NMDS
5166

Race, Ethnicity, and Class in the Media

Schools of Public Engagement: Media Studies

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Degree Students
Race, Ethnicity,Class in Media
Fall 2023
Taught By: Terri Bowles
Section: A

CRN: 2992

Credits: 3

The course will provide an in-depth analysis of- and reflection upon- media images from across the broad spectrum of the industry: Hollywood cinema, independent film and the news media and how they influence society's perception of race, class, and gender issues. The course will highlight the diverse nature of these images from the perspectives of: social and political significance, stylistic influences and historical placement within the cultural context. Both contemporary and classic works will be screened, beginning with an examination of the dominant images of people of color portrayed in mainstream media. Some of the questions we will investigate include: where do these images originate? What are the underlying assumptions behind these images? What social function might these portrayals serve? Is race a social or biological construct? What are the social implications which perpetuate and are reinforced by an underlying worldview? What has been the influence or lack thereof of media from within these ethnicities and cultures on the Hollywood and independent industries?

Media Studies courses are open to all graduate students. Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors with permission from the instructor and BA/MA Media studies students should email mediastudiesadvising@newschool.edu for access.

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Media Studies (NMDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 9

Add/Drop Deadline: September 11, 2023 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 19, 2023 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 6:46am EDT 5/30/2023

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 4:00pm - 5:50pm
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/28/2023 - 12/11/2023