Introduction to Russian and Soviet Cinema
REES 233
Spring 2021
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01
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| Crosslisting:
RULE 233, RUSS 233, FILM 333, WLIT 255 |
This course provides an introduction to the history and poetics of Soviet and Russian cinema. From the avant-garde experimentation of Lev Kuleshov, Sergei Eisenstein, and Dziga Vertov to the masterpieces of Andrei Tarkovsky, Sergei Parajanov, and Kira Muratova, the course will explore the development of Russian film as artistic medium and as national tradition. The discussion and comparative analyses of different forms and genres, including silent cinema, propaganda films, blockbusters, and auteur cinema, will be situated within the cultural, political, and aesthetic contexts of the Soviet Union and contemporary Russia. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA REES |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CSCT)(FILM-MN)(FILM)(REES-MN)(REES-Lang/Lit/C) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Birgit Beumers, A History of Russian Cinema (Bloomsbury Academic, 2009)
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Active participation in discussion, weekly short written responses, and two papers (5-7pp. each) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Utkin,Roman Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: WMH; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: -5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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