College Seminar (101-7-24)

Topic

The Films of Jordan Peele

Instructors

James Joseph Hodge
847 4915675
University Hall Room 408

Meeting Info

University Hall 418: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This writing-intensive course focuses on the films of Jordan Peele: Get Out (2017), Us (2019), and Nope (2022). The main goal of the course is to introduce students to the conventions and rigors of humanistic forms of evidence-based argumentation and analysis. We will pursue this goal by studying film form and its significance for the expression and art of one of the most significant American filmmakers working today. Along the way we will consider the critical reception of Peele's films; Peele's broader career as an actor, writer, and producer; and related films addressing topics important to Peele's films, including genre, race, and film and cultural history.

Teaching Method

Discussion; Short lectures.

Evaluation Method

Course reader.

Class Attributes

WCAS College Seminar