Academic

The Top Ten Academic Films

By Tim Zinnecker

Lavelle Porter, writing for the CUNY Graduate Center Advocate, has authored The University On Screen:  The Top 10 Academic Films.  In his opening remarks, Porter states:  "In this par­tic­u­lar list I eval­u­ate some films that in some way try to address the mean­ing of higher edu­ca­tion.  These films explore issues such as the pres­sures of achieve­ment, the promise of higher edu­ca­tion as a means of social mobil­ity, and the chal­lenges and joys of col­lege teach­ing."

Pictured:  The Paper Chase, coming in at #6 on Porter's list, one of only three films on the list that I've seen.  If I were to expand the scope beyond "higher" education, my list would include Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), Dead Poets Society (1989), and The Emperor's Club (2002).

Do you agree with Porter's list?  What films might be on your list (limited to "higher education" or otherwise)? 

Full post as published by The Faculty Lounge on May 28, 2010 (boomark / email).