Latinx Art in the United States (ARTH 28700)
Focuses on Latinx Art in the United States during the 20th century, while periodically reaching back further in time to provide historical perspective. Special emphasis is placed on the following artistic cultures: Chicanx, Puerto Rican, Cuban-American, and New York City's role as an artistic magnet. Topics to be considered include: the relative coherence of the category "Latinx Art," the role of art in the construction of tradition, community, and history; the borderlands as space and theoretical concept; and the relevance of the arts in the contemporary debate over immigration
Introduction to Film Aesthetics and Analysis (CNPH 10100)
An analysis of the cinematic techniques utilized throughout film history to create meaning, suggest mood, develop psychology of characters, and communicate ideas. Emphasis is placed on classic American and foreign films, from the silent period to the present day.
Fiction Film Theory (CNPH 30000)
Close visual analysis of film, focusing on cinematographic and directorial aspects of film style. Detailed examination of specific films and various theories.
Utopias and Dystopias of Emerging Media (EMED 32000)
Analysis of theoretical, social, economic, political, technological, and cultural perspectives that impact and are impacted by new and emerging media technologies. Theoretical framework or technological focus defined by contemporary issues and student interest.
Global Screen Cultures (LNGS 11100/ SCRE 11100)
Examination of cinematic representations of changing notions of cultural, national, and individual identity. Topics will include the impact of war and fascism on national identity; changing notions of the family structure and gender roles; generational conflict and cultural identity, class, race, and religion. Students will investigate these topics both within and across various national cultures.
Africa Through Film: Images and Reality (POLT 33200)
Challenges popular Western representations of the African continent through a study of representation and reality and interrogates the foundation of these constructs. Emphasizes the need for media literacy and exposure to counter-narratives in the study of African countries and explores African politics, historiographies, and contemporary issues through extensive readings and a comparative analysis of diverse films from Hollywood, radical African filmmakers, and popular African cinema. Materials include "Coming to America," "Flame," and "Lumumba." Students apply sociopolitical analysis to the subject matter, uncovering for instance, apartheid ideology behind the portrayal of Africans in the film "The Gods Must Be Crazy." Counts as a Comparative & International Studies course for politics majors and international politics minors, and as a “place” course for the concentration in international studies and for international politics minors.
Introduction to Television and Film Industries (TVR 12400)
Introduction to digital and electronic media industries, both traditional and emerging. Focus on ethical, legal technological, economic, and creative shifts resulting from new media platforms and cross-platform distribution. Discussion, research, writing, and group collaborative work focused on emerging challenges and opportunities in the new media environment.
Global Flow of Information (TVR 22000)
A critical review and analysis of theories, policies, and issues in international and intercultural communication, as well as the flow of information among nations of the world through traditional and contemporary communication channels. Includes interpersonal communications, the mass media, satellite communications, diplomacy and international conventions. Readings and discussions of research studies demonstrate the interconnections of communication and international relations. Emphasis is placed on the impact of the flow of information on political, economic, cultural, legal, and social aspects of various countries and regions.
Electronic Media Criticism (TVR 33500)
Critical exploration of the complex role television programming plays in the cultural representation and construction of marginalized social groups and the medium’s treatment of issues related to gender, race, class, and sexuality. The course analyzes from a historical, industrial, economic, and social perspective how classical and contemporary television shows both perpetuate and challenge negative stereotyping and false social myths related to sexism, racism, transphobia, and homophobia.