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In this course you will watch films that illustrate different aspects of U.S. culture and society. In addition you will be assigned readings (to be completed before or after viewing a film) that will complement movie topics and add to your knowledge of the topic presented. By viewing films, completing readings and participating in other class activities, you will heighten your awareness of  important characteristics that make the United States a complex, troubled, admired and unique country. This class will be of value to anyone with a desire to learn more about U.S. culture and society. Here is a list of some of the films and topics that may be reviewed in this course: IMAGES OF NATIVE-AMERICANS IN CINEMA: Thunderheart (Michael Apted, 1992) REPRESENTATIONS OF IMMIGRATION TO THE US: The Namesake (Mira Nair, 2006) The Joy Luck Club (Wayne Wang, 1993) Bread and Roses (Ken Loach, 2000) In America (Jim Sheridan, 2000) Rattle and Hum (Phil Joanou, 1988) POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMAGES OF THE AMERICAN "MINORITY" Crooklyn (Spike Lee, 1994) Selena (Gregory Nava, 1997) Training Day (Antoine Fuqua, 2001) RACE AND RACISM Crash (Paul Haggis, 2004) American History X (Tony Kaye, 1998) THE GENDER AND SEXUALITY DEBATE IN THE US: Philadelphia (Jonathan Demme, 1993) Boys Don't Cry (Kimberly Peirce, 1999) THE AMERICAN MILITARY: Full Metal Jacket (Stanley Kubrick, 1987) Three Kings (David O. Russell, 1999)

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All materials will be provided by the instructor.

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