[Bilimsel Haber] CFP: Feminist Film & Media and Pedagogy (8/6/06; collection)

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

CFP: Feminist Film & Media and Pedagogy (8/6/06;collection)

Over the last thirty years, feminism has greatly enriched the field of
Film and Media Studies. Feminist film criticism is now canonical, its
theories, methodologies, and passions a central (though not
unchallenged) component of the discipline. Importantly, its centrality
has had a major impact on University curricula. Classes in feminist film
theory are a staple of most graduate and undergraduate film programs,
and feminist media is regularly featured in film, media, and women=92s
studies courses. Nonetheless, despite the enormous impact feminist film
criticism and practice have had on University education, their
relationship to the practical and theoretical issues of pedagogy have
been ignored. Save a few notable exceptions, little has been written
that explores the relationship of feminist media, feminist film theory,
and pedagogy. Because teaching is a vital part of our profession,
filling in this blind spot in our scholarship is crucial.

This proposed anthology seeks to redress this lack by bringing together
a collection of essays that explore the connections between our research
and production interests in feminist film and media and our roles as
teachers. This anthology will make an important contribution on two
fronts. First, it will provide a critical tool for those of us in the
field whose primary responsibility (and perhaps passion) is teaching.
Additionally, it will enhance the field itself by asking what we can
learn about film/media studies and practice when we see them through the
lens of pedagogy.

Essay topics are open, but potential contributors might want to use the
following themes as a springboard:

The philosophy of feminist film/media pedagogy
Teaching feminist studies and practice and/as activism
Feminist film/media scholarship and student accessibility
Strategies for teaching challenging feminist film theories and media
The classroom usefulness of the feminist film/media canon=20
Alternatives to the feminist film theory classroom and canon
Using interdisciplinary materials to teach feminist film/media studies
Teaching feminist theory and feminist media interactively
The effectiveness of teaching manuals and introductory textbooks
The "art" of teaching feminist film and media
Models of best practices of teaching
Combining theory and practice in the classroom
Teaching feminist media within and beyond the production classroom
Teaching the work of women filmmakers
Explorations of pedagogical failures, successes, and development
Analyses of classrooms, assignments, and collaborative teaching
Teaching feminist media at research universities, liberal arts
institutions, comprehensive universities, and two-year colleges

In addition to more traditional essays, case studies, essays written in
the form of letters to students, interviews with successful teachers and
students, and "how-to" guides are welcome.  I also strongly encourage
scholars and filmmakers from all stages in their career to submit proposals.

Please submit a one-page proposal along with curriculum vitae via
regular mail or email by December 15, 2006 to Kelly Hankin, Associate
Professor of Film Studies, Johnston Center for Integrative Studies,
University of Redlands, 1200 East Colton Avenue Redlands California
92373, USA, Kelly_hankin at redlands.edu. Please feel free to write with
questions.


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