The history of human beings is a history of walking, of migrations of peoples and cultural exchanges. This course will examine some of the manifestations of walking as a purposeful and creative practice. Rather than a comprehensive history, we will look at specific examples where the act of walking is a conscious choice for artistic, political, religious or environmental objectives. If we think about an act as an aesthetic tool that generates meaning, then the deliberate choice to walk can be seen as an expression that creates value. Each session we will consider the work and activities of individuals or groups who have engaged with and documented the act of intentional walking.