CESC 165XP

Main Course

Storytelling for Social Justice: Research and Writing with Nonprofit Organizations

Description

Seminar, three hours; fieldwork, two hours. Limited to juniors/seniors. Exploration of how nonprofit organizations use storytelling strategies to advance social justice. Offers opportunity to use research and writing skills telling stories of social justice through print and online media. Students collaborate with nonprofit organizations to complete research and communication projects. Special focus on how storytelling can empower individuals and communities and advance equity in diverse urban centers like Los Angeles. Letter grading.