Incarceration's Witnesses: American Prison Writing Course
by EDX
Study prisoner testimonies and the history of U.S. incarceration from 1790–2015. Understand mass incarceration through first-person narratives.
Why this course
- Powerful use of first-person testimonial to humanize incarcerated voices
- Comprehensive historical timeline from 1790 to 2015
- Engages critically with mass incarceration and systemic inequities
- Encourages ethical reflection on justice and reform
