FILM 300P - Comedy in Today's America

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Film Studies

Description:

Through a critical analysis of key comedy films, this course will explore the ongoing legacy of this genre in contemporary American filmmaking. While some might label comedy films as apolitical, in fact, from its early roots during the Great Depression, the genre has displayed a deep concern over issues relating to the oppression of the working classes, the unlawful treatment of racial and religious minorities, and how gender and sexuality stereotypes promote structural inequality. This course will explore how societal issues are being tackled by directors using the comedy genre in order to elucidate contemporary struggles in America. Films may include profanity, violence, and/or sexually explicit images.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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