Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0277 - Film Theory Seminar

Fall
2014
1
4.00
Lise Sanders
09:00AM-11:50AM W;07:00PM-09:00PM M
Hampshire College
315197
Franklin Patterson Hall ELH;Franklin Patterson Hall ELH
lasHA@hampshire.edu
In her seminal essay "Film Bodies: Gender, Genre, and Excess," Linda Williams observed, "The repetitive formulas and spectacles of film genres are often defined by their differences from the classical realist style of narrative cinema." In this course, we will use the relationship between gender and genre as a lens through which to view these differences in American and international cinema of the 1950s and 1960s as we trace the evolution of film theory since the 1970s. Readings will draw on foundational texts in psychoanalysis, feminist and queer theory, postcolonial theory, and other trends in film criticism, accompanied by weekly screenings. This course is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing Division II concentrations in film studies and related fields, and will meet the film theory requirement for the Five College Major in Film Studies. Prerequisite: Introduction to Film Studies or an equivalent course.
Independent Work Writing and Research In this course students are expected to spend 8-10 hours weekly on preparation and work outside of class time.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
This course has unspecified prerequisite(s) - please see the instructor.;There is a recommended corequisite to this course.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.