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POLS231

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Politics and Film

Political Science Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

This course will examine a variety of political and legal issues through their portrayal in contemporary cinema. Students will read relevant Political Science literature as a background for an analysis of the films viewed in the course. Rotating themes include: elections and the presidency, law and justice, science fiction, organized labor, and American foreign policy.

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

2025-2026 Offerings

Distribution Area(s)

Social Sciences

Multicultural

No

Course Fee List

Effective Term

Winter 2017

Formerly Known As

POLSC 231