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LITPA-2000-24: From Root to Tree: Telling Family Stories

Fall 2020

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

Course Dates: September 02, 2020 — December 15, 2020
Meetings: Tue 12:00-03:00PM, Online - HS-3
Instructor: Anita Amirrezvani

Units: 3.0
Enrolled: 13/13 Closed

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 DESCRIPTIONEvery individual has a unique family and community story. This class focuses on how to tell a powerful story rooted in one’s background, whether it is defined as family, ancestry, national origin, community, or current interest group. Initial research, writing, and craft assignments will assist students in developing their stories and grounding them in relevant political and/or social movements and ideas. Students will express their findings in writing, as well as in other forms such as audio essays, video, podcasts, or animation. Reading and other assignments will broaden students’ understanding of the multiplicity of approaches to telling meaningful family and community stories.

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