POLS 336 - Film and Politics 3 s.h.

This course is an analysis of selected films as a reflection of political culture and the political messages that they convey. Films can be a source of political socialization, a mirror of political values, used as a tool of propaganda, and a vehicle of social change. Hollywood has long had a symbolic relation with Washington. Movie producers, screen writers and actors have sought to influence public policy, either indirectly through various means of support for candidates and causes, or directly by running for office. Course work is a combination of film viewing, readings to include a textbook and selected articles, collaborative presentations, and a major analytical paper. A-E Only. Offered irregulary.
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Prerequisite(s): JrS.