FILM317

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FILM317

Japanese Film and Japanese Society FILM317 FA

Crosslistings: EAST317

Next Offered in 9798 FA

An introductory survey of motion pictures created within the unique culture of Japan. Using a selection of significant films by such renowned directors as Kurosawa, Mizoguchi, Ozu and others, the course will consider popular narrative films from several perspectives: as examples of the art of the motion picture in a society with its own special aesthetic attitudes, and as vehicles for the expression of contemporary and traditional social and political concerns. The variety of topics to be addressed will include the family, gender roles, the Emperor and the nation, the effects of the Second World War, postwar economic recovery, and contemporary economic preeminence.

MAJOR READINGS

Takeo Doi, THE ANATOMY OF DEPENDENCE
Donald Richie, JAPANESE CINEMA, AN INTRODUCTION

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two critical papers and a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

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. $40.00 course fee

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Film Viewing

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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