FILM 2283 History of European Cinema

Name: History of European Cinema
Rating: 4.61 (52 reviews)

Using a survey approach, the course examines the principal movements of Expressionism in Germany, Neo-realism in Italy, and the New Wave in France with an occasional maverick film that becomes monumental in the history of cinema.

Course overview

Department: Film
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Arts

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Requirements fulfilled

Film Studies: Two film history courses and six electives (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

4.61 / 5

Based on 52 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

John Michalczyk
Summer 2026, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.70/5
Susan Michalczyk
Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.71/5

Sections

Section 01
Summer 2026 · John Michalczyk · On-line Asynchronous · Offered