Portland-State-University 2022-2023 Bulletin

USP 314U The Global City in Film

Critically examines urban social issues reflected in films from different countries. Course includes in-class screening, lecture and discussion, and film review writing exercises. Topics for discussion include the urban form, issues of race, gender and social class, the relationships among communities, political authority, industry, commerce, police, street gangs, criminals, public schools, and other institutions and denizens of the city.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as Intl 314U and may be taken only once for credit.
  • Up one level
  • 300