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FILM308

From Book to Screen

Interdepartmental College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

FILM

Course Number

308

Status

Active

Course Attributes

BART: GenEd-Breadth/Arts, BHUM: GenEd-Breadth/Humanities, CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, WRIT: GenEd-Writing Intensive, WRMJ: GenEd-Writing in the Major, NFIL: Minor-Film

Course Short Title

From Book to Screen

Course Long Title

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Course Description

Focuses on the reading of selected Italian literary masterpieces and on viewing their subsequent "translation" onto the screen by Italian directors. Also serves as an introduction to the major literary movements through the works of prominent writers. May include film and selected scene analysis, writing activities (with systematic editing), class discussions and presentations, and grammar reviews which will improve students' linguistic skills.

Min

4

Repeatable

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Equivalent Course(s)

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