ENG 104 - Social and Political Issues in American Films

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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3 Credit Hours d.b.a Students will view major American films covering an array of topics and themes at the core of the national debate. Controversial feature films such as Dead Man Walking, Thelma and Louise, and Philadelphia, will be studied for their insights as well as biases. Building on the skills learned in the Communication Foundation, students will write a variety of papers on issues raised by these films, such as racism, censorship, sexual discrimination, environmental destruction, and war making. A research paper and an oral presentation on a matter of controversy will culminate the semester. (3 lecture hours, 2 film showing hours). Prerequisite: Communication Foundation

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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