AMSTUD 139Q: Walking, Writing, and Freedom, the American Way

Course Description

An interdisciplinary approach to walking, writing, and freedom in American culture and life. The course will also incorporate a walking and writing practice into weekly meetings to inspire students to think critically about the pedestrian, peripatetic, flaneur, pilgrim, hiker. Assignments will be generated from readings and walks. The reading list also includes scientific and theoretical work on the impact of walking on the mind. Ways AII. 3 units. Class limit 16