A new program for Duke sophomores – which launched earlier this year – will include two English courses this fall: “Power, Theater, Politics” (ENG 278S) and “Moral Literacy: An Introduction” (ENG 290-7 Section 2).
The two courses are part of the new “Transformative Ideas” program that is designed to promote open and civil cross-disciplinary dialogue on questions and big ideas that change lives, link cultures and shape societies around the world.
“Power, Theater, Politics” – taught by Douglas Jones of English and Theater Studies – explores how cultural formations have understood and even shaped the relationship between power and politics on public stages of all sorts, from theater to the battlefield. The course is cross-listed with Theater Studies (THEATRST 225S).
“Moral Literacy: An Introduction” – taught by Thomas Pfau of English – draws on a wide range of short philosophical, religious, and literary writings from Plato to the present to understand moral concepts of which we routinely make use – too often with little or no clarity.
To learn more about the “Transformative Ideas” program and view other courses offered, visit the Trinity College website.
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