Art/Justice: Childhood Past-Pres I/By Invitation Only (IDHP 344)

Term: 2013-2014 Fall Term

Faculty

Suzanne ConwayShow MyInfo popup for Suzanne Conway

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Sara E. KitchenShow MyInfo popup for Sara E. Kitchen

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Dr. Kathleen Duffy SSJShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Kathleen Duffy SSJ

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Schedule

Mon, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (8/26/2013 - 12/23/2013) Location: MAIN SJ 241

Description

The interdisciplinary field of childhood studies offers much scholarship to pursue themes and topics from the perspectives the visual arts (paintings, prints, decorative arts, photographs and film) and the law (ancient and Western law, international children???s rights, and social justice issues). Topics to be considered include the changing conceptions of childhood, abandonment and infant care, child health and education, child labor, war-affected children, juvenile justice, child discipline and child abuse, and multiple childhoods. Field trips, films, and guest lectures enhance the course readings and class discussions. Core: Art/Music requirement. Pre-Requisite: By Invitation Only.