Media Portrayals of Gays and Lesbians

Description

Lecture, three hours. How mass media have portrayed gays and lesbians and why. Media’s depiction, portrayal, and handling of homosexuality, with particular focus on how gays and lesbians have been negatively stereotyped, portrayed unrealistically, and often not portrayed at all. Exploration not only of how gays and lesbians have been … For more content click the Read More button below.

Lecture, three hours. How mass media have portrayed gays and lesbians and why. Media’s depiction, portrayal, and handling of homosexuality, with particular focus on how gays and lesbians have been negatively stereotyped, portrayed unrealistically, and often not portrayed at all. Exploration not only of how gays and lesbians have been represented, but also why certain portrayals have tended to dominate. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

Diversity — Arts and Architecture

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs

General Catalog 2022-23