ENVI 360K - Art As a Weapon of Struggle

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Description:

This course addresses the use of art in justice struggles. Topics will include music, performance, painting, digital media and any art expression that has been used as a tool of resistance, autonomy and communication in social justice struggles around the globe. The class covers a diverse array of topics and theoretical perspectives such as decolonial theory, indigenous studies, black feminisms, feminist cultural production, ecofeminism, environmental justice studies, disability studies, among other areas of study. To explore these topics, the course will analyze multiple cases of artistic expressions which have made an impact in society both in the Global South and the Global North.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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