Courses

Origins of secession and political, social, military, and diplomatic developments during war.

This course will explore how the Civil War has been remembered by Hollywood, how it can differ from the historical record, and how films often reflect the social and political sensibilities of their respective time period.

This course will explore how the Civil War has been remembered by Hollywood, how it can differ from the historical record, and how films often reflect the social and political sensibilities of their respective time period.

This course introduces foundational and contemporary human development theories that offer insight into the processes of student learning, growth, and development during the post-secondary years. Doctoral students will explore how these theories can help predict student behaviors and attitudes of students, to better address student needs and encourage student success.

Role and behavior of American executives at national, state, and local levels in the U.S. political system with emphasis on American presidency.

Role and behavior of American executives at national, state, and local levels in the U.S. political system with emphasis on American presidency.

Examination of the U.S. Presidency, including its Constitutional origins and historical evolution; current structure, selection, and powers; and relationships with the broader executive bureaucracy, Congress, and the public. PW: Executive Systems

Creation and development of motion pictures in the United States, including how films are made, American film industry, and impact of Hollywood on American culture.

Creation and development of motion pictures in the United States, including how films are made, American film industry, and the impact of Hollywood on American culture.

Surveys the rise and fall of the studio system; the star system; financing and marketing of mainstream films; the economics of independent cinema; and globalization. Also focuses on directors who have worked outside of the system or who have straddled the independent and the mainstream film worlds.