Academic Program Proposal
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| Washington College
Proposal | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Film Studies | | 2/10/2019 | Recommended | 3/6/2019 |
| Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Film Studies Program Description |
| The Communication and Media Studies (CMS) program at Washington College contributes to the intellectual emancipation of the student body by practicing the values of liberal learning core to Washington College’s mission: analytical thought, clear communication, aesthetic insight, ethical sensitivity, and civic responsibility. The major builds upon a foundation of communication and media theory and draws from multiple disciplines to enable CMS students to study a wide range of topics and develop the quantitative, qualitative, and interpretive skills necessary to engage in original research. <br> <br>Film Studies which teaches critical media literacy skills and an understanding of film history, genre, and theory in a global context to answer the questions: how does cinema contribute to our understanding of the world? How can you impact the world of film culture? <br> |
