UNIVERSITY WRITING PROGRAM SUMMER COURSES 2012

UW1010

UW1020

UW2020W

DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Coulter, Charles - - Science Fiction in Film

While science fiction is currently the most popular film genre, it goes for the most part ignored by our most serious academic film critics. In this course, we will explore the genre's grand themes, create a discussion about so-called 'high' and 'low' art, and probe whether the genre has anything significant to tell us about the era in which we live. While doing so, we will also learn research writing, so you can continue to write polished university-level essays throughout your academic career.

Hamilton, Leah - That's Epic! (And Romance)

This is a UW20 course about brave warriors and noble ladies in Medieval Literature. Come explore college-level writing as a genre and a skill, while having the opportunity to read some of the most influential Epic and Romance literature of all time: Beowulf, as a text in translation and through the eyes of Tolkien, French works by Chrétien de Troyes and Marie de France, and selections by Sir Thomas Malory. It simply does not get any more enjoyable! There will be knights and princesses, there will be seminal literary criticism regarding these works (which you may or may not agree with), and there will be three major writing assignments and one group research project (designed to ease your workload and certainly not to add any interpersonal stress to your life): An 8-10 page essay, a 10-12 page research paper engaging with specific literary critics regarding one or two works that you have read, and a 5-page article written to a student audience. The group research project will comprise a 6-page annotated bibliography and group presentation of a single article from your research.

No previous experience is necessary – simply bring your enthusiasm, writing ability, and your laptops (which are required for this course).

Larsen, Katherine - Media Audiences, Fan Practices, and Participatory Culture

Arguably most of us experience the world through mediated texts (the nightly news, the Daily Show, Lost, music lyrics, YouTube videos, etc.) Social, political and cultural realities are all shaped by our consumption of and relation to these media texts. Thus, understanding how we negotiate, interpret and reinterpret media texts can offer insights into who and what we value as well as helping us to understand, resist and reshape culture. Through a reading of key cultural theorists and fan studies scholars, we will consider the various ways in which fans and producers come together to create meaning and knowledge in our Web 2.0 world.

Lee, Jee Yoon - - Visual Cultures and Digital Identities

Throughout this course, we will focus on questions related to the visualization of race and gender in online environments. What are the distinctive cultures of bodily representation circulating online? In what ways does online privacy and identity replicate institutional and social contexts? In what ways do race and gender figure into the use of digital media? To begin to answer these questions depends on developing critical skills of thinking; to engage responsibly and write intelligently in response to these questions also depends on developing critical skills of research. The course materials will serve as topics for class discussions as well as the content for your writings. The writing assignments will give you opportunity to sharpen your writing and research skills on the specific themes of this writing course. While based on the topic of visual cultures and identity, the themes of this course serve as material from which you will develop your writing and research skills to better engage in the intellectual conversations that shape our digital culture.

Marcus, Robin - - Summer Scholars Writing Seminar

TBA

Siczek, Megan - College Academic English

TBA

McCaughey, Jessica - Telling True Stories: Truth and Memory in Creative Nonfiction

Is the truth precisely what occurred, or is it in how we recall an event, or a conversation, or an image years later? Should we trust our own memories in storytelling? What about those of other people? How should gaps and haziness in memory be addressed in writing? Does a text's "truth" affect its power? Is emotional truth equal in value to fact? Do the answers to these questions shift with audience, or the purpose of a piece of writing?

In addition to countless literary scandals surrounding memoirs and creative nonfiction over the past several years, the exploration of what constitutes "the truth" in writing is an essential and fascinating element of not only literary study, but also in examining our world and its stories. In this class we will read a variety of nonfiction texts—from literary journalism and essays to memoirs and book-length creative nonfiction—and we'll write intensely both about the ideas and arguments of these writers and about our own experiences and research. We will also focus significant time and energy on examining audience, purpose, evidence, revision, and writing for clarity.

Pollack, Rachel - Masterpieces of London

London possesses many of the masterpieces that define the canon of western art history. Jan van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait (shown above) is one such example. Does it depict a wedding or a betrothal scene? Or perhaps it is just the authorization of a marriage contract? Then again, its' meaning may reach beyond the scope iconographical interpretation altogether. What makes this masterpiece a masterpiece? By studying this work first hand in the National Gallery, as well as other art treasures throughout London, each student will address various controversial issues with new eyes and a fresh perspective.

In this course each student will develop and refine his or her writing skills through the careful observation and analysis of works in the National Gallery, the British Museum, the Wallace Collection, the Courtauld Gallery, as well as English Heritage sites throughout London. For example, we will spend a class discussing the Parthenon marbles in the British Museum. Do they belong in England or in Greece? Or can any one country claim the ownership of something that defines the Golden Age of Classical antiquity? Likewise, we will explore the history of museum collections and palaces, and the unusual provenance of various artworks within them. Together we will read a selection of scholarly articles related to these subjects and discuss them on site. Students will also gain access to scholarly resources throughout London, such as the British Library, the Warburg Institute, and the Senate House Library. Furthermore, special access to curatorial and conservation records will be provided at the National Gallery Library. Through various forms of critical writing, peer editing, class discussion, and individual research, each student will question, appreciate and treasure the essential masterpieces of London.

Obviously the study of Art History plays a critical role in the content of this course. However, students need not be majors in the field. It is more important that each student is prepared to critically analyze and carefully research the various artworks at hand."

Writing in the Disciplines Courses

HONR 2053W | CRN 88231 Section 10 | Arts & World Cultures Proseminar
Ralkowski, Mark |MTWR 1800 1930 (OM 305)
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

BISC 2580W | CRN 87146 Section 10 | Biotechnology
Morris, David | MTWR 1000 1130 10:00 AM 11:30 AM (BELL 108)
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

CHEM 4195W | CRN 87497 | Section 70 | Undergraduate Research
King, Michael
05/21/2012 08/25/2012
NOTE: Instructor approval required to register.

ENGL 1411W | CRN 87302 | Section D01 |Intro to English Literature
Frawley, Maria
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

ENGL 1411W | CRN 87470 | Section D02 | Intro to English Literature
Frawley, Maria
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

ENGL 1510W | CRN 87793 | Section D01 | Intro to American Literature
Seavey, Ormond
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

ENGL 1510W | CRN 88413 | Section D02| Intro to American Literature
Seavey, Ormond
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

ENGL 1710W | CRN 87538 | Section D01| Intro Postcolonial Lit & Film
Daiya, Kavita
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

INTD 4134W | CRN 87057 | Section M80 | Internship
Volchansky, Nadezhda | TR 1300 1600 01:00 PM 04:00 PM ACAD 200 - Studio
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE:This course is being taught at the Mount Vernon campus.

PHIL 2125W | CRN 88572 | Section D01 | Philosophy of Race and Gender
Davis, Megan
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

PHIL 2132W | CRN 87283 | Section D20| Social & Political Philosophy
Churchill, Robert
Sessions II 07/05/2012 08/15/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

PHIL 3142W | CRN 88345 | Section 10 | Philosophy of Law
Brand-Ballard, Jeffrey | MTWR 1000 1130 10:00 AM 11:30 AM PHIL 111
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

PSC 3192W | CRN 86717 | Section 10 | Proseminar: Political Science Madison & the Constitution
Kelts, Steven | TR 1810 2020 06:10 PM 08:20 PM 1957 E 311
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: Registration restricted to juniors and seniors only.

PSC 3192W | CRN 87041 | Section 20 |Proseminar: Political Science Health Care Policy
Betz, Robert | TR 0935 1145 09:35 AM 11:45 AM MON 450
Sessions II 07/05/2012 08/15/2012
NOTE: Registration restricted to juniors and seniors only.

PSC 3192W | CRN 86716 | Section 21 | Proseminar: Political Science Congressional Leadership
Dove, Robert | MW 0935 1145 09:35 AM 11:45 AM 1957 E B16
Summer Sessions II 07/05/2012 08/15/2012
NOTE: Registration restricted to juniors and seniors only.

PSC 3192W | CRN 86823 | Section 80 | Proseminar: Political Science Theories of Judicial Review
Kelts, Steven | MW 1610 1820 04:10 PM 06:20 PM MON B36
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: Registration restricted to juniors and seniors only.

PSYC 3106W | CRN 87165 | Section 10 | Principles and Methods of Psyc
Weldon, Rebecca | M 1400 1515 02:00 PM 03:15 PM PHIL 417 W 1200 1450 12:00 PM 02:50 PM GG 103
5 - 10-week Session 05/21/2012 07/28/2012
NOTE: This course intended for Health Promotion Summer Institute students only Departmental approval required to register.

PSYC 3106W | CRN 86928 | Section 20| Principles and Methods of Psyc
Dopkins, Stephen | MTWR 1600 1800 04:00 PM 06:00 PM PHIL 415
Summer Sessions II 07/05/2012 08/15/2012

SMPA 2110W | CRN 87157 | Section 10 | Intro to NewsWriting & Reporting
Belkind, Myron | TR 1300 1600 01:00 PM 04:00 PM MPA B01
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

SMPA 3245W | CRN 87054 | Section 10 | Editorial & Persuasive Writing
Keller, Steven | MTWR 1000 1130 10:00 AM 11:30 AM MPA 308
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

SPAN 3010W | CRN 88378 |Section 10 | Adv. Spanish Writing
TBA | MTWR 1000 1130 10:00 AM 11:30 AM MON 251
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

SPAN 3010W | CRN 88379 | Section 20 |Adv. Spanish Writing
TBA | TBA
Summer Sessions II 07/05/2012 08/15/2012

SPAN 3600W | CRN 88214 | Section 62 | Special Topics Spanish & Dev in Latin America
Beilin, Lauren
Abroad 8 - Misc thru 7/3 05/21/2012 07/03/2012 06/06/2012 07/11/2012

SPHR 2104W | CRN 87620 | Section 10| Speech and Language Disorders
Hancock, Adrienne | TR 1600 1730 04:00 PM 05:30 PM MON 113
5 - 10-week Session 05/21/2012 07/28/2012

TRDA 2191W | CRN 86917 | Section D20| Dance History
Buckley, Mary
Summer Sessions II 07/05/2012 08/15/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

TRDA 4595W | CRN 86939 | Section 60H | Selected Topics ParisModernism&Arts:Now/Then
Buckley, Mary
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a short-term abroad course. Overseas course component meets in Paris, France from June 4-17, 2012. Readings and discussions online. This course will satisfy a WID requirement. Students must contact the Office for Study Abroad to register.

UW 2020W | CRN 87813 | Section 20 | Media Audiences, Fan Practices, and Participatory Culture.
Larsen, Katherine | MTWR 1000 1130 10:00 AM 11:30 AM MON 251
Summer Sessions II 07/05/12 - 08/15/12

UW 2020W | CRN 88535 | Section 11 | Get in the Game: Moving Beyond Fun in Game Design.
Mullen, Mark | MTWR 1000 1130 10:00 AM 11:30 AM MPA 208
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

UW 2020W | CRN 88536 | Section 12 | Writing, Democracy, and Public Space.
Ryder, Phyllis | MTWR 1230 1400 12:30 PM 02:00 PM PHIL 413
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

UW 2020W | CRN 87814 | Section 13 | Equality and the Law:  An Intro to Legal Research and Writing.
Wolfe, Zachary | MTWR 1230 1400 12:30 PM 02:00 PM MON 452
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012

UW 2020W | CRN 88552 | Section 60H | A Flower in the Graveyard:Narrative Dislocation & Diaspora
Bernstein, Arielle | 07/09/2012 07/26/2012 MR 1600 1730 04:00 PM 05:30 PM MON 350
4 - 8-week Session 05/21/2012 07/14/2012
NOTE: This is a short-term abroad course. Overseas course component in Lithuania from July 29-August 12, 2012. On campus meeting dates from July 9-26, 2012 and August 16, 2012. Students must contact the Office for Study Abroad to register.

UW 2020W | CRN 88553 | Section 61H | Masterpieces of London
Pollack, Rachel
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a short-term abroad course. Course meets in London, UK from June 1-29, 2012. Students must contact the Office for Study Abroad to register.

WSTU 2120W | CRN 86549 |Section D01 |Intro to Women's Studies
Gamber, Cayo
Summer Sessions I 05/21/2012 06/30/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

WSTU 2120W CRN 86550 Section D20 Intro to Women's Studies
Gamber, Cayo
Summer Sessions II 07/05/2012 08/15/2012
NOTE: This is a distance learning course.

WSTU 3170W |CRN 87597 | Section 20 | Selected Topics Black Women in the21st Century
Kristensen, Randi | TR 1810 1930 06:10 PM 07:30 PM DUQUES 360
Sessions II 07/05/2012 08/15/2012
NOTE: This is a hybrid course; classroom and online instruction.