HPS 225 - Social History of Film

1. Comprehend and demonstrtae understanding of the historical origins of film and early film history, including identifying and describing a number of influential film styles, genres and filmmakers.
2. Mindfully cultivate and evaluate awareness of the impact of film-viewing location and method (cinema on a big screen vs. at home on a smartphone, etc.) on te viewer’s experience and reception.
3. Differentiate between and evaluate priary and secondary historical sources, especially those which utllize the medium of film.
4. Understand and demonstrte the use of the four main sub-themes involved in studying History, as well as distinguish how and why they can interface with films:
   1. Political history
   2. Social history
   3. Economic history
   4. Cultural history
5. Develop a more refined practice of film appreciation and communicate such historical analyses effectively in writing and in discussion.