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History of Global Cinema 1: Origins through 1950s

CAS CI 101

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Historical Consciousness

This course provides an overview of film history in a number of different national traditions, from the origins of film through the 1950s. It covers the emergence of the key international film movements, alongside the economic and historical conditions that inform them. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking, Historical Consciousness.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
C1 CAS B18 W 2:30 pm-5:15 pm Students in this C1 section will meet with students from sections D1 and E1 in CAS B18 every Wednesday afternoon for film screenings.
C1 HAR 220 MF 2:30 pm-3:45 pm Students in this C1 section will meet with students from sections D1 and E1 in CAS B18 every Wednesday afternoon for film screenings.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
D1 NO ROOM W 2:30 pm-5:15 pm Students in this D1 section will meet with students from sections C1 and E1 in CAS B18 every Wednesday afternoon for film screenings.
D1 HAR 220 MF 4:30 pm-5:45 pm Students in this D1 section will meet with students from sections C1 and E1 in CAS B18 every Wednesday afternoon for film screenings.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
E1 NO ROOM W 2:30 pm-5:15 pm Students in this E1 section will meet with students from sections C1 and D1 in CAS B18 every Wednesday afternoon for film screenings.
E1 HAR 302 MF 5:00 pm-6:15 pm Students in this E1 section will meet with students from sections C1 and D1 in CAS B18 every Wednesday afternoon for film screenings.

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.