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LITPA-2000-20: Confluence in the Arts

Fall 2020

Subject: Literary and Performing Arts Studies
Type: Seminar
Delivery Mode: Online
Level: Undergraduate

Course Dates: September 02, 2020 — December 15, 2020
Meetings: Fri 8:00-11:00AM, Online - HS-1
Instructor: Ishmael Reed

Units: 3.0
Enrolled: 12/15

Description:

LITPA 2000 courses introduce students to the study of literature or the performing arts, emphasizing analysis of both particular works and of the range of genres, periods and traditions. Frequent reading and writing assignments will be made.COURSE DESCRIPTIONUsing the poetry workshop as the anchor, this course will explore the connections between the arts, poetry, painting, performance,music and film. Students will write poetry. The poetry will be performed and videotaped.The course will also include discussions of the major trends in the arts of the 20th century and beyond.Carla Blank is a leading choreographer, director, and author, who has collaborated with such luminaries as Robert Wilson. She has directed plays in the United States and abroad. Her book Live On Stage has been adopted by several state school systems. Distinguished Professor Ishmael Reed has received awards in poetry, theater and fiction. He is the recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Community Service bestowed by The University of California at Berkeley where he taught for 36 years.

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