— Politics & Film

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Survey of portrayals of politics and policy issues in moving pictures. Analysis of political processes, policy development, social mores, and historical periods as highlighted in Hollywood movies, television, and/or documentary films. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE). POL 011C — Politics & Film (4 units) Course Description: Survey of portrayals of politics and policy issues in moving pictures. Analysis of political processes, policy development, social mores, and historical periods as highlighted in Hollywood movies, television, and/or documentary films. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Visual Literacy (VL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE). POL 011C — Politics & Film (4 units) Course Description: Survey of portrayals of politics and policy issues in moving pictures. Analysis of political processes, policy development, social mores, and historical periods as highlighted in Hollywood movies, television, and/or documentary films. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Visual Literacy (VL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.