Overview
Choose one of the two final paper topics below. Your paper should be about 10-12 pages (double spaced) in length and should not incorporate texts from outside of class. Instead, concentrate on interpreting the texts we've read, especially through doing close readings of passages. This paper is due on Wednesday, December 14th by 4:30pm. One day extension maimum.
- Are leaders or groups more important, in creating political change? Why? Answer through explaining, comparing, and evaluating the arguments of at least three (and not more than four) thinkers we've read in this class, at least one of which must be Sara Schulman or Deva Woodly. Without a thorough examination and evaluation of your thinkers' arguments, the argument of your paper will not be compelling.
- Can individuals create political change? Why/why not? Answer through explaining, comparing, and evaluating the arguments of at least three (and not more than four) thinkers we've read in this class, at least one of which must be Octavia Butler or adrienne maree brown. Without a thorough examination and evaluation of your thinkers arguments, the argument of your paper will not be compelling. （Butter / Brown）
- Choose from the following books*C.L.R. James, The Black Jacobins*China Mieville, October*Erin Piñeda, Seeing Like an Activist*Deva Woodly, Reckoning: Black Lives Matter and the Democratic Necessity of Social Movements*Sarah Schulman, Let the Record Show*Octavia Butler, Parable of the Sower*adrienne maree brown, Emergent Strategy