LBRL 110 - Confession and Self-Promotion: Autobiography from Augustine to the Blogosphere

An examination of the historical origins of autobiographical writing in the European tradition, this class considers how individuals have imagined both themselves and their relationships to society. Through visual media (such as portraiture) and various written genres (from letters to trial records to essays), this class uses an interdisciplinary approach to introduce some important themes in European cultural history.

Prerequisites & Notes: Freshman status
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM