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Narrative and Ideology
ENGL247 SP

Crosslistings: AMST264

Narratives exist in an ambivalent relationship with the ideologies that inhabit and shape a culture. They can mobilize dominant ideologies and serve as vehicles for their dissemination, or they can undercut such dominance and give seductive shape to new and subversive ideologies. We will investigate the relationship of narrative to ideology by using films as our primary narrative texts. The course combines detailed interpretation of the structure of individual films with film criticism and cultural theory. It will meet once a week, in the evening, for at least four hours. Classes begin at 7 and tend to run past 11.

MAJOR READINGS

Selections from cultural studies, narrative and critical theory, as well as reviews and articles on specific films.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers and a longer final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Class attendance and thoughtful participation are essential. This is a Permission of Instructor course. 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: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ENGL201 OR AMST201 OR FILM302

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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