MCOM 234Labor, Media, and Gender
Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies · Faculty of Arts and Sciences · 3 credits
Description
Examining theories of labor, creative economy, and media industries, this course explores the various entanglements between labor, media, and gender. It examines why certain kinds of creative labor—from filmmakers to social media influencer—have become gendered and to what end. The course also studies how media industries have understood and represented gendered labor. Rather than view media work as a static entity, it determines how industrial shifts, technological developments, and economic reforms have shaped creative labor. Pre/corequisite: ENG 203. Occasionally.
Common questions about MCOM 234
What is MCOM 234 at AUB?
MCOM 234 Labor, Media, and Gender is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Examining theories of labor, creative economy, and media industries, this course explores the various entanglements between labor, media, and gender. It examines why certain kinds of creative labor—from filmmakers to social media influencer—have become gendered and to what end.
How many credits is MCOM 234?
MCOM 234 Labor, Media, and Gender is worth 3 credits at AUB.
Who teaches MCOM 234 at AUB?
Studiety has 1 professor on record for MCOM 234: Blake Robert Atwood. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.