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Innocence and Experience Part 1
Innocence and Experience Part 2
Innocence and Experience Part 3
Innocence and Experience Part 4
Conformity and Rebellion Part 1
Conformity and Rebellion Part 2
Conformity and Rebellion Part 3
Love and Hate Part 1
Love and Hate Part 2
Love and Hate Part 3
 

The human experience can be confusing, comforting, dangerous, boring, exciting or all of the above. In this class, we will be exploring three of the most common—and meaningful—aspects of what it means to be human: innocence and experience, conformity and rebellion, and love and hate. As you read the paired stories, we will talk about why characters behave as they do, how they are influenced by their background and the world around them, what they learn from their journeys, and even what their stories have to say to us today. As we proceed, be prepared to discuss your ideas with your online classmates (through Discussion Forum), write about the stories in two short papers, and even share some of your own human experience. There’ll even be a chance for games…

 

 

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