HP 212 - Cinema in Politics

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

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Description:

3 credits This course is designed to explore how the Hollywood film industry has represented American political discourse. Examining issues such as electoral politics, social movements, economic histories, immigration, labor and class struggle, race and gender, war and political scandal, students will gain a critical understanding of how ideology is represented cinematically. The economic conditions of the Hollywood film industry often have circumscribed its production of politically themed movies sustaining its concern with mass appeal. This course will challenge students to investigate beyond the surface level understanding of political films to search for their often hegemonic and ideological meaning.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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