Examines prerevolutionary Russian life through visual arts, architecture, music, cinema, and literature.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Galina Lapina: Workload consists of four papers and quizzes that are considered fairly easy, provided students pay attention in class and read the materials.
LITTRANS 247 explores periods, genres, and themes in Russian and Eastern European literature.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Kirill Ospovat: Workload is light, often involving homework during lecture or simple reading, with timed quizzes noted as the primary stressor.
Covers Italian history and culture from the Unification (1860) to the 21st century.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features three to four in-class essay exams where students choose from provided prompts. Preparation involves attending lectures to capture detailed analyses and reading the assigned novels, though one reviewer reported not reading the books at all.
This course examines the works of Hans Christian Andersen, focusing on his fairytales, narrative mastery, and biographical context.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the workload as light with relatively short readings, noting that flipped Fridays are the primary time commitment and the class is generally easy.
This course explores Dante's Divine Comedy, examining the journey of the human soul through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise within its historical and cultural contexts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers note little to no out-of-class work, though exams are difficult without attending lectures. One reviewer found assignment criteria unclear, while others consider tests straightforward if lecture content is mastered.
LSC 212 introduces scientific communication by teaching students to write effective digests, proposals, newsletters, and articles for science-related topics.
LSC 251 introduces communication at the intersection of science, politics, and society.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Dietram Scheufele: Workload includes short essays, readings, and papers, with some noting the final is heavily weighted. One reviewer found the content easy but criticized vague assignments and strict late policies, while others emphasized attending lectures for content not on slides.
LSC 314 teaches principles and techniques of digital documentary and informational video production, including analysis of video styles and subject matter.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course involves group and independent projects with creative liberty, while lectures are reported as quick and sometimes not lasting the full time.
LSC 332 teaches principles of visual communication and digital design software for digital and print publications.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of brianna van matre: The course involves three main projects supplemented by external videos and reflections, with strict grading noted by the reviewer.
LSC 440 explores digital and networked communication tools, social implications of media, and public engagement with controversial scientific issues for communication careers.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course project is split into manageable parts, and the instructor helps resolve group work issues.
LSC 450 trains students in visual storytelling and photographic thinking to communicate science, health, and environmental topics through documentary photography portfolios and video stories.