Film Studies Advising Guide

Introduction 

The Film Studies minor brings together film and media courses in many of Dickinson's departments. One of its distinctive features is the wide range of films from different countries and cultures taught across the curriculum. Films of Germany, England, France, Russia, Italy, the Middle East, Africa, China and Japan are all regularly screened. In addition, the American Studies, English, Sociology, History, Religion, and Political Science departments offer courses that take a critical perspective on issues of contemporary culture and the media. Dickinson’s foreign language programs all sponsor weekly film screenings and the downtown Carlisle Theatre regularly screens first-run foreign and independent films in its “Hollywood on High” series. 

Courses appropriate for prospective minors 

FLST 101, Introduction to Film Studies  

FLST 201, The History of Film  

Students complete a minor in film studies that will include FLST 101 and FLST 201 plus four electives.  Two of the electives must be at the 200-level or above; one elective may be a study of the media.    

Introductory courses that fulfill distribution requirements 

Division Ic:     

FLST 101, Introduction to Film Studies 

Division II:      

FLST 201, The History of Film  

Course descriptions, requirements for the Minor refer to theCollege Bulletin: Film Studies.  

Additional remarks

Advice: It is recommended, though not obligatory, that students complete FLST 101 before taking the electives.  Students may declare the minor after completing FLST 101 and at least one other course (201, 301, or an elective as listed in the course selection guide for the semester).   

Students are responsible for completing the form for the minor, which is available online at www.dickinson.edu/academics/resources/registrar/content/Forms/.  The form should be printed out, completed, signed by Professor Stephen Weinberger and returned to the Registrar’s Office by the student.