T3 410C - The Folklore of Espionage: The Spy in Novel, Film, and History

Institution:

Ohio University-Main Campus

Subject:

Tier III

Description:

Presents the historical treatment of intelligence operations and espionage which have been depicted in literature and on film during the 20th century. Major themes include “The Spy as Hero”; “The Spy as Anti-Hero”; “Moles”; “Double Agents in Espionage”; “The Ambiguities of Cold War Espionage”; “Assassination”; “Espionage as Comedy”; and “Games Intelligence Services Play.” Five novels and nine films that deal with these and other themes are examined. Prerequisites: SR ONLY & 8 HRS T2 IN SOC SCI OR HUM Credit Hours: 4 General Education Code: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts. Note: Effective Summer Quarter 2010-11 (June 2011) any non-repeatable course may be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ohio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 593-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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