AI 223 - Literature of Resistance

Institution:

DePaul University

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The pen is mightier than the sword. Why do authors take the time to write down their objections to society's conflicting ideas about life What impact can words, rather than arms, actually have In this course, students will examine the work of various authors who have felt the need to express their opposition in writing. As well as the work of those who have emerged as leaders because of their historical opposition to the status quo. What has inspired resistance movements Much has been written about independence movements of the early to middle Twentieth Century, their significance in providing both spark and fodder for resistance movements all over the globe, including the Black Power Movement and the Feminist/Womanist Movement here in the United States. Now that the 21st Century is here, what does resistance mean and how do people empower themselves for the current and pending moments when identity politics, poverty and racism are as prevalent as ever. This course will offer students the basic knowledge and tools to understand the historical contexts for many political, economic, and social justice issues affecting people, especially women in the Twenty-First Century. Students will be able to identify and distinguish various forms of political resistance and societal oppression, and will acquire the vocabulary to discuss these moments and their impact on contemporary politics. Competences: H5, A1X, H1X, A3X. Faculty: Emily Hooper-Lasana

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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