There is no longer a swimsuit parade in the Miss America pageant, and reactions are pouring in. “I’m very skeptical," says Maggie Hennefeld, an assistant professor of cultural studies and comparative literature. "This re-branding seems like a blatant PR move."
The Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature (CSCL) is a multidisciplinary program in the College of Liberal Arts. Our undergraduate and graduate courses examine how cultural and artistic practices around the globe reflect and transform
ways of knowing, of feeling, and of acting politically. They also underpin conceptions of both individual and collective social identity.
Laurie Ouellette, a professor of communication studies, cultural studies and comparative literature, talks about the increasing number of true crime podcasts and the reasons behind their popularity.
Women played a big role in the early days of silent film, starring, directing and producing the shorts. A recent silent film fest reveals feminist aims of early slapstick comedies.
While writing has always been a passion for Erik Williams, being able to ask the good questions—such as, "What is really going on here?"—has been a powerful tool for him to help leaders find the best people to staff their teams.
The fifth annual SCMS Undergraduate Conference invites undergraduate students to propose papers representing their best work in cinema and media studies.
