MACS 261

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

Credit: 3 hours.

This course surveys film from its origins through the 1940s. We consider stylistic, cultural, industrial, and technological perspectives on world cinema in lectures, discussions, and screenings of a diverse selection of classic films. Students gain a foundation in cinematic history and form, preparing them for advanced cinema studies courses.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts
Cultural Studies - Western
MACS 261 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
57706
Lecture-Discussion
A
1:00PM -3:50PM
W
Spurlock Museum
Wilson, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - Western course.
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