Overview
Description
Examination of the portrayal of the police in several classic films. Topics include police isolation, social demands, corruption and salvation, and legal ramifications.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Summer
Terms
summer
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- articulate the common themes found across police movies such as salvation, personal dilemmas, and temptation.
- compare different cinematic styles portrayed in police movies.
- differentiate between the cinematic portrayal of police officers as crime-fighters, heroes, or deviants.