Politics and Film

Spring 2026 > Humanities & Social Sciences > POLI.3160 > 081

Course No: POLI.3160-081; SIS Class Nbr: 12778; SIS Term: 3530
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Analysis of the role of film in creating, expressing, revealing, and responding to social and political ideas and values. Examines a variety of film and film styles and introduces students to elements of film theory, the theory of popular culture and the role of film in forming our ideas about the world.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Core Codes: SS, AMST, ANST, DGMD, FLST, TCHV, NO COST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Shawn Driscoll
• Materials: No cost course materials available
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to Mar 15
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1155
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

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