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Academic Year 2000/2001

Directorial Style: Classic American Film Comedy
FILM 314 FA
Crosslistings:
AMST 222

This course examines the personal style (both formal and narrative) of various American film directors and personalities in the comic tradition. The course will discuss the overall world view, the directorial style and the differing functions of humor in films of each director and/or personality--Keaton, Lubitsch, Capra, Hawks, Tashlin, Blake Edwards, Billy Wilder, Jerry Lewis and others, covering the silent era through the early 60s.

MAJOR READINGS

To be assigned.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, final exam, major paper and oral presentation. Biweekly screenings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Film majors only. Enrollment limited to 24. Permission of the instructor required. Course fee: $40. Preregistered students must attend the first class meeting or be subject to withdrawal from the course. Bi-weekly screenings plus extra required screenings as arranged.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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