The concentration in film (FLM) trains students in the history, analysis, and interpretation of film. The 21-hour LFM concentration includes four film courses and three English electives. Through coursework in film studies, students acquire skills in interpretation, analysis, and criticism, situate films within historical periods, consider the relation of film to literary texts, and study important film genres, directors, and national traditions. They may also become involved in the creative work of screenwriting.<br><br>This concentration trains students to work across genres of literary and cinematic representation, focusing on their common source in narrative representation. Students take courses in film analysis, film history, and film and literature, along with additional film and English electives. This is an ideal concentration for students who want to develop their skills in analyzing and writing about film. The Film Studies (FLM) link above will take you to advising information and requirements for the English major with a concentration in Film Studies. People may ask you why you want to be an English major, and beyond telling them that you enjoy reading and writing, you might enjoy having some evidence to demonstrate that it is a versatile--and valuable--degree. Just take a look at the many career options open to English majors or the lengthy list of famous people who earned degrees in English. Another great resource is Dear English Major, a website dedicated to showing English majors all that is possible with an English degree. These pages may also give you some ideas about your own future.