Monday, August 31, 2009

Interesting Second Eight Week Course: CJUS-P 423 Sexuality and the Law

SEXUALITY AND THE LAW
P423, Section 34004
MW 5:45 – 8:15 PM in BH 331
(Second Session 8-week Course)
Fall 2009

Dr. Stephanie C. Kane
www.indiana.edu/~culturex
Phone: 5-0896; Email: stkane@indiana.edu
Office hrs: Tues 4:00-5:00 PM & Thurs 1:00-2:00 PM
or by appointment, in Sycamore 305


Course Description:

This is an interdisciplinary course that draws upon approaches from anthropology, cultural criminology, feminist theory, queer theory, and legal studies to discuss topics in sexuality and the law. We examine sexuality and its regulation in a range of contexts—legal and illegal, local and global, physically interactive and technologically-mediated. The first book we read frames sexuality studies theoretically, putting the subject in a global context (Altman). Then we read an ethnography by Flowers of the phone sex industry that focuses on the shifting borders between desire and deceit. The third book (Weston) is an ethnography of urban queer experience and identity and how it is conceptualized in social science. Discussion of these books will reveal how the values and experiences we associate with sexuality and the law are shaped by globalized political and economic forces, attendant communication technologies, and cultural expectations and stereotypes. We will maintain a critical double focus on the substance of these topics—the ways of life that these topics invoke--as well as how such topics are re-presented in social science, legal, and mass-mediated discourses. This will provide us with a foundation for discussion of specific kinds and incidents of sex-related crime that students will choose together in class (e.g. date rape, rape as weapon of war, domestic violence, sex trafficking, intentional HIV transmission, etc.). Methodological dilemmas will arise in the context of our conversations. (For example, how do you study activities like sex that are usually done in private?) Creative development of independent research projects is an important component of the course. Films will broaden our sense of international scenes related to sexuality and the law. We will also have guest speakers who can familiarize us with local situations and initiatives.


Required Texts:
Dennis Altman. 2001. Global Sex. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Amy Flowers. 1998. The Fantasy Factory: An Insider’s View of the Phone Sex Industry. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.

Kath Weston. 1998. longslowburn: sexuality and social science. New York: Routledge.

Friday, August 28, 2009

LAMP Accepting Applications

Attention Sophomores and Juniors,

The Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) will be accepting applications from September 1 – October 1. Apply online at www.indiana.edu/~lamp.

Are you interested in majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences but also learning about business, management and leadership? Do you enjoy studying multiple points of view? If you answered “yes” then LAMP might be the right place for you. What is LAMP you ask? LAMP is an honors interdisciplinary program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences in cooperation with the Kelley School of Business. It allows students the opportunity to have a major in the College but take classes in the business school that enhance management and leadership skills. LAMP students are drawn from the full range of majors within the College—from Biochemistry to Theater & Drama. Students can complete either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science, and many LAMP students pursue a double major.

At LAMP students don’t just learn inside the classroom, we provide a wide variety of co curricular programs for students to get involved in. During any given week a student could attend a Master Class with the CEO of Clorox, have lunch with the Sudan Desk Officer from the US State Department , and attend a workshop on preparing for a career fair. We encourage students to pursue all their passions, whether that is multiple majors, overseas study, or internship experience. We are here to make sure that students can get the most out of their 4 years at Indiana University.

Come Learn More About LAMP at an Information Session
Wednesday, September 2nd at 5:00pm in Ballantine 015
Tuesday, September 8th at 6:00pm in Woodburn 106
Wednesday, September 16th at 5:00pm in Ballantine 015

If none of the above times work for you, please feel free to schedule an appointment with the LAMP academic advisor by calling, (812) 856-4966. For the most up to date information regarding the application and frequently asked questions, visit the LAMP website at www.indiana.edu/~lamp.

IUCareers.com Update: Welcome Week Edition

IN THIS ISSUE:

* COME VISIT US AT THE MARKETING BLITZ!
* UPCOMING JOB AND CAREER FAIRS
* EMPLOYER IN RESIDENCE - RESUME CRITIQUES WITH TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS (TQL)
* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* REGISTER NOW! NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
* GLOBAL CAREER SERIES
* GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES
* NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES
* UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
* MARKETING YOUR SCIENCE DEGREE, PRESENTED BY ELI LILLY
* FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS.WHY NOW?!

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COME VISIT US AT THE MARKETING BLITZ!

The Career Development Center will host various booths on campus during the month of September. Stop by to learn about the services and events being offered by our center for Fall 2009. The first 350 visitors at each booth get a free employer-sponsored t-shirt!

9/1/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kiosk between Ballantine Hall and Beck Chapel (Meet employers from Sears Holdings Corporation) 9/2/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kiosk between Ballantine Hall and Beck Chapel (Meet employers from Total Quality Logistics) 9/9/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Student Involvement Fair (Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car) 9/22/09, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Jordan Hall Lobby (Meet employers from Cook Medical)

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UPCOMING JOB AND CAREER FAIRS

FALL JOBS FAIR
Friday, August 28, 9-11 a.m. (Work Study) and 1-3 p.m. (Non-Work Study) Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

Looking for employment on or off campus? Local Bloomington and on-campus employers will be looking for part-time employees at the Fall Jobs Fair! (Only students awarded work-study should attend from 9-11 a.m.; all students welcome at the afternoon fair.)

RETAIL & DESIGN CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

If you'd like an entry-level position or internship in research, design, manufacturing, merchandising or retail sales and management, come meet with representatives of dozens of companies, including some of the biggest and most famous retail and design firms in the world!

LIFE SCIENCES CAREER FAIR
Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grand Foyer, IU Auditorium

Indiana University is committed to the state-wide mission of supporting the field of life sciences. The Life Sciences Career Fair gives IU undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors the opportunity to connect with life sciences organizations recruiting entry level and advanced positions and/or internships in the sciences, business, technology, liberal arts, public relations, marketing, management, human resources and more!

GOVERNMENT CAREER FAIR
Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

The Government Career Fair sponsored by Arts & Sciences Career Services, the Law School, the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs promotes interaction between students and employers in the government sector by providing an opportunity to network and discuss general career information. Government offices and organizations attend to meet potential candidates for job openings and internships within their organizations.

For a list of attending employers, visit myIUcareers.

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EMPLOYER IN RESIDENCE - RESUME CRITIQUES WITH TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS (TQL)

Interested in having your resume critiqued by a college recruiter? Lindsay Mazza, Human Resources Recruiter for Total Quality Logistics in Cincinnati, OH, will hold individual resume critiques at the Career Development Center from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 3.

To schedule an appointment, visit myIUcareers.

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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

9/8/09: Eli Lilly & Co., Organic Chemistry Internship, Summer 2010
9/30/09: Nielsen/Analyst, Professional Services
10/2/09: Blue Vista Capital Management/Real Estate Analyst
10/5/09: General Mills/Business Management Associate, Business Management Associate Internship
10/14/09: WestPoint Financial Group/MassMutual
10/20/09: Walgreen's/Retail Management Internship, Retail Management Trainee
10/21/09: Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Summer Management/Sales Intern, Sales/Management Trainee

Submit your resume and learn more about these and other positions through myIUcareers.

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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Don't forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:

Full-time positions:

* Sunrise Greetings, Digital Studio Manager
* Macy's Inc., Store Management Development Program
* Indiana Bar Foundation, Development & Communications Coordinator
* Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Box Office Supervisor

Internships:

* Monroe County History Center, Collections Intern
* WonderLab Museum, Assistant to WonderCamp Director
* Hanapin Marketing, Business Development Intern
* Eli Lilly & Co., Organic Chemistry Internship, Summer 2010

Part-time positions:

* Indiana University Alumni Association, Web Design/Messaging Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* Bloomington Parks & Recreation, Recreation Leader Health/Wellness (Non-Work Study)
* Hillel Foundation at Indiana University, Inc., Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* Monroe County Public Library, Office Assistant (Work-Study)

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REGISTER NOW! NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009

ASCS Q377, The Art of Meaningful Work
3.0 credit hours

In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote: "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged - survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a "calling" or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as, What kind of world do I want to live in? What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others? What moves me to want to act? Through experiential and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to deeply explore personal issues of meaning, spirituality, authenticity, purpose, creativity and service. The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to help yourself and your peers discover your own authentic way of being in the world of work, and the calling to which you are led.

NOTE: THIS CLASS IS RESERVED FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN ASCS-Q294.

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GLOBAL CAREER SERIES

Join IU Alumni and career professionals who now work in careers that draw on their knowledge of languages and culture! Panelists will share their experiences abroad; provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for Americans seeking international work. There will be time set aside to network with the panelists and other students with similar goals and interests. This series should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers.

EAST ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

MIDDLE EAST/CENTRAL ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

WEST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

AFRICA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES

PART I
Tuesday, September 22, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Are you thinking about going to graduate or professional school, or searching for the right program? Join us for the first of this two part series, in which guest speakers will discuss the following topics, with plenty of time for Q&A:

* Is graduate or professional school right for me?
* Should I get work experience in the "real world" first?
* How do I find and research grad schools and programs?
* What is life like for a grad student?
* The Cost of attending graduate school
* Financial options (loans, grants, assistantships, etc.)

PART II
Tuesday, September 29, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Do you want to know what it takes to successfully apply for graduate or professional school? Join us for the second of this two part series, in which guest speakers will discuss the following topics, with plenty of time for Q & A:

* The graduate school application process
* Personal statements, resumes, and letters of recommendation
* Preparing for entrance or admission exams (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.)
* Preparing for grad school interviews

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES

This series allows you to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in specific industries. Panelists will discuss their career paths, organizational opportunities, and provide advice for students entering the world-of-work. Each event will also include an introduction to networking, light refreshments, and the opportunity to engage with the panelists. The Networking Night Series is a collaboration between the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association.

RETAIL NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

EVENT PLANNING, HOSPITALITY, AND TOURISM NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

GOVERNMENT NETWORKING NIGHT
Monday, October 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA) INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N Jordan Ave.

SCA, the Student Conservation Association, is the nation's oldest and largest provider of conservation internships. SCA offers over 2000 expense paid opportunities each year. Internships last from 12 weeks to 12 months, start at all times throughout the year, and are found all across the country.
Interns have the opportunity to work with such agencies at the National Park Service, National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affair, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and other state and local agencies.

Interns do not need to be in school or be a certain major; all majors and skill sets are eligible to apply.

Internships are found in a wide variety of fields, including:

* Fish and Wildlife
* Education
* History
* Interpretation
* GIS/GPS
* Resource Management
* Visitor Services
* Trail Work
* Backcountry
* Botany

SCA is an expense paid internship program, and offers the following benefits:

* Free travel to and from your site
* Free housing and biweekly subsistence allowance
* Free or low-cost health insurance
* Deferment of qualified college loans
* AmeriCorps Education Awards

DISNEY COLLEGE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, October 20, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Are you a college student who is looking for: A paid internship opportunity that will stand out on a résumé? A chance to work with world-renowned leadership and gain useful, transferable skills? A custom-designed learning curriculum that offers opportunity to gain college credit? An opportunity to meet people from around the world, make lifelong friends, and have fun? As a part of the Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California, or Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida, participants can take part in the internship of a lifetime. While working in front line roles at our Theme Parks and Resorts, participants will network with leaders, learn transferable skills, gain real-world experience, and be a part of a team of Cast Members from hundreds of job disciplines. Participants on the Disney College Program also custom design a learning curriculum that best suits their needs and interests, complete education courses and specialized learning activities, and can possibly earn college credit while doing so. Each program offers its own unique opportunities, so get started today by exploring which is best suited for you!

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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MARKETING YOUR SCIENCE DEGREE, PRESENTED BY ELI LILLY Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Chemistry Building, CH 122

Join representatives from Eli Lilly and the Career Development Center for an information session/workshop. Gain valuable insight into what employers look for in potential hires, and resume building strategies and techniques. In addition, learn more about Eli Lilly and positions that are available.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS...WHY NOW?!
Wednesday, October 28, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kelley School of Business, BU 209

Plan to join the partners of WestPoint Financial Group for a power hour panel discussion including the experiences of working in financial services. Topics to be covered include:

Making the Decision/College to Career Transition/Networking and Community Involvement/Developing Centers of Influence/Establishing a Market/Challenges and Success Stories/Finding a Mentor

Panelists include:

* Jack Hettiger, Sales Manager/Partner, Financial Advisor, MBA
* Klynt Brummett, Financial Advisor, MS
* Abigail Huffer, Financial Advisor, JD
* Shane Kennedy, Financial Advisor
* Greg Freeman, Financial Advisor

Hors d'Oeuvres will be served. This event is free and open to all majors.

WestPoint Financial Group, a Mass Mutual company, is a comprehensive financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. We offer a wide range of quality financial products and the advice and expertise of some of the best financial professionals in the industry. www.westpointfinancialgroup.com

RSVP by Wednesday, October 21, 2009 to Amanda Leonard aleonard@finsvcs.com.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you're looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

D/evolution Film Series

Sponsored by CMCL!

September 13
Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) 81m
Planet of the Apes (1968) 112m

October 4
Night of the Living Dead (1968) 98m
Shaun of the Dead (2004) 99m

November 1
The Wild Child (1970) 83m
End of August at the Hotel Ozone (1966) 87m

December 6
The Fly (1986) 96m
Decasia (2002) 70m

All FREE screenings in Woodburn Hall 120 at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Prelaw/Premed Orientation Meetings

Are you interested in even the possibility of attending law or medical school in the future? If so, these meetings should be considered mandatory!

1. PRELAW ORIENTATION with Frank Motley, Dean of Admission IUB Law School and HPPLC Director/Prelaw Advisor Mac Francis: Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. (Quiet latecomers welcome). Law School Room 123 (corner of 3rd and Indiana).

2. PREMED ORIENTATION with Dr. Rachel Tolen, HPPLC Assistant Director and Premed Advisor: Tuesday, September 15, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Indiana Memorial Union, Whittenberger Auditorium.

These meetings are sponsored by IU’s Health Professions and Prelaw Center (HPPLC), located across from the Union in Maxwell Hall 010. Get to know this office. They are dedicated to helping you become a well-prepared and successful applicant to professional school. Freshmen are strongly encouraged to meet with a preprofessional advisor.

ALL STUDENTS--including those who canNOT attend the above meetings:

1. Register for your area’s email list. Go to www.hpplc.indiana.edu, and click the link for “Email Lists.” It takes 20 seconds. You will receive email only for your area of interest and year in school.
2. Review the material for your area at the above address.
3. Take a look at the HPPLC calendar of preprofessional events: http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/events.php. Try to attend as many of these events as possible!
4. Make an individual appointment to meet with a preprofessional advisor. Just call 812.855.1873. You may also email HPPLC directly at hpplc@indiana.edu.

Thank you!!
The Preprofessional Advisors at HPPLC.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Interesting Intensive Writing Class Still Open in Comparative Literature - Book Bites: Food Literature

Open seats in CMLT C200 counting for INTENSIVE WRITING

Department of Comparative Literature Fall 2009

CMLT-C 200 (27528) Honors Seminar
Book Bites: Food Literature

Dr. Vivian Halloran
TR 9:30-10:45
*carries A&H and IW credit*

In this course, we will read examples of influential food writing from the nineteenth century until today to learn more about how people use food to express their needs, desires and particular predilections. By juxtaposing texts from multiple genres—philosophy, memoir, novel, food reviews, and journalistic exposé—and from various countries, this course asks you to appreciate the wide impact that food has on how people see themselves, their relationship to each other and to their environment. You will learn how to critique writing about food, whether in fiction or literary nonfiction, as well as to write analytically about food yourself. This class carries A&H and Intensive Writing credit. Assignments will include four short, formal essays and a revision. Also, you will be required to eat out at least once and formally review your meal.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

For students interested in conflict resolution and mediation

Interested in constructive conflict resolution, restorative justice, and the mediation process?

Attend
Basic Mediation Training
September 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2009; 8am to 6pm
IU Maurer School of Law, Room 214

“Basic Mediation Training” is a great tool to add to the lifelong toolbox of community members interested in healing community harm, resolving neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts, alternative dispute resolution, criminal justice issues, or helping youth.

Participants who complete CJAM’s “Basic Mediation Training” are eligible to work as CJAM volunteer mediators; however, any community member interested in learning basic mediation skills is also welcome to participate.

Tuition for the training is $200, although a sliding scale is considered when applicable and scholarships are available for those unable to afford the fee. Registration forms are available at www.cjam.org or by emailing training@cjam.org.
CJAM is a not-for-profit community leader in collaborative decision-making and conflict resolution, and CJAM’s experienced mediators have facilitated the resolution of a wide variety of community conflicts such as Victim-Offender Reconciliation, neighbor-to-neighbor and landlord-tenant disputes, and school and workplace disagreements among many others.

For information about “Basic Mediation Training” or other CJAM services, please visit www.cjam.org or contact the CJAM office at 812-336-8677.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

CMCL-C435 Space Available

FYI, this great 400-level CMCL class still has openings for fall!

C435: Documentary Filmmaking—Theory & Practice
Communication and Culture
Class Number 2077, 4 credit hours
Tues (C2 102) and Thurs (C2 100), 1-3 pm
Instructor: Jennifer Jones, jones334@indiana.edu

Can be used toward upper-level distribution credits in CMCL major or minor
Prerequisites: CMCL-C 335, CMCL-C 360, or TEL-T 238 or equivalent
Registration requires special fee and authorization (812) 855-2367

The popularity of documentaries has been increasing on big and small screens over the past few decades, especially with the rise of reality-based programming. However, nonfiction production has long been an important part of mass media, and is a valuable aspect to learn for anyone interested in any kind of media production today.

In this course, you will learn about documentary style and narrative by making your own documentary videos, with projects designed to be useful in either a professional or academic portfolio. Along with two major production projects, the class will also include the completion of a documentary philosophy statement and two analytical papers.

About the instructor:

Jennifer Jones is a third-year Ph.D. student in Communication and Culture. She has trained in documentary production at the New School in New York City, and worked with the legendary Maysles Films, producers of such classics as Grey Gardens and Gimme Shelter, as well as several other Oscar and Emmy-award winning documentarians. Her short, in/sight, premiered on the Documentary Channel in Fall 2008, and she is currently working on a project about the meanings of home.