New Orleans: Legacies of Oppression and Resistance
Course Overview:
If America is a melting pot of soup, New Orleans is the mirepoix. Native American tribes, French and Spanish colonizers, American revolutionaries, and enslaved Africans clashed to form the city of New Orleans. The conflicts between these groups led to the problems faced by Louisianians over the centuries such as violent crime, mass incarceration, natural disasters, racial violence, and the slave trade. Yet, much of what makes New Orleans magical is a result of this combination of cultures: distinctive dialects, delicious food, unique celebrations, beautiful architecture, and Jazz, Zydeco, and Bounce music. In this class we will examine both sides of this coin and reveal the structural forces responsible for shaping what New Orleans is today. Grab a po’ boy and laissez les bons temps rouler!
Course fulfills these requirements: CJUS/INQ277, counts as an elective in the Criminal Justice major
Course Prerequisites: None
Destination:
New Orleans, LA (USA)
Course Length: 15 days
Program Fee: $3000
What is included:
Accomodations for fifteen days and fourteen nights; all required ground transportation within New Orleans; entry to all group musuems, historical sites, and excursions; tips for tour guides and other service workers; all breakfasts, four dinners, and two lunches are all included.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: $800 - 1,200
Students are expected to organize their own transportation to and from our hostel in New Orleans. Eleven dinners and thirteen lunches are not covered, but students will have access to a shared kitchen. Souvenirs, upgraded food and drink, and optional activities are also not included.