Inquiry Seminar (MCC-UE 1200)

MCC Research Inquiry Seminars, taken early in the major, expose students to the department’s culture of scholarly inquiry. Course topics reflect faculty research interests, offering students a chance to explore emerging issues in the field of media studies.

Media, Culture & Communication (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2025)


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8048)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Thu
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Cipolla, Cyd


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8049)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Wed
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Gitelman, Lisa


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8050)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Wed
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Wu, Angela


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8051)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Tue
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Ali, Isra


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8052)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Wed
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Ross, Andrew · Tawil-Souri, Helga


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8053)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Thu
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Moore, Kelli


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8054)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Wed
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Bianco, Jamie


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8055)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Thu
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)
at Washington Square
Instructed by


MCC-UE 1200-000 (8056)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Mon
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Chumley, Lily

Forensic Media (MCC-UE 1035)

What are the distinctions between facts, data, information, opinion, and understanding? Through what techniques of argumentation are these concepts discovered and/or achieved? Course introduces students to rhetoric—the art of persuasion. We explore techniques of rhetoric related to truth telling and opinion formation. We consider the significance of these activities to the city (polis) and matters held in common (res publica). Activities include participant observations of persuasion in courtroom settings. Optimal for students considering law careers.

Media, Culture & Communication (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2025)


MCC-UE 1035-000 (8119)
09/02/2025 – 12/11/2025 Tue,Thu
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)
at Washington Square
Instructed by Moore, Kelli