LIT 323 - The Crime Film

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS An in-depth study of the evolution and aesthetics of two major fi lm genres, the gangster fi lm and the fi lm noir, though an examination of conventions of motivation, character, action, locale and iconography. Th e course will emphasize the genre fi lm’s treatment of the fundamental cultural confl icts that exist in society. Prerequisite: one of the following: LIT 230, LIT 231, LIT 232 or LIT 233

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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