Students can look forward to an active discussion between the humanities and the social sciences.
The introductory class will briefly survey a variety of ways that scholars in the humanities and social sciences have addressed this topic. Subsequent weeks will explore how narrative frames a series of political and ethical issues, generally alternating between non-fictional and fictional narratives in each of these realms. A substantial term paper, due on December 11, and active participation in class discussions. The format of the paper should be arranged on an individual basis with the instructors. You should have a preliminary discussion of your paper ideas with the instructors by Oct. 11 at the latest.