Chiron Studies: Burning Man- Facilitating creative chaos
Burning Man syllabus, 4 Credit Version (Draft):
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About Chiron:
Chiron Studies allows students to design and teach official for-credit courses that are not currently offered by PSU. Collaborative, accessible classes are developed and taught by students. Not only do the instructors receive the unique experience of conducting their own college level course, they are also paid $1000. About the Class: Burning Man is laboratory of social change for more informed civic participation. It can be a framework to transform communities. This course is a participatory examination of Burning Man: the temporary city that evokes dreams of permanence locally and worldwide. We will explore the concept of Black Rock City as a unique urban phenomenon, analyze how community thrives without a permanent geographic presence, and how creative chaos is facilitated, with costumes. Class experience will be based on participation, discussion and guest lectures. |
About you: What’s in it for the students? A chance to take a unique and engaging course that will count as a general elective. Our instructors are passionate and often subject matter experts, embedded within their communities of study. If you are interested in teaching, take a class and see if student centered, democratic education is for you! About the instructor:
Tom Martin is a 4th year undergraduate student and enrolled in the Community Development program at Portland State University. He is active in the TRiO-SSS program and student clubs such as BikePSU and SAUCI. "TomCat's" participation in Burning Man stretches over 11 years. He has served as a Washington, DC Regional Contact, manager for the Burning Man Community Bikes fleet, and department lead for the Black Rock Ranger Intercept team. He is vice-chair for PrecipitationNW, an arts, education, and leadership development non-profit based in Portland, OR. He volunteers for SOAK, the Burning Man regional arts festival in Oregon. In his spare time, Tom repairs bikes for therapy. He likes cats too. If you have any questions about Burning Man or this course, feel free to contact him at [email protected] |
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