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The purpose of this class is to consolidate your previous experience in literature with the visual arts, specifically film. This class will therefore serve a double purpose of introducing you to the fundamentals of Film Theory & Critique, using Shakespeare films as the vehicle. During this semester we will watch around thirteen movies that are either direct adaptations of Shakespeare plays, or roughly based on Shakespeare plays. Some of these plays you may have previously encountered while studying in the Department of English Studies.
Before we watch any new film, please ensure that you are familiar with the play it is based on. Try to read the play and, if possible, also an analysis. If time does not allow, please read a synopsis and analysis of the play – see the links to Shakespeare Resources on the side, or visit the Campus Library, or our department library (Room 305). There will be a quiz on each play before we watch the movie.
The first part of the semester (up until the Midterm Exam) will focus on the introduction of relevant Film Theory. The second part of the semester will focus more on discussions of the films using the theory you have learned, and preparation for your final exam submission. There will not be a final examination; instead you will submit a detailed film analysis of a selected film. A short list of films that you may write your analysis on will be given two weeks before the Final Exam week starts.
I look forward to watching great films with you!
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