L.HIS 178 - East Asian History in Hollywood Films-EC

Credits: 3

Students in this class will examine how the modern history of China and Japan is represented in Hollywood films. In order to do so, they will learn about the basic techniques of filmmaking and develop a basis understanding of the key terms used in film studies. More importantly, they will develop an in-depth understanding of the large themes in the modern history of China and Japan that are related to the Hollywood films they will watch and critique.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Creativity, Aesthetics, & Design-EC