I am a former student, and took this class a couple of years ago. While I appreciated this class, I was extremely critical of each film, as I believed the purpose was to look deeper into the films as opposed to "enjoying" them. Thinking deeper and analyzing each frame was my self imposed purpose.
What I took away from the class was more than I could ever imagine. Now I watch movies that I would never have considered in the past. Now I see a whole new world in old films that I never would have given the time to watch, let alone appreciate. I look back at the class and realize the benefit was not the films, or choices of films, but the instructor and material presented. It was a teaser of what I would have never considered before. Thank you for giving me an expanded view. This is what college is supposed to about, as opposed to the mindless political bullshit that is the focus in so many other classes.
I am a better person for this class, and am eternally grateful for the experience.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
If you like the film Solaris (1972), then you should also try watching the Solaris (2002) remake. Here's the link: Solaris (2002)
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CLASS SYLLABUS
INTERNATIONAL CINEMA
PEL Fall 2 – 2014
Instructor: Tom
Hammond
Contact: hammontm@eckerd.edu,
813-900-4759
Office hours:
before and after class or by appointment
Classroom: We will watch some films in Miller Auditorium. Our regular classroom will be FT210. Be sure to show up at the classroom for the
first session.
Course description: This course surveys the basic trends, genres
and filmmakers that exist outside the American Film Industry. We will study various national film
histories, styles and movements with an emphasis on their cultural, social and
political underpinnings.
Text: “Shadow Philosophy: Plato’s Cave and the
Cinema” by Nathan Andersen
Amazon rentals: You will be required to view some films
outside of class. All of these
assignments will be streamable from Amazon.
Rentals run $2.99 or less. All of
them are available at either the Public or School Libraries. Getting together for viewings is also a good
way to save some money.
Course Requirements:
Two papers, a final exam, blog postings, attendance and participation.
Grade Distribution:
Papers (2) - 40%
Exam - 20%
Att. & Part. - 40%
Class Blog - (+10%)
Essay: You will write two papers (4-5 pages each) on
subjects TBA. A rubric will be handed
out for each assignment.
Exam –
There will be a final take-home exam passed out on the 7th week of
class. It is due during the last class
session.
Attendance and Participation: A brief weekly paper (1 page) will be handed
in covering questions and/or comments on the home viewing assignments. These will count for attendance. Any pattern of absence will adversely affect
your grade. Come prepared to discuss
your viewings and readings.
Extra Credit – Blog
Postings – You will be invited to author on a class blog. You can post on subjects within class studies
and comment on the postings of other students.
Film reviews, research, clips, trailers, stills and links of interest
all qualify for credit.
Disabilities Accommodations: If you have a disability or believe that you
qualify for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other
laws, please contact Disability support Services at extension8248 or via email
at dss@eckerd.edu
as soon as possible. Appropriate
accommodations can only be arranged through that office, and may not be made
retroactively.
Academic Dishonesty
Policy: students should
familiarize themselves with Eckerd College’s policy on academic
dishonesty. Information can be found at:
http://www.eckerd.edu/library/services/plagiarism/ec-policies.php
Class Schedule
(All readings are from “Shadow Philosophy: Plato’s Cave and
Cinema” - Andersen)
Week 1
Lecture subject: Early German Cinema
Class screening: “A Clockwork Orange”
Viewing assignment: “The Complete
Metropolis”
Reading assignment: Andersen –
Chapter 1
Week 2
Lecture subject: French Film
Class screening: “A Girl Walks Home
Alone at Night” – in Miller Auditorium
Viewing assignment: “Three Colors:
Blue”
Reading assignment: Andersen –
Chapter 2
Week 3
Lecture subject: Italian
Film
Class screening: “Rebirth” – in
Miller Auditorium
Viewing assignment: “Once Upon a
Time in the West”
Reading assignment: Andersen –
Chapter 3
Week 4
Lecture subject: Spanish & Mexican Film
Class screening: “Abacus and Sword” – in Miller Auditorium
Viewing assignment: “Pan’s Labyrinth”
Reading assignment: Andersen –
Chapter 4
Week 5
1st paper due
Lecture subject: Scandinavian
Film & Ingmar Bergman
Class screening: “Winter Sleep” – in
Miller Auditorium
Viewing assignment: “The Seventh
Seal”
Reading assignment: Andersen –
Chapter 5
Week 6 – NO CLASS -
THANKSGIVING
Viewing assignment: “Solaris”
(Russian version – Tarkovsky)
Reading assignment: Andersen –
Conclusion (Chapter 6)
Week 7
Hand out of
take-home final exam
Lecture subject: Japanese Film
Class screening: “Spirited Away”
Viewing assignment: “Rashomon”
Reading assignment: TBA
Week 8
Final exam due
2nd
paper due
Lecture subject: Guest
Speaker: Nathan Anderson
Class screening: “A Clockwork Orange”
in Miller Auditorium
Required Films – in viewing order
Clockwork Orange - (GB)
The Complete Metropolis - (Germany)
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night -
(Iran)
Three Colors: Blue - (France)
Rebirth - (Japan)
Once Upon a Time in the West - (Italy)
Abacus and Sword - (Japan)
Pan’s Labyrinth - (Spain)
Winter Sleep - (Turkey)
The Seventh Seal - (Sweden)
Solaris - (Russia)
Spirited Away - (Japan)
Rashomon - (Japan)
A Clockwork Orange - (GB)
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