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.
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Search for Sections 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: - Students will describe the requirements of scholars researching the past.
- Students will describe the requirements of the makers of films about the past.
- 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: - Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical characters on film.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical events on film.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical issues on film.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO) • Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience. • Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue. • Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives. • Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task. • Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments. • Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course: Communication: YES Critical Thinking: YES Global Literacy: YES Information Literacy: YES Quantitative Reasoning: YES COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE - The translation of history onto film
- The translation of historical characters onto film
- The translation of historical events onto film
- 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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