F/TV 3A
American Cultures in Film
Course Description
This course analyzes the representation of various American cultures in film with a focus on media produced by and/or about at least three of the following groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, indigenous peoples of the United States, Chicanos/Latinos/Latinx, and/or European Americans. Applying core concepts of cinematic language and media theory, the course will examine how mainstream and independent cinema construct depictions of American cultures with an emphasis on stereotyping, otherness, and marginalization. These filmic representations of difference will be placed within historical and global contexts.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48726 | F/TV 3A | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Christina Wright | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
F/TV-003A.-50Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| America on Film (3rd Edition) Benshoff © 2020 ISBN: 9781118743652 | Textbook | Required | $56.75 | $42.75 | ||
| America on Film (3rd Edition) Benshoff ISBN: 9781118743881 | E-Book | Required | $44.00 | |||
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.