Film Studies
- Builds Understanding of Cinematic Storytelling
- Analyzes and Discusses Films
- Develops Cultural Aptitude
Whether your goal is to write a screenplay, work in the film industry, or simply explore and enjoy cinematic stories, these courses develop skills essential for analyzing and discussing films. Be transported to diverse cultures and historic periods through films.
This Spring, study from anywhere in the world in the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.
Global Hotspots Through Foreign Film: Stay-at-Home Edition
Watch powerful foreign films that serve as catalysts for online discussions about present-day issues in the associated geopolitical regions.
History and Memory in Contemporary Latin American and European Cinema
Explore groundbreaking contemporary Latin American and European films and the true stories behind them.
Let's Go to the Movies: Stay-at-Home Edition
Watch several specially selected films on your own and meet online for a lively discussion about what makes these films exceptional works of art.
The Best Films You Probably Haven't Seen: Special Stay-at-Home Edition
Watch (from home) and discuss (together online) a variety of terrific movies you may have missed but are definitely worth seeing.
The Hitchcock Blondes: Icons and Obsessions
Discover and discuss Hitchcock’s complicated obsession with feminine power and the portrayal of women in his films.
Bon Appétit: Food on Page and Screen
Explore the ways authors and filmmakers have used food to explain and interrogate realities of the human experience.
American Gothic: Films of the Midwest
Explore films depicting the American Midwest, discussing the movies, directors, history, and themes that distinguish them from other films.
The Best Films You Probably Haven't Seen: Special Short Stay-at-Home Edition
This short online film course is specifically modified to accommodate social-distancing movie lovers.
Afrofuturism and Black Science Fiction
Explore the genre of afrofuturism through literature, shows, and films including Get Out and Black Panther.
American Politics, Hollywood Style
Explore the role of politics and the depictions of politicians on film.
Cinema Paradiso: A Cinematic Journey Through Italy
Explore Italian films from the neorealist movement to contemporary Oscar winners.
Darker Side of Noir: From The Wrong Man to The Killers
Go beyond the private eye and femme fatale and discover six varying kinds of noir films.
Dysfunctional Families on Film
Explore the dynamic of dysfunctional family relationships as inspiration for moviemakers.
Espionage on Film
Explore a variety of espionage films and discuss how each reflects society at the time it was created.
Let's Go to the Movies
Examine a wide range of films and engage in lively discussions about what makes each a truly exceptional work of art.
New York on Film
Examine the diverse ways that New York City has been presented on film, from the silent era to the 1970s.
Paris on Screen: City of Light, Love, and Terror
Explore the many ways in which Paris is depicted in films.
The Art of Film: Classic British Cinema
Explore English culture, character, and identity through analysis of classic films.
The Best Films You Probably Haven't Seen
Screen and discuss a variety of terrific movies you may have missed but are definitely worth seeing.
The Life of the Mind: Movies About Writers
In this course, explore the myriad depictions of writers in cinema.
Two National Cinemas: Poland and Iran
Explore the political, social, and cultural environments of two very different nation states—Iran and Poland—through six movies.
Global Hotspots Through Foreign Film
Watch powerful foreign films that serve as catalysts for post-screening discussions about present-day issues in the associated geopolitical regions.
History of American Television: The Sitcom
Explore the evolution of the American situation comedy and analyze popular sitcoms from different eras.
The American Jewish Experience on Film
Explore films of Jewish history and experience, discussing the movies, directors, and themes, as well as the contextual history and settings.