PHIL 1260 — Apocalypticism in Film
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath DDNUpath ICusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Begins with an investigation of biblical texts that give rise to apocalypticism, definitions of apocalypticism, and an introductory exploration of the various ways in which apocalypticism has manifested itself in Western culture. Examines the diverse and changing presentation of apocalypticism in film and includes titles such as 'The Book of Eli,' 'The Day the Earth Stood Still,' 'Independence Day,' 'The Seventh Seal,' and 'Blade Runner.'.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer B 2023 | 1 | 29 | 36 | 81% | 7.0 |
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 74 | 80 | 93% | 3.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 2 | 71 | 80 | 89% | 4.5 |
| Summer B 2024 | 1 | 28 | 35 | 80% | 7.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 76 | 80 | 95% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 77 | 80 | 96% | 1.5 |
| Summer B 2025 | 1 | 30 | 35 | 86% | 5.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 66 | 80 | 83% | 7.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 70 | 80 | 88% | 5.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 29% · Th 0% · F 7%
Common patterns: async (63% of sections), W (29% of sections), F (7% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Sheila Winborne (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Sheila Winborne (100% of students) · reviews
Summer B
- Sheila Winborne (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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