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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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