Professor Axelrod Publishes New Book
Mark Axelrod, Ph.D ., professor of English and creative writing , has published his latest book, “ No Symbols Where None Intended: Literary Essays from Laclos to Beckett ” (Palgrave Pivot/MacMillan, August 2014). The essays use Nabokov’s stylistic approach to well-known texts (fiction, drama and criticism) as a point of departure. Notions
Do Like the Germans Do, Speak German: A Travel Course with Professor Ter-Jung and Professor Gallagher
Traveling to a foreign country can be a daunting challenge for any college student, particularly when your native language is seldom spoken. Learning a new language however does not only facilitate communication with others, but it allows us to learn more about the culture of others as well as our own. From greetings to buying
Upsetting Composition Commonplaces
My latest book, Upsetting Composition Commonplaces , was published this month by Utah State University Press . In the book, I try to “upset” some common misconceptions about student writing and about the teaching of college composition. For instance, I take on the cliche that effective student writing should be “clear”–not only is “clarity” rather
Intro to Undergraduate Research for all Wilkinson Freshman: Sept. 26
Attention Wilkinson College Freshman! You are invited to attend an information session and program review on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Henley Basement, Biggs Conference Room. Chapman University and Wilkinson College offer a variety of ways to engage in research. Each opportunity has its nuances and unique attributes spanning research design, collection
Understanding Discoveries at Cástulo better ...
In my last blog post (for the time being), I wanted to discuss some of the extraordinary work being done by my Spanish colleagues at Cástulo. For the most part, these new developments apply to the visualization of objects and of the site itself. These visualizations can help other archaeologists to understand the discoveries made
WordTheatre’s 2014 Fall Series Presents ... Allan Gurganus
WordTheatre’s 2014 fall serie s at Chapman University brings America’s finest short story writers to Orange for celebrity and student performances. On Monday, September 22, Hollywood actors – Bruce Vilanch, Stephen Tobolowsky, Gethin Anthony and Chapman Theater Major, Morgan Lauff (’15) , will bring to li fe acclaimed short stories by author Allan Gurganus
Experiencing Cuba through the Field of Communication
Communication is a fundamental element in the human experience. From prehistoric times to modern-day, communication continues to serve as an instrument in shaping public opinion and societal norms, it provides information about the state of the world and influences the way in which people perceive reality. The Communication Studies Department at Chapman University prides itself in
Film Screening: La Scoperta Dell'Alba (The Discovery of Dawn), Sept. 22
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the World Language and Cultures Department present a free film screening of “La Scoperta Dell’Alba” (The Discovery of Dawn ) on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 7 p.m. in Argyros Forum, Room 209 A, followed by a Q&A with the director of the film — Susanna Nicchiarelli.
Rodgers Center Fall Series Opens with Film Screening of “Nicky’s Family”
You’re invited to view, “Nicky’s Family” — the award-winning documentary about Sir Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 Jewish children on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 7 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium, Memorial Hall. Dr. Marilyn Harran, Stern Chair in Holocaust Education and Directory, Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University, will introduce the film
Tabula Poetica Presents ... Author Tess Taylor, Oct. 7
Anyone in the mood for some poetry? Tabula Poetica’s Annual Poetry Reading Series begins Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 with Tess Taylor, author of Forage House. Tess’ talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Wilkinson Chapel, Fish Interfaith Center, followed by a poetry reading at 4 p.m. in the Henley Reading Room. About the