Cinema and Anthropology: The Fiction Film
ANTH 309
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FILM 318 |
Taking key works from different countries, we shall explore the problems of
comparative intercultural film studies. Can particular works created in specific social contexts express or even define a culture at a moment in time? Is there a "surplus of meaning" in these films that we can revisit again and again? We shall discuss the work of the above concepts as well as questions of production, aesthetics, and contemplation in understanding cinemas and societies. Films of Jancso, Meszaros, Mambety, Sembene, Cisse, Ray, Ghatak, Benegal, Perkins, and Moffat will be screened. Bela Tarr's seven-hour Satantango will be shown on a single day to be chosen. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Interpretation
by the cross-cultural study and interpretation of films and texts
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ANTH |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ANTH) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
No single book but numerous references will be drawn from diverse sources: extensive reserve readigs
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short assignments before Spring Break: a longer research essay, developed in consultation with the Instructor during the rest of the semester (and due exam week) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Although there are no fixed requirements some familiarity with film studies and social science analysis is expected. Lab fee $35.00 |
| Instructor(s): Östör,Ákos A. Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: FISK302; FISK302; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: 16 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 6 | SO: 5 | FR: X |
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