MLAR 7100 The Representation of War in Literature and Film

MLAR 7100 The Representation of War in Literature and Film
The Representation of War in Literature and Film
In this course we will look at the ways war has been portrayed by writers or film directors and address a number of important questions:  Why do countries go to war?  When, if ever, is resorting to war legitimate or necessary?  What are the psychological effects of the experience of battle?  What standards of human character are invoked in time of war? 
credit hours: 3