Spring 2017 - CMNS 804 G100
Seminar in Advanced Communication Theory (5)
Class Number: 9206
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Zoe Druick
druick@sfu.ca
778-782-2328
Office: HC-7642
Description
COURSE DETAILS:
Overview:
Intersectional feminist media studies are a vibrant subset of communication theory with roots in both social theory and political praxis. Its current iteration has been galvanized both by a critique of the centrality of post-feminism to neoliberal social and cultural arrangements, and by the current surge of racist, misogynist and homophobic discourse apparent on the Internet. In this course we will examine both current and historical strands of feminist media studies and some of the key concepts and frameworks on which they are based. Topics include: gender hegemonies; patriarchal imaginaries; sexuality and subjectivity; affects and emotional labour; normative and transgressive gender performativity; human capital; and gender violence. The role of media in both circulating representations, and serving as a site for the constitution of subjectivities and publics, will be central to our conversation.
The seminar will be reliant on student participation, which will be encouraged in two ways:
· Through short (1-2 page) responses to the readings due in class each week (10 weeks total).
· Through student presentations on weekly themes.
You are encouraged to speak to the professor early in the course to identify your interests and to work strategically toward your final term paper.
Grading
- Seminar Participation (includes final paper presentation on April 5) 15%
- Weekly Response Papers (300–500 words; 10 weeks) 20%
- Seminar Presentation 15%
- Final Paper (3000–4000 words for MA’s; 5000–6000 words for PhD’s; due April 14) 50%
NOTES:
The School expects that the grades awarded in this course will bear some reasonable relation to established university-wide practices with respect to both levels and distribution of grades. In addition, the School will follow Policy S10.01 with respect to Academic Integrity, and Policies S10.02, S10.03 and S10.04 as regards Student Discipline. [Note: as of May 1, 2009 the previous T10 series of policies covering Intellectual Honesty (T10.02), and Academic Discipline (T10.03) have been replaced with the new S10 series of policies.]
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Readings will available on Canvas.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS