History of American Cinema 4219-AW014-AM
The goal of the lecture is the presentation and discussion of the history of American cinema as well as its genres and texts. Some of the issues discussed include:
1. early American cinema
2. silent cinema
3. classical and post-classical Hollywood
4. contemporary cinema
5. selected cinematic genres (western, film noir, science fiction, horror)
6. selected topics in American cinema (censorship; African-American filmmaking in the U.S.; major interpretative approaches)
Type of course
Mode
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student:
KNOWLEDGE
* Possesses advanced knowledge regarding the history of cinema in the USA and its social and political contexts
* Understands the role of cinema in the culture of the United States
* Can distinguish between different periods and genres in the history of American cinema
* Is aware of the differences between various periods in the history of cinema
SKILLS
* Can proficiently use critical tools
* Is able to apply theoretical knowledge to analyze various manifestations of contemporary cinema in the USA
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
* Can formulate critical arguments regarding cinema in the USA
* Is aware of cultural differences between the USA and Europe
* Is open to new phenomena and ideas in the realm of film production in the USA
Assessment criteria
Written test/quiz exam. Grading:
* over 90% – 5
* 85-89% – 4+
* 80-84% – 4
* 70-79% – 3+
* 60-69% – 3
Bibliography
The principal course handbook:
* Richard Barsam & Dave Monahan Looking at Movies - An Introduction to Film (3rd Edition)
* selected articles and book chapters from other sources
Additional information
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