Film Studies 290 - Tpc: Philosophy & Film Theory
Spring
2014
01
4.00
Thomas Wartenberg;Thomas Wartenberg
MW 01:15PM-02:30PM;M 02:40PM-05:05PM
Mount Holyoke College
87233
Daniel L. Jones CDC 111;Daniel L. Jones CDC 111
twartenb@mtholyoke.edu;twartenb@mtholyoke.edu
86959,87233
An exploration of philosophical issues encountered in the study of film. Why do we need a theory of film? What is a film anyway? Do films have 'authors'? How do films engage our emotions? Can films be socially critical? What can we learn from films? These are examples of the topics to be discussed in this course as we investigate the nature of film and its relation to philosophy. There will be weekly required film screenings.
Prereq: 4 credits in Film Studies