The F Word: Sex & Equity in Songwriting

SW-277

This is an immersive course in which students will write songs that authentically reflect their identities and lived experiences. Building on the Songwriting Major's core tools and techniques, students will examine intersectional feminism and analyze how race, class, and gender shape creative expression. Through the study of pioneering female songwriters, from Nina Simone to Chappell Roan; feminist literature, from bell hooks to Roxane Gay; and visual art, poetry, and performance, students will deepen their understanding of self, songwriting, and artistic purpose. The course culminates in the creation of five original songs that tell personal stories and amplify marginalized voices. 

Credits
2
Prerequisites
MTEC-111, LENG-106 (for non-native English speakers)
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Major Elective for
Songwriting
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
SONG
Course Chair
Rodney Alejandro
Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.