Mar 29, 2024  
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HIST 1400 - History Goes to the Movies

Credit Hours: 3.00


Prerequisites: None

Explores and evaluates historical fact, fancy and falsehood portrayed in feature films depicting an historical era or specific historical theme; examines historical problems raised by cinematic subjects.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the respective requirements of historical authenticity and dramatic effectiveness in film.

Objectives:

  1.  Students will describe the requirements of scholars researching the past.
  2. Students will describe the requirements of the makers of films about the past.
  3. Students will describe the complex relationships between scholars and filmmakers.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize the legitimacy and pitfalls of feature films addressing problematic historical characters, events, and issues.

Objectives:

  1. Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical characters on film.
  2. Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical events on film.
  3. Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical issues on film.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. The translation of history onto film
  2. The translation of historical characters onto film
  3. The translation of historical events onto film
  4. The translation of historical issues onto film

Primary Faculty
Broyles, Michael
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Williams-Chehmani, Angie
Dean
Pritchett, Marie



Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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