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Beth Capper holds a PhD in Modern Culture and Media from Brown University. Her scholarly work and teaching focus on media history, theory, and experimental political film. Capper has organized screening events in notable venues such as Maysles Cinema in New York and the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago. Her current research includes a book-length study on U.S. underground feminist filmmaker Lizzie Borden, examining how Borden's works can help re-theorize the relationship between cinematic forms and feminist collectivity. Capper's written work is anticipated in various academic journals, including Qui Parle and GLQ: Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies. At the University of Alberta, she teaches courses in Film Studies and Media Studies, fostering a collaborative environment where students explore the interconnectedness of media culture and societal values through critical analysis and engagement with historical contexts. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in feminist and queer theoretical frameworks, emphasizing the importance of diverse media forms as sites of struggle over meaning and power.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management