
Interested in exploring contemporary issues through visual arts, film, dance, performance, theater, and literature? Explore how artists respond to social and political changes and challenges within their communities. Small class sizes where we explore big ideas. All that matters is that you want to think deeply about creativity, community, stories, and social justice. Open to all majors

The fall semester course focuses on the intersection of arts, community, and social science. We'll read novels, scholarly articles, and nonfiction, as well as watch films and explore a variety of art from painting to performance. This course fulfills one Social /Behavioral (BF) general education requirement.

The spring semester course focuses on narratives and stories through the lens of the arts. We'll explore topics from memory and war to immigration and diversity. This course fulfills one Humanities (HF) general education requirement and one Diversity (DV) degree requirement.

Joshua Rivkin, Ph.D.

joshua.rivkin@utah.edu

The benefits of taking a LEAP class are...AchievementCommunityConnectionsEngaged LearningMajor ConnectionsProgressResearchSuccessTeamwork

LEAP Academic Learning Communities

Undergraduate Studies

Interested in exploring contemporary issues through visual arts, film, dance, performance, theater, and literature?

Explore how artists respond to social and political changes and challenges within their communities.

The benefits of taking a LEAP class are...AchievementCommunityConnectionsEngaged LearningMajor ConnectionsProgressResearchSuccessTeamwork

Art & Social Issues

Interested in exploring contemporary issues through visual arts, film, dance, performance, theater, and literature?

Explore how artists respond to social and political changes and challenges within their communities.

The benefits of taking a LEAP class are...AchievementCommunityConnectionsEngaged LearningMajor ConnectionsProgressResearchSuccessTeamwork