School:
College of Liberal Arts

Department:
Communication

Student Type:
Undergraduate

Program:
Film Studies (Minor Only)

Faculty:
Elizabeth Kubek, Ph.D.
Jonathan Lewis, Ph.D.
Luigi Manca, Ph.D.
Peter B. Seely, M.A.

Advisor:
Peter B. Seely, M.A.

Objectives:
The minor in film studies is designed to:

1. Underscore the cultural importance of narrative film in modern life;

2. Teach students how to interpret film from a variety of historical, cultural and theoretical perspectives;

3. Help students to analyze how meanings are created through representational devices inherent in film; and

4. Develop a pre-professional foundation (in criticism or production) for students who plan to complete advanced studies in film at other universities offering graduate degrees in film studies.

Requirements - Minor:
Film studies minors must complete 21 hours of courses in the field with a grade of "C" or better. At least 12 hours of course work must be completed on the campus of Benedictine University. Students minoring in film studies must complete the following requirements: two of the following three courses that take an historical approach to film: COMM-C250(3), C251(3), C256(3); three of the following genre oriented courses: COMM-291(3), 295(3); FREN-291(3); LITR-C210(3), 291(3); PSYC-291(3), 292(3); PLSC-291(3); two critical theory/applied studies courses selected from the following: COMM-316(3); LITR-305(3); SOCL-253 or 353(3); or other theoretical courses with a strong focus on films not currently listed in this undergraduate catalog.

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