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HIST 408A

World War II Goes to the Movies

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Analysis of World War II movies from 1939 to present. Evolution of American, Asian, African, European films. Topics: combat,epics, comedies, Holocaust, antiwar, home-front, fantasy.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Junior or Senior standing
ENG 102CH 201CH 202CH 203CH 212
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102; CH 201 or CH 202 or CH 203 or CH 212; Junior or Senior standing.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Restrictions

Junior or Senior standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • analyze, evaluate, and interpret primary sources.
  • analyze and clearly explain the argument, main points, and use of evidence in secondary sources.
  • clearly and effectively articulate an original interpretation in verbal and written form.
  • analyze World War II movies from 1939 to present.