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Susan A Glenn
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
VLPA
This course examines the relationship between film and American social and cultural history. We will look at films as products of specific time periods, individual film makers, and developments within the movie industry, discussing the ways American films represent social and political issues, including questions of national identity. We will look at how movies construct the world they seek to represent, and how they shape and mediate our understanding of the past.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture/discussion/viewing of films and film clips. Note that students may NOT add this class after the second class meeting.
Recommended preparation
Some background in 20th century US history is recommended. No student may add this course after the first week of class. Note that students may NOT add this class after the second class meeting.
Class assignments and grading
Grading is based on several short papers, a midterm essay and a final exam. There will be weekly reading assignments. Regular attendance at lectures, films, and discussion sections is required.
2 short (3 page papers). A Midterm Essay exam and a final exam (which consists of a combination of take-home and in-class identifications). Class participation in discussion section. Attendance at all lectures, film screenings, and discussion section.
