2025 Spring ENGLISH 198 007 GRP 007

Spring 2025

ENGLISH 198 007 - GRP 007

Directed Group Study

Music and Storytelling: Exploring Lyrics for Narrative Inspiration

Jaqueline Sandoval Villalpando

Jan 21, 2025 - May 09, 2025
Mo
05:00 pm - 06:29 pm
Class #:34329
Units: 1to4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through English

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: -1
Enrolled: 18
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 17
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

1 to 4 hours of directed group study per week, and 2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week.

Course Catalog Description

Enrollment is restricted by university regulations. Group study in a field that shall not coincide with that of any regular course and shall be specific enough to enable students to write essays based upon their studies.

Class Description

This is the course description that I came up with: "Has a song ever made you feel like it was speaking directly to you in a narrative way? This course invites you to dive deep into the world of music and explore how the depth, tone, rhythm, and lyrics of a song can inspire your own storytelling. Along the way, we’ll study the works of renowned poets and famous lyricists—like Stevie Nicks, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift—to understand the art of poetry, creative writing, and narrative structure. Through discussions and writing exercises, you’ll channel your creativity to create original pieces inspired by your favorite songs. By the end of the course, you’ll compose a short story that’ll be a piece worthy of its own Grammy! No rhythm required—just your imagination, a love for words, and maybe a Spotify playlist on repeat. Whether you're a writer, a music lover, or both, this course will help you unlock and refine your creative potential.

Class Notes

To enroll in an English Decal, you must attend the first meeting and contact the student facilitator to know the following steps to enroll. DeCals require an application; some will give you a permission code to enroll. If you have questions about enrollment, please contact the student facilitator fi.. show more
To enroll in an English Decal, you must attend the first meeting and contact the student facilitator to know the following steps to enroll. DeCals require an application; some will give you a permission code to enroll. If you have questions about enrollment, please contact the student facilitator first.

Jaqueline Sandoval Villalpando
jaquelinesandoval@berkeley.edu show less

Rules & Requirements

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Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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