GERM252 - Weimar Cinema, 1918-1933

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Weimar Cinema, 1918-1933
GERM 252 FA

Crosslistings:
FILM 352

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.

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 W

Times: .M..... 06:00PM-08:00PM; ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: CINE

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 60)

SR. major: 15 Jr. major: 15

SR. non-major: 8 Jr. non-major: 8 SO: 8 FR: 6

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004