London in the Movies

Format
On Campus
Course Number
CIMS 1051 950
Course Code
CIMS1051950
Course Key
83343
Instructor
Primary Program
Course Description
June 10 - July 12, 2024 This course examines the central place of the city in the history of cinema, with a specific focus on London. Within this framework we will investigate the different dimensions of film form and the importance of historical and cultural contexts with special emphasis on themes of ideology, gender, race, and sexuality. Films to be discussed include Alfred Hitchock's 39 Steps (1935), Stephen Frears's My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) and others.
Crosslistings
CIMS1051950
URBS1051950
Subject Area Vocab