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Dr. Linda Belau
Film Studies Program Coordinator and Advisor
ELABS 238.
Email: linda.belau@utrgv.edu

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The Film Studies Minor offers a variety of courses in film analysis, including courses in film history, introduction to film studies, film and adaptation, film theory, international film, philosophy and film, politics and film, and special film topics.

The Film Studies Minor is an Interdisciplinary Collaboration with courses in the following departments:

  • Literatures and Cultural Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Theater
  • Political Science
  • History

Our courses focus on film analysis, interpretation, and enjoyment.

The Program Offers a variety of courses and topics including:

  • Film History
  • Film Genre
  • Famous Directors
  • Film Movements
  • Film Topics
  • Film Adaptation
  • International Film
  • Politics in Film
  • Philosophical Issues in Film

What Can I Do With A Minor?

Students in our program build diverse skills:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Visual Literacy
  • Aesthetic Understanding
  • Narrative Appreciation
  • Interpretive Aptitude
  • Historical Understanding
  • Cultural Insight
  • Research Skills
  • Communication Skills

These skills augment and support majors in the following fields:

  • STEM
  • Humanities
  • Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts

In a world characterized by the growing importance of visual and digital culture, Film Studies provides the tools students need to meet the ever-increasing and expanding visual literacy skills required for today’s career opportunities.

Film Studies is, therefore, a perfect minor to accompany ANY major to prepare students for this growing and significant dimension of their careers.

And, while Film Studies is not an online program, the minor can even be completed fully online, due to our many online offerings.

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