“Welcome
to the Extinction Rebellion Creative Hub: an anthology of songs,
fiction and poetry that’s inspiring, meaningful and original, and that
reflects the principles, concerns and values of the Extinction Rebellion
from a global, regional or local perspective.”
https://xrcreative.org/
In
this seminar, we will consider the literary production created in
connection with the Extinction Rebellion movement. We will historicize
the complicated relationship between political/social movements and the
arts, starting with Plato’s eviction of the poets from the ideal state.
We will also reflect on the idea that some art forms are better suited
to political and social interventions than others. And we will
scrutinize the “songs, fiction and poetry” and consider whether (and if
so, why) they are “inspiring, meaningful and original.” Equally, we will
discuss the idea that art is rooted in global, regional and local
perspectives.
The
principle requirement for this course is your commitment, including
regular attendance and active participation. You should also be prepared
to discuss works of art, write poetry, and sing.
We
will agree on the material to be discusses and on the methods used to
engage with the material in our first session, which will be on 20 April
2023!
- Dozent/in: Felix Sprang