CHID 480 C: Special Topics: Advanced Study of the History of Ideas

Spring 2020
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Meeting:
MW 10:30am - 12:20pm / THO 202
SLN:
12168
Section Type:
Seminar
Instructor:
"UNDERWORLD POETICS: WRITING FROM OTHER DIMENSIONS" ****COURSE WITHDRAWN**** (VLPA & W CREDIT) VISIONARY POETS CAN STAND IN STRANGE RELATION TO THE WORLD.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.
Catalog Description:
Examines a different subject or problem from a comparative framework with an interdisciplinary perspective. Satisfies the Gateways major/minor requirement. Offered: AWSp.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Writing (W)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Suspended
Last updated:
April 9, 2024 - 6:32 am