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Bruce and Jimi

Summer 2017 quarter (First Session)

Taught by

American studies
This course will explore the lives, art, and impact on popular culture of Bruce Lee and Jimi Hendrix. Course materials will include written texts (biographical works, scholarly studies, fiction, and poetry), films (fiction and documentary), and music. We will visit a number of Seattle sites associated with the lives and legacies of these legends, including Garfield High School, Seattle's International District, their gravesites, and the final installment of an acclaimed multiyear Bruce Lee exhibit at Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum. Students will have the option of producing a traditional research paper, a creative writing project, or a multimedia portfolio.

Program Details

Fields of Study

american studies cultural studies

Preparatory For

education, humanities, and cultural studies

Quarters

Summer Open

Location and Schedule

Final Schedule and Room Assignment

Campus Location

Olympia

Time Offered

Day

Advertised Schedule

Thur/Fri 9 am - 1 pm

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Fees

The $12 student fee will cover entrance to the Bruce Lee exhibit at Seattle's Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience.