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GERM253
The New German Cinema
GERM253 SP
Crosslistings: FILM320, GELT253
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 25 | 8 | Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-4:00PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
An investigation of the aesthetics, politics, and cultural
context of the new German cinema. Having established a
critical vocabulary, we will study the influence of Brecht's
theoretical writings on theater and film, ambivalent
positions vis-a-vis the classic Hollywood cinema, issues of
feminist filmmaking and the thematic preoccupations peculiar
to Germany, for example, left-wing terrorism and the Nazi
past. Attendant materials will include literary sources,
screenplays, and interviews.
MAJOR READINGS
Films by: Fassbinder, Herzog, Alexander
Kluge, Helke Sander, Schloendorff, Margarethe von Trotta,
and Wim Wenders.
Literature:
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, THE ANARCHY OF THE
IMAGINATION, THE MARRIAGE OF MARIA BRAUN (Screenplay)
Brecht, WRITINGS ON ART AND THE THEATER
Secondary Sources: James Monaco, HOW TO READ A FILM
Anton Kaes, FROM HITLER TO HEIMAT
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Four short essays (3-5 pages),
midterm exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
One screening per
week on Tuesdays. On Thursdays the class will be divided
into two discussion sections. Students with knowledge of
German or background in film or literary studies are
especially welcome. N.B.: the reading load will be heavy.
Course fee: $40.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Film Viewing
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Lensing, L
- Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- 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-03-1998
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