Splash Biography
NICHOLAS FRIEDLANDER, Yale sophomore who loves to cook & watch SpongeBob
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Major: Psychology/Linguistics College/Employer: Yale Year of Graduation: 2017 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
I'm currently a sophomore double majoring in psychology and linguistics! Outside of class, I'm into two things, mostly - food and nonprofit work. I make quesadillas for friends, and cook so many frozen bagel bites. I also do a lot of work out in the New Haven community, from producing microloans (which is a fancy way of saying give people money for their business) to raising money for homeless shelters through book sales. I'm super excited to teach, and hope you'll all check out my class! Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)C1377: The History of Sexuality through Media in Sprout Spring 15 (Feb. 14 - 28, 2015)
We will explore how both heterosexual and homosexual portrayals in media have evolved and changed throughout time. We'll start with photographs of different couples in the late 1800s to 1920s, dive into the film industry in the 1930s and post-World War II era, and discuss the ever-changing landscape of reality television and the programming we see today. We will explore the differences between straight and non-straight couples, as well as the differences between gay and lesbian portrayal. Please note that if you are not willing to openly discuss sexuality in depth, this may not be the class for you.
H1258: The History of Video Games in Splash Fall 14 (Nov. 08, 2014)
This course will cover video games, from the traditional Pong to the reign of Mario and his friends, finishing with modern-day story telling games such as The Wolf Among Us, free-to-play online games, the rise of indie gaming and mobile gaming. We will discuss why Nintendo reigned supreme for years, the Playstation vs XBox battle, and the always-shifting definition of "gamer". We will also discuss character arcs, gender stereotypes, and the highs and lows of the gaming industry (with a focus on the hilarious failures of some games).
H1366: The History of Sexuality through Media in Splash Fall 14 (Nov. 08, 2014)
We will explore how both heterosexual and homosexual portrayals in media have evolved and changed throughout time. We'll start with photographs of different couples in the late 1800s to 1920s, dive into the film industry in the 1930s and post-World War II era, and discuss the ever-changing landscape of reality television and the programming we see today. We will explore the differences between straight and non-straight couples, as well as the differences between gay and lesbian portrayal. Please note that if you are not willing to openly discuss sexuality in depth, this may not be the class for you.
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