FAQ

What is the Global Film & Cultures minor?

The Global Film & Cultures (GFC) minor is an academic program focused on global film studies, emphasizing three key areas: history, industries, and theory/interpretation. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of film, including the analysis of significant power structures, ideologies, and global contexts that influence films and their associated industries and cultures.

What are the requirements for completing the GFC minor?

Students must complete 20 credit hours to fulfill the GFC minor requirements. This includes 8 credit hours from the required introductory (GFC 2100) and capstone (GFC 4970) courses, and 12 credit hours from elective courses. Students must choose one elective from each of the three tracks (history, industries, theory/interpretation) and cannot take more than one elective with the same course prefix.

What is the purpose of the introductory class in the GFC minor?

The introductory class serves as a foundation for the minor, covering the essential aspects of the three main tracks: history, industries, and theory/interpretation. It’s required to ensure students have a fundamental understanding of these areas to build upon in their elective and capstone courses.

Can I take more than one elective course within the same track for the GFC minor?

No, students must select one elective from each track without repeating a course prefix, ensuring a wide-ranging and diverse exploration of global film studies.

What elective courses are available for the GFC minor?

Elective courses offer a wide range of topics within each track.

Industries

  • CTA 3240: Studio/Variety/Reality TV Production
  • CTA 3000: Entertainment Media Business and Practices
  • GBL 2015: Hollywood & Sundance: The Film Festival Experience
  • ART 3620: Video Art and Expanded Cinema
  • DAN 3270: Dance for the Camera

Theory/Interpretation

  • CTA 4060: Film Theory
  • ENG 1232: Literature on Screen
  • ENG 3640: Film Criticism
  • COR 4600: Film, Race, and Politics

History

  • CTA 3360: International Cinema
  • CTA 3060: Development and Influence of Cinema
  • COR 3020: Italian Cinema
  • POL 3920: Film, Politics & Society

This list will be updated as more classes are approved for the minor.

What Global Film & Cultures minor courses will be offered at Elon this year?

Prior to pre-registration each semester, we always update the list of courses that will be taught in the coming semester on this page. If you have questions about what will be taught in future semesters, please contact the program coordinator.

What does the capstone course entail in the GFC minor?

The capstone course is the culmination of the GFC minor, where students undertake a project focused on one of the minor’s three tracks. This project is an opportunity for students to apply their accumulated knowledge and skills to a topic of deep interest.

How can the GFC minor benefit my future studies or career?

The GFC minor provides critical analytical skills, a profound understanding of global film contexts, and the ability to critically examine various power structures and ideologies. These skills are invaluable in fields such as film production, cultural studies, media, and academia.

How do I declare the GFC minor?

Because this is such a new minor, it is not yet in the academic catalog, but it will be available to add as a minor in Fall 2024. Students should consult with their academic advisor to discuss how the GFC minor fits into their academic plan.

Are there prerequisites for the GFC minor?

The introductory course is a prerequisite for the minor, designed to prepare students for subsequent elective and capstone courses. Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; please refer to the academic catalog for specific details on the electives. Two out of three elective courses as well as the introductory class must be completed prior to taking the capstone class.

Can courses for the GFC minor also count towards my major or other minors?

Course overlap policies vary by department. Some allow courses to count towards both a major/minor and the GFC minor, while others do not. It’s essential to consult with your academic advisor for guidance.

For more information or additional questions about the Global Film & Cultures minor, contact the program coordinators.