ENGL 079P. Sanctuary.

While the term “sanctuary” literally refers to a sanctum within a church, the term has come to more broadly signify different types of safety from harm and discrimination. A
sanctuary might refer to a country willing to offer a refugee rights and privileges; awildlife preserve to protect endangered species; a city or campus unwilling to share
information about undocumented individuals; or a community space intentionally created to protect people from harm. This course will explore the theme of sanctuary
broadly-to cover various political, institutional, and cultural understandings of sanctuary-but with a specific focus on Swarthmore College and Philadelphia. Each semester, students learn and co-create with community partners. For Spring 2025, students will collaborate with local artists, returned citizen Paulette Carrington, and a small group of currently incarcerated women to co-create a publication/exhibition that explores the concept of finding sanctuary in human connection and creativity. Spots for this course are limited and require instructor permission. Students should email Katie Price (kprice1) with a substantial paragraph about their interest and related experience.

20th/21st c.
GATEWAY English Literature.
Humanities.
1 credit.
Eligible for ESCH. PEAC. GLBL-paired.
Spring 2025. Price.
Catalog chapter: English Literature
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/english-literature

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