This course examines Classical Hollywood Cinema: its narrative mode and subversions of it, its history from 1930 to 1960, its technology, its genres, the studio system, and how it affected film content and style in this period. Furthermore, it investigates connections between classical films and key historical events: the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War. Feature film showings will be accompanied by introductory lectures and discussion.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in six credits of first-year, university-transferable English; or a minimum "B" grade in one of the following: ENGL 1100, 1123, 1125, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1181, or 1191.