FILM 160
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
PHIL 160, HIST 129 |
The Past on Film examines how films represent the past and how they can help us understand crucial questions in the philosophy of history. We begin with three weeks on documentary cinema. How do documentary films achieve "the reality effect"? How has contemporary documentary's use of re-enactment changed our expectations of non-fiction film? Much of the course is devoted to classic narrative films that help us critically engage questions about the depiction of the past. We think about those films in relation to texts in this history of philosophy and contemporary film theory. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CSCT)(FILM-MN)(FILM) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Reading packet with selections by Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Nichols, Williams, Hacking, Cavell
Weekly film showings, including NIGHT AND FOG, CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS, HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR, THE LADY EVE, OUT OF THE PAST, and others.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment will be based on three papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance is required at all course sessions. Course fee: $60.00. |
| Instructor(s): Roth,Michael S. Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: CFS100; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 400 | | SR major: 50 | JR major: 50 | | |
| Seats Available: 223 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 50 | JR non-major: 50 | SO: 100 | FR: 100 |
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