ANTH 296 - Indians and Film

Institution:

University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman University)

Subject:

Description:

The course provides an examination of the history of the depiction of American Indians in American theatrical films. Reading material informs an analysis of the role of the 19th century dime novel and American literature in creating characters, plots, and perspectives that become screenplays for motion pictures. The depiction of the "other" in film is an important aspect of the development of cultural perception and the construction of reality as expressed in art and media. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brandman.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 341-9800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Trimester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.