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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to the History of Cinema
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Film Studies, Media Studies, Radio - Television - Film
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
FAM1000S and FAM1001F, or at the discretion of the Head of Department.
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
24 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course offers a broad survey of the history of Western cinema and its social, cultural and political contexts from the silent era through to contemporary film. We shall examine the development of Hollywood production and the innovations of European filmmaking (e.g. German Expressionism, Italian Neo-realism, the French New Wave and the more recent provocations of Dogme 95). Students will engage with works by some of the major creative figures in the history of Western film and with a wide variety of theoretical perspectives that illuminate the films. (Please note that ?non-western? cinemas are the focus of third-year film studies.)
DP requirements: All written work must be submitted by the stipulated dates. Students who miss more than two tutorials will lose their DPs.
Assessment: Two essays 20% each; tutorial exercises 20%, a two-hour examination 40%.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.