Contemporary East Asian Cinema
FILM 346
Fall 2009
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This is an advanced seminar on comparative narrative and stylistic analysis that focuses on contemporary films from Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Japan, regions that have produced some of the most exciting commercial and art cinema of the last 20 years. We will begin by examining the basic narrative and stylistic principles at work in the films, then broaden the scope of our inquiry to compare the aesthetics of individual directors. The films of Wong Kar-wai, Tsai Ming-liang, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Kitano Takeshi, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Edward Yang, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Johnnie To, Stephen Chiau, Hong Sang-soo, Tsui Hark, Fruit Chan, and others will be featured. |
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Essential Capabilities:
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
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| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (FILM304 AND FILM310) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Lit&Cult)(FILM-MN)(FILM) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment will be based on participation in discussion, a group presentation, and three papers (the first two 7-8pp., the last 18-20pp.). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance required, including extra screenings in the evening. Students interested in the course should contact the professor ASAP during browsing period or earlier. Preference will be given to Film Studies majors and EAST majors meeting the prerequisites. |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: CFS190; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 19 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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