Course Offerings by term

Firstbridge courses are offered to degree seeking freshmen and registration is done via webform in pre-arrival checklist.

Introduces the methodology of Gender Studies and the theory upon which it is based. Examines contemporary debates across a range of issues now felt to be of world-wide feminist interest: sexuality, reproduction, production, writing, representation, culture, race, and politics. Encourages responsible theorizing across disciplines and cultures.

In Art of Screenwriting students consider the elements necessary for successful screenwriting practices, with close attention to the theory of screenwriting as influenced by other arts. In particular, a close emphasis of the course is on the art of narrative and the central role played by adaptation of novels in screenwriting practice. Character development, structure, dialogue and conflict are analyzed through exemplary scripting such as in the works of Jane Campion, Roman Polanski and others. The course culminates in a hands-on guided approach to scriptwriting by students.

This course explores the history of French vineyards and winemaking and French literature about wine from the Middle Ages to twentieth century. We will first learn about winemaking methods and the science of wine production, before looking at the history of French winemaking and “terroirs” from Antiquity to the present. This course immerses students in the notions of “taste” and “terroir” as important elements in the production of a distinctive French cultural identity. Students will focus on the history and production of wine in major winemaking regions (which vary from semester to semester), read French texts celebrating wine, and receive formal wine education to develop their sense of taste. The course includes a study trip.