Diversity Studies Seminars are in-depth experiences in the study of multiculturalism and cultural diversity in American society and in societies that have impacted American society. Courses expose students to and inform students about the contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans and Latinos to American culture, history, and society.A poetry writing course that will focus on poetry from the thought, to the page, through self-publication. We will be looking at the role poetry plays in social movements and crises. We will be using poetry to look at current day issues including Covid-19 and Black Lives Matters. Students will be focusing on the work of established poets and pursuing an in-depth investigation of one poet as well as writing as essay on two poetry forms. Students will write formal non-European/European-American poetry forms (ghazal, bop, blues, pantoum, etc.) as well as free verse poetry, and create an individual chapbook digital chapbook of their poems.

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