Summer 2026
Songs of Protest
Dates: June 16, 2026 – July 22, 2026Day/Time: Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
Level: 200-Level
Certificate: Civic Engagement, Democracy*, Human Rights
Civic Engagement certificate requirement: A community-engaged Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) course.
Human Rights certificate requirement: Course taught from a perspective other than that of law or politics.
Instructor: Lina Kassem, Parami University
We will explore the realm of protest songs, inquiring into their ability to voice dissent, catalyze change, and energize social and political movements. This course navigates diverse protest songs that have played a central role in shaping worldwide pursuits for justice, equality, and human rights. Throughout this course, we will immerse ourselves in music from various cultures, analyzing its global impact. Additionally, we will investigate music's role in resistance and its multifaceted functions within organized protest movements.
This is session 2 course. Deadline to register is June 5.
Credits: 4 US / 8 ECTS