This fall course will study film genre through an investigation of three of Hollywood’s most dominant genres. Starting with two of golden-age Hollywood’s most reliable and long-running genres, WESTERNS and MUSICALS, the class will arrive at today’s Hollywood titan: the COMIC-BOOK SUPERHERO FILM. How did these film genres develop? What led to their domination? How did they transform over time? What makes each distinct and what do each borrow from other genres and other media? Why did the first two ‘die’ and how and where have they survived? This course will explore these questions and more.
Previous film studies courses are not necessary, though students are required to have taken at least one 2000-level English course.
No textbook purchase required. Both well-known films and little-seen gems will be featured. Students are expected to view the films outside of class, but some of the required films will screen at the Alamo in conjunction with this course.
Questions or inquiries? Contact Dr. Wyatt Phillips – wyatt.phillips@ttu.edu
ENGL 3388.002 & .003
Film Genres: Hollywood Staples
Dr. Wyatt Phillips
T/TH 9:30-10:50 & 11:00-12:20
CRN: 13998& 34222
