This course examines theoretical and practical aspects of audio storytelling.Via collective listening sessions, seminar discussions and practical assignments, we will explore genres, techniques and approaches to tell stories through sound. Thanks to the Internet and to podcast distribution, a revival of narrative sound formats is underway. This recent wave of interest tackles an interdisciplinary field between radio, literature, music, theater, poetry, journalism, politics and contemporary art – an area yet to be defined, historically and theoretically. This course will explore this hybrid territory. We will map different histories of audio storytelling, while experiencing works by pioneering figures and contemporary practitioners, as well as actively engaging in making audio stories. SMFA course, taught on the Medford campus. If a letter grade is needed, please inform the instructor.