Summer 2013 Credit Courses: Film

The most recent syllabi available can be found in the Liberal Studies Syllabus Bank.

Contemporary European Cinema
Focuses on the changing landscape of national and regional cinemas of Europe from the 1980s to the present, including the advent of the MTV-influenced cinéma du look movement in France and the neorealist, indie-inspired filmmaking in the Balkan and former Soviet states. The contested (re)definition of what now encompasses “European cinema” is a defining undercurrent of the course.
ACI3420.45 / 4 credits
ACI9420.45 / noncredit option / $625
Lindy Leong
Mon. & Wed., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 10–July 24
Fort Awesome Room 0137 

Sports Films: Underdogs, Champions, and Gutter Balls
Examines the elements and messages in sports films that make people cheer for the underdog and care about teams, players, and sports. Using both big-budget Hollywood films and documentaries with a small scope, this course explores the ideas of team, sport, and athletics and investigates the grip that sports have on American culture. Also offered as CSS 3265.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
FTF3265.70 / 4 credits
FTF9265.70 / noncredit option / $625
Rachel Simon
Session IV (Intensive): July 8–26

The Family on Film
Explores the many types of families presented on the silver screen in the 20th century and today: perfect/idyllic families, families threatened by divorce, dysfunctional families, eccentric families, families facing a crisis, and current notions of extended or nontraditional families. Also offered as CSS 3270.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
FTF3270.70 / 4 credits
Rachel Simon
Session I (Intensive): May 20–June 7

NEW! Lights, Camera, God: Religion in the Movies
Since the dawn of cinema, religion has had an enduring hold on filmmakers’ creative and spiritual imaginations. The symbolic and controversial role of religion in movies made during the 20th century is examined through films and critical readings. Students analyze Judeo-Christian traditions and imagery inspired by the Bible and sacred sites. Films include cinematic masterpieces, popular movies, silent films, and indie features. Also offered as AHU 3340.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
FTF3340.70 / 4 credits
Judith Dupre
Session III (Intensive): June 10–28

History in Film
How has history been portrayed on the silver screen? What responsibilities do directors assume in presenting their subjective view of historical events? Students consider these questions and examine depictions of American and European history in early and contemporary cinema, the documentary film, and the cinematic presentation of film history itself. Also offered as CSS 3550.
Note: This course is available to students who have completed 60 or more credits. Please email rockland@purchase.edu for an IAC code to register.
FTF3550.45 / 4 credits
Richard Connolly
Tues. & Thurs., 6–9:50 p.m.
Session II: June 11–July 25
RCC extension site room: 1106

Updated April 25, 2013