Waiting for Louis Prima: On the Possibility of a Sociology of Film.

Dowd, James J.

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ERIC Number: EJ636140

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Waiting for Louis Prima: On the Possibility of a Sociology of Film.

Dowd, James J.

Teaching Sociology, v27 n4 p324-42 Oct 1999

Explains the interest of sociologists in feature-length film analysis. Discusses the problems with using films in sociology courses. Describes two analytic devices to help students interpret films. Presents a teaching strategy that groups films to convey certain sociological theories. Appends a schedule of films and readings. (CMK)

Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Strategies, Films, Higher Education, Interpretive Skills, Relevance (Education), Skill Development, Social Life, Sociology, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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