SoC First Year Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Communication Arts & Sciences (101-0-3)

Topic

'Home' Through Choreography and The Camera

Instructors

Ines Sommer

Alyssa Motter

Meeting Info

Wirtz 215 Instruct Black Box 3: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

In this first-year seminar, we will investigate the notion of "home" utilizing dance and filmmaking processes. Engaging in weekly individual and collaborative assignments, wherein the camera and the body are in dialogue, we will explore the complexities of place, identity and belonging from both personal and collective perspectives. Through a combination of creative expression and theoretical study, we will develop and refine critical thinking skills by analyzing and interpreting the class's creative work, as well as related readings and contextual examples.

Registration Requirements

Registration is limited to SoC First-Year students assigned to take a first-year seminar in Fall 2025. If attempting to swap a section after registration, please reach out to dear-soc@northwestern.edu for assistance.

Learning Objectives

Learning Goal: Engage critical thinking skills while exploring the breadth of School of
Communication creative and research endeavors.

Learning Outcome: Students will identify key factors relevant to the course topic,
differentiate between multiple perspectives and interpretations, and explain how at least
two School of Communication disciplines might approach a given topic.

Learning Goal: Experiment with research and communication conventions associated with
School of Communication disciplines.

Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate their ability to communicate ideas and/or
experiences compellingly by using appropriate research tools, soliciting feedback,
employing disciplinary conventions, and addressing audience expectations.

Learning Goal: Collaborate with peers from different SoC majors to highlight the benefits of
interdisciplinary inquiry.

Learning Outcome: Students will collaborate with peers across different majors to
successfully complete at least one group project and reflect upon the skills employed to
accomplish that task.

Class Attributes

SOC First-Year Seminar