MLT 267 - Disability in Film: Theoretical, Cultural and Cinematic Practices

Course Units: 1

The course examines recent and historical films representing disability in a range of contexts and perspectives. Comparing and contrasting a variety of film genres and cinematic techniques evidenced in both Hollywood and international cinema, we explore fundamental questions about the way disability is framed and understood in society. By considering theoretical and cultural readings tracking the development of Disability Studies, we situate the films within significant intellectual debates. CC: JLIT, JCHF, WAC ISP: AIS, FLM