CINEMA AND THE CITY (FM3088)

Examines the intricate relationship between cities and cinema in specific as well as global contexts. Paris, New York, Mexico, Dakar, Cairo, Mumbai, Moscow, Shanghai or Tokyo: how are these sophisticated urban centers portrayed in films? And in turn how is cinema shaped by the rich and multifaceted experiences offered by these metropoles? No prerequisite.

Code:

FM3088

Name:

CINEMA AND THE CITY

Discipline:

FM (Film)

Type:

Regular

Level:

Undergraduate

Credits:

Can be taken twice for credit?:

Pre-requisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None

Learning Outcomes

be able to analyze and dicuss the culture and history of several major global cities by reflecting critically on films screened in class
be able to analyze and differentiate filmic discourses on the city in terms of narrative structure, cinematic techniques, and cultural contexts
be able to distinguish specific styles and techniques of studied films in context with cinema history and aesthetics.
understand the unique contribution that film narratives and forms make to urban studies and cultural inquiry.

CINEMA AND THE CITY (FM3088)

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