Are You Creative?: The Rise of a Modern Virtue

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Are you creative, or, even, a "creative"? Do you plan to be an entrepreneur, a writer, or an artist? Today, "creativity" is championed by education activists, fringe artists, and corporate CEOs alike. This course gives a critical perspective by tracing the biography of an idea through various fields. We will look everywhere for signs of creativity and focus on the relationship between creativity, work, and economic development, taking of Providence, RI, the "Creative Capital" as an example. We will talk to people involved in various aspects of the city's creative strategy to observe the effects of this powerful idea. Enrollment limited to 17 first year students and sophomores.