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ALIT205
Modern Asian Cultures: A Visual Perspective
ALIT205 SP
Crosslistings: EAST211
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 30 | 3 | Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add 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 Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
Through film classics of Japan, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
(1950-90s), the course surveys how Asian cultural and
historical heritages are contested and reinvented in modern
Asian societies via filmic portrayals. We will focus on the
key aspects in which Asian directors try to capture distinct
ethnic and cultural ethos, social customs and personal
psychology in Asia today. Due emphasis will be laid on
their adaptive uses of use of western cinematic techniques.
We will pay increasing attention to issues of cultural
reproduction, identity formation and cross-cultural exchange
and transfer.
MAJOR READINGS
CINEMA EAST: A CRITICAL STUDY OF MAJOR
JAPANESE FILMS by Keiko McDonald
Sheldon X. Lu: TRANSNATIONAL CHINESE CINEMAS
FILM AS SOCIAL PRACTICE, Graeme Turner
A Reading Packet: CRITICAL/BACKGROUND READINGS
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
There will be four
segmentation exercises, a mid-term exam, one term paper
(9-10 pp) and a two-part final.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
All selected Asian
films are shown in video or VCD formats with English
subtitles; previous knowledge of either Asian languages or
western film studies are not required. An additional class
of screening is usually scheduled before the normal weekly
classes, and attendance is required.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA AL&L
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Liu, X
- Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- 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-22-1999
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