With the spate of online journals, web pages, and blogs that cater to tastes of every kind, the very parameters of criticism published on the Internet have revolutionized the basic tenets of the craft. Whether reviewing books, movies, music, or the local arts scene, the online reviewer must not only know his or her subject but also be capable of adapting to an ever-changing electronic landscape of readers and outlets. A fascinating journey through the new world of opinion-making in cyberspace, the course will include reading and analysis of numerous online reviews and blogs, with frequent written assignments. Part of the Certificate of Online Journalism but open to all.