Credit Hours: 3 An examination of special topics from historical or current interest in film. Topic will vary from semester to semester depending on student interest and faculty availability. Approved recurring course topics: Animation, Asian Cinema, Postmodern Trends in Movies, Women Directors, Women Characters in Film. Viewing of selected films outside of class may be required. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when the topic is different. May be taught concurrently with MED 690. Cannot receive credit for both MED 470 and MED 690 for the same topic.