Cadets explore the human side of conflict beyond the battlefield through the lenses of multiple mediums in the Department of English and Fine Arts’ War Literature and Film course.
Each semester, U.S. Air Force Academy English professor Dr. Thomas McGuire carefully selects diverse works from literature and film for cadets to study. The goal is to develop their critical thinking, empathy and understanding of the human condition during wartime. The works examine the role storytelling plays in public perceptions and raise questions about the responsibilities of authors and filmmakers.
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