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Queer Feminist Film Studies: an Exploratory Study of Groundbreaking Cinema
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 11
Hello! And thank you for checking out Queer Feminist Film Studies! This class was inspired by a feminist pop culture class that recently wrapped up. This class is specifically focused on film studies, which will provide learners introductory knowledge on film studies, cultural studies, gender and sexuality studies. It's a great starting place for students who are trying out different areas of studies before committing to one in university. This class is a casual and welcoming learning space...
This class is taught in English.
Learners will learn critical thinking skills that will help prepare them for college/university level courses. Skills that will be developed in this course include: Media literacy, critical analysis, cultural analysis, film criticism, and more. Students will participate through in-depth conversations to build communication skills. Students will be able to connect with like-minded peers who are interested in film, feminism, LGBTQ+ cultures, and social justice in a learning environment that is supportive, fun, and encouraging.
I am a queer-identified Ph.D. student working in the field of Gender, Feminism, and Women's Studies with a specialization in cultural analysis and film. I am passionate about intersectional feminism, social justice, decolonization, and anti-racism. I have been teaching on these topics for nearly a decade and I am skilled at ensuring that my classrooms are safe spaces to explore difficult topics by presenting material in a way that is accessible and appropriate for students. Content warnings are implemented when necessary for potentially upsetting material to allow students to engage or disengage based on their safety and comfort needs. Please reach out should you have any questions regarding the content of the course, films, or class discussions.
Homework Offered
Students will need to watch the film of the week on their own time. We will not be watching the films in class together. When we meet, we'll have conversations about the movie, connect about other pop culture we've seen that seen, and learn about film theory and history.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There is no formal assessment for this course.Grades Offered
Recommended: a Public Library Card for your area to access free streaming services such as Hoopla and/or Kanopy, DVD and BluRay collections, and more! Optional websites that can be helpful for film classes: Netflix, Prime, Crave, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+ or other streaming services. Movies can be rented for a small fee on sites like Prime, YouTube, or Google. I will always post where the films are available to stream. However, please note that I am located in Canada. Due to the differences in streaming licenses from country to country, your country may have a different selection of films available than Canada has (e.g. sometimes a film available on Netflix Canada will not be on available on Netflix U.S.A. and vice versa). I recommend checking the streaming sites you have access to in your areas before renting a copy of the film at an additional expense. That being said, most films are easily rentable, usually under $5 on databases like Prime or YouTube.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Please note film ratings and content from week to week which will be posted each week on both the course listing page and classroom page. I will provide content warnings on any potentially triggering content in advance when possible. I recommend using Common Sense Media for parents looking for a detailed breakdown of any positive and/or negative elements in the film of the week (e.g. cursing, violence, sexual content, etc.). If there is ever a film that you want to skip because of content or scheduling, that's no problem at all, just send me a message explaining that you'll be joining again later. Students may also be interested in checking out the website "Does The Dog Die" that outlines common potential trigger warnings (e.g. human or pet death, violence, reference to an E.D., etc.)
To keep additional costs down, I recommend connecting with your local library to see what streaming services they may provide to you for free. For example, Toronto Public Library offers services like Kanopy and Hoopla Digital, which have thousands of films available for free with a library card. Most public libraries have similar databases available to library card holders. Many libraries also offer a large collection of DVDs if you have access to a DVD player at home. Always check the streaming sources you already have available to you before paying to rent a movie.
Hello, my name is Frances! I live in the beautiful city of Toronto, ON in Canada. I teach lessons related LGBTQ+ film and culture, feminism 101, English language, and popular culture. I love eating pizza, watching movies, reading books, hiking,...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
75 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 14-17
4-10 learners per class