Listed in: English, as ENGL-380 | Film and Media Studies, as FAMS-354
Formerly listed as: ENGL-83
Helen L. von Schmidt (Section 01)
(Offered as ENGL 380 and FAMS 354.) The study of a range of non-fiction films, including (but not limited to) the “documentary,” ethnographic film, autobiographical film, the film essay. Will include the work of Eisenstein, Vertov, Ivens, Franju, Ophüls, Leacock, Kopple, Gardner, Herzog, Chopra, Citron, Wiseman, Blank, Apted, Marker, Morris, Joslin, Riggs, McElwee. Two film programs weekly. Readings will focus on issues of representation, of “truth” in documentary, and the ethical issues raised by the films.
Limited to 25 students. Fall semester. Senior Lecturer von Schmidt.
Section 01
Tu 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM MEAD 115
Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM MEAD 115