Teaching the Reel History – w/ Sharon Ullman and Nicholas Syrett

05/24/19 • 72 min

Queer characters have existed on screen since the era of silent film. But do they have a starring role in your syllabus? Scholars Sharon Ullman and Nicholas Syrett offer concrete strategies for teaching LGBTQ history through films and documentaries.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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