This course looks at the manner in which film has portrayed events in history, considering the degree to which film can enhance or be detrimental to our understanding of history. Students may expect to gain some appreciation, not just of the films themselves, but of the degree to which any movie is the product of a certain historical period and reflect its values and preoccupations. This course should be particularly enlightening to students who are taking other United States history courses and American Studies majors.
Assessment
30% Attendance (short learning exercise in class)
30% midterm paper (1500 words)
40% final research paper/project (1500/2000)
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HKU
HIST2031 History through Film