English 286 - Arts of the Possible:Literature and Social Justice Movements

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

HU (Cross-listed in Gender and Sexuality Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies) T.Tensuan We will examine memoirs, essays, and poetry by American writer/activists whose works illuminate the formation of -- and tensions between -- civil rights struggles, peace movements, feminist organizing, and LGBT movements. Readings include Baldwin, Rukeyser, King, Rich, Malcolm X, Lorde, Moraga and Stringfellow. (Satisfies the social justice requirement.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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