CINE 257S · also LIT 220S, VMS 257S
American Cinema: Redefined
Franklin D. Cason
Description from DukeHub
Course examines the way films speak to the history of American nationhood as a whole. Considers the diversity of American Cinema and Hollywood's international dominance. Explores how varieties of domestic film production develop in the shadow of the commercial film industry, how they differ from mainstream productions, and how they contribute innovations.
Skills
No skill passed the confidence bar. Weak matches go to review instead of this page: an AI pass that has to quote the description, then a person.
AI-resilient: 2 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- No: Live work with people
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- Yes: A craft you practice with your hands or body · "film production"
- Yes: Small, in-person format · seminar, 18 seats per section
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