Stories We Tell Course Pairing
Microeconomic Principles (EC 102)
Investigates how individuals in market economies make decisions about what goods will be produced, how they will be produced, and for whom they will be produced. Students learn to analyze the impacts of changes in markets; illustrate the concepts of consumer demand and production; and explain the process of profit maximization under various market structures. Topics include the laws of supply and demand; behavior of firms in competitive and noncompetitive markets; functioning of labor and capital markets; poverty and income inequality; economics and the environment; economic systems in other countries.
Faculty biography
Father James Kelly - bio coming soon!
Effective Writing (WR 101)
This course will use the genre of the essay to explore how our narratives, both personal and cultural, speak to our values, beliefs, actions, and desires. Students will analyze texts and images by a diverse selection of authors and artists, focusing on how these works interrogate our common human condition. We will consider how challenging popular narratives and beliefs can uncover new ways of thinking and living. All coursework will be geared toward articulating and refining our ideas through the processes of writing and research. By examining the stories we tell at a global, local, and personal level, we can begin to better understand ourselves and envision our futures with greater intention.
Faculty biography
Professor Laurence Ross is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Writing Department. He has published his art writing and essays in many journals and magazines, including The Georgia Review, Bennington Review, Brevity, Bluestem, The Offending Adam, Hyperallergic, Pelican Bomb, and HuffPost. He is also a frequent contributor to BmoreArt, a Baltimore-based magazine that reflects the art and culture of Baltimore and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.
Mentor biography
Tori Gue is the Director of Loyola's Academic Advising and Support Center (AASC). In this role, she advises undergraduate students regarding Loyola's degree requirements, policies, and procedures. She also works closely with the transfer student population, assisting with their transition into Loyola. Victoria has been a Messina mentor since 2015 and enjoys working with first-year students. She has a B.A. in English and journalism and a M.A. in Contemporary Communication from Notre Dame of Maryland University. When not at work, Victoria enjoys spending time with family and friends, sports (Go Yankees!), live music, and any and all dogs!
