Sociology of Art and Film (SOCL 351)

This course explores the interaction between modern societies and artistic productions. Students taking this course will learn to analyze the messages of art and film and how they speak to their social and historical context. In what way does art and film reinforce existing social institutions? Can art transform the world around us? If so, what are the potentials and pitfalls of art for such a transformation?

SOCL351 is a 3 credit course.