ENGL 213
Radio, Radio Spring 2014
Division I
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A seminar devoted to making and thinking about documentary audio. Students will learn how to do field recording, conduct interviews, and edit and score short non-fiction pieces. At the same time, we will explore fundamental questions about storytelling. What counts as a good story? When does editorial manipulation turn into lying? What is the nature of the contract between maker and listener? In addition to listening to exemplary pieces ranging from The War of the Worlds to episodes of Radiolab, we will read widely in media theory and cultural history.
The Class: Format: seminar
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 3693
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: assignments will include short written exercises; an editing assignment using found footage; and the production of several audio essays; students may occasionally be required to work in teams
Extra Info: may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the Gaudino option
Prerequisites: a 100-level ENGL course, or a score of 5 on the AP English Literature exam, or a score of 6 or 7 on the Higher Level IB English exam, or permission of the instructor
Enrollment Preferences: sophomores; English majors; first-year students
Distributions: Division I

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