Calvino's Worlds Calvino's Worlds
Shortly before his death, Italo Calvino (1923-1985) wrote: “The grand challenge for literature is to be capable of weaving together the various branches of knowledge, their various ‘codes’ into a...
Chaplin: Film Art and Society Chaplin: Film Art and Society
This course follows six of Charlie Chaplin’s films in a progressive exploration of the filmmaker’s remarkable life and art. Our discussions of Shoulder Arms (1918), The Kid (1921), The Gold Rush (1925...
Common Ground: Civic Unity in a Polarized Time Common Ground: Civic Unity in a Polarized Time
America is more divided than it has been in over a century. Yet while we are polarized politically and culturally, there may still be a shared core of values upon which most Americans agree. This...
Creative Writing One Creative Writing One
This course will introduce you to creative writing, from generating ideas to revising drafts. Find your voice and develop your craft through in-class and at-home writing exercises, as well as...
Deep Dive: Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra Deep Dive: Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra, a relatively late play by Shakespeare, is a powerful work that stands out for its complexity and scope as well as for the challenge it presents to norms of tragedy. In this class...
Developing a Play-in-Progress Developing a Play-in-Progress
This course is designed for writers who want to develop a script on which they have already begun to work. This may include anything from a full-length play to a one-act play to a series of short...
Docupoetry Lab Docupoetry Lab
Poets increasingly turn to the practices of documentarians, with a wide range of heart- and mind-opening effects. In this course, we’ll examine the hybrid practices and forms of docupoetics, and...
Early Independents Early Independents
Online registration closes September 24 at 5 pm CT.
All Graham School courses use Canvas to distribute files and announcements. You will receive an invitation to join Canvas about a week before your...
Early Modern Women Artists Early Modern Women Artists
In a famous essay first published in 1971, art historian Linda Nochlin posed the provocative question “Why have there been No Great Women Artists?” She answered her query with explanations including...
Effective Writing I Effective Writing I
Founded on the principles of clear writing developed at The University of Chicago’s renowned Writing Program, this course helps students learn how to write clearly for academic and professional...