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GERM252

The Early German Cinema 1918-1933
GERM252 FA

Crosslistings: FILM352

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       40      24         16

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, W. Ruttmann, L. Riefenstahl, and others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One oral presentation, one short essay (3-5 pp.) a film journal and one take-home 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: $40.00. 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Isenberg, N
Times: .T.T... 1:10PM; M...... 7:00PM;
Grading Mode: Mixed
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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