POL 3004 History and Politics in Film
This course examines the relationship between politics and film along with the influence films have on culture, ideas, beliefs, and perceptions of history, politics and the political system. Does film hide the multiple interpretations of historical events and the political process? Does the need to present a story visually impact how people consume history and politics? Has film created a taste for history as entertainment or sensation and distorted accuracy and complexity? Students will critically review and analyze films and explore the way images of political theories and concepts are depicted. The course will have alternating themes exploring historical events, power, justice, ideology, the nature of political leadership, theories of decision making, electoral politics, domestic and international political institutions and political processes.
Cross Listed Courses
HIST 3004