American Culture through Film (FILMS 140)
This is an upper division elective course that uses film as a medium to explore various aspects of American
culture. In addition to watching films, both in and out of the classroom, students will also develop skills in
reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course examines several cultural topics as well as language patterns
in everyday speech. Throughout the course, students watch a minimum of four films as well as clips from others.
(Offered autumn and spring quarters.)