FS 121 - Documentary Film

Introduction to the history and theory of documentary film. Traces the changing conceptions of "reality" by various international filmmakers and writers. Through the stylistic study of classical and less conventional films, the aim is to problematize notions of objectivity, truth, and knowledge and to place the films within a historical, cultural, and political context.

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  • Title: FS 121 Documentary Film
  • CRN: 36907
  • Instructor: Michael Albright
  • Instructor: Michael Albright (Lab)
  • Classroom/Web Instructional Method
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: WCC 302 West Campus Classroom Building

    • Meeting Time
    R 10:30am - 12:30pm C 302 West Campus Classroom Building 09/22/25 12/13/25
    3.9 hours/week
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    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Fall 2025
    Last day to add class: 01-OCT-25
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 25-SEP-25
    Last day to drop without a "W": 01-OCT-25
    Last day to drop with a "W": 06-NOV-25
    Census Date: 02-OCT-25
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