This course explores the influence of Greek and Roman mythology and history on various genres of music since 1600. It also explains the context and meaning of ancient themes and their use by composers from the Renaissance to the present day. The recommended prerequisite is CLAS 1100. Ernesto Acevedo-Munoz Concepts are presented towards a philosophical attempt to define the nature of cinema. An intensive seminar, the course involves a great deal of reading in classic and contemporary film theory.
Participation requires a working knowledge of silent film history.
This class is also listed as FILM 4004. In all cases, the class will closely analyze words, images, and their interrelationships. Students will have the opportunity to think theoretically about the implications of this interrelationship. The Semiotics of Food Kathleen Chapman Given its status as both a basic human need and a source of great pleasure, food occupies a central place in society and culture. In this course, we will examine a range of verbal, visual, and critical representations of food in order to gain insights into what food means and how those meanings are made.