Gender in Film

Catalog description

This course will offer students a lens through which to study the complex role of gender in society and will explore how the film industry reflects the larger gender inequities in worldwide cultural, economic, and artistic structures. The course will examine film representations of women and men to analyze stereotypes and misconceptions that continue to be disseminated. The course will also introduce students to a wide range of films written or directed by women and will consider the ways in which female filmmakers have responded to, critiqued, or challenged dominant patriarchal representations. Components: Discussion, Class Cross Offering: ENGLISH 2490 GE: HA Humanities & Arts, HA-H Humanities Prereqs/Coreqs: P or C: ENGLISH 1230 or consent of the instructor. Typically Offered: Fall - odd year