Note that the topics/subjects/settings/action/relationships in some of these films at times include compelling, challenging, provocative materials that portray and examine in expressive, explicit, and critical ways different cultural and ideological perspectives, hierarchies of power, violence, sexuality, and ethnicity. So our studies in film history shall include cultural and historical contexts of film, some introduction to and attention to formal compositions and components of film (such as mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, film sound), the narrative and organizational structures of film-from stories to genres-critical perspectives on film theories and methods-all this will entail substantial reading about film, attentive weekly viewing of films in class and via online streaming, discussions, and critical analysis of film through sequenced, 'scaffolded' writing assignments. In this class we will begin to explore the fascinations of studying a range of films as they emerge and develop from different cultures and perspectives, in different genres and tones (including serious and comic and other 'attitudes' and interests), and as films and those who write and talk about films 'converse' with one another.
Though our ‘focus’ is film history, we’ll engage in some introduction to and exploration of film studies over the course of the semester, as we explore diverse films from different cultures and perspectives from the late 1940s to recent cinema, across a range of genres and tones (serious to comic, thriller, social realism, etc.). Note: Engl 221 History of World Cinema I or Engl 230 Introduction to Film Studies, are NOT required prerequisites for Engl 222.
Gen Ed: Humanities, International Recommended preparation: Engl 102 or equivalent. 125Īs stated in the UI Catalog, Engl 222 is an "Introduction to modern film history a comprehensive survey of the major film movements from the mid 20th Century to the contemporary cinematic scene." Satisfies Gen Ed: Humanities, International elective course for English majors. |a xxiii, 721 pages : |b illustrations |c 24 cm |a A history of narrative film / |c David A.
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