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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

ENGL 1630 - Genre Film



1 Credits
This course emphasizes the review and analysis of focused genres of films. This will include how a genre reflects the society that produces them and how each genre transcends the limits of its formula. Also included in this course is logical reasoning.

Major Content Areas
Film and societya. Understand the link between society and film with in one genreb. Understand how culture and film intersect.

Cinematic formsa. Make connections between films and their genresb. Understand how the film medium works differently from the printed medium

Figurative languagea. Understand comparisons and imagesb. Identify metaphorical examplesc. Understand symbolism

Learning Outcomes
Compare and contrast film themes and determine theme significance.

Understand the relationships between all aspects of film.

Gather evidence and make judgments for evaluation.

Demonstrate critical thinking

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts