GERM 227 - The New German Cinema

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This course is designed for both German majors and general FLET students. We will study content and form/techniques of ca. 12 films of the period between 1966 and 1990; the major directors, who are known for their exploration of and experimentation with the film medium include Alexander Kluge, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Volker Schl?ndorff, Margarethe von Trotta, Helma Sanders- Brahms, Wim Wenders, Werner Herzog, Helke Sander. The study and discussion of these films gives students an overview of this important phase in the history of modern German film, while exposing them to cultural and political issues facing Germany in the ColdWar era, and introducing them to the basics of film analysis. Three hours of the course will be conducted in English, one hour in German. German majors will complete all written work in German. Same as FLET 227. Offered alternate years. Four hours. Staff.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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