Film Studies Minor
Film has served as a central entertainment medium in our culture for more than a century. It has influenced how we think and how we perceive—perhaps even who we are. Early films can tell us much about how generations have thought in the past, while contemporary films comment upon the social, economic or cultural issues of the day. The study of film also challenges us to understand the specific contexts in which films have been conceived, produced, distributed and consumed, as well as the messages and ideologies that viewers absorb while watching a film. The film studies minor, then, offers students an opportunity to sharpen their analytical skills while learning about an exciting and often demanding medium.
Degree Requirements
Student must complete four courses
| ENG 230 | Film Analysis and History | 3 |
| ENG 335 | Film Genres and Genders | 3 |
| Two additional courses in film | |
| ENG 270 | Topics in English | 3 |
| ENG 370 | Topics in English | 3 |
| ENG 380 | Literary and Cultural Interpretation | 3 |
| COM 304 | Media Theory and Methods | 3 |
| GS 223 | Asia Through Film | 3 |
| SPN 320 | Hispanic Film Studies | 3 |
| SPN 320T | Hispanic Film Studies in Translation | 3 |
Minors will select these additional courses with their academic advisor, to be confirmed by the Registrar's Office.