EDU2012 Neurodiversity in Film

Stories have power. Stories can be used to describe and convey meanings. Stories can also be used to chape culture and guide our understanding of the world. Anthropologist Clifford Geerz famously quipped that culture itself is a collection of ‘stories we tell ourselves about ourselves.’ This course takes a deep dive into the stories that have been told about neurodiversity through popular culture, television, and film. Students will learn to identify different neurodivergent archetypes, discuss their connection to larger disability archetypes, and apply different perspectives as we engage in conversations on topics such as representation, authentic storytelling, and cross-cultural communication. Credits: 3.000