GFED 377 - The Gifted in Pop Culture

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Gifted Education

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.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENGL 110 or ENGL 110H, COMM 100 or COMM 100H and 60 credits (Junior Standing).

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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