RELIGIOUS 171 - Religion and Film

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Claremont McKenna College

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Description:

Espinosa, Lejon This course employs critical social, race, gender, and postcolonial theories to analyze the role of religious symbols, rhetoric, values, and world-views in American film. After briefly examining film genre, structure, and screenwriting, the course will explore religious sensibilities in six genres such as: Historical Epic ( 10 Commandments, the Passion, the Mission), Action/Adventure ( Raiders of the Lost Ark, Pocahontas), Science Fiction ( Star Wars, the Matrix), Comedy ( Heaven Can Wait, Born in East L.A.), Drama ( Schindler's List, the Exorcist, the Apostle), and Politics ( Platoon, Malcolm X, or Romero). Offered every year.

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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