Program Overview
New and current students cannot currently declare this program.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Film Studies minor offers courses in film history, theory, and criticism and is designed for students who wish to study the political, cultural, and social significance of the art form. In this interdisciplinary program students will begin with an introduction to film before proceeding to specialized courses that examine both western and non-western cinema from distinct aesthetic, cultural, historical and theoretical perspectives.
Minor Requirements — 21 Credits
Take all of the following courses:
Choose six credits of minor electives:
Take any of the following courses:
A second History of Film course (FILM 210 or FILM 211) not used in the requirements may be taken for elective credit.
FILM 320 and FILM 330 are variable title courses which may be repeated under different subtitles (topics) for elective credit.
Other courses may be used if pre-approved by the Film Studies Director
Courses must exhibit a significant focus in film studies to be considered and must be approved by the Film Studies Director in advance. Courses that sometimes receive approval as Film Minor electives include but are not limited to:
| ENG 495 | Advanced Cultural Studies | 3 |
| JMS 495 | Special Topics | 1- 3 |
| AFS 395 | Aspects of the African Experience in the World | 3 |
| HON 200 | Honors Connections Seminar II | 3 |
Program Notes
Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in those courses that count toward the minor.