Description

Writing for Social Change is based on the longstanding tradition in Western culture of using literature as a tool for social critique, as a means of calling for social change and justice, and as a tool for social transformation. The course combines traditional methods of literary and cultural analysis with a balance of creative writing workshops in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, and makes use of HECUA's approach to interdisciplinary, reflective critique. The course explores the ways in which creative writers and literature impact communities, and examines the role creative writers and literature play in addressing pressing social issues. Writing for Social Change combines critical, analytical seminars, creative writing workshops, field study, and a professional internship with a Twin Cities literary arts organization or K-12 school in need of reading/writing tutors, to give students an integrated, experiential learning opportunity.

Highlights

Internship options center around themes of the program such as:
* Freedom of expression: finding voice, identity, and power through literature
* Literacy programs in schools
* For-profit and non-profit publishing
* Storytelling / Spoken word
* Censorship
* Theater / Performing Arts

Courses
* Reading for Social Change: Literature in Political, Social, and Historical Contexts
- 1 course credit / 4 credit hours
* Writing for Social Change: A Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction
- 1 course credit / 4 credit hours
* Internship Placement and Seminar
- 2 course credits / 8 credit hours

Intern Types

• Art/Fine Arts
• Creative Writing
• Theater, Drama, Dance

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for more information

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs's Mission Statement

HECUA is an organization of 18 liberal arts colleges, universities and associations dedicated to education for social justice. Together we shape academically rigorous, study-abroad and off-campus study programs that address the most pressing issues in our neighborhoods, nations and world. This unique educational collaboration engages students, faculty and practitioners in learning that generates knowledge and tools for social transformation and community building. At HECUA we learn by seeing, reflecting and acting with others. HECUA specializes in integrating theory and practice, bringing together key disciplines that equip students to be active citizens and leaders - locally and globally.