Conquest The course will begin by using Conquest of Paradise to explore pre-Columbian history and the conquest of America. A nomadic Utopia as a text. During this segment we will not only discuss utopian experience but visionary movements for social change over the course of American History. This final segment of the class will explore internal colonialism in the US, utilizing Amazing Grace as a starting point for discussion. Students are required to attend one field trip and write about the experience.
Students can also attend additional field trips for extra credit.
Field trip schedule will be announced in class. Students are also required to complete the following two writing assignments by coupling their own feelings, visions and imagination with quotes from class texts and other scholarly works. Each paper should be approximately 6-10 pages, be concisely written and not contain excessive dogmatism. Since this class only meets once per week, attendance is imperative, hence only one non excused absence is allowed. Showing up to class late is rude and disrupts class discussions.