FMMC 0234
Aliens, Cyborgs and Monsters
American Film Genres
The course will study the form and development of Hollywood film genres such as the science fiction film, the gangster film, the musical, and the romantic comedy, in order to determine what we can learn from these texts about ourselves and our culture. The conventions, archetypes, and common plots of various genres will be outlined and their meaning analyzed. The historical transformation of genres will be highlighted. Screenings, readings, and written reports. (Formerly FMMC/AMCV 0134 and FMMC/AMST 0134) (FMMC 0101 or FMMC 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. screen./1 hr. disc.
The course will study the form and development of Hollywood film genres such as the science fiction film, the gangster film, the musical, and the romantic comedy, in order to determine what we can learn from these texts about ourselves and our culture. The conventions, archetypes, and common plots of various genres will be outlined and their meaning analyzed. The historical transformation of genres will be highlighted. Screenings, readings, and written reports. (Formerly FMMC/AMCV 0134 and FMMC/AMST 0134) (FMMC 0101 or FMMC 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. screen./1 hr. disc.
- Subject:
- Film & Media Culture
- Department:
- Film & Media Culture
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- NOR SOC