JS 305 - The Politics of Queer Cinema

This course examines queer politics as radical and intersectional through key films over the course of 100 years that are critical of their societies. More than lesbian and/or gay, queer is an understanding of sexuality and gender identity that seeks to disrupt structures that enforce race, gender, sexual, and class differences. In film, this might be done through stories normalizing queer love, fantasizing a radical equality, dismantling normalcy, or celebrating violence and disruption.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: Juniors Only

Core: Junior Seminar AND Engaging Diverse Identities

Notes: Counts as Major/Minor Elective in: Equity Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies, International Relations, Political Science