History and Film: Moving Pictures and the Study of the Past
 History and Film  will help students to:Analyze film critically, particularly for historical content, using it to gather information about the past, paying attention to the kinds of material and information it uses.Distinguish between a film’s historical and fictional elements, and identify ways in which even the fictional elements may be a source of historical insight.Examine film as a historical or cultural artifact, answering questions about the production, content, reception and historical context of the film.Use print and electronic sources effectively in the study of history in film.Use film effectively as a primary and/or secondary source in the study of historical topics.Communicate insights effectively in writing that meets the standards of the discipline of history