On the page and on the screen, the genre of the Rom-Com is today seen as fluffy and feminine, a realm of pure escape. This course takes the Rom-Com more seriously, as a genre that reflects and critiques the conventions that govern gender, sexuality, and marriage. We will examine two pivotal periods in the development of the genre: the turn of the 17th century, focusing on William Shakespeare, and the turn of the 19th century, focusing on Jane Austen. Each author’s works will be paired with film adaptations that, in reimagining their source material, challenge audiences to rethink the connections between gender, desire, race, class, and social convention.
- 教師: Bergren Katherine
- 教師: Wheatley Chloe