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This course is a quest for understanding of the conventions of medieval romance, a genre of predilection for establishing codified, recognizable normative femininities and masculinities through the lens of gender, sexuality and feminist and queer theory. We will explore medieval texts and the social contexts of their production and reception, the aspirations and contradictions of the idealized, and the heteronormative world of knighthood and courtly love.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
12:10
13:30
G-002
Friday
12:10
13:30
G-002

Courses on different topics in the discipline, enriching the present course offerings. These classes are taught by permanent or visiting faculty.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
12:10
13:30
G-207
Thursday
12:10
13:30
G-207

Whether a story is an imaginative transformation of life experience or an invention, the writing must be well crafted and convincing, driven not only by plot and theme but also through characterization, conflict, point of view, and sensitivity to language. Students produce and critique short stories and novel chapters while studying fiction techniques and style through examples.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
15:20
16:40
G-207
Monday
16:55
18:15
G-L22

Have you yearned to start a novel, a collection of related short stories or narrative essays, a memoir, or a series of poems? This cross-genre, seminar-style course is designed for students who want to pursue larger, more advanced creative writing projects. Students will submit project proposals for discussion and approval, and then present significant installments of writing at regular intervals during the semester. Revisions will be required along with student-professor individual conferences. Readings will be used as guiding examples, and required reaction papers will be tailored to individual projects. May be taken twice for credit.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Wednesday
16:55
19:50
G-L21

Under the supervision of the major advisor, students prepare a portfolio of at least 5 essays from their major courses, along with relevant work in other courses, and identify, evaluate and justify the personal focus of their work in an introductory essay. Examined orally by a panel of faculty.


The introductory course provides students with basic training in writing and reporting in all forms of journalism, print and online. The course gives students with a grounding in the basic principles and practices of the journalism profession: accuracy, fairness, objectivity. Students will learn journalistic writing techniques as well as style and tone. They will analyze possible sources, define angles, and learn to write a hard news story. The course will provide workshop training for students involved in ASM courses focused on the Peacock Plume website.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
09:00
10:20
PL-1
Friday
09:00
10:20
PL-1

This course is designed to give you strong technical and conceptual skills in video production. This course will prepare you for future video work in film, journalism, media and communications, studio art, and can be useful across many other disciplines. You will learn to create several complete film and audio projects, each challenging you to explore new skills. Class time will be divided into lectures, screenings, and mostly in-class labs and critique. Homework will consist of readings, writing responses, shooting, editing and screenings.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
15:20
16:40
C-501
Friday
15:20
16:40
C-501

This course provides a survey of the media and its function in today’s society. It introduces students to the basic concepts and tools necessary to think critically about media institutions and practices. In addition to the analysis of diverse media texts, the course considers wider strategies and trends in marketing, distribution, audience formation and the consequences of globalization. By semester’s end, students will understand the basic structures of today’s media and be able to provide advanced analysis that weighs the social and political implications of its products.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
12:10
13:30
Q-A101
Friday
12:10
13:30
Q-A101

This course provides a survey of the media and its function in today’s society. It introduces students to the basic concepts and tools necessary to think critically about media institutions and practices. In addition to the analysis of diverse media texts, the course considers wider strategies and trends in marketing, distribution, audience formation and the consequences of globalization. By semester’s end, students will understand the basic structures of today’s media and be able to provide advanced analysis that weighs the social and political implications of its products.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
10:35
11:55
Q-A101
Thursday
10:35
11:55
Q-A101

Firstbridge courses are offered to degree seeking freshmen and registration is done via webform in pre-arrival checklist.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
13:45
15:05
PL-1
Thursday
13:45
15:05
PL-1