This course examines histories of photography from the medium’s invention around 1839 to its use by artists and non-artists today. In particular, we will focus on race, gender, and representation, exploring how photography has been deployed both as a tool of oppression and of resistance. Throughout, students will be introduced to the rich theoretical literature on the medium as well as the historical circumstances of its production.

Introduction to the art, architecture, and aesthetics of the Islamic world, with an emphasis on the early modern period. Works of art covered range from landmark monuments such as the Maidan-i Shah of Isfahan or the Taj Mahal, as well as portable objects including illustrated manuscripts, paintings, and luxury goods. This course will also engage with broader questions of approaches to the visual arts in Islam, engagement with non-Muslim societies, and the validity of characterizing art as Islamic. (E)

Trending their fandom’s names on Twitter, funding the big screen adaptation of their favorite shows via Kickstarter, and in some cases, getting out on the streets for physical protests—Media fans and fandoms have become more visible in the digital age. However, fan practices pre-date the widespread use of the internet. This course will explore the past and the present of media fandom alongside the ways in which fans have been represented and studied.

Trending their fandom’s names on Twitter, funding the big screen adaptation of their favorite shows via Kickstarter, and in some cases, getting out on the streets for physical protests—Media fans and fandoms have become more visible in the digital age. However, fan practices pre-date the widespread use of the internet. This course will explore the past and the present of media fandom alongside the ways in which fans have been represented and studied.

Television has long been associated with domestic—both in terms of home and the nation— consumption. However, digital technologies have challenged this confinement. Following the lead of satellite technologies and the global wave of economic liberalization, television content has become more mobile, and spread of digital technologies has further contributed to this mobility. This course examines the global journey of television starting from its conception and ending in the current digital era. (E)

Television has long been associated with domestic—both in terms of home and the nation— consumption. However, digital technologies have challenged this confinement. Following the lead of satellite technologies and the global wave of economic liberalization, television content has become more mobile, and spread of digital technologies has further contributed to this mobility. This course examines the global journey of television starting from its conception and ending in the current digital era. (E)

By exploring crime films and crime shows, this course surveys how representations of crime on screen have changed since the beginning of the crime genre. While studying how culture affects the representations of crime on screen, we will also raise critical questions regarding representation of gender and race. Throughout this course, selected readings and screenings will move between films and TV shows and their socio-political context of production for a better and more comprehensive understanding of the evolution of crime genre. (E)

By exploring crime films and crime shows, this course surveys how representations of crime on screen have changed since the beginning of the crime genre. While studying how culture affects the representations of crime on screen, we will also raise critical questions regarding representation of gender and race. Throughout this course, selected readings and screenings will move between films and TV shows and their socio-political context of production for a better and more comprehensive understanding of the evolution of crime genre. (E)

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the intersections of learning science and the practice of teaching. It is designed for students who are seeking an opportunity to explore education in a guided, practical context. You will build on your knowledge of learning science as you observe in classroom and after school program settings. At the end of the course, you will design and deliver a series of lessons at the Campus School’s after school program. (E)

Knowledge of linguistics is a valuable tool for educators. Understanding the linguistic underpinnings of language, variation between spoken and written language, and sociolinguistic variation that exists in the classroom is beneficial in teaching reading and writing to all students and in understanding classroom discourse. Knowing how language works allows educators to recognize the linguistic issues they may encounter, including delays in reading; the effects of multilingualism on writing, speaking, and reading; and differences due to dialectical variation.