Course details

Name: ENFL - 260

Title: MAJOR FILM GENRES

Section: 01

Semester: Spring - 2012

Credits: 3

Description:
The course will examine the codes and conventions of four major film genres: the Western, the family melodrama, the screwball comedy, and the gangster film. We will look at the evolution of each genre--from its classic form to contemporary revisions--emphasizing the historical context and the influence of individual directors. Students will be able to select an additional genre as the subject for their final papers. Requirements: attendance, including active, engaged class participation; readings; additional screenings of films/videos outside of class; Blackboard postings; take-home mid-term; final paper.

Schedule: Tuesday From 2:30 pm To 5:15 pm

Graduation requirements:

• Genre Study (Film)
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• Women and Gender Studies (3c)

Teaching Faculty: Cutler Janet (cutlerj)

Is course canceled: No