urban dreams & urban disruption new orleans
DESCRIPTION
This course will use New Orleans to explore how American cities respond to disruption and disaster. Guided by the question, “Did New Orleans’ musical traditions provide a framework for resilience?” this course will integrates urban history and cultural theory to explore the components of urban resilience. With special attention placed on music culture as a tool to create and preserve a sense of place, the course explores New Orleans’ music, the impact of Katrina, and the ongoing recovery efforts. Ending with an optional four-day immersion trip to New Orleans, this course will shed light on the continuing impact of the storm and the community’s resilience.TRANSCRIPT
