ENGFLM 1615 - THE WAR FILM

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Given the current resurgence of the war film in contemporary cinema, it is worth considering the history and changing form of this genre in relation to historical wars, beginning with World War I. In the context of film genre theory, this course will consider stable and changing elements of the genre, while remaining attentive to the specificities of specific cultural moments. Although the main emphasis of the course will be on the war film as genre, part of the semester will be devoted to documentary and non-fiction approaches to war in cinema.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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