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2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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CO 315 - World Cinema


Credits: (4 credits)

As a requirement for the Film Studies Minor, the World Cinema course allows students to study cinema within a broad context of nationalistic disciplines such as art, history, philosophy, theater, languages, communications, politics, and literary studies.  The course prepares students to analyze cinema as a venue of exchange in which art, communication, and information have local themes and origins but are ultimately consumed by a global audience,

Prerequisite/Corequisite
CO222 - Introduction to Film Studies

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Develop an appreciation of diverse cultures, styles, and genres;

2. Identify a film’s voice through articulation of socially important issues within a particular historical and cultural context; 

3. Demonstrate understanding from a consumer perspective through recognition of film as a communicative system and global media product in which viewing activities may have various meanings and consequences;

4. Discuss the multifaceted aspects of nationalistic directing, acting, and editing, as well as music, cinematography, and other cinematic elements; 

5. Speak and write effectively about films viewed for this class using critical thinking skills such as interpretation, analysis, comparison, and evaluation.Notes
Offered once per year.



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