FS 109 - Film and Cultural Criticism

A study of the basic formal dimensions of cinema through the close analyses of individual films and the representation of culture focusing on gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, and disability. The course focuses on close readings of films and on developing a strong film writing approach. Lectures, discussions, and readings will be supplemented by the screening and critical analysis of representative films.

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  • Title: FS 109 Film and Cultural Criticism
  • CRN: 44852
  • Instructor: Nico Maestu
  • Instructor: Nico Maestu (Lab)
  • Classroom/Web Instructional Method
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: BC FORUM Business/Communication Center

    • Meeting Time
    T 12:45pm - 02:50pm FORUM Business/Communication Center 09/23/24 12/14/24
    3.6 hours/week
    Seating Availability
    Waitlist Availability
    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    40 25 15 6 0 6
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Fall 2024
    Last day to add class: 30-SEP-2024
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 24-SEP-2024
    Last day to drop without a "W": 30-SEP-2024
    Last day to drop with a "W": 05-NOV-2024
    Census Date: 01-OCT-2024
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