Learning Outcomes: The Geography faculty at Western Oregon have identified a set of learning outcomes for students enrolled in their courses. This course contributes primarily to the second outcome, that students will: "Understand the role of geography in society". As a Film Studies course, this class is related to the expectation that students will demonstrate: "Enhanced awareness of the power of visual media to shape perceptions of the world" and "Contextual understandings of moving image arts and media".

More particularly, by the end of the term students will:

• Be able to use film analysis and criticism to build on basic concepts of cultural geography.
• Demonstrate a capacity to think geographically about film.
• Demonstrate awareness of geography's cultural significance, including the importance of representations of space, place and landscape.
• Show refined critical thinking and communication skills, with a special emphasis on writing.

Format: The class will largely be conducted through viewing and discussion of selected films and assigned readings. Film screenings may include supplemental materials from DVDs.

• Readings
• Assignments
• Attendance & Participation
• Extensions & make-ups
• Calendar
• Note on voice, e-mail, and instant messaging
• Note for students with disabilities
• Class weblog