AMST 2760

AMST 2760

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

From the beginning of the twentieth century to the present moment, movies -- and in particular Hollywood -- have profoundly influenced the ways in which people see, think and talk about the world. Focusing mostly on Hollywood film, this course introduces the study of American cinema from multiple perspectives: as an economy and mode of production; as an art form that produces particular aesthetic styles; as a cultural institution that comments on contemporary issues and allows people to socialize. We will consider the rise of Hollywood in the age of mass production; the star system; the introduction of sound and the function of the soundtrack; Hollywood's rivalry with television; censorship; the rise of independent film, etc. Weekly screenings introduce major American genres (e.g. science fiction, film noir, the musical) and directors (e.g. Hitchcock, Kubrick, Tarantino).

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (LA-AS)

Comments Each student must enroll in a section and attend one screening per week.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ENGL 2761PMA 2560VISST 2300

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17740 AMST 2760   LEC 001

    • MW Mcgraw Hall 165
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Haenni, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    There will be required screenings after class on Monday some weeks.

  • 17741 AMST 2760   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 17768 AMST 2760   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 17769 AMST 2760   DIS 203

    • F McGraw Hall 145
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 17770 AMST 2760   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person