| Course ID: | GRMN 3820. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | German Film |
Course
Description: | The history of German film and its political, social, and cultural contexts. Includes expressionism, nazi film, post-war "Heimatfilm," new German cinema, the post-wall comedy wave, and the contemporary state of German film making. Taught in German. |
| Oasis Title: | German Film |
| Prerequisite: | GRMN 3010 or GRMN 3015 |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Overview of German film; acquisition of knowledge about German
social, political, and cultural history while learning how to
read films; improve competence in all four language skills in
German. |
| Topical Outline: | *Historical overview of German society during the 20th century
*Questions of popular vs. high culture
*Political, social, and cultural influences of mass media
*Language of film
*German film and its genres
*German film and politics
*Global transcultural trends in Germany |
| Honor Code Reference: | Students are expected to conform to the UGA Student Honor Code.
The instructor will communicate to students the required
documentation for written assignments, what constitutes
authorized assistance in course assignments and the effect
of dishonesty or unauthorized assistance upon grading. |