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GEOG 477 - Geography and Film

(3 units) CO11, CO13
The connection between cinema and physical and cultural landscapes, concentrating on the techniques of geographical film critique. 

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Core Status: General Capstone, CO11, CO13
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to apply techniques of geographic film critique to research the historical and/or contemporary global context of various films.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate how local and global geographic contexts affect the understanding of events or issues presented in film.
3. Students will be able to integrate Effective Composition & Communications skills and Critical Analysis & Use of Information to critically examine a geographical film theme (visual literacy, acceptable writing skills, show capabilities in research methods).
4. Students will be able to synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to propose and explore global, regional, and local geographical themes in film.


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