Changing perceptions of mental illness are investigated by screening popular films and documentaries. Readings and lectures on psychiatric disorders are linked to films that offer students a unique opportunity to see realistic manifestations of “madness.” An appreciation for the cinema’s ability not only to reflect but also to affect our perceptions of abnormal behavior and treatment is stressed.
Note(s): As of Fall 2019, this course will be updated to PSYC 2360. Read more.