2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 18, 2026  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCRN 218 - ”ReVeiwing Disney: Race, Class, and Gender in the Animated Feature Film”


“ReViewing Disney: Race, Class, and Gender in the Animated Feature Film.” This Seminar critically examines the Walt Disney animated feature film through the socially constructed lenses of race, class and gender. In analyzing the social values cultivated and endorsed by Disney and greater American society, this course observe how social perspectives and history have transformed these value over time. The ultimate goal of the course is to address the question, “What is American about Disney?” This course uses theoretical, cultural studies, and industrial historical scholarship to contextualize close readings of select films. Screenings inside and outside of class required. There is an emphasis on reading and writing in this course.
 

Prerequisites: SCRN 101 or COMM 101 or permission

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every other year