COMM 701

Film Theory and Language

American University · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Film Theory and Language (3) This seminar focuses on film theory and criticism as well as the semiotics or language of film. Students deconstruct scenes from feature-length fiction and documentary films for detailed cinematic analysis. They also produce short video essays on a variety of theories, eras, or auteurs. Restriction: Communication: Producing Film, Television, and Video (MA), Film and Media Production (MA), or Film and Media Arts (MFA).

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2 openSeats: 16/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #42047Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
2 available16 enrolled18 capacity0 waitlist
Days & times
Mo · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PMMo · 2:30 – 5:20 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg 304; McKinley Bldg 201
Instructor
Engel, Larry
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