How can narratives inspire social justice and contribute to positive social change? This course introduces students to foundational narratives, texts, and ideas about literature and social change from around the world, providing conceptual foundations for understanding how narratives shape societal and environmental transformation across contexts and disciplines. Through nonfiction, fiction, poetry, film, and digital multimedia, the course investigates how narratives contribute to social, environmental, and human rights movements.
100-level courses are designed to increase students’ skills in close reading, interpretation, and effective writing; emphasize the development of analytical and essay-writing skills; and build acquaintance with major literary forms and conventions that students need in more advanced courses. They are open to all students who have completed no more than 1.5 ENG credits.
