This course is designed to provide a vehicle for instructors to address a topic with which they are especially concerned; usually more restricted than the subject matter of a regular lecture course. Topics will vary with instructor. See departmental announcements.

This interdisciplinary course will examine how places shape stories and how stories influence places. Drawing from the fields of geography, journalism, and creative writing, students will investigate the ways in which storytelling intersects with notions of place and identity. Through a combination of readings, films, and audio, students will create their own place-based stories. Topics in the course will include: • Investigating the role of journalists in uncovering and narrating stories, and examining how place influences the construction of news narratives. • Exploring how geographical spaces shape identities, and questions of belonging, memory, and heritage. • Examining the relationship between place, power, and privilege. • Exploring innovative digital tools and platforms for mapping and visualizing narratives about place.

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