The Holocaust and Film
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Overview
Subject area
ENG
Catalog Number
3290
Course Title
The Holocaust and Film
Department(s)
Description
This course examines the cinematic representations of the Holocaust. We explorefilms that are used as propaganda; created to represent an aspect of the Holocaust; part of Hollywood feature films; documentaries; comedies; a combination of memoir and film narrative. The overarching goal of this course is to consider the use of film as a manipulative and powerful force, as a tool of survival and reprieve, as a means of education, as a gesture towards nostalgia and evocation. (Students may receive credit for ENG 3290, HIS 3290, or JWS 3290. These courses may substitute for each other in the F-grade replacement policy.)
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
032510