Special Topics in International Studies

COM FT 554

Topics vary per semester. FT554 can fulfill the Undergraduate Additional Studies requirement. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Creativity/Innovation, Digital/Multimedia Expression. Effective Summer 2025, this course carry's no Hub requirements.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Vanaria COM B05 R 11:30 am-3:15 pm Topic: International Vampire Cinema The prerequisite for COMFT 554 is COMFT 250. 8 seats are reserved for incoming first-year Film/TV Studies MFA students.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Vanaria COM B05 MW 10:10 am-11:55 am Topic: Mexican Cinema The undergraduate prerequisite for COMFT 554 is COMFT 250. 8 seats are reserved for incoming first-year Film/TV Studies MFA students.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Guarana MW 10:10 am-11:55 am Topic: Latin America Melodrama The prerequisite for COMFT 554 A1 is COMFT 250. This class meets the international cinema requirement.

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