NO 302

Media & Culture in North Amer

Examines aspects of contemporary North American culture from a transnational and continental perspective. Topics will include: the politics and economics of film festivals, the film industry in Canada, Canadian celebrities in Hollywood, the representation of Latinos in American culture, the vertical integration of the entertainment industry and manifestations of non-English popular culture (Quebec and Mexico). Emphasis will also be placed on how changing technologies affect narrative formats and influence how North American stories are told. Prerequisite: Registration status: senior student.