Film and History (HIST 275)

Term: 2011-2012 Fall Term

Faculty

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Schedule

Mon, 4:00 PM - 6:50 PM (8/29/2011 - 12/16/2011) Location: MAIN MH 216

Description

Examines the relationship between film and history. Emphasizes the historical and aesthetic concerns at work upon particular directors. The format consists of weekly film showings, lectures and discussion. Students read critical historical works. Among the directors to be studied are: Eisenstein, Chaplin, Capra, Welles, Renoir, Bergman, Truffaut, Hitchcock, Fellini, Kurosawa, Satajit Ray, and Bu?uel. Core: History requirement.