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HIS249: Hollywood and History (Not available in 2010)

This unit explores the intersection of feature film and history, focusing on twentieth century America. Through the lens of feature film we will investigate and interpret some of the key events, personalities and ideas in America's recent past. Topics: the Great Depression, the Cold War, Vietnam War, the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the Civil Rights movement, the cultural 'revolution' of the 1960s and Watergate.

Points

4

Enrolment Options

Not available 2010

Contact Time

Lectures/film sessions and workshops: 3 hours per week.

Prerequisites

Nil.

School

School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Unit Coordinator

Associate Professor Michael Sturma

  • Position:
Associate Professor - History
  • E-mail:
M.Sturma@murdoch.edu.au
  • Location:
Murdoch Campus
Social Sciences
Room 2.016
  • Phone:
    Prefix: +618
9360 2857
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