Storytelling

Catalog description

Stories often feel fundamental to human understanding, social connectedness, and even survival. In this course, we explore the broad historical sweep of storytelling from oral traditions through analog and then contemporary digital media, drawing upon rich traditions of story from a range of cultures, practices, and regions. We consider how technological shifts shape the ever-changing landscape of storytelling and its vital role in human culture, and we place our own stories and storytelling practices within the broader context of storytelling.