Advanced, focused study of film theory as cultural practice. Topics vary from year to year and with instructor. May be repeated for different topics. Focus may range from general considerations of film theory, criticism, and history, to specific analyses of selected genres, directors, national cinemas, and periods. Course descriptions available in department office during preregistration. Students are required to have taken two 500 level CMN courses (C-) prior to this course, unless granted instructor permission. May be repeated for credit if topic is different.