Critical Race & Political Econ 367 - Slavery, Prison, and Captivity: Narratives of Life in and out of Bondage

This course will be a multidisciplinary exploration of narratives produced by enslaved people, captivity experiences, and histories of imprisonment from the 17th to the present day by highlighting how these narratives were connected to artistic and socio-political movements of their times. The class will critically analyze the historical contributions of the narratives of enslaved people that shape ideas of justice, emancipation, and new societies. We will chronologically track how several narratives of enslaved and captive people described, challenged, contested, and attempted to dismantle hegemonic power structures.

This course is open to juniors and seniors