LTWR 337 - American Film and Politics

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

A cross-disciplinary examination of the integral role of politics in both the making and messages of American film. Explores the impact of politics on American filmmaking through such issues as censorship, the Hollywood "blacklist," and the significance of independent filmmaking. Also studies the use of film to convey political messages and influence public opinion such matters as patriotism, pacifism, and racial/ethnic relations. Both mainstream and independent films will be addressed, and literature from the humanities and the social sciences will be incorporated. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 336 and PSCI 419B. May be taken for credit as an elective course for the PSCI major (within the U.S. Government and Politics field) and the PSCI Minor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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