Most writing on Star Trek (1966–69) focuses on the series’ narratives, themes and fans. These emphases highlight continuities across the franchise’s nearly six decade history, but they can downplay distinctive qualities of the individual entries.
The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will host a faculty work-in-progress lecture with Robert Spadoni, associate professor in the Department of English, on “Style in Star Trek.”
Spadoni’s lecture will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. in Clark Hall, Room 206.
In his talk, Spadoni, will ask how the audiovisual organization of the original series sets it apart from the series and films that came after it, and suggests that current understandings of the series—including its stories, themes, and fandom—can be broadened and enhanced by looking more closely at its style.