Since its beginnings in the early 20th century, film has been a powerful medium for popular entertainment as well as a potent expression of society’s dreams, fears, and values. Films made in the German-speaking countries are no exceptions, from early expressionist films like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari through Nazi documentaries like Triumph of the Will to today’s feature films such as Grizzly Man and Run Lola Run! Many German directors have achieved international renown. This course, conducted in German, will examine representative German-language films from various perspectives: historical, socio-political, and thematic. Films will be shown in German with English subtitles. The course will include weekly screenings, discussion sessions, and substantial written assignments. This course satisfies the Inquiry Practicum requirement. This course will be offered in 2022-23, and in alternating years thereafter. Some sections of this course may be offered as Writing Intensive (WI).
GN 3512 or higher.