HIST 2291 - Film and History

(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture

This course examines film as a historical document. Films are a valuable source of social, cultural and intellectual history, as well as historical continuity and change. Themes addressed may include: collective memory; documentary films versus fictional films; war and film; issues of gender; race, ethnicity and representation of minority groups; class; sexuality; and film as a source of propaganda.

Recommended Preparation: Any one of HIST 1101, HIST 1103, HIST 1131 or HIST 1133.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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