JASS 406 - History&Theory of Documentary

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Description:

This course surveys the history of European documentary and explores its ethical, legal and economic issues. Students study documentary's central moments, forms and artists; the changing theoretical approaches to documentary making; and the range of documentary purposes (informational, educational, propagandistic, entertainment). The course also provides historical and theoritical background fro those students who wish to pursue their interest in documentary in the script-writing and production courses also offered in the Journalism and Screen Studies Discipline. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umich.edu

Phone Number:

(734) 764-1817

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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