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Jon M Bridgman
HSTAA 365
Seattle Campus
Explores relationship between film and American social and cultural history. Considers films as products of specific periods, individual filmmakers, and developments within film industry. Examines representations of political and social issues on the screen, impact of movies on our understanding of the past, and significance of genres and visual styles.
Class description
A history of the American motion picture industry. We will emphasize the following elements: institutional history of the industry; impact, if any, of films in society; impact, if any, of soicety on films; and the auteur theory.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
This will be a lecture course illustrated with films.
Recommended preparation
No Prerequisites.
Class assignments and grading
There will be a ten-page paper. Grades will be assigned in accordance with merit.
