Classics 360F - Film and the Classics

Institution:

Hamilton College

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Description:

A critical study of films that reflect ancient Greek and Roman themes. Films considered will include westerns (such as Unforgiven, Red River, and The Searchers), works of science fiction (such as Star Wars and Blade Runner), and films more expicitly based on Greek and Roman sources (such as O Brother, Where Art Thou). Readings from ancient Greek and Roman texts will be juxtaposed with their film representations, and there will also be readings from modern writers on film and the classics. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, one course in Latin, Greek, classical studies, or film. Maximum enrollment, 20. Rubino.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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