IDS107 The Power of Story: Portraits of Us

This interdisciplinary course invites students to explore identity, community, and social change through portraiture and storytelling. Drawing on principles of qualitative methodology and social-emotional learning, students will engage in reading, writing, and creative projects that connect personal and collective narratives to larger cultural and historical contexts. By reflecting on their own experiences and perspectives, students will strengthen critical thinking and literacy skills while building empathy, understanding, and a deeper sense of belonging.