This soon evolved into her teaching a class at Wesleyan on her own, beginning in 1969, despite lacking the usual academic credentials. Basinger eventually received the title of Professor of Film Studies, and later an endowed chair as Corwin-Fuller Professor of Film Studies.
This transitioned into her leading a course at Wesleyan on her own, beginning in 1969, despite not having the typical academic background. Basinger eventually earned the title of Professor of Film Studies and later held an endowed chair as Corwin-Fuller Professor of Film Studies.