Description
A reading-intensive course focused on Melville’s masterpiece. By the end of this class, you should know Moby Dick as well as you know a favorite movie. You should also be able to situate yourself in a cultural, technological, and ecological history that includes Moby Dick, which is, among many other things, a story of self-discovery, a story of self-government vs. tyranny, and a story of the conflicts between resource extraction, profit, and justice. Coursework includes presentations, quizzes, midterm exam, and final exam. Average weekly reading load: 48pp. This classroom is analog-only—no screens, no digital media.