Schedule of Classes

Study of representation of human values and cultures in literatures emerging from regions such as Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Survey of the history of French cinema from the 1930s to the present, highlighting the major films, directors, and artistic movements. In addition to an emphasis on the aesthetic qualities of the films, students will explore how French history and culture are presented in films from various eras. Students will learn the basics of film theory, including the necessary critical vocabulary, so that they may better understand, interpret and analyze film. All films will have subtitles. The course will be taught in English. Cross listed with WLF 351.

Survey of the history of German cinema from the 1920s to the present, highlighting major films, directors, and artistic movements. In addition to the emphasis on aesthetic qualities of the film, students explore how German history and culture are presented in films from various eras. Topics include: transition from silent to sound, expressionism, propaganda and film as a forum for working through Germany's past, the reunification of Germany and its minority cultures. Students also learn the basics of film theory, including the critical vocabulary, so that they may better understand, interpret and analyze film. Films are shown with subtitles. Course taught in English.