AM ST 360
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Film in American Culture
International and Area Studies
Kennedy Center for International Studies
Course Description
Selected readings, lectures, and analysis of specific motion pictures as social documents, reflecting different facets of the American experience.
When Taught
Fall or Winter
Min
3
Fixed
3
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3
Fixed
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Title
One
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to define and analyze a selected group of American films using methods and perspectives drawn from American Studies and film studies, and by the end of the semester will be able to apply those methods and perspectives to a broader range of films.
Title
Two
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to rigorously analyze thematically or chronologically selected films to gain insight into American culture and American experience.
Title
Three
Learning Outcome
Students will formulate clearly and persuasively supported arguments using best practices in the study of film and American culture.
Title
Three
Learning Outcome
Students will formulate clearly and persuasively supported arguments using best practices in the study of film and American culture.
Title
Two
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to rigorously analyze thematically or chronologically selected films to gain insight into American culture and American experience.
Title
One
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to define and analyze a selected group of American films using methods and perspectives drawn from American Studies and film studies, and by the end of the semester will be able to apply those methods and perspectives to a broader range of films.
