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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

THTR 1108 - Film History II



3 Credits
Surveys the History of Film from the classical studio system to the contemporary American Independents. The focus of the course is on analysis and interpretation of films and evolving national traditions of cinema. Influential films are viewed and discussed.

Major Content Areas
International Co-Production: 10%

French New Wave: 15%

Italian Neorealism: 15%

The Classical Studio System: 15%

American Film Noir: 15%

Contemporary American Independents: 15%

New German Cinema: 15%

Learning Outcomes
Recognize and identify film styles as it relates to a specific decade of film history

Compare and contrast different genres of film

Identify influential filmmakers throughout the History of Film

Recognize and identify major works in the History of Film

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
08 - Global Perspective

06 - Humanities/Fine Arts