US 257 - Chinese Film: A Window on China

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course uses film to introduce students to China's rich culture, values, and history. We consider the question of whether there is a uniquely Chinese style of filmmaking and how that might differ in style, aesthetic, and financing from the Hollywood model. Class time is spent watching recent films from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as discussing the revelance of the themes raised in these films both for Chinese and American audiences.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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