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CEES 250Gen EdUnderstanding the Creative Arts

Cinema and Empire

Pol, Russ & Lith Studies

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.44
Easiness
3.70
Total regs
32

Grade Distribution

Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.44
A
59.4%
19
B
28.1%
9
C
9.4%
3
D
3.1%
1
F
0.0%
0
W
0.0%
0
A–F + W
32
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
32

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.44
Easiness
3.70
C or better
96.9%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.0%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
32
A–F and W outcomes

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Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

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Kendall, Matthew
3.44
RMP
5.0
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32
Total regs
32
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About This Class

Explores the legacy of Eurasian cinema with films from the Russian empire, the Soviet Union, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Topics include: silent film, montage, animation, transition to sound cinema, cinematic realism, and digital media. Course Information: Same as MOVI 250 . Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. All assignments and course interactions will utilize internet technologies. Students are required to have access to a computer, internet, and the following software packages: A web browser (compatible with Blackboard), Adobe Acrobat Reader or any other free PDF reader, Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Students are responsible for having a reliable computer and internet connection throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 . Recommended background: RUSS 150 . UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE World Cultures course .

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