Welcome to the Ivy-and-Alien Hallowed Halls of the College of Interdisciplinary Studies! For students of the College of IS, consider this site a home away from home. We encourage you to get to know your faculty, hang out with your fellow students at the Student Center, study hard and enjoy your time at X-Files University.

Currently, there are 3 major Departments of Study in IS: Interdisciplinary Studies, the School of Slashology/Gay Studies and the School of X-Philes Studies. All inquiries regarding specific departments should be directed to their respective Department Heads. General inquiries about the College should be directed to Emile.

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Emile St. Claire - Dean, College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Credits: Webmistress of: Aliens Ate My Corn Nuts (webpage for the Emerging X-Phile and home to the List of Signs That Chris Carter is a Closet Duran Duran Fan) Shipper+Slasher=Shlipper. Proud member of: XFR, x-slash, Nicholas Lea Estrogen Brigade, nixxers; Carter Cult, Altar Girl of the Vince Gilligan Shrine, Anti-@$$Holes Brigade (Diana, Squeaky, Kersh, the whole lot), Lone Gunmen Wear Auxiliary Brigade: Keeper of the floppies (disks - get your mind out of the gutter!), PATHETIC, Fruit Salad. Happy PEN! And on a personal note, a graduate of one of David Duchovny's alma maters, Yale (Sorry - he had already left before I arrived. ;->).

Melissa S. - Teaching Assistant, College of Interdisciplinary Studies

School of Slashology/Gay Studies, College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Elaine Wong - Department Head of the School of Slashology/Gay Studies

Credits: Co-webmistress of "The Site About the Coolest Shows on Earth". Member of X-Philes Anonymous (X-83648).

MJ - Teaching Assistant, School of Slashology/Gay Studies
Ph.D., Slashology/Gay Studies, College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Also: Department Head of Slash, College of Fan Fiction General Studies

Credits: Webmistress of Kolchak Place Apartment 1121 and Hatty Doran's Claimstake. Publications: "Post Coitum Omne Animal Triste" - archived at MKRA and Gossamer and "Get Me to the Church on Time" at MSSS. Member of OBSSE, x-slash, MSSS/MKRA, Phoebe Green Task Force, Club DD member, Desk for Dana #443, AOL XF Forum regular.

School of X-Philes Studies, College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Jo Nelson - Department Head of the School of X-Philes Studies

Credits: Focused phile, huge Shipper, fanfic writer. Webmistress of Jo's X-Files & Other Stuff. Moderator of the LA-X-Files mailing list (designed to promote the socialization of all philes who live or plan on visiting Southern California).

Teaching Assistant needed. Please contact Emile St. Claire if interested.
This is NOT a time-intensive job.

Your topic must be approved by your Department Head. Your degree will be given when your thesis has been approved by your Department Head. The final work will be archived in the Dean's List of the X-Files University website. Requirements for degrees available at the College of Interdisciplinary Studies are:

1. Bachelors of Arts or Sciences. One thesis at least 6K in length (in ASCII text format - not in Microsoft Word or Word Perfect. This would be the equivalent to at least a 2 page single-spaced paper) on an approved subject.

2. Masters of Arts or Sciences. Requires either a second thesis at least 12K in length, OR two more essays at least 6K in length within the same department.

3. Doctorate. The highest degree available. Requires either a third separate thesis at least 18K in length, OR three more essays at least 6K in length within the same department.

There is no time limit on completing essays, but please communicate with your Department Head on their progress. Once essays are submitted, please allow a couple of weeks for them to be read and evaluated. Real Life sometimes encroaches upon us all. ;->

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Emile St. Claire, Department Head

Courses in this college cover areas of "non-traditional" study and those requiring knowledge of fields outside of the X-Files, but nevertheless can be directly related to the show.

These studies include, but are NOT limited to:

• Crossover FanFic (NOTE: this department takes essays ABOUT fiction, not actual fiction),
• Obscure Connections to the X-Files. Can be a humorous essay - but you still need to back up your claims!,
• Connections between X-Files and other Chris Carter shows "MillenniuM" or "Harsh Realm."
• Historical comparisons to "Twin Peaks" and "Kolchak: The Night Stalker," OR
• "Shlipper" Studies (for those who do not believe that Slash and MSR are necessarily diametrically opposed concepts)

School of Slashology/Gay Studies, College of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Elaine Wong, Department Head

An often misunderstood phenomenon involving Mulder/Krycek, Skinner/CSM, Scully/other relationships and other m/m, f/f, variations thereof pairings. The term "slash" originates from "Star Trek" fanfiction and literally refers to the "/" between the names. Interestingly, writers of slash predominately are heterosexual females.

This department is known as both Slashology and Gay Studies as one could focus on:

• Readings of the text of the "The X-Files" itself,
• The body of slash fan fiction,
• The issues and politics surrounding the writing of slash,
• Representations of gay characters on the"The X-Files," (such as "X-Cops" and "all things")
• An analysis of episodes such as "Genderbender," OR
• Analyses of social/political issues specific to gay, lesbian and bisexual viewers of the show.

Original topics of research in addition to those suggested above are encouraged.

School of X-Philes Studies, College of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Jo Nelson , Department Head

The subject of this area of Interdisciplinary studies is the fan. Without X-Philes, there would, of course, be no X-Files.

Fields of study can be pursued in any pertinent area relating to X-Philes. Areas of special interest include:

• The Evolution and Development of the X-Phile -- students are encouraged to study the development of this phenomenon starting from newbie, or "emerging X-Phile," to becoming a seasoned veteran,
• Phile Anthropology -- students are encouraged to do a comparative study of X-Phile sub-groups, such as Scullyists, Mulderites, Shippers, Noromos, etc.,
• The Biography of an X-Phile -- Students are encouraged to interview and do in depth study of a prominent X-Phile (with their permission, of course),
• YKYAXPW (You Know You're and X-Phile When) -- students are encouraged to identify the specific characteristics of X-Philes,
• X-Philes Around the World,
• X-Philes and the Internet -- students are encouraged to study X-Philes behavior as it relates to web pages, news groups, IRC, mailing lists, etc.,
• X-Philes as Collectors -- students are encouraged to study trends in X-Files merchandise, OR
• X-Philes as Observed in the Wild -- students are encouraged to study group behavior patterns observed during X-Phile gatherings, from small localized events to eXpos.

Students may decide to pursue research in one of the areas listed above, but should feel free to submit original topics to his/her thesis advisor.

Students currently enrolled in the college are:

Undergraduate Studies

Kim, B.A. Candidate, School of X-Philes Studies. Writing a "Biography of an X-Phile."

Graduate Studies

There are currently no students enrolled in graduate studies.

Wendy Williams - B.A., School of X-Philes Studies:

• "The Portrait of an X-Phile as a Collector."

Sonya "Scooter" Schryer - B.A., School of Slashology/Gay Studies:

• "Mulder's Bisexuality: An Interpretation of His Band of Gold."

MJ - Teaching Assistant, School of Slashology/Gay Studies.

• B.S., School of Slashology/Gay Studies: "He Hit Me (And Felt Like a Kiss): Exploring the Abusive M/K Relationship."
• M.S., School of Slashology/Gay Studies: "Darkness and Light: The Psychoanalytic Dynamic of M/K Slash Fiction."
• Ph.D.; School of Slashology/Gay Studies: " The Codependent Partner: An Analysis of the Mulder/Krycek Relationship."

Su Nact - B.A., School of Slashology/Gay Studies:

• "Two Men Are Better Than One: Why Women Like Slash."

Leah2, B.A., Department of Interdisciplinary Studies:

• "The Passage of Time."

• X-Files University Homepage.
• X-Files 101: An Introduction for Emerging Philes. Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Classes for Emerging X-Philes (Newcomers to the X-Files) on Wednesday nights at #XFU at Castlenet. To enroll, please go to the IRC Class Department.
• The FAQ for X-Files University
• XFU Rules of Conduct and Guidelines
• Dean's List - read the essays of our graduates.
• Student Center - hang out, chat with your fellow classmates in The Basement.
• The Magic Bullet - The bi-weekly newspaper of X-Files University. Your Dean is the Sports columnist. This should be interesting...
• The XFU Yearbook

General

• Emile List of Cool Links for Emerging X-Philes
• Pat Gonzales' very extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - last updated 1997.
• ATXFer Al's great X-Files page is more up-to-date.
• Pellinor's Deep Background site - especially helpful to fanfiction writers

Interdisciplinary Studies

• The Ultimate X-Files Crossover Archive,
• X-Files Institution for Relationshippers
• Man in Black - a site for fans of both "The X-Files" and "Twin Peaks"
• Sci-Fi Channel's Kolchak: The Night Stalker website
• Dan's comprehensive MillenniuM 2000 website
• Harsh Realm Unplugged
• Emile's List of Signs Chris Carter is a Closet Duran Duran Fan - and X-Files Meets Peanuts page - for those Obscure Connections, ya know? ;->

Slashology (Warming: You probably have to be 18 or over to go to these sites)

• The Slashology/Gay Studies/Slash Fanfic Message Board
• MJ's Kolchak Place Apartment 1121
• MJ's Website for the College of Fan Fiction, Department of Slash
• Mulder/Krycek Romantics Association
• Mulder/Skinner Slash Society
• Down in the Basement - Taking up where Archive/X left off as of Oct. 15, 1999.
  Here's the link to text version.
• ScullySlash List Home Page -Yes, even she gets slashed.
• Gillian Anderson Estrogen Brigade - for Scully slashers
• The AD's Office - home to Internet Relay Chats with authors of X-F slash.
• Karen Nicholas's amazing Slash Fan Ficton list
• Mona's X-Files Slash - includes essays and stories
• An article at About.com about slash writers and reasons why fans write it.
• Emile's other slash links

Gay Studies

• The Advocate
• FTM : The National Freedom To Marry Coalition
• Bisexual Resource Center http://www.biresource.org/
• Hollywood Supports: Home Page - entertainment community gay rights support organization with mixed straight/gay celebrity backing
• Quniverse: Queer Community Online
• Federal Globe Contacts and Links - gay and lesbian federal employee organization
• Department of Justice Pride - for gay employees at the Department of Justice

X-Philes Studies (You Know You're An X-Phile sites)

• You Know You're a...When - compiled by Julie Stephenson
• Another YKYAXPW site (You Know You're An X-Phile When)
• And yet another YKYAXPW site
• You Know You're An X-Phile When
• Deja.com - Usenet (newsgroup) search engine. You should have luck searching under YKYAXPW for starters.

X-Philes Studies (Miscellaneous)

• Filling in the Gaps: Fans and Fan Fiction on the Internet, Sue Hazlett
• X-Ville - assume an X-Files persona - but do make sure to read the FAQ!
• CHATphiles - a unique chatroom - start out as an FBI cadet and work your way up to Deputy Director.
• X-Philes Anonymous - for those unafraid to admit their addiction.
• The very popular Church of X
• Yet another Nancy's Xeminar '99 page.
• deb or whatever's Xeminar 2000 page with photos.

General

• Deny All Knowledge: Reading the X-Files. Ed.: David Lavery, Angela Hauge, Marla Cartwright.
• X-Treme Possibilities: A Paranoid Rummage Through the X-Files Paul Cornell, Martin Day, Keith Topping. [Note: 2nd edition printed in 1998 includes Season 5]
• PopLit, PopCult and The X-Files: A Critical Exploration, Jan Delasara (just released in 2000)

X-Philes Studies

• Textual Poachers : Television Fans & Participatory Culture. Henry Jenkins.
• Enterprising Women : Television Fandom and the Creation of Popular Myth. Camille Bacon-Smith.

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