Buffy the Vampire Slayer Club: Examining the World Thru a Buffy Lens

Students will learn how to refine and hone their analytical and critical thinking skills; create a skillset of critical thought that will be applicable to multiple disciplines; and identify and discuss the literary and pop culture references in Buffy the Vampire Slayers.

I have an undergraduate degree in English & Allied Language Arts, as well as a Master's degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and a doctorate in higher education, which gives me the relevant training and experience to teach the topic of critical thinking and film to older learners.  In addition, I have a minor in Folk Studies and have taken graduate courses in Folk Studies, which gives me the experience and background to discuss the analysis of pop culture, film, and television from a cultural perspective.

Students will need to watch the episodes and take notes or complete the graphic organizer provided for each episode outside of class.  Total work required outside of class should not take more than two hours.  Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas and discussion points to class beyond what may be reflected in the graphic organizer for each viewing.

30 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.