ELITR 105 - American SocietyThrough Film

3 credit(s)
This course will introduce international students to many aspects of American society and culture through movies. In addition to enhancing students’ cultural understanding, this course will help students develop strong critical-thinking and analytic skills as they learn to recognize, interpret and question messages about American society found in the films. Students will have the opportunity to explore in greater depth an area of American society reflected in film that is of personal interest to them. Research and classroom presentations will be required. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score of 475 or higher and concurrent enrollment in ELI program courses.