Romanticizing disaster : debunking romantic comedy tropes, 2016
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2016
Creator
- Moore, Melissa M. (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
63 pages (63 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
Explores the negative stereotypes portrayed by many of the relationship tropes and romantic ideals in romantic comedy films. Includes an original play whose first act dramatizes these tropes, while the second act is a "horror film" version of the same text, anticipating further research on tropes associated with that genre. --Abstract.
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
63 pages
General
Production Book Call Number: [ELECTRONIC THESIS] PN1995.9.C55 M66 2016
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu