Contemporary Film

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course will examine contemporary cinema from various national locations. Attention will be paid to the development of film genres, to formal issues, the state of different national cinemas, and links between contemporary film and twentieth-century cinema. The course will provide an introduction to film studies, in particular the history of film and major distinctions that have developed in thinking about film form. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or 111 or equivalent. Three credits.