FILM 2283 History of European Cinema

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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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.61 / 5 · Excellent
52 responses
Instructor rating
4.71 / 5 · Excellent
52 responses
Terms evaluated
3
Most recent: Summer 2024

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Summer 2024John Michalczyk4.44.54.54.44.74.24.43.47–9 hrs/week12 of 16
Summer 2024Susan Michalczyk4.44.54.54.44.74.24.43.47–9 hrs/week12 of 16
Summer 2023John Michalczyk—————————10 of 20
Summer 2023Susan Michalczyk—————————10 of 20
Summer 2022John Michalczyk4.85.05.05.04.84.85.03.84–6 hrs/week4 of 17
Summer 2022Susan Michalczyk4.85.05.05.04.84.85.03.84–6 hrs/week4 of 17

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. 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