The Gifted in Pop Culture

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to various characteristics, issues and needs of gifted individuals. Through the lens of popular culture media (e.g., film, television, graphic novels, literature) portrayals of fictional gifted characters will be examined in regards to topics such as identification, education, socialization, gender, ethnicity, poverty and disability. These portrayals will then be juxtaposed with current research to gain an authentic understanding of this group and their unique needs. Pre-requisites: ENGL 110 or ENGL 110H, COMM 100 or COMM 100H and 60 credits (Junior Standing).