We have traced how “women” – who bear some relationship to the national construct of “America” – have used genres, sometimes “literature” – to protest injustice, to seek connection, to right wrongs, and to know and care for the self. Now it’s your turn to add to the conversation.   You will craft your own piece of writing/art/media that is inspired by, speaks back to, extends, or otherwise engages with the histories of writing and art that we have been exploring.

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Project: adding to the story

 

I want you to consider the lineage of writers and writing that we have considered. We have traced how “women” – who bear some relationship to the national construct of “America” – have used genres, sometimes “literature” – to protest injustice, to seek connection, to right wrongs, and to know and care for the self. Now it’s your turn to add to the conversation.

 

You will craft your own piece of writing/art/media that is inspired by, speaks back to, extends, or otherwise engages with the histories of writing and art that we have been exploring. Your project might be:

 

  • A writing project (5-7 pages, more is fine)
    • An academic essay
    • A creative writing project
    • A hybrid writing project (academic + personal narrative, for example)
    • A lesson plan

you will be evaluated on the following:

  • Does the work engage with the questions, themes, and ideas of the course? Is there a clear connection with the course texts and discussions?
  • Does the work contribute to the conversation, and add new analysis, interpretation, creativity, and/or insight?
  • Does the chosen genre of the project make sense for the purpose of the project? (ie, if you want to make a social media campaign, don’t write like an academic)

This prompt is very broad. This is to encourage your own creativity & academic interest. However, if you don’t know where to start, here are some things to consider:

  • Which texts, ideas, and questions have moved me this quarter? Which ones do I want to continue to think with?
  • Who is my audience for my project? What kind of information or story do I want to share with that audience?
  • What experiences, reflections, and ideas do I have to contribute to this conversation?