Ebook: Selected Films for American History and Problems

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In the selection and organization of social science materials the teaching staff Of the country, co-operating with the social scientists and the representatives Of the public, should assume complete professional responsibility and, resisting the pressure of every narrow group or class, make choices in terms of general and enduring interests of the masses Of the people. 2 To aid in this process of selection and organization the following principles Of film selection have been set forth. It is to be understood that these principles are subject to alteration and correction as more Objective evidence is Obtained. They do, however, summarize and apply the best knowledge Obtained up to the present to guide us in the choice Of motion picture material for use in the social studies.

In presenting a set of criteria against which social studies films may be checked, the writer has drawn upon the large amount of literature available on this subject. Most Of this information is, however, in general form, equally applicable to any type Of film.

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