GER 420 - German Film

Examines development of German film from its beginnings. Students analyze various film genres as artistic expression of specific time periods. Critical readings of gender representation and minority perspectives clarify the Nazi legacy and other issues facing multi-cultural post-war Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Film theory and issues of script writing and story board development will be as much part of class discussion as the connections between German exiles in Hollywood and the Centraleuropean film industry. Class conducted entirely in German. Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.

Prerequisites & Notes
Any 300-level course or instructor permission.

Credits: 3