CPLT 217A -- Masterworks of World Literature
Treats literature, including the ancient epics of Greece and Rome, from its origins through the seventeenth century.
CRWT 251 -- Hollywood and the Novel: The Transformation of Fiction into Film
Explores the transformation of novels into screenplays and films. Examines four novels and their corresponding screenplays and films. Focuses on differences in style, content, and format.
THEA 264 -- Seminar in Playwriting
Intensive formal study of playwriting with emphasis on plot, character, theme, dialogue, and style.
Winter 2005
CPLT 217B -- Masterworks of World Literature
Examines works from the seventeenth century through the nineteenth century.
CRWT 252J -- Theory and Craft of Writing: Screenwriting
Analyzes writing techniques, structures, and approaches to craft in traditional, contemporary, and avant garde literary works. E. Fiction; F. Poetry; G. Nonfiction; I. Playwriting; J. Screenwriting; K. First Person.
THEA 264 -- Seminar in Playwriting
Intensive formal study of playwriting with emphasis on plot, character, theme, dialogue, and style.
Spring 2005
CRWT 270 -- Poetry Workshop
Intensive formal study of contemporary poetry with emphasis on style, structure, and form. Primary focus is on production of original work.
CRWT 255 -- The Graphic Novel
An in-depth consideration of the historical development and craft of graphic novels. Examines the intellectual, literary, and artistic evolution of this narrative form.
THEA 266 -- Screenwriting
Students outline and complete the first draft of a feature-length screenplay and complete a short paper comparing two movies in the same genre.
THEA 280 -- Writer's Colloquium
Colloquia featuring writers in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, and screenwriting. Students who present a seminar receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade.
THEA 164C (+290) -- Advanced Playwriting
Seminar in the practice of playwriting. Playwrights' participation in staged readings of their work.
Fall 2005 (In progress)
THEA 264 -- Seminar in Playwriting
Intensive formal study of playwriting with emphasis on plot, character, theme, dialogue, and style.
THEA 266 -- Screenwriting
Students outline and complete the first draft of a feature-length screenplay and complete a short paper comparing two movies in the same genre.
THEA 282 -- Film Noir: Stories & Cinema
Examines the genre of fiction and cinema known as "noir," which arose in the early '40s as a reaction to the changes brought about by the Depression and WW2, as well as neorealist cinema. Each week will examine a different aspect of the genre, combining readings and film screenings to better understand its roots and its rules.
LIBR 200 -- Information and Society
Creating and distributing knowledge in a diverse society. Emphases the information environment, the information profession and the sociology of knowledge.
LIBR 202 -- Information Retrieval
Principles of information retrieval and their application to information systems and services. Emphasizing models of user information seeking behavior, human information processing and their relationship to retrieval models in information systems.
LIBR 204 -- Information Organizations and Management
Identifying distinguishing characteristics, culture and relationships of information organizations. Emphasizes theories examining the interaction between human beings and the organizations in which they work.
Spring 2000
LIBR 210 -- Reference & Information Services
A process-oriented examination of how information professionals answer reference questions. The interpersonal skills required for effective question negotiation and the sources with which questions are answered are stressed.
LIBR 240 -- Information Technology Tools and Applications
This course focuses on building practical skills in a variety of networked computer applications. The applications are studied within the framework of how they enable us to structure, store, process, access, and present information. The topic may vary from semester to semester but will typically include networking and Internet applications, Web coding languages such as HTML and XML, designing and building Web sites, and working with CGI.
LIBR 244 -- Online Searching
Techniques of searching and managing on-line search services. Includes searching strategies, evaluation of database structures, implementation and management of search services and on-line experience.
LIBR 256 -- Archives & Manuscripts
An introduction to the theory and practice of managing archival documents, such as personal papers, institutional records, photographs, electronic records, and other unpublished material. Topics covered include manuscript and records acquisition and appraisal, arrangement and description, conservation and preservation, reference and access.
LIBR 293 -- Computer Lab Learning Experience
Experience in the issues, technical knowledge, skills, and activities involved in managing and operating a general-purpose, open-access computer laboratory.
Summer 2000
LIBR 248 -- Beginning Cataloging and Classification
Theory and practice of bibliographic control including the study of representative cataloging using AACR2, machine-based representation using the MARC formats and other standards, and subject analysis and classification using LCSH, Dewey and LCC with the principle focus on monographic and serial literature.
LIBR 242 -- Database Management
Design and implementation of fully interactive database-driven Web applications. Includes ODBC and SQL compliant database systems such as Oracle.
Fall 2000
LIBR 228 -- Advanced Reference and Information Services
Survey of information sources, information transfer processes and research patterns in the humanities, social sciences and science; use characteristics, interpersonal communication and query analysis will be discussed.
LIBR 247 -- Abstracting and Indexing
Survey of procedures used to abstract and index library and information center material. Includes vocabulary control, abstracting methods useful for specialized collection. Manual and computer based A&I systems.
LIBR 249 -- Advanced Cataloging and Organization of Information
Application of the principles of cataloging and organization of information to nonbook, multi- and hyper-media resources including exploration of the evolving standards for representation of non-traditional networked information. Specific focus of the course may vary each time it is taught.
LIBR 259 -- Preservation Management
An introduction to the philosophies and techniques used to preserve manuscript, printed, and electronic materials. Examination of different preservation techniques, and their attendant philosophies, used over the ages, from chaining materials to desks to the current practice of digital imaging.
LIBR 289 -- Advanced Topics in Library and Information Science
Advanced independent examination of select issues and problems in library and information science with a focus on the integration of theory and practice. Course requires two comprehensive papers in satisfaction of the School's required culminating experience. An oral examination may be included. Issues and problems addressed will vary each semester.