I know this is not a normal post, but it definitely has to do with photography. I work for Eastern Illinois University and teach photography as an adjunct professor (think low man on the totem pole). There are two other sections of photography being taught here, one by the assistant chair of the department and one by the senior faculty member on campus (teaching for 60 years). So what do you do if the assistant chair wants to adjust the class (which I thought was moving to completely digital) to this:

INT 3123 Foundations of Photography (3-ARR-3) F,S, Course emphasizes basic aesthetics of photography and a historical and critical context for evaluating photographs. Course provides technical skills related to the use of SLR film or digital cameras including depth of field and shutter speed control. Course is designed to show you how to use your computer to capture, edit, manipulate and produce top quality images for all media including photographic prints, web and printing purposes. Topics include study and practice of lighting ratios, and exposure determination in various situations. Students may be required to use some outside commercial lab services. Students must furnish acceptable adjustable 35mm camera or have access to film and digital cameras available through the Gregg Computer Lab at Eastern Illinois University

What happened to forward thinking? Why are we going to use a “historical” context for evaluating photography? Does anyone else have problems with this course description?

Another question posed by the assistant chair - “I am also contemplating offering the course on the internet. Would either of you be interested in teaching an internet version?” What’s your take on this?