Dr. John Alberti teaches and writes about movies, popular culture, writing, and literature at Northern Kentucky University. He has taught classes in London as part of CCSA since 1994 and loves introducing new groups of students to British culture and history. His books include a forthcoming essay collection, "Transforming Harry: The Adaptation of Harry Potter in the Transmedia Age," based on his NKU and CCSA courses on Harry Potter. In addition to Harry Potter, he also has published books on the Simpsons, the history of American cinema, and gender in the romantic comedy. A native Californian, he received his BA in English from the University of Southern California and his PhD from the University of California Los Angeles. He enjoys reading, watching movies, binge watching peak TV, travel, and playing music.
You've read the books and seen the movies. Now explore the Harry Potter phenomenon in contemporary British culture on site in London. In this course, we will analyze and write about the film adaptations of Harry Potter and how they illustrate the issues involved when literature is converted into movies. We’ll also explore sites in Oxford and London that inspired the books and provided unforgettable locations for the movies, such as the London Zoo and Hampton Court Palace, in addition to touring the Harry Potter exhibit at Warner Brothers London studios. Muggles and wizards welcome!
“I have taught this course successfully in this program three times before, and . The London location provides access to a wide array of UK culture, and many sites associated with this course are located in London and the surrounding areas.” Dr. John Alberti The focus of the course on the adaptation of the Harry Potter series works well in the London Winter format.