WGS 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 & tropes, etc. in a variety of media platforms.
Gen. Ed. Category: Synthesizing Perspectives; Women’s Experiences; (HUM).
Cross-Listed as: COM 305.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate