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

Autumn 2020
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Meeting:
TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm / * *
SLN:
12614
Section Type:
Seminar
Instructor:
"UNDERWORLD POETICS" (VLPA & W CREDIT) VISIONARY POETS CAN STAND IN STRANGE RELATION TO THE WORLD. SOME COME FROM OR SPEAK FROM ANOTHER WORLD. OTHERS INHABIT WORLDS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED, HAUNTED, OR TRANSPARENT. SOME RECOUNT TRAVEL BETWEEN LAYERS OF REALITY, OR REPORT ENHANCED ENCOUNTERS WITH ANIMALS, PLANTS, AND OTHER BEINGS. THIS CLASS EXPLORES WAYS SOME WRITERS CROSS INTO AND WRITE OUT OF OTHER DIMENSIONS - INCLUDING PUNK CLUBS, GAY UNDERWORLDS, SUBWAY TUNNELS, FLEABAG HOTELS, OUTER SPACE, UNDERSEA CIVILIZATIONS, ANGELIC AND DEMONIC REALMS. OFFERED VIA REMOTE LEARNING
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:
April 20, 2024 - 1:09 am