FA 2023 | FTVM 366 - Topics in Film, Television and Popular Culture | Section 011 - Superhero Bodies: Race, Gender, and Disability in Contemporary Superhero Films

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FTVM 366 - Topics in Film, Television and Popular Culture

Fall 2023, Section 011 - Superhero Bodies: Race, Gender, and Disability in Contemporary Superhero Films

Instruction Mode: Section 011 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: Film, Television, and Media Std (FTVM)

Department: LSA Film, Television, and Media

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Credits:

Waitlist Capacity:

unlimited

Repeatability:

May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit(s). May be elected more than once in the same term.

Primary Instructor:

Longo, Vincent

Start/End Date:

Full Term 8/28/23 - 12/6/23 (see other Sections below)

NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

This course explores the dynamics of race, gender, and disability in American superhero movies since 2000, with particular (though not sole) emphasis on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Superhero movies are among the most watched and highest grossing feature films in the world, but, like most media, they hardly equally or fairly represent the diverse populations of its viewers, despite some pressure to adapt from fans and activists. Our objective in this course is to critically analyze representation and ideology in superhero movies for historical research, and understand the cultural and industrial contexts that shape them. Together we will explore how changing ideas and norms about identity in American society influenced (or were influenced by) the depiction of “ideal” heroes of different races, gender identities, and who are differently abled, physically and/or mentally.

Schedule

FTVM 366 - Topics in Film, Television and Popular Culture

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Section:

001 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

25246

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Open

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TuTh

4:00PM - 5:30PM

1175 NQ

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Section:

002 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

27551

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TuTh

10:00AM - 11:30AM

1185 NQ

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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003 (LAB)

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In Person

Class No:

27552

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

7:00PM - 9:30PM

2500 SKB

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Section:

006 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

30035

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10:00AM - 1:00PM

2011 MLB

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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007 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

30261

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Open

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TuTh

4:00PM - 5:30PM

1105 NQ

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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008 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

30925

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TuTh

2:30PM - 4:00PM

B137 MLB

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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009 (LAB)

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In Person

Class No:

31415

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Open

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7:00PM - 9:30PM

2500 SKB

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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010 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

31703

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Closed

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10:00AM - 1:00PM

1175 NQ

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Section:

011 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

31712

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Closed

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TuTh

11:30AM - 1:00PM

1175 NQ

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012 (LEC)

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Class No:

35115

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2:30PM - 4:00PM

1423 EQ

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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013 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

36625

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10:00AM - 11:30AM

1469 MH

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

Section:

014 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

36633

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10:00AM - 11:30AM

LEC RM 1 MLB

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015 (LEC)

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36634

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11:30AM - 1:00PM

268 WEISER

8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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