419 - Star Wars: Politics and Philosophy

Instructed by Peter Asch, 0-1 credits

Fall 2014

Have you at any point ever experienced strong emotions about Star Wars? Have you ever wondered why Star Wars has become such a fundamental and influential part of Western society? Do you want to learn about the story and the sociopolitical elements underlying the entire Star Wars universe that have helped it to become so enduring? Each class will consist of lecture and discussion with selected weekly readings and clips.There are no prerequisites save for enthusiasm about Star Wars and ideas for discussion.

Enrollment Limit: 15