FS 119 - Film Comedy

    Recent Professors
    Roger Durling
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Survey of significant American and international comedic films and how they have helped to advance and define the art of cinema. Landmark comedies, featuring major directors and comic actors, analyzed in terms of theme, structure and cinematic technique. Cultural relevance of comedies in mirroring and satirizing historical and social trends are explored in depth.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 3:00pm–4:20pm