Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

FILM 218 - EAST/NORTHEAST ASIA FILM HIST

Long Title: HISTORY THROUGH FILM IN EAST AND NORTH EAST ASIA
Department: *Visual and Dramatic Arts*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Can we learn history by analyzing movies? Using documentary and feature films from Asian film culture's beginnings, we view 19-20th century Chinese, Japanese, and Korean history. Collective in-class film viewing, discussion and reading required. Cross-list: ASIA 218, HIST 218.