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Academic Year 2001/2002
Weimar Cinema, 1918-1933
GERM 252 FA
This course is an investigation of the artistically ground-breaking silent and sound films of the Weimar era. Particular attention will be paid to the works of Fritz Lang, G.W. Pabst, and Murnau, directors whose vision
still fascinates us today. The
course will include readings in film theory and criticism (Kracauer, Benjamin, Arnheim, Brecht) and in the literature and cultural history of the period.
MAJOR READINGS
Films by Fritz Lang, F.W. Murnau, G.W. Pabst, P. Wegener, L. Riefenstahl, and others.
THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC SOURCE BOOK and COURSE READER
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Mid-term exam, film journal, and final exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Participants in the course should have a general interest in German history and culture. Attendance required. Course fee: $45.00.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA GERM
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Isenberg,Noah
- Times: ..T.... 10:00AM-11:50AM; ...W... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: CINE
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 65)
- SR. major: 15 Jr. major: 10
- SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 10 SO: 10 FR: 10
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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