Course Description From Hamlet to Turn of the Screw, the ghost has been a consistent part of literatures written in the English language. What appeals about them depends upon who you ask and about which era or movement you inquire. Unlike previous eras, in contemporary times, ghosts are figures that most think are likely notContinue reading “Ghost Literature from Morrison to Nguyen“
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American Ghost Literature from Morrison to Nguyen
Course: LIT 2000Course Title: Introduction to LiteratureCourse Credits: 3 hrsInstructor: Preston Taylor StoneInstructor email: pstone@mdc.edu Course Description From Hamlet to Turn of the Screw, the ghost has been a consistent part of literatures written in the English language. What appeals about them depends upon who you ask and about which era or movement you inquire.Continue reading “American Ghost Literature from Morrison to Nguyen”
Marxism in America
History, Theory, Culture Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Summer 1-2, 2022 Course Title: Marxism in America: History, Theory, CultureDuration: 12 WeeksCourse: Spring 1 and 2 of 2022Dates: Jan 14-April 15 (with break Feb 19-March 6)Time: Fridays 3:00pm-4:45pm Course Description: Contrary to popular belief, socialist ideas are not new to the American political scene. Throughout American history, thereContinue reading “Marxism in America”
The Ghosts of American Imperialism
Institution: University of MiamiCourse: English Composition II Course Credits: 3 hrsInstructor: Preston Taylor Stone Email: ptstone@miami.edu Office Hours: By appt. (Zoom) Policies & Expectations Assignments Course Schedule Course Description This course begins with a queer ghost story set in the Caribbean: Haiti, where the United States staked formal occupation from 1915-1934. Yet, many argue theContinue reading “The Ghosts of American Imperialism”
Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Spring 1-2. 2021 Course Title: “Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies”Duration: 12 WeeksCourse: Spring 1 and 2 of 2022Dates: Jan 14-April 15 (with break Feb 19-March 6)Time: Fridays 3:00pm-4:45pm Course Description:As the Native American and Global Indigenous Studies (NAGIS) program at the University of Miami is still in its preliminary phasesContinue reading “Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS)”
Marxism in America
History, Theory, Culture ENG 106. Fall 2021. University of Miami Readings (Requires UMiami authentication) Navigation: Policies & Assignments Assignments Schedule Course: ENG 106, Sections S1 and T1Institution: University of MiamiCourse Location: *Check CaneLink*Course Time: T/TH 4:20-5:35pm (S1), T/TH 6:00-7:15pm (T1)Course Credit hours: 3Instructor: Preston Taylor StoneEmail: ptstone@miami.eduOffice Hours: By appointment (Virtual) Contrary to popular belief,Continue reading “Marxism in America”
Introduction to Latin American Studies
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Fall 1. 2021 Course Title: “Introduction to Latin American Studies”Duration: 12 WeeksCourse: Fall 1 and 2 of 2021Dates: Sept 3-Dec 10, 2021 (with break Oct 9-24)Time: Fridays 3:00pm-4:45pm Course Description:Latin American Studies critically analyzes the conceptual boundaries of what Latin America is, who Latin America represents, and how this all came toContinue reading “Introduction to Latin American Studies”
Queer Pop Culture
ENG 106. Fall 2021. University of Miami Readings (Requires UMiami authentication) Navigation: Policies & Assignments Assignments Schedule Course: ENG 106Institution: University of MiamiCourse Location:Course Time:Course Credit hours: 3 Instructor: Preston Taylor StoneEmail: ptstone@miami.eduOffice Hours: By appointment (Virtual) Course Description: The University of Miami’s English Composition program has two required introductory writing courses: ENG 105 and ENGContinue reading “Queer Pop Culture”
Marxism in America
ENG 106. Spring 2021. University of Miami Readings (Requires UMiami authentication) Navigation: Policies & Assignments Assignments Schedule Course: ENG 106, Sections T2 and U3Institution: University of MiamiCourse Location: Dooly 211Course Time: T/TH 6:00-7:15pm (T2), T/TH 7:40-8:55pm (U3)Course Credit hours: 3Instructor: Preston Taylor StoneEmail: ptstone@miami.eduOffice Hours: By appointment (Virtual) Course Description:Contrary to popular belief, socialist ideasContinue reading “Marxism in America”
Migration & Citizenship: History, Theory & Literature
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Summer 2. 2021 Course Title: “Introduction to Critical Theory”Duration: Six WeeksCourse: Summer 2 of 2021Dates: June 11-July 16, 2021Time: Fridays 3:00pm-4:45pm Course Description:The contemporary world has seen more changes in status of citizenship, nationality, legal personhood, and migration than ever before. It is, therefore, important that we discuss how these changes impactContinue reading “Migration & Citizenship: History, Theory & Literature”
Preston Taylor Stone 