GEOG 0311 - Geopolitics in Film and Popular Culture

Demand 3 Credit Hours
Examines important geopolitical themes, such as: national identity, the rise of extremism, colonialism, and imperialism through various visual media. Students will compare fictional and documentary films, as well as other examples of popular culture, in order to develop a sensibility for how geopolitical constructs are shaped and reinforced by various popular media. Prerequisites: Completion of General Education Core Curriculum Requirements in Areas 1A and 1B, at least 3 hours from Area 5, and junior standing or consent of instructor.