ENG-374 Stardom and Identity

GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: any first year writing seminar
Exploration of the historical development of the Hollywood star system and the complex role stars play in American film and culture, focusing on representative classic and contemporary film “stars,” and analyzing how stars are produced by the studio system and its remnants in the contemporary Hollywood dream factory and remade in the cultural imaginary. 4 credits.