Selected Genres in Cinema

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Analysis of themes and their stylistic interpretation in notable films of a particulargenre (i.e. science fiction, comedy, the Western, etc.). Through criticalexamination of historically significant films, with comparisons with original literaryworks, when appropriate, students will work toward a definition of the selectedgenre for the class. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE for the Humanities. No prerequisite.