ENG 280 - INTRODUCTION TO FILM

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit(s): 3

An introduction to the study of films as narrative art and cultural documents. The course involves viewing and analyzing films from different genres and investigating a unified theme or set of topics. Students will learn how to view films closely, how to relate films to their contexts, and how to employ the basic terms and concepts of film analysis. Attention will be paid to student writing, particularly to devising a thesis, crafting an argument, and learning how to use supporting evidence. Viewing films outside of class is required. See departmental listings for different offerings per semester. Offers UK Core credit for Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities. Does not fulfill ENG premajor requirement. Can be taken for ENG Major Elective credit. Provides ENG minor credit. Credit will not be given to students who already have credit for ENG 281.

Prereq: Graduation Writing Requirement Course - Credit is awarded to students meeting the GWR prerequisites.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities.
Approved for Distance Learning.