requires active engagement and original projects. No prerequisites. HUM 2230 Art & Climate Science 3 credits We are now deep into the global climate crisis, and we will experience its impact for the rest of our lives. This course is for artists, activists, and thinkers who seek understanding of and participation in art as a tool for positive climate impact. Faculty and students will conduct research, possibly on our own campus and beyond. Through scientific and artistic processes supplemented with rich, interdisciplinary source material, we will create multimedia projects that explore ways to deploy the powers of art to educate, advocate for change, and even influence public opinion on climate impact. No Prerequisites. HUM 2240 Art of the Con 3 credits Simon Suggs, a nineteenth century scam artist, once remarked "It's good to be shifty in a new country." This course will explore cons, frauds, fakes, and forgeries. We will examine the intertwined natures of appearance, trust, desire, and identity. How do fakes and hoaxes work? Why do they work? Why do people want to believe? Some of the issues we will be examining include the nature of representation, authenticity, value, talent, desire, identity, and narrative. HUM 2260 The Richness of German Expressionism 3 credits
Paths to the Present courses use a single topical focus as an analytical lens to provide students with a historical perspective on the contemporary world. Topics vary across course sections, reflecting the diverse specializations and perspectives of DLA faculty. Paths to the Present students will continue to cultivate the skills developed in Critical Dialogues and, in doing so, situate their creative and scholarly practice in historical contexts and a larger world of ideas.
At 67 years old “Grandma Gatewood” told her children that she was “going for a walk.” She disappeared for months, becoming the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail, and taking her place in American folklore. Musician Jeff Tweedy tells us, "If you want to write a song, take a walk." French theorist Guy Debord argued that merely walking, or drifting, through space wielded a power to challenge systemic power structures. In this course, we talk, read, and think about walking in the contexts of the arts and performance, protest and politics, and humanistic fields of history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and literature. We will walk intently, but we'll also wander. We'll map, journal, and photograph. Through the lens of walking and pedestrian culture, we'll consider issues including accessibility and inclusion, the racialized and gendered politics of space, and health & wellness. Texts may vary, but will likely include classics like Henry David Thoreau, theorists and avant garde figures like Guy Debord and those associated with the Situationist and Fluxus movements, and more contemporary works by writers like Rebecca Solnit, Cheryl Strayed, or Teju Cole. The course requires active engagement and original projects. No prerequisites.
We are now deep into the global climate crisis, and we will experience its impact for the rest of our lives. This course is for artists, activists, and thinkers who seek understanding of and participation in art as a tool for positive climate impact. Faculty and students will conduct research, possibly on our own campus and beyond. Through scientific and artistic processes supplemented with rich, interdisciplinary source material, we will create multimedia projects that explore ways to deploy the powers of art to educate, advocate for change, and even influence public opinion on climate impact. No Prerequisites.
Simon Suggs, a nineteenth century scam artist, once remarked "It's good to be shifty in a new country." This course will explore cons, frauds, fakes, and forgeries. We will examine the intertwined natures of appearance, trust, desire, and identity. How do fakes and hoaxes work? Why do they work? Why do people want to believe? Some of the issues we will be examining include the nature of representation, authenticity, value, talent, desire, identity, and narrative. HUM 2260 The Richness of German Expressionism 3 credits
This course introduces students to representative examples of Expressionism from German-language literature, drama and film from around the turn of the last century until roughly 1930. Some attention will also be given to essays and to painting and architecture from this same period. Based primarily on close critical reading, viewing, and active discussion of the works in question, students should gain a good basic understanding of the major concerns of Expressionism, a familiarity with its preferred themes and stylistic characteristics and an awareness of the contributions of this movement to the arts in general. In addition, the different forms should enhance students' appreciation of the potential and actual interrelation of the visual, literary and dramatic arts. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200 or FYS 1200. HUM 2290 Studies in Popular Culture 3 credits In this course we will consider an aspect of popular culture, for example popular music, rock and roll, comic books, or archetypes such as “lost boys.” The course focus will vary each term that it is offered, but, regardless of the material, we will consider issues of race, gender, authenticity, technology, politics, narrative, sound, and the nature of genre. We also will consider how popular forms and works reflect particular cultural moments, and, in turn, whether they exert any cultural influence. HUM 2340 Creativity and the Artist 3 credits Combining psychology, biography and the aesthetics of the arts, this course looks at the best current theoretical literature exploring the seminal elements of creativity. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1102, ENG 1200 or equivalent. HUM 2400 Mindfulness Meditation and Education 3 credits In this course students learn a variety of mindfulness mediation skills in the contexts of: 1) the Koru Mindfulness framework (a framework that is specifically intended for an audience of emerging adults), 2) body/mind health dynamics (associated with mindfulness-based stress reduction or MBSR), 3) philosophical/cultural dynamics (e.g., dualism vs. nondualism), and 4) the educational and political dimensions of mediation. Open to second year (or higher) students. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200. HUM 2410 The American Twenties 3 credits
In this course we will consider an aspect of popular culture, for example popular music, rock and roll, comic books, or archetypes such as “lost boys.” The course focus will vary each term that it is offered, but, regardless of the material, we will consider issues of race, gender, authenticity, technology, politics, narrative, sound, and the nature of genre. We also will consider how popular forms and works reflect particular cultural moments, and, in turn, whether they exert any cultural influence.
Combining psychology, biography and the aesthetics of the arts, this course looks at the best current theoretical literature exploring the seminal elements of creativity. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1102, ENG 1200 or equivalent.
In this course students learn a variety of mindfulness mediation skills in the contexts of: 1) the Koru Mindfulness framework (a framework that is specifically intended for an audience of emerging adults), 2) body/mind health dynamics (associated with mindfulness-based stress reduction or MBSR), 3) philosophical/cultural dynamics (e.g., dualism vs. nondualism), and 4) the educational and political dimensions of mediation. Open to second year (or higher) students. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200. HUM 2410 The American Twenties 3 credits
Jazz. Flappers. Suffragettes. The Harlem Renaissance. Car culture. Airplane travel. The rise of skyscrapers. The rise of the film industry. The rise of the Klan. Monkey Trials. Modernism. Much of what we consider to be “modern” in art, literature, and living developed in the 1920s. It was a decade of astounding technological advances and social change. In this course we will examine some of the works, attitudes and movements. We will look at a variety of materials including novels, plays, music, art, and movies. Prerequisite(s): none HUM 2420 The American Thirties 3 credits From the novels of John Steinbeck to the photographs of Dorothea Lange, the 1930s was a decade of remarkable art. In dance, there were the joyous cinematic explosions of Astaire and Rogers, the spectacles of Busby Berkeley, and the grueling rise in “dances of dance,” marathons of desperation and endurance. Film developed from early talkies to some of film's greatest achievements. In this course, we will look at these as well as other aspects of the Great Depression. We will examine some of the works, attitudes and movements. We will look at a variety of materials including novels, plays, music, visual art, and movies. HUM 2440 Studies in American Humor 3 credits
From the novels of John Steinbeck to the photographs of Dorothea Lange, the 1930s was a decade of remarkable art. In dance, there were the joyous cinematic explosions of Astaire and Rogers, the spectacles of Busby Berkeley, and the grueling rise in “dances of dance,” marathons of desperation and endurance. Film developed from early talkies to some of film's greatest achievements. In this course, we will look at these as well as other aspects of the Great Depression. We will examine some of the works, attitudes and movements. We will look at a variety of materials including novels, plays, music, visual art, and movies. HUM 2440 Studies in American Humor 3 credits
In this course, we will focus on one artist or group of artists, such as Woody Allen or the Marx Brothers, and explore the development and significance of their work. In doing so, the course also will explore issues of humor, including parody, ethnic stereotypes, the distinction between high and low culture, and the flexibility of language. Additional topics may include the significance of Vaudeville and the way comedy differs from page to stage to screen. Prerequisite(s): none HUM 2700 German Romanticism 3 credits This course presents students with some of the major literary, artistic and philosophical works of German-language Romanticism. In examining and discussing these works, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the artistic richness of the period, of the major aesthetic concerns that underlie this production, and of the debt that works of various subsequent epochs and various artistic forms owe to German-language Romanticism. Students will also practice and hone their critical thinking skills and their written and oral expression. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200 HUM 2720 The Monster as Metaphor 3 credits This course explores monsters as metaphors and their historical and cultural evolution. From gothic literature to contemporary horror film, the course will investigate how monsters challenge boundaries, embody fears or aspirations, function as narrative devices, and offer insights into psychological and social power. Through theoretical readings, critical analysis, and discussion, students will gain a deeper understanding of the concept of the monstrous. HUM 2740 Variations 3 credits
This course presents students with some of the major literary, artistic and philosophical works of German-language Romanticism. In examining and discussing these works, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the artistic richness of the period, of the major aesthetic concerns that underlie this production, and of the debt that works of various subsequent epochs and various artistic forms owe to German-language Romanticism. Students will also practice and hone their critical thinking skills and their written and oral expression. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200
This course explores monsters as metaphors and their historical and cultural evolution. From gothic literature to contemporary horror film, the course will investigate how monsters challenge boundaries, embody fears or aspirations, function as narrative devices, and offer insights into psychological and social power. Through theoretical readings, critical analysis, and discussion, students will gain a deeper understanding of the concept of the monstrous. HUM 2740 Variations 3 credits
In this course, we will look at the “variations” of a particular work or narrative or variations on a theme. For example, one term might be devoted to “Hamlet Variations,” such as John Updike's novel, Gertrude and Claudius and Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Or, we might consider the multiple retellings of the Faust myth and the selling of one's soul. Or, we might consider either The Odyssey or “Ulysses in America.” We will look at a variety of materials including novels, plays, music, visual art, and movies. Pre-requisites: none HUM 3088 Independent Study: 3088 Level 1 to 3 credits Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRi. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3088-level is intended for third and fourth year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the Office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: HUM 2101 HUM 3098 Advanced Topics in Humanities 3 credits One-semester intensive studies in which the instructor and students are challenged to examine some facet of the Western humanistic tradition. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2101 or HUM 2100 HUM 3100 Critical Theory & Performance 3 credits This is designed as a survey course to explore the connections between critical theory (formalism, structuralism, semiotics, phenomenology and deconstruction) and various performance media (theatre, performance art, dance, video and film). This course is designed to expose students to a wide range of intellectual thought, while also utilizing these ideas to analyze the structure and process of performance. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2100 or HUM 2101 HUM 3110 War, Resistance, & Culture 3 credits This interdisciplinary course will examine cultural responses to war and militarization, as well as peace, anti-war, and resistance movements. We will consider the theological, sociological, and philosophical underpinnings of both war and resistance movements, examine case studies across a range of genres, media, and contexts, and consider the ways that culture is implicated in discourses of war and peace. Prerequisite(s): None HUM 3300 Culture & Politics... Cold War 3 credits This interdisciplinary course will ask students to critically examine the socio-cultural trends and legacies of the Cold War (1945-present). Giving special focus to the role of art and the culture industry, students will explore the ways in which the Cold War was significantly - even primarily - an ideological conflict over culture and ways of life. Prerequisite(s): None. HUM 3400 Culture & Terrorism 3 credits When we talk about “terror,” “terrorism,” and “terrorists,” what do we mean? What are the stakes and implications of the changing historical, cultural, and disciplinary constructions of these terms? How do the arts not only reflect but fundamentally shape experience, beliefs, shared memories, common sense, and even policy choices regarding “terror”? In this course, we'll answer these questions by exploring terrorism through the lens of “culture,” understood broadly to include everything from artistic and cultural production to the visual, built, and sensory environments. Course materials will include examples from film, literature, music, theater, and the visual arts as well as theoretical, empirical, and didactic readings from across the disciplines. ITA 1101 Elementary Italian I 3 credits An introduction to the Italian language with emphasis on reading, writing, and above all listening and speaking Italian. Basic grammar and vocabulary building, and the basic aspects of Italian-language culture will provide the student with necessary skills to function on a basic level in an Italian-speaking country. Prerequisites: Passing ITA 1101 required for ITA 1102. ITA 1102 Elementary Italian II 3 credits An introduction to the Italian language with emphasis on reading, writing, and above all listening and speaking Italian. Basic grammar and vocabulary building, and the basic aspects of Italian-language culture will provide the student with necessary skills to function on a basic level in an Italian-speaking country. Prerequisites: Passing ITA 1101 required for ITA 1102. ITA 2088 Independent Study: 2088 Level 1 to 3 credits Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member available. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 2088-level is intended for second-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200. ITA 2101 Intermediate Italian I 3 credits Continued study and practice of Italian reading, writing, speaking and comprehension for expanded understanding and production of the Italian language. Students will also study contemporary and historical Italian-language cultural artifacts such as operas, film, plays, etc. Prerequisite: ITA 2101 requires passing ITA 1102, or placement test, or instructor permission; ITA 2102 requires passing ITA 2101, or placement test, or instructor permission. ITA 2102 Intermediate Italian II 3 credits Continued study and practice of Italian reading, writing, speaking and comprehension for expanded understanding and production of the Italian language. Students will also study contemporary and historical Italian-language cultural artifacts such as operas, film, plays, etc. permission; ITA 2102 requires passing ITA 2101, or placement test, or instructor permission. ITA 3088 Independent Study: 3088 Level 1 to 3 credits Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3088-level is intended for third and fourth-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2101 ITA 3198 Topics in Italian Language 3 credits A one-semester special topics course taught in Italian that focuses on a specific issue or issues in the study of Italian and/or Italian-language culture. Prerequisites: A minimum of two years of college-level Italian or permission of the instructor. LIT 2088 Independent Study: 2088 Level 1 to 3 credits Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member available. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 2088-level is intended for second-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200. LIT 2100 Narrative Structure 3 credits
Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRi. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3088-level is intended for third and fourth year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the Office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: HUM 2101
One-semester intensive studies in which the instructor and students are challenged to examine some facet of the Western humanistic tradition. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2101 or HUM 2100
This is designed as a survey course to explore the connections between critical theory (formalism, structuralism, semiotics, phenomenology and deconstruction) and various performance media (theatre, performance art, dance, video and film). This course is designed to expose students to a wide range of intellectual thought, while also utilizing these ideas to analyze the structure and process of performance. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2100 or HUM 2101
This interdisciplinary course will examine cultural responses to war and militarization, as well as peace, anti-war, and resistance movements. We will consider the theological, sociological, and philosophical underpinnings of both war and resistance movements, examine case studies across a range of genres, media, and contexts, and consider the ways that culture is implicated in discourses of war and peace. Prerequisite(s): None
This interdisciplinary course will ask students to critically examine the socio-cultural trends and legacies of the Cold War (1945-present). Giving special focus to the role of art and the culture industry, students will explore the ways in which the Cold War was significantly - even primarily - an ideological conflict over culture and ways of life. Prerequisite(s): None.
When we talk about “terror,” “terrorism,” and “terrorists,” what do we mean? What are the stakes and implications of the changing historical, cultural, and disciplinary constructions of these terms? How do the arts not only reflect but fundamentally shape experience, beliefs, shared memories, common sense, and even policy choices regarding “terror”? In this course, we'll answer these questions by exploring terrorism through the lens of “culture,” understood broadly to include everything from artistic and cultural production to the visual, built, and sensory environments. Course materials will include examples from film, literature, music, theater, and the visual arts as well as theoretical, empirical, and didactic readings from across the disciplines.
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