Film Studies Minor
The interdisciplinary Film Studies minor is devoted to the study of cinema history, theory, criticism and production. The minor is comprised of three required film-centered courses (Film Studies 2759G, "History of Cinema", Communication Studies 3530, "Film Communication," and English 4904, "Studies in Film.") and a core list of courses with film-specific content. Up to two courses in the film studies minor can be double counted in a student's major. Coursework may also include Honors Program course equivalents. Existing prerequisites for all courses must be satisfied. Including required courses, students may count no more than three courses in their major area(s).
Requirements:
The Film Studies minor includes three required courses, as listed below, and three courses from the list of elective courses, for a total of at least 19 hours:
1. Required Courses:
2. At least three of the following Elective Courses:
or CMN 4500B or CMN 4500D or CMN 4500E
(See Footnote *)
or ENG 3604B or ENG 3604D or ENG 3604E
(See Footnote *)
Footnote:
*With the permission of the Film Studies Advisor
Information sourced from the 2025-2026 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.