Poverty, Ecology and the Arts: St. Francis of Assisi
Examines literature and artistic portrayals of St. Francis of Assisi as a symbol for economic, political, and environmental justice, spanning medieval to contemporary works.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2013: 3.50 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.86 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Articulate the significance of Francis of Assisi as a multi-faceted historical, literary and symbolic figure, especially in relation to economic and environmental justice and reform.
Read and assess critically a range of literary genres that employ and depict Francis.
Compare interpretive models of Francis in literature and related artistic media over time and contexts.
Craft cogent written analysis of a literary and religious model such as Francis via selected interdisciplinary methods from religious studies, literary and historical scholarship.
Produce a research paper on a critical aspect of the presentation of Francis in selected works, employing one or more disciplinary approaches covered in the course.
Source: UW Guide 1· UW Guide 2· UW Guide 3
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2013: 3.50 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.86 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
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Topics
- Literature about Francis of Assisi, including medieval accounts and contemporary works.
- Artistic portrayals of St. Francis as a religious symbol.
- St. Francis as a model for economic, political, and environmental justice.
Skills
- Critical reading and assessment of literary genres depicting Francis of Assisi.
- Comparing interpretive models of Francis across literature and artistic media.
- Crafting written analysis using interdisciplinary methods from religious studies, literary, and historical scholarship.
- Producing research papers employing disciplinary approaches to analyze the presentation of Francis.
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