LIT 229Novel and Film HONR

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ In this course students will view award-winning films and read the critically acclaimed novels upon which they are based. Through in-depth class discussions, we'll explore both the novel and the film, focusing on the various ways a written work is adapted for a visual medium. The goal is to develop an appreciation and understanding of both cinematic and literary techniques. Though students often enter the course thinking, "The novel is always better than the film," by the end of the course students will learn to use their critical thinking skills to judge the two works separately and see what each does well, making the students better readers of book and better viewers of films. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Humanities requirement. IAI Course Number: HF 908 Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available