Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

WGST 361 - NEW GERMAN CINEMA

Long Title: NEW GERMAN CINEMA
Department: *Women and Gender Studies*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Mapping German Culture: From the 1960's to 2000 Germany has developed a very distinct auteur cinema with independent filmmakers such as Fassbinder, Herzog, Wenders, Adlon, Trotta Sander, Brueckner, Doerrie, Garnier, Tykwer and others. The first 20 years of German film were oriented on coming to terms with the fascist past, the second 20 years focused on more contemporary issues. Film critical readings and class discussions in English. All films are subtitled in English and will be assessed with podium technology. Cross-list: GERM 338, HUMA 373.