CINE 18
American Cinema
Course Information
CINE 18 American Cinema is an introductory course in film studies examining the history and development of Hollywood and the movie business and their sustained influence on American culture. The tools of cinematic grammar in creating a universal visual language are also explored.
ADVISORY: ENGL 88 or ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English. There are significant demands of reading, watching films and clips and writing in this class.
While no special materials or programs are required beyond the textbook, though you should have a Canvas-ready laptop or desktop and regular, reliable internet access, this course is media heavy. There is a wealth of streaming video content in each Module. It is not recommended to complete class related work on a phone or tablet.
Important Dates
CINE 18 American Cinema is an online class with no in-person meetings. The course is not self-paced, it covers 1-2 Modules a week with required Discussions, Quizzes, Midterm and Final Exam.
Course Syllabus
For a look at the semester details (weekly breakdown, reading assignments, grade breakdown, etc.), see the course website. The full syllabus will be available to registered students on the first day of class in Canvas.
Required Textbook
Please ensure you obtain the required textbook before the class beings. It is essential for your success in the class.
American Film: A History (2nd Edition) by Jon Lewis
ISBN 978-0393664898
All material for the class comes from the 2nd edition. Use the older edition at your own risk.