English 138 - Romantic Comedy and Film Noir

Institution:

St Olaf College

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Description:

The course explores illuminating contrasts in these distinctively American film narratives, tracing the origins and development of the two genres. Attention will be given as well to the formal features of cinematic storytelling --e.g. shots, composition, lighting, editing. Exemplary films range from "It Happened One Night" to "When Harry Met Sally," "Double Indemnity" to "Memento." Offered during Interim.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stolaf.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 786-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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