Overview
Description
Studies the generic conventions and approaches of specific cinematic genres such as horror, action, suspense, science fiction, film noir, romantic comedy, gangster, avant-garde, documentary, or the western.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- apply critical thinking skills to issues related to film genres.
- identify and apply, in discussion and/or writing, appropriate methods or theories to cinematic texts.
- situate the specialized topic in its appropriate historical, cultural, and political contexts.
- apply their knowledge of film genre to their area of specialization.