ADEN 1900 Literature of Transformation: System-Impacted Voices

In this class, students will join a community of learners to read texts that visualize life beyond the bounds of the carceral system. The classs focus is two-fold: 1) to delve into the liberatory power of literature and 2) to engage in the practical cultivation of college skills that will ensure student success at BC. Students will collaboratively read poetry, philosophical consolation, memoirs, essays, and short fiction to examine the ways that authors use literary expression to critique systems, to humanize individuals who have been incarcerated, and to imagine new futures. The assignments, activities, and projects will introduce students to college technologies, offer practice in planning and scheduling time, help students identify and utilize resources geared for student success, and prepare students to conduct library research. Students will also engage in self-reflection and create an academic plan that empowers them to make the most of their educational experience.