Studies in Film Genre

Catalog description

Provides an in-depth examination of a variety of film genres (such as the gangster film, the western, the musical, the screwball comedy, the science fiction film, and the horror film, among others), to be examined through the perspective of film genre theory. Through close analysis of selected films and readings, students will define the aesthetic and thematic patterns characterizing specific genres, and will trace the development of those genres within the dual contexts of the film industry and cultural ideology. Note: This course is cross-listed as FMS 381 . Although students may not get credit for both ENG 381 and FMS 381 in a single semester, they may repeat this course in future semesters, given that genres studied will rotate.