Specialization in International Cinema (Bachelor of Arts in Media)

Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements MDAS15

Requirements

The specialization requires at least 9 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.

International Cinema. Three (3) courses:
- MSCH-D 413 Global Screen Cultures (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- MSCH-F 311 History of Media and Culture
- MSCH-F 392 Media Genres (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- MSCH-F 398 National and Transnational Cinemas (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- MSCH-F 445 Media, Culture, and Politics (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- MSCH-V 470 Issues in Media (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- FRIT-F 222 Media Studies in the Francophone World
MSCH-D 413 Global Screen Cultures
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Covers electronic media\'s role in altering perceptions of time, space, locality, and identity. Explores changing economic, political, and cultural relations in the global media environment. Topics vary and may include global media events, trans-border information flows, cultural differences in media forms and practices.
Repeatability
May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Summer 2025CASE SHcourse
  
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  Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
MSCH-F 311 History of Media and Culture
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Historical development of media forms, institutions, and technology, from the origins of writing to digital media. Attention to characteristics of media, changes in media's role as a cultural force, transformations to media institutions, and the role of media in the development of public discourse. Considers continuity and change over time.
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  Spring 2025CASE SHcourse
  
  Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
MSCH-F 392 Media Genres
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Topic varies. Analysis of typical genres, such as westerns, situation comedies, documentaries, etc. Problems of generic description or definition: themes, conventions, iconography peculiar to given genres.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 392 and MSCH-F 392.
- Summer 2025CASE AHcourse
  
  Spring 2025CASE AHcourse
  
  Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
MSCH-F 398 National and Transnational Cinemas
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Historical survey of major national cinemas. Subject varies. Topics include Brazilian cinema, British cinema, Chinese cinema, French National cinema, German film culture, Indian cinema, and Italian cinema.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 398 and MSCH-F 398.
- Summer 2025CASE AHcourse
  
  Spring 2025CASE AHcourse
  
  Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
MSCH-F 445 Media, Culture, and Politics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examines the role of media in the political process. Topic varies and may include censorship and free speech, social movements, politics of representation.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 445 or MSCH-F 445.

MSCH-V 470 Issues in Media

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Seminar exploring new developments and advanced research in media.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media

Credits
4
Prerequisites
Application for internship credit approved by the school
Notes
Application is available on the Media School website
Description
Topical course integrating classroom and field experience. Includes 10-day field experience during or after term offered. Field experience will change based on topic.
Repeatability
May be repeated for credit with different topics in JOUR-J 418, MSCH-J 418, and MSCH-X 478.
FRIT-F 222 Media Studies in the Francophone World
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Notes
No credit for French minor
Description
Study of the concepts of medium/media and mass media as they appear in the Francophone World, based on specific case studies and theoretical readings. Exploration of the ways in which Francophone people constantly interact with media in North America, Europe and Africa in a digital age. Taught in English.
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  Spring 2025CASE AHcourse
  
  Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
Specialization GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
1. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the specialization.
2. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the specialization—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
3. Exceptions to specialization requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.