This course will explore the role the arts have played in resisting systemic inequalities, fighting injustice, and giving voice to those on the margins. We will consider both the strengths and limitations of art, particularly creative writing, as a force for social change as well as art’s effectiveness in engaging communities. Further, we will use the study and practice of creative writing to deepen our understandings of and relationships to the city of Detroit.
Intended Audience:
As a DC (Distance due to COVID) course, all aspects of this course will be fully compatible with remote online learning.
Class Format:
Instruction mode: As a DC (Distance due to COVID) course, all aspects of this course will be fully compatible with remote online learning.
Learning mode: The weekly material for this course will be made available asynchronously. We will also have weekly discussion sessions that require synchronous participation.
Course Testing/Assessment: There is no testing in this course; assessment will primarily be through asynchronous written assignments.