COM 305: Mediating Genders

Goal: To analyze mediated representations of gender from critical cultural and feminist theoretical perspectives.
Content: An advanced focus on media representations, this course will take an intersectional approach to understand the cross-influence and perception of gender expectations that intersect with other identities. Topics would include representations of race, queer identities, ages, (dis)abilities, nationalities, etc., violence in the media, stereotypes and tropes, etc. in a variety of media platforms.
Gen. Ed. Category: Synthesizing Perspectives; Women’s Experiences; (HUM).
Cross-Listed as: WGS 305.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate