FTMA M109 - Contemporary American Cinema

    Recent Professors
    Lauren Snowden
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    50–55 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Analyzes works of contemporary American cinema, examining socio-cultural, political and historical contexts as depicted in selected films from the 1970s to present day. Explores theme and focus, industrial practices (conglomerate and indie), narrative presentations, selected genres, and representations of different people groups (gender, race, class and sexuality). Examines key filmmakers and movements.
    Usually Held
    Tue 10:00am–12:50pm