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History Movie Review: Dunkirk & World War II
Ms. Coupe, BA, MSLS
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Like history? Love movies? Join us for a class examining Christopher Noland's film "Dunkirk". We will review the movie, discuss the history and events of the movie/WWII, and examine themes such as war and perseverance.
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
COURSE CONTENT: By 26 May 1940, the Allied forces were pushed back to the French coastline. Evacuation efforts under the codename "Operation Dynamo" tried to bring the Allies back across the English Channel and land them safely on English soil. Nazi aircraft patrolled the skies while their submarines prowled beneath the water's surface. Evacuation was dangerous, but their need was dire. This is the story of Dunkirk. This class will review Christopher Nolan's 2017 film "Dunkirk", we will...
This class is taught in English.
- By the end of this course, learners will have watched a historical film, compared it to real life events, and have a greater understanding and appreciation for the history of the Second World War.
I hold a BA in History and am pursing an MA in International Relations. I have taught several courses on WWI, the Russian Revolution, WWII, and the holocaust to learners between 12-18 years old. I have also completed training seminars through educational nonprofits on how to teach political and military history to middle and high school students. I am very comfortable teaching this subject matter, and providing a safe atmosphere for learners to engage with these topics.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Learners are required to view the film PRIOR to attending class. Learners are responsible for accessing and viewing the film on their own. Access will NOT be provided by the instructor.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Kahoot review games will be available for learners to test their knowledge of events discussed in class.
Learners will need to watch Christopher Noland's "Dunkirk" PRIOR to our first class session. Access to the film is not provided by the instructor, learners are responsible to accessing and viewing the film on their own.
Christopher Noland's film "Dunkirk" is rated PG-13. It is a war film depicting violence, stressful situations, and profanity. Also, this class is designed for AP history students, ideally in high school. For these reasons, learners who are under 13 years will not be permitted to enroll in this course. Learners under 13 who attempt to enroll, will be unenrolled. This class examines war, and may include discussion of violence, battle strategies, and war technologies/weapons. Powerpoints are included in the lecture and may contain images of weapons such as firearms and artillery. No graphic, grotesque, and/or insensitive photographs or news clips will be shown, but it is important that parents and learners be aware of the subject matter. I have taught several courses on WWI, the Russian Revolution, WWII, and the holocaust to learners between 12-18 years old. I am very comfortable teaching this subject matter, and providing a safe atmosphere for learners to engage with these topics.
In addition, to Christopher Noland's film, this course is based on the writings of historians Sean McMeekin, William Shirer, John Grehan, and Julian Thompson.
Joined March, 2020
5.0
77reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's Degree in History from Belmont Abbey College
Hello there! I have a passion for history and I offer AP courses, tutoring, and social clubs in History, Political Science, Philosophy, writing, and literature. I have taught on Outschool for over 3 years, reaching over 200 learners. My...
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Group Class
$50
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-6 learners per class
