FILM304 - History of World Cinema to the Second World War

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Academic Year 2003/2004

History of World Cinema to the Second World War
FILM 304 FA

This class will cover prehistory, D. W. Griffith, the classic cinemas of Russia, Germany, France and Hollywood as well as the documentary and experimental traditions. It is designed to be a class for those wishing to declare the film major as well as a general education class. This course is one of several that may be used to gain entry into further work in film studies. (A mark of B+ or better in any course used to enter the film major is required.)

MAJOR READINGS

David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson, FILM HISTORY & FILM ART
Reading packet.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A-F based on 2 papers, 2 tests, and final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Course Fee: $45.00.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Higgins,Scott P

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: CINE

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 200)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 25 Jr. non-major: 25 SO: 75 FR: 75

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004