Feminist film studies. Uses an intersectional lens to analyze women's roles in cinema as filmmakers and actors from its origins to the present.
ADVISORY: ENGL 88 or ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English. There are significant demands of reading, watching films and clips and writing in this class.
While no special materials or programs are required beyond the textbook, you should have a Canvas-ready laptop or desktop and regular, reliable internet access. This course is media heavy (images and streaming video content). It is not recommended to complete class related work on a phone or tablet.
WGST 10 Women and Film is an online class with no in-person meetings. The course is not self-paced, it covers 1-2 Modules a week with required Discussions, Quizzes, a Creative Project with written statement and/or Final Essay.
For a look at the semester details (module breakdown, reading assignments, grade breakdown, etc.), see the course website. The full syllabus will be available to you on the first day of class in Canvas.
There is NO required textbook for this course, readings will be provided in each Module in Canvas and accessible with your RAM ID login via the CCSF Library resources.