Sounding the Barbaric Yawp: Society and the Creative Self

People and Society
Sounding the Barbaric Yawp: Society and the Creative Self

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  • Academic Plan
    PS_0078
  • Cognate
    People and Society
  • Responsible Academic Unit
    Contact Info
    • Name: Timothy Watson
    • Email: watsont@miami.edu
    • Phone: Please contact by email
    • Location: 401 Ashe
  • Recommended for
    Recommended students: This cognate would appeal to students majoring in Communications, Education, English, and Psychology, as well as those preparing for graduate studies in law.
  • Required Courses
    Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
  • Number of Groups: 3

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Description

Sound the Barbaric Yawp takes its title from Walt Whitman's poem, "Leaves of Grass," in which ideas of self are explored and celebrated through a widening sequence of associations and contexts. By combining complementary creative and critical coursework, students will enrich their critical thinking skills while developing cultural contexts for personal experiences and interests.

Option Groups

Complete exactly 3 of the following option groups:

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