AME 265 - The American Movie

3 CR

For more than a century, movies have not only entertained Americans, but have also told us who we are and who we are not; who belongs and who does not; who is a valid citizen of the nation, and who is not. Sometimes they teach us these things very explicitly; other times, the lessons are much more subtle. This course investigates the various ways in which U.S. films have conveyed messages about identity and difference through multiple genres, both historically and in our own moment. (This course is cross-listed with DRA 265).

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or permission of instructor.