Seeing the Big Picture: A Cinematic Approach to Understanding Cultures in America

by Sandra Lee, Ellen Summerfield, Sandra Lee

Seeing the Big Picture, Revised Edition, is designed to broaden students' awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the many cultures and subcultures in the United States. The authors have chosen popular films as tools for exposing students to aspects of cultures, including those of African Americans, Chinese Americans, Mexican Americans, and Muslim Americans. Writing and discussion activities will help students explore the cultural points...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472031678
• ISBN13: 9780472031672
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 10.0"