ASU course explores culture through an interdisciplinary lens

Published Feb. 12, 2026
Updated Feb. 18, 2026

When Razieh Araghi joined Arizona State University in fall 2025, she wanted to show students the power of humanities. 

Her course — SLC 202 Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories — aims to do just that, by introducing them to a wide range of resources, including maps, museum exhibits and world literature, that demonstrate how our understanding of history and culture is shaped by the words, images and stories we share.

ASU course explores culture through an interdisciplinary lens
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