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ENGL 277. Introduction to Film Studies.

Credits: 3
Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

An introduction to key concepts in film studies. Exemplary works from the history of film will be studied to introduce students to such topics as the aesthetics of film; sound's production of meaning; film as narrative; film and genre; period and national cinemas; film's role in culture.
  • For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at www.mcgill.ca/english.
  • Fall
  • Restriction: Cultural Studies Major and Honours program students.

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