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Movies: History & Art (CMNS 150)

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3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Online

Is a course that examines the history of motion pictures from their origin as a late 19th century curiosity to their present status as powerful form of mass communication reflecting the impact of many art forms within the Humanities. The course covers the development of film techniques, the evolution of popular movie genres including, but not limited to the western, horror, science fiction/fantasy, and animated features. Students explore film's unique capacity to record and reshape history, and its power to reflect and form public attitudes and social values. Included are screenings of important films representing international film production. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions. Same As: MCOM 150 and HIST 150. Credit can be earned for one course only.

Corequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054.
General Education: Arts and Humanities (A).

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Winter 2025 ( Sections)

    • Flexible Time
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    • 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Beth Baunoch
    • #11460

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Same as MCOM 150 and HIST 150. Earn credit for one only. NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

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    • Flexible Time
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    • Online
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    • 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Beth Baunoch
    • #11442

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Same as HIST 150 and MCOM 150. Earn credit for one only. NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

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Spring 2025 ( Sections)

    • 11:10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
      TR
      Essex, AHUM 014
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    • 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • #21591

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: CMNS 150 is the same as MCOM 150 and HIST 150. Earn credit for one only. This section is open to all students. The "GL" designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program. This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

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    • Flexible Time
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    • 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • #21913

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Same as HIST 150 and MCOM 150. Earn credit for one only. This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook. This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program.

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    • 11:10 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
      TR
      Catonsville, HUMN 002
    • In-person
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    • 02/24/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Precious Stone
    • #21590

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is the same as HIST 150 and MCOM 150. Earn credit for one course only. This section is open to all students. The "GL" designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program. Section meets during the ten week session This course uses a Free text book

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    • 5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
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      Essex, ADMN 106
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    • 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Carr Kizzier
    • #23528

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course is the same as HIST 150 and MCOM 150. Earn Credit for one only. NOTE: This is an Honors version of CMNS 150. Honors Prerequisite: Any one of the following: A. Membership in the Honors Program; B. A 3.0 grade point average; C. Written permission from an Honors Program Director, email awilson@ccbcmd.edu NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook

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      Online
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    • 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • #22689

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course is the same as HIST 150 and MCOM 150. Earn credit for one course only. This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

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    • 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • #22113

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Same as HIST 150 and MCOM 150. Earn credit for one only. This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook. This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program.

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