CHID 250 C: Special Topics: Introduction to the History of Ideas

Spring 2019
Meeting:
MW 2:30pm - 4:20pm / DEN 303
SLN:
12182
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructors:
AM Weatherford
"PRISON ABOLITION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST" INSTRUCTORS: CALEB KNAPP AND AM WEATHERFORD (VLPA, W CREDIT) THIS COURSE EXAMINES HOW PRISON ABOLITIONISTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THEORIZE RESISTANCE TO THE CARCERAL STATE THROUGH LIVED EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICE. WHILE IT TREATS RECENT SCHOLARSHIP ON STATE VIOLENCE, THE COURSE EMPHASIZES READING THE CULTURAL PRODUCTIONS AND PRACTICES OF LOCAL ABOLITIONIST COMMUNITIES AS THEORIES IN THEMSELVES. WE WILL DISCUSS THE WOMEN OF COLOR SPEAK OUT COLLECTIVE, THE NO NEW YOUTH JAIL MOVEMENT,THE #BLOCKTHEBUNKER CAMPAIGN, THE TACOMA DETENTION CENTER HUNGER STRIKE, THE BLACK PRISONERS CAUCUS AT MONROE, THE FREEDOM EDUCATION PROJECT PUGET SOUND, AND UNIVERSITY BEYOND BARS. THE COURSE WILL INVITE SPEAKERS FROM THESE COMMUNITIES TO GUEST LECTURE, INCLUDING FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS THEMSELVES.
Catalog Description:
Examines a different subject or problem from a comparative framework. Satisfies the Gateways major/minor requirement. Offered: AWSp.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Writing (W)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
March 29, 2024 - 1:38 am