Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
American Film: Cinematic Representations of the "Other"
Course Number:
L_ELBAELK208
Course Description:
How is identity (think of gender, race, and sexuality) represented in
American cinema? Theoretical concepts addressed in previous years
include: breakout text, character engagement, the male gaze, the
"Other," stereotyping, and queer subtext. Films assigned in previous
years include: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Jezebel, Paris Is Burning,
Philadelphia, Psycho, Single White Female, TransAmerica, and Vertigo.
Both the selection of theoretical concepts and assigned films is subject
to change.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
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