In both its historical and contemporary manifestations, fantasy as a narrative element has operated predominantly within the domain of childhood. Whether we discuss Alice in Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia, or Harry Potter, fantasy stories typically feature child protagonists in order to target a child audience. Fantasy narratives can vary considerably: they can create … [Read more...] about Teens, Toddlers, and Totoro
Hearing is Believing
By Cody Marion In 1927, sound and image became forever linked with the production of The Jazz Singer, the very first feature film to synchronize dialogue with visuals. While some proclaimed it to be the death of filmmaking, others championed it, arguing that the medium was progressing and evolving into something much more engrossing than what had already been an undeniably … [Read more...] about Hearing is Believing
Electronic Waste
By Mitchell Knauf By 1948, with the establishment of world trade organizations like the GATT, IMF, and World Bank, globalization took off in developing nations. Importing tariffs and trade barriers began to fall and Western economies observed a potential to grow. As Third World nations dropped their trade borders and companies of developed nations started to focus on profits … [Read more...] about Electronic Waste
Aly Bullock
Aly Bullock, a senior majoring in communication, examines current issues in politics and their effect on the upcoming elections in 2010 and 2012 http://myportfolio.usc.edu/abullock/ … [Read more...] about Aly Bullock
Courtney Finello
Courtney Finello is a senior majoring in fine arts with a minor in communications design. She loves eating, talking and writing about food, and her blog explores the connection between art and cuisine. http://myportfolio.usc.edu/finello/ … [Read more...] about Courtney Finello