A book is both a physical object and an immaterial verbal entity. This course studies the dual nature of the book as artifact and text, the ways this duality is embodied in print, digital and other media, and how it engages the mind and the hands of the reader to create meaning.
A book is both a physical object and an immaterial verbal entity. This course studies the dual nature of the book as artifact and text, the ways this duality is embodied in print, digital and other media, and how it engages the mind and the hands of the reader to create meaning.
The course moves from the close reading of great works of the literary imagination to examine the roles that the author and the reader play in the process of textual interpretation. The effects of digital media on reading and textual meaning are a central concern. Prerequisites: 78 credits and permission of the coordinator of Humanities.
The Digital Humanities aims to conceive imagine, experiment, and create a substantive humanities-related digital project that critically interrogates a research topic of personal interest focused on humans and human communities. In the process, students strengthen their project management and digital literacy skills. Previous experience with digital media is not required or expected but genuine curiosity […]
Examines the thought of Marshall McLuhan within the context of the historical development of contemporary culture as impacted by technology and media. Comparisons are drawn between McLuhan and other thinkers of technology such as Harold Innis, Jacques Ellul, Lewis Mumford.
The course analyzes the diversity of cultural influences upon the genesis of scientific and technological ideas and practices from 17th century to the present. It also explores the impact of science upon social/political structures and cultural expressions.
The course analyzes the diversity of cultural influences upon the genesis of scientific and technological ideas and practices from 17th century to the present. It also explores the impact of science upon social/political structures and cultural expressions.
This experiential course introduces students to the theory and practice of digital archiving. Students examine the socialand political function of cultural and archival institutions through critical readings in the politics of classifying,representing, and exhibiting culture, archives and power, copyright and intellectual property, and digitizing culturalheritage.
This experiential course introduces students to the theory and practice of digital archiving. Students examine the socialand political function of cultural and archival institutions through critical readings in the politics of classifying,representing, and exhibiting culture, archives and power, copyright and intellectual property, and digitizing culturalheritage.
This course analyzes the gendered nature of modern Western scientific culture. It draws on literary, historical and philosophical sources, films and contemporary feminist writings.