Seminar in Cinema Studies

Catalog description

Provides an in-depth study of areas central to discussion and debate in the field of cinema studies (such as film violence, cinema censorship, feminism and film, post-colonial cinema, African- American cinema, blaxploitation, The French New Wave, and Italian Neorealism, among others). Through close analysis of selected films and readings, students will examine the impact of specialized influential movements in film history and in film theory and criticism. Further, students will trace and evaluate the influence of selected film movements and issues upon both cinematic and critical practice. Note: This course is cross-listed as ENG 484 . Although students may not get credit for both ENG 484 and FMS 484 in a single semester, they may repeat this course in future semesters, given that topics in the field of cinema studies will rotate.