undergraduate credit courses
Spring 2009 Credit Courses: Communications/Writing
B.A. Degree in
Liberal Studies: Communications/Media Studies
Modernism, Media, and the Middle Class
Charles Morazé, in The Triumph of the Middle Classes, describes the political and social history of the bourgeoisie during the 19th century. This course traces themes from Morazé through the 20th century, with attention to how the middle class sees itself through art, literature, film, advertising, and television. Also offered as CSS 3180.
AHU3180.45 / 4 credits
Beth Gersh-Nesic
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 27–May 12
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1006
Frontline Reporting: Global Conflict
The past century saw two world wars and countless smaller, armed conflagrations over land, political influence, and ancient hatreds. This course focuses on a variety of post-World War II conflicts as reported by international journalists. Students learn about the atrocities in Bosnia, the Middle East, and Africa, among others, but most of all, they learn how war and conflict are reported. Also offered as FTF 3086.
ALI3086.45 / 4 credits
Michael Taub
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 21–May 6
Humanities Bldg., Room 1074
College Writing
Students are guided through the writing process: rehearsing, drafting, conferring, revising, and editing. The course combines informal writing activities (e.g., journal writing, free writing) with more formal assignments, such as a research paper. Students are encouraged to discover their own “voices” and to write both clearly and effectively about a given topic or reading assignment.
AWR1100.20 / 4 credits
John Battenfeld
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 21–May 6
Humanities Bldg., Room 2045
NEW! True Stories: The Craft of Memoir
Students learn how to examine and write their own stories through in-class exercises and discussion of both student and published work. Beginning writers, as well as those with a particular project in mind, learn how to place their stories in the larger context of the world and employ storytelling techniques, including imagery, voice, dialogue, and character development.
AWR2350.45 / 4 credits
AWR3350.45 / 4 credits
AWR9350.45 / noncredit option / $595
Melissa Febos
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 26–May 11
Humanities Bldg., Room 2077
The Internet and Business
Students examine the impact of the Internet on business and develop a solid foundation for evaluating current and future Internet business applications. Topics include Internet businesses; the impact of the Internet on traditional businesses, including Internet marketing, customer relationship management, and virtual workplaces; information businesses (music, software, movies, news); and global issues (outsourcing, offshoring).
CBU3060.45 / 4 credits
CBU9061.45 / noncredit option / $595
R. David Seabrook
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 26–May 11
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1059
Cyberspace Law
CSS3375.45 Refer to Legal Studies Courses.
Posted Oct. 24, 2008
