Common Seminar

The Common Seminar, “Histories and Theories of New of Media,” is a 4 credit required course for all NMCC students. (Please note: this course is not reserved for NMCC students only; you should enroll as soon as possible in the quarter in which it is to guarantee your place.)

The Common Seminar will be offered once in AY 2024-2025 during Spring 2025 through Comparative Literature (COLT 618) and will be taught by Dr. Kate Kelp-Stebbins.

Common Seminar Sample Syllabi:

J 610 Histories and Theories of New Media provides a theoretical and historical overview for the study of new media. Examines how the emergence of new modes of communication and interconnectivity brought about by the digital revolution have radically changed our notions of self, identity and society. Prior/Sample Syllabus for J610.

COLT 618 Histories, Theories, and Cultures of New Media considers different traditions in media theory spanning generations, regions, languages, and methodological approaches to a range of media. Prior/Sample COLT 618 Syllabus.