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Course Description

Understanding the ways in which stories and art transcend borders and cultures is essential not only to understanding what it means to consider the world beyond one's own paradigm, but also what it means to be a global citizen. As such, this is a creative course with an ekphrastic lean - that is, what kind of narratives are we inspired to create when engaging with and responding to fine art, architecture, and even the urban landscapes of other cities? In preparation for the trip, students will read, analyze, and discuss ekphrastic poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction. Once in the travel destination, our creative exercises and discussions during our salon meeting times will complement our experiential excursions to the major museums and architectural sites across the city. Upon return to Temple, students will refine their work and produce a portfolio of original, creative work that showcases their immersive experiences with the art and culture of the country or region broadly, and the city specifically.

Code

UC 3000

Credits

3

Subject

UC