Contemporary Czech Film

Semester with CEA CAPA & Charles University Program
Prague, Czech Republic

Dates: late Aug 2027 - mid Dec 2027

Semester with CEA CAPA & Charles University
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Contemporary Czech Film

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Prague Center
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Primary Subject Area: Film Studies
Other Subject Area: Cultural Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: FLM310PRG
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: One 200 level course or two 100 level courses in a relevant subject area

DESCRIPTION

This course uses contemporary Czech films to examine the political, social, and cultural issues in the 21st-century Czech Republic. Students explore topics such as national identity, historical memory, regional and social inequalities, family, gender, youth culture, or environmental issues through film analysis, critical readings, and discussions. Through this course, students develop a nuanced understanding of how cinema both reflects and shapes today's Czech Republic.

Course is cross-listed with CUL310PRG.


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