Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-19

MDIA 2132 - Contemporary American Documentary


Contemporary American Documentary looks at contemporary issues in American life through the work of distinguished non-fiction filmmakers. Documentaries dealing with all aspects of American society are screened and discussed. Politics, race, poverty, religion, big business and war are among the issues dealt with. The aim of this course is to illuminate and examine the issues, and to develop critical viewing skills so that students become savvy consumers of such media.

Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code: 2SS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I


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