Courses
WGSS 290 Topics in Women's Studies
An interdisciplinary exploration of a particular theme, area or period, with respect to issues of women and gender.
Credits
1 course
Fall Semester information
Jennifer Mike290A: Topics:Transnational Feminisms, Womanism, and Africana Feminisms
Dahee Yun
290B: Topics:Women on Screen
This course examines the portrayal and representation of women, women's issues, and women's voices in contemporary film through three key perspectives. The first explores how the male gaze shapes our perceptions and depicts women through a prejudiced lens. The second focuses on female characters who are true to their desires and lives, analyzing how they navigate personal and societal challenges. The final chapter broadens the scope to examine women's roles in addressing larger social issues, such as war, environmental concerns, and ethical dilemmas, highlighting how film captures their engagement with these topics. This course aims to deepen students¿ understanding of women's cinema, promote feminist perspectives, and foster an appreciation of film as a powerful artistic and ideological medium.