This course will provide an introduction to some of the most important film theory debates, and allow us to explore how writers and filmmakers from different countries and historical periods have attempted to make sense of the changing phenomenon known as "cinema," to think cinematically. Topics under consideration may include: spectatorship, authorship, the apparatus, sound, editing, realism, race, gender and sexuality, stardom, the culture industry, the nation and decolonization, what counts as film theory and what counts as cinema, and the challenges of considering film theory in a global context, including the challenge of working across languages. There will be a weekly film screening for this course. No knowledge of film theory is presumed. Course requirements: attendance at lecture and participation in lecture and section discussions; canvas postings; 1 in-class mid-term; 1 final project.
Courses > 2019 Spring
Electives
401 | LEC | Karen Redrobe, Meta Mazaj | TR10:30-11:30am | FBH 401
402 | REC | | R 12:30-1:30pm | PCPE 225
403 | REC | | R 2-3pm | WILL 6
Electives
CIMS 305 - GLOBAL FILM THEORY
ARTH 295 | COML 299 | ENGL 500 | GSWS 295401 | LEC | Karen Redrobe, Meta Mazaj | TR10:30-11:30am | FBH 401
402 | REC | | R 12:30-1:30pm | PCPE 225
403 | REC | | R 2-3pm | WILL 6