Course Catalog Information (24-25)
WMST 31
Women and Popular Culture
Course Description
This course uses the feminist and cultural studies theory to discuss the historical development and contemporary representations of women in popular culture with an emphasis on representations of women in film, television, music, advertising, social media, and news media.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Examine, analyze, and evaluate media representations of women and girls, including racialized stereotypes of women of color, compulsory heterosexuality, and the impacts of sexualization in contemporary media.
- Research local organizations which support women's goals, and engage in community activities.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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