Directorial Style: Classic American Film Comedy
FILM 314
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 222 |
This course examines the personal style (both formal and narrative)of various American film directors and personalities in the comic tradition. The course will discuss the overall world view, the directorial style and the differing functions of humor in films of each director and/or personality--Keaton, Lubitsch, Capra, Hawks, Tashlin, Blake Edwards, Billy Wilder, Jerry Lewis and others, covering the silent era through the early 60s. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm, final exam, major paper and oral presentation. Biweekly screenings. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Course Fee $60.00. Selection is by interview with professor during office hours, Wednesdays from 10am to 2:30pm, Room 152, Center for Film Studies. Professor will email students accepted to the course during pre-registration period. |
| Instructor(s): Basinger,Jeanine D. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: AWKS010; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 24 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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