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HISTORY THROUGH FILM (GH)

2019 Spring Term

3 Units [GH]

History 110

This variable-topics course will introduce students to selected historical themes depicted by popular film. Students will watch and deconstruct popular historical films within the larger context of scholarly analysis of a particular historic period or event. Evaluation will be based on a variety of essay and objective exams. As well, in-class discussion will form a significant basis for evaluation. Repeatable once in degree with change in topic (may only apply once toward major).

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Section Details Meeting Details & Topic Instructor Syllabus
 
01-DIS 1694
3 Units [GH]
01/22 - 05/11 (1) Tu 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Karl Brown
HE0100HE0100 SCIENCE FICTION CINEMA
This class covers the history of science fiction cinema from its origin in 1902 to the recent past. Most evenings we will be watching movies in their entirety and discussing them. Course films include Godzilla, Bladerunner, Children of Men, and several others. No prior experience with film criticism is necessary.

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