Sarah Nilsen, Assistant Professor Sarah.Nilsen@uvm.edu 315 Old Mill 802-656-3063

Sarah Nilsen teaches classes in the history of film and television, on issues of race, class and gender in the media, and the theories of popular culture. Her areas of interest include Walt Disney, the popular culture of the Cold War, and cultural diplomacy. She is currently working on a book about the history of television and rise of gun culture during the 1950s.

Education:

• Ph.D., 2000, University of Southern California, School of Cinema-Television, Critical Studies
  
• M.A., 1995, University of Southern California, School of Cinema-Television, Critical Studies
• M.F.A., 1992, American Film Institute, Screenwriting, Studied with Leonardo Bercocivi
• B.A., 1989, Dartmouth College, English Literature and Creative Writing

Selected Publications and Presentations:

Sample Courses:

FTS 195 A: Screenwriting

All Courses Taught