History vs. Hollywood
PREREQUISITES: US History A, US History B or AP US History
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
History vs. Hollywood is an examination of the accuracy of popular Hollywood historical films. The course will involve the study of significant historical events, and how those events are represented in the movies. History vs. Hollywood will teach the student to develop an understanding of the relationship between cinema (the movies) and American popular culture. The class will study seven to nine films throughout the trimester. The emphasis of the course is on research and developing critical thinking skills. The goal of History vs. Hollywood is to have students come away with a deep understanding of historical events that are represented in the selected films. All films are rated PG-13 or R. A SIGNED parental consent form, indicating parental approval, must be turned in before any of the films are viewed.
You will come away from the class with a better understanding of these specific events in the films along with improved research skills. We will also begin the course by looking at film techniques used by directors and screenwriters and how and why they “Hollywood-ize” certain historical events in their films.
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
History vs. Hollywood is an examination of the accuracy of popular Hollywood historical films. The course will involve the study of significant historical events, and how those events are represented in the movies. History vs. Hollywood will teach the student to develop an understanding of the relationship between cinema (the movies) and American popular culture. The class will study seven to nine films throughout the trimester. The emphasis of the course is on research and developing critical thinking skills. The goal of History vs. Hollywood is to have students come away with a deep understanding of historical events that are represented in the selected films. All films are rated PG-13 or R. A SIGNED parental consent form, indicating parental approval, must be turned in before any of the films are viewed.
You will come away from the class with a better understanding of these specific events in the films along with improved research skills. We will also begin the course by looking at film techniques used by directors and screenwriters and how and why they “Hollywood-ize” certain historical events in their films.