| John Jay College of Criminal Justice | |
| Course Prefix: | LIT Course Number: 323 |
| Course Title: | The Crime Film |
| Subject: | Literature |
| Minimum Credits: | 3.0 Maximum Credits: 3.0 Hours per week: 3.0 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
An in-depth study of the evolution and aesthetics of two major film genres, the gangster film and the film noir, though an examination of conventions of motivation, character, action, locale, and iconography. The course will emphasize the genre film's treatment of the fundamental cultural conflicts that exist in society. |
| Prerequisite: | ENG 102, LIT 230 or LIT 231 or LIT 232 or LIT 233. |
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Start Date: 08/31/2001 End Date: |
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