AI 168 SEX - Revolutn: Hollywood in 60's

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DePaul University

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The late 1960s is often described as a time of a "Sexual Revolution" in America, with loosening standards and attitudes about sex and sexual practices. But was this period as "liberated" it has appeared to be Who was liberated by these new attitudes, and from what How do attitudes about sexuality in the 1960s compare to our attitudes now This course uses the study of American cultural history to examine perspectives of sexuality in the 1960s, and it focuses upon the films that Hollywood produced at this time to represent this "new" sexuality. The course includes weekly in-class screenings of feature films from the period, such as THE GRADUATE, BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, MYRA BRECKENRIDGE, VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, SHAFT, and MIDNIGHT COWBOY. (the class lasts 3-1/2 hours because of the in-class screenings). Competencies: A1A, ale, A5, H1F, H2G, H4.

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2.00 - 3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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