Classes

This lecture gives students the basic skills to begin a first draft, including writing a precis, finding a model for your paper, gathering and organizing evidence, and shaping a good thesis question. These valuable writing skills can be used to begin any piece of source...

Harry Potter and the Return to Azkaban is a lecture series chronicling The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour London's exclusive Summer 2024 exhibit entitled 'Return to Azkaban.' This class will thoroughly describe the importance behind fandom themed spaces, fan exclusivity...

This course examines the socio-historical legacy of chocolate, with a delicious emphasis on the eating and appreciation of the so-called food of the gods. Interdisciplinary course readings introduce the history of cacao cultivation, the present day state of the global...

​This lecture discusses and demonstrates the global obsession with chocolate and cacao from an anthropological fandom perspective. From favored chocolaty holiday gifts, to Hollywood films, and worldwide chocolate theme parks, this lecture debates how the fandom of chocolate...

Harry Potter and the Young Scholars is a course n for young scholars (and Harry Potter fans!) who range between the ages of 6-18 years. This course demonstrates how fandom research can be studied at any age by implementing hands-on, factual material to young scholars who are...

This Summer lecture series gives students the skills to begin a first draft, including writing a precis, finding a model for your paper, gathering and organizing evidence, and shaping a good thesis question. Then, this series discusses the importance of presenting your work...

This course will examine the sociohistorical legacy of chocolate, with a delicious emphasis on the eating and appreciation of the so-called “food of the gods.” Interdisciplinary course readings will introduce the history of cacao cultivation, the present day state of the...

Have you ever heard of “food fandom?” If you consider yourself a foodie, express yourself with food, connect with others via food, or are generally interested in food and pop culture, this presentation is for you. Guest speaker, Margaret-Ann Simonetta is a PhD Scholar and a...