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Social Sciences at the Cinema (INQ 121)

Term: 2023-2024 Spring Term

Faculty

Jody Thompson
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM (1/29/2024 - 5/8/2024) Location: MAIN LMC 213

Description

In this course, students will focus on applying critical thinking skills by identifying sociological and psychological theories used in classic and recent film. Students will learn about and discuss core theories within the social sciences, such as theories of mental disorder and memory loss, as well as bystander effects and individuals' interaction with group membership, and then be responsible for watching film and determining which specific theories have been utilized. Students will also be responsible for writing their responses and analysis of the film in the form of writing assignment responses