MPTV 2239 — Identity and Film 3 Credit Hours
Explores the multifaceted relationship between films and various elements of identity, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, disability, and nationality. In addition to conducting textual analysis of films, coursework will include examination of film history, film production, audience reception, and critical response as a means to critically probe how films shape and are shaped by identity and culture. (3 lecture hours)