98-226 Student Taught Courses (StuCo): Movies You Should Have Watched By Now

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Have you ever watched a movie? Great! Want to watch some more? This course surveys movies that are pioneers of genres, ideas, and storytelling forms that are popular in American film today. Students will discuss the origins of common tropes as well as how they have evolved and how they may have been subverted. Students will develop their film knowledge and be able to recognize the development of film structure, genre, and tropes in the media they consume today. In this course we will alternate between watching these movies and discussing their impact. Be ready to experience quality films and engage in quality conversation! :)

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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