HIST 332 - History & The Big Screen

Institution:

Moore College of Art and Design

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Description:

Focusing on specific episodes in 20th-century American history, "History and the Big Screen" will examine some of the ways that history has been interpreted - or misinterpreted - on film. Topics will include the Great Depression, wars, the civil rights movement, and the American presidency among others. We will also consider the way Hollywood portrays cultural diversity and deals with stereotypes of "Africa," "Arabs," etc. In addition to class assignments, each student will write a film analysis and present her analysis in class.Satisfies: History/Liberal Arts elective requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.moore.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 568-4515

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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