ENCW 205 - Art and Identity in New Orleans

CR: 3
This course explores the relationship between historical and contemporary portraits of the culturally and ethnically diverse city of New Orleans in literature, journalism, film, visual art, and music. Authors and artists to be studied include Kate Chopin, Tennessee Williams, Walker Percy, Natasha Trethewey, Brenda Marie Osbey, Spike Lee, Louis Armstrong, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and Deborah Luster. Offered alternate years. Students will complete both creative and analytical assignments and will attend SBC arts events. This course counts for the CORE 150 requirement. III.W, C150, V.2, V.6b