2009 Course Catalog

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Introducing The Craft of Journalism (EL913-3A)

Program: Pre-College

Ever wonder what it takes to be a journalist? In this class -taught by Tracy Breton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Providence Journal - you will learn what goes into... (more »)

3 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1D S01)

Program: Pre-College

Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a process of thinking, of persuasion, of power?

How... (more »)

1 Week
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Persuasive Communication (TSDA 0220 )

Program: Summer Session Credit

Provides an introduction to public speaking, and helps students develop confidence in public speaking through the presentation of persuasive speeches.

Whether you're... (more »)

7 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Digital Video Production (VA901-3A)

Program: Pre-College

Digital video production is for budding movie-makers with an emphasis on experimentation in the use of the video medium. The primary goal of the course will be to serve as a foundation... (more »)

3 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Writing the College Admissions Essay (EL919-1B)

Program: Pre-College

Wondering how you're going to cram yourself into 500 words? Talk about your dreams without using cliche? Set yourself apart from the rest of the college-bound hopefuls? In this... (more »)

1 Week
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Facebook, MySpace, and the Development of the Social Self (SO909-1C)

Program: Pre-College

This course will use students’ experiences with social networking sites to explore basic sociological concepts of social identity, social roles, membership in various groups... (more »)

1 Week
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1A )

Program: Pre-College

Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a process of thinking, of persuasion, of power?

How... (more »)

1 Week
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Documentary Film for Social Change: Production & Theory (SO911-2GL)

Program: Leadership Institute

Documentary has long been associated as a vehicle for social change. How and why did this come to be an ideal? What techniques do filmmakers employ to tell their stories of social... (more »)

2 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Persuasive Communication (TA905-1A)

Program: Pre-College

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid. Audre Lorde

This course will introduce... (more »)

1 Week
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1C )

Program: Pre-College

Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a process of thinking, of persuasion, of power?

How... (more »)

1 Week
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1B)

Program: Pre-College

Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a process of thinking, of persuasion, of power?

How... (more »)

1 Week
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31