CHID 250 C: Special Topics: Introduction to the History of Ideas

Summer 2018 A-term
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Meeting:
MTWTh 9:40am - 11:50am / DEN 210
SLN:
10741
Section Type:
Seminar
Instructor:
FILM AND THE POST-APOCALYPTIC IMAGINATION (VLPA) THIS CLASS WILL EXPLORE THE POST- APOCALYPTIC IMAGINATION, FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON SECULAR IMAGININGS OF THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT IN FILM. FILMS MAY INCLUDE WORLD WA Z, INTERSTELLAR, WALL-E, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, MELANCHOLIA, CHILDREN OF MEN, BLADERUNNER, 12 MONKEYS, AND OTHERS. COURSE MATERIALS WILL ALSO CONSIST OF THEORETICAL READINGS AND POSSIBLY SOME FICTION UPON WHICH FILM ADAPTATIONS ARE BASED.
Catalog Description:
Examines a different subject or problem from a comparative framework. Satisfies the Gateways major/minor requirement. Offered: AWSp.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
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January 31, 2025 - 11:58 pm