FILM 240 Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Films

This course is an interdisciplinary study of the history of gay, lesbian, and transgender issues in film. Using lecture, interactive discussion, guest speakers, readings and multimedia, this course aims to stimulate critical thinking about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender or intersex issues in the framework of American culture, ethics and public interest. Major films and significant directors will be covered.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Review the history of gay, lesbian, and transgender films from the 1900s to the present day.
   
2. Discuss the difference between gender roles and gender identities.
3. Distinguish different cinematic styles and genres used between Hollywood and foreign cinemas using
   gay, lesbian, and transgender characters as subject matter.
4. Compare and contrast key elements of films dealing with the topic of gender roles and gender identities
   in terms of genre, ideology and theory.
5. Analyze classic gay/lesbian/transgender films and place them in their cultural settings.
6. Review the role of the media in films dealing with gay, lesbian, transgender, multi-gender, or asexual
   characters.
7. Analyze the themes of persecution, activism and diversity within the gay and lesbian community as they
   have been addressed in film.
   

Course Objectives

1. Review the history of gay, lesbian, and transgender films from the 1900s to the present day.
   
2. Discuss the difference between gender roles and gender identities.
3. Distinguish different cinematic styles and genres used between Hollywood and foreign cinemas using
   gay, lesbian, and transgender characters as subject matter.
4. Compare and contrast key elements of films dealing with the topic of gender roles and gender identities
   in terms of genre, ideology and theory.
5. Analyze classic gay/lesbian/transgender films and place them in their cultural settings.
6. Review the role of the media in films dealing with gay, lesbian, transgender, multi-gender, or asexual
   characters.
7. Analyze the themes of persecution, activism and diversity within the gay and lesbian community as they
   have been addressed in film.