This research analyses English-speaking movies made from 2014 to 2024 that are primarily set in university environments. The main aim is to investigate the role of universities in these films, focusing on how these institutions are depicted and whether they adhere to stereotypical representations. By examining a diverse selection of movies, this research explores various aspects such as the portrayal of academic life, social dynamics, architectural aesthetics, and cultural significance within the university setting. The study also seeks to answer questions about the consistency of these portrayals and whether they contribute to or challenge prevailing stereotypes such as elite status of academia, party life of academia, overachieving nerds in the academia, motivational professors in the academia, etc. The findings will provide insights into the cultural impact of university depictions in contemporary cinema.

Authors:
Vanesa Varga, University of Zagreb, Croatia

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Vanesa Varga is a Research Fellow at Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb in Croatia

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