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Study of government-sponsored support of the arts in the United States during the Great Depression, which stands as the most ambitious public investment in the arts in world history as the federal government paid people to teach and create art. Through lecture, discussion, and group work, this cross-disciplinary course explores the suite of New Deal programs that sought to elevate and democratize American arts and letters. Exploration of questions related to the federal arts programs' success, the cultural infrastructure equivalent in civic utility to the airports and bridges built by other federal programs, and if the art produced then (1932-1943) functions as art today.

Explores theory and pedagogy of integrating all art forms (visual, music, drama, dance, literary) across the curriculum and throughout the teaching and learning environment. Includes best practices, skill building, and exploration of resources to provide educators the tools and ability to effectively engage all students while promoting curiosity, mastery of content and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Covers the short story in a global context, examining the ways authors from a variety of eras and cultures have approached short fiction. From the dark romanticism of Hawthorne to the magical realism of Marquez - and many stops in between - the course features works with a broad range of themes, styles, and techniques, all to demonstrate the ways that short fiction has been a unique laboratory for literary experimentation and innovation. The course places an emphasis on class discussion.

Explores how artificial intelligence and other digital tools are reshaping creative practice, reading, writing, and humanistic inquiry. Examines AI not only as a set of tools but as a cultural and ethical phenomenon that raises questions about authorship, labor, care, bias, responsibility, and what it means to create in relation to nonhuman systems. Through a mix of literary texts, critical essays, and creative experimentation, the course emphasizes reflection, discussion, and creative process. Readings include fictional works alongside humanities‑based commentary about AI, allowing students to consider how stories, values, and ethical frameworks shape our responses to emerging technologies. The course is open to students from across the humanities and arts and is suitable for those with no technical background.