Film & American History ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This advanced study is designed for students who have taken the course, Reel America, or who have a background in film history from another source. Students must know how to view and evaluate films from a historical (rather than technical, literary or other mode of analysis) perspective before they begin this study. Students will select an era of American film history (e.g., Early 20th Century, The Great Depression, World War II, The film noir era, The Cold War, etc.) and do a focused historical study of the films pertinent to that era. Prerequisite (must complete before registering): Reel America ( AMST 3025 )