Classic Film Comedies

LIT2499.01
Course System Home Terms Spring 2016 Classic Film Comedies

Course Description

Summary

In this class we will watch some of the greatest film comedies ever made--mostly American, but a few French and British examples as well--and discuss the films' styles, cultural contexts, techniques, political content, and other questions. The films will include classics like Some Like it Hot, To Be Or Not To Be, The Palm Beach Story, Dr. Strangelove, and numerous others.

Prerequisites

None.

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Corequisites

none

Instructor

  • Brooke Allen

Day and Time

Academic Term

Spring 2016

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

35