Delve into the world of Pixar films with children’s literature scholar Joshua Eyler, Ph.D. From “Finding Nemo” and “Toy Story” to “Up” and “WALL-E,” Pixar animated movies are that rare breed of family film that adults enjoy as much as children. Critics have long hailed them for their strong writing and powerful social commentary. Jon Negroni’s “Pixar Theory” suggested that each Pixar film is one piece of a larger narrative about the interconnectedness of our world, highlighting the complexity and sophistication of these films. Whether you’re already a fan or are simply curious to learn more about the Pixar phenomenon, join us to watch film clips and analyze the nuances and meaning of these profoundly engaging and thought-provoking films.

NOTE: This course is intended for an adult audience.

The World According to Pixar

To register for this class or browse all available courses, visit us at glasscock.rice.edu/personal.

Feb. 26–April 2, 2018Six Mondays1–2:30 p.m.

$190$180 if registering by Feb. 12$171 for Rice alumni

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Joshua Eyler, Ph.D., is director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and adjunct associate professor of Humanities at Rice University. Dr. Eyler was previously a faculty member in English at Columbus State University in Georgia and affiliate associate professor of English at George Mason University, where he was associate director of the Center for Teaching and Faculty Excellence. He has published broadly on children’s literature and medieval literature, and his eclectic research interests include Oz, Chaucer and disability studies. Dr. Eyler has taught a version of this course to Rice undergraduates and previously taught Reading Children’s Literature at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

Feb. 26–April 2, 2018 Six Mondays 7–8:30 p.m.

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