IN 110 - First Year Seminar: Culture, the Arts, and Social Change

Credits: 4
Popular culture and the arts are often regarded as sources of entertainment and escapism. Historically, however, they have also served as important vehicles for raising awareness and promoting social, political and cultural change. This interdisciplinary course will explore how literature, cinema, music, and visual arts have been used in a variety of historical and national contexts to facilitate reflection and social transformation.

Liberal Arts Perspective(s): Interdisciplinary