MCOM 541 - American Cinema

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

Offered in televised format only. A film studies course that covers American film history from the silent era to the present day. Students will learn how American films reflect and shape popular culture, the basic technical and critical vocabulary of motion pictures, how the technology of cinema relates to film art, the economic structure of the film industry, and how to watch films actively and critically.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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