Interdisciplinary Arts 0290 - Social Entrepreneurism Design

Students who already have ideas for their own social enterprises spend the semester building the skills and connections to make these ideas a reality. This hands-on, experiential class explores innovation, finding and creatively using resources, economics and well-being, impact studies, feasibility, cross cultivation, market analysis, publicity, global opportunities, design and planning. Students create their own syllabus and present business simulations. Instructor permission required. Instructor Permission Criteria: Students must already have a strong idea for a social enterprise. They need to be able to express this idea in a one-page project statement which includes the name of the enterprise, how it works, who it serves, why it is needed/important, and what social needs it addresses. Project statements can be submitted to Tamara for immediate consideration at: tstenn@hampshire.edu.

Power, Community and Social Justice Independent Work Students in this course are expected to spend at least six hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes such things as completing assignments, project research and execution and other activities as needed.