SCA-UA 623 - New York City in Film

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

Analyzes the way New York has been portrayed in some of the classic films about the city. In turn, the course examines how these stories have helped shape the city's image of itself. The goal is to see how each particular film originated at distinct moments both in the city's history as well as in the history of filmmaking. In so doing, the course combines the perspectives of both urban studies and film studies, placing films within their cultural, political, and artistic content.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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