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Course Description

Cultural Influences in America | Analyze the influence of literature, music, film, historical events and the economy on American culture.

Learner Outcomes

Recognize the cultural importance of literature, music and film in the United States and its influence on popular culture; Develop an awareness of certain cultural genres; Describe how historic events affected literature, music and film; Recognize the economic impact of literature and the film and music industries in the United States.
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Section Title
Pasadena | Cultural Infl. America Film- Love, Death, Afterlife
Section Schedule
Apr 06, 2026 to Jun 15, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
12:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Apr 06, 2026 to May 18, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
12:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jun 01, 2026 to Jun 15, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 05, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Richard Striner

Section Notes

Pasadena | Cultural Infl. America Film- Love, Death, Afterlife | No class on May 25 | This course is specially designed for connoisseurs of film, we will watch and discuss movies from the 1930s onward that explore the themes of love, death, and the afterlife. You will see Topper, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Meet Joe Black, and many other classic movies that draw upon ancient themes like the myth of Orpheus and Euridice. This ten-week course is taught by Richard Striner, the first historian to write about this subject.
Section Title
South County | Cultural Infl. America Film
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 09, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 08, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 08, 2026
Instructors
  • John O'Dell

Section Notes

South County | Cultural Infl. America Film | The course will examine the interaction of film with culture, noting through a variety of genres and time periods how the symbiotic nature of film and culture has enriched American life. The roles of individuals, groups, history, language, religion, fashion, technology, and art will be among the topics discussed as they intersect in American film classics.
Section Title
Online | Cultural Influences in America
Section Schedule
Apr 15, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 15, 2026 to May 20, 2026
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jun 03, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
24.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 14, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 14, 2026
Instructors
  • Marilyn Tate

Section Notes

Online | Cultural Influences in America | No class May 27 | Cultural Innovators and Influences in America. Read about and discuss female screenwriter pioneers of the silent era who have been erased from film history. This collective explores the history of these women who helped to mold the industry that thrives today. Textbook is When Women Wrote Hollywood by Dr. Rosanne Welch. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. is mandatory for section 203.
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