Middlebury

FYSE1507A-F17

The Women of /Game of Thrones/

The Women of /Game of Thrones/
In this seminar we will examine the representation of women in George Martin’s Game of Thrones book series and its popular television adaptation. Introductory theoretical readings on gender, sexuality, race, and class, as well as on audience reception and fan culture will inform our discussion of the major characters in the show. In what ways does the role of women in the show’s fictional socio-political structure shed light on real-world issues of patriarchy, oppression, and violence? What aspects of the HBO series’ representation of women are defined by genre conventions and audience expectations? 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92572
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1507
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1507

All Sections in Fall 2017

Fall 2017

FYSE1507A-F17 Seminar (Dobreva)