ENGL 104

Spring 2014 All Classes

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Intro to Film

Credit: 3 hours.

Thoughtful viewing of diverse films (in required weekly screenings), along with ample discussion and critical reading and writing, to gain understanding of cinematic expression and of film's capacity to entertain and to exert artistic and social influence.

Same as MACS 104.

Students enrolling in ENGL 104 must register for one lab and one lecture-discussion section.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts

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ENGL 104 class schedule data for spring 2014
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
34554	Laboratory	ABA	3:00PM -5:50PM	M	Armory		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Section Info: You must enroll in a LAB section as well as a LCD section to complete enrollment.
34557	Laboratory	ABB	7:30PM -10:20PM	M	Armory		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Section Info: You must enroll in a LAB section as well as a LCD section to complete enrollment.
34547	Lecture-Discussion	AE2	9:30AM -10:45AM	TR	Armory	Curry, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Section Info: You must enroll in a LAB section as well as a LCD section to complete enrollment. This discussion-oriented introductory film studies course aims to develop students? capacity for critical film viewing and deepened understanding of the cinema experience. We first study analysis of narrative strategies, shot properties, mise-en-sc�ne, acting, editing, and the use of sound in films, especially classical Hollywood movies. We then focus also on different genres and styles of films, including, e.g., film noir and musicals, as well as documentaries and alternative independent films. Small sections of 36 students meet in two 75-minute sessions per week, on T/Th or W/F, with a required weekly all-section screening lab on Monday afternoon or evening, which presents one film program (usually a feature film, sometimes with short films). Expect to write a couple of short essays (getting instructor help to improve your writing); to take a midterm and a final; and take some quizzes on the readings, films, and discussions; and not only to master material and skills spelled out her, but also to enjoy the opportunity to get to know your teacher and fellow students and regularly to engage in lively discussion of films together. Grants Gen Ed credit in Humanities and the Arts.
34548	Lecture-Discussion	AE3	11:00AM -12:15PM	TR	Armory	Basu, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Section Info: You must enroll in a LAB section as well as a LCD section to complete enrollment. This discussion-oriented introductory film studies course aims to develop students? capacity for critical film viewing and deepened understanding of the cinema experience. We first study analysis of narrative strategies, shot properties, mise-en-sc�ne, acting, editing, and the use of sound in films, especially classical Hollywood movies. We then focus also on different genres and styles of films, including, e.g., film noir and musicals, as well as documentaries and alternative independent films. Small sections of 36 students meet in two 75-minute sessions per week, on T/Th or W/F, with a required weekly all-section screening lab on Monday afternoon or evening, which presents one film program (usually a feature film, sometimes with short films). Expect to write a couple of short essays (getting instructor help to improve your writing); to take a midterm and a final; and take some quizzes on the readings, films, and discussions; and not only to master material and skills spelled out her, but also to enjoy the opportunity to get to know your teacher and fellow students and regularly to engage in lively discussion of films together. Grants Gen Ed credit in Humanities and the Arts.
34551	Lecture-Discussion	AE4	9:30AM -10:45AM	WF	Armory	Morris, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Section Info: You must enroll in a LAB section as well as a LCD section to complete enrollment. This discussion-oriented introductory film studies course aims to develop students? capacity for critical film viewing and deepened understanding of the cinema experience. We first study analysis of narrative strategies, shot properties, mise-en-sc�ne, acting, editing, and the use of sound in films, especially classical Hollywood movies. We then focus also on different genres and styles of films, including, e.g., film noir and musicals, as well as documentaries and alternative independent films. Small sections of 36 students meet in two 75-minute sessions per week, on T/Th or W/F, with a required weekly all-section screening lab on Monday afternoon or evening, which presents one film program (usually a feature film, sometimes with short films). Expect to write a couple of short essays (getting instructor help to improve your writing); to take a midterm and a final; and take some quizzes on the readings, films, and discussions; and not only to master material and skills spelled out her, but also to enjoy the opportunity to get to know your teacher and fellow students and regularly to engage in lively discussion of films together. Grants Gen Ed credit in Humanities and the Arts.
34539	Lecture-Discussion	AE5	11:00AM -12:15PM	WF	Armory	Slobodnik, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Section Info: You must enroll in a LAB section as well as a LCD section to complete enrollment. This discussion-oriented introductory film studies course aims to develop students? capacity for critical film viewing and deepened understanding of the cinema experience. We first study analysis of narrative strategies, shot properties, mise-en-sc�ne, acting, editing, and the use of sound in films, especially classical Hollywood movies. We then focus also on different genres and styles of films, including, e.g., film noir and musicals, as well as documentaries and alternative independent films. Small sections of 36 students meet in two 75-minute sessions per week, on T/Th or W/F, with a required weekly all-section screening lab on Monday afternoon or evening, which presents one film program (usually a feature film, sometimes with short films). Expect to write a couple of short essays (getting instructor help to improve your writing); to take a midterm and a final; and take some quizzes on the readings, films, and discussions; and not only to master material and skills spelled out her, but also to enjoy the opportunity to get to know your teacher and fellow students and regularly to engage in lively discussion of films together. Grants Gen Ed credit in Humanities and the Arts.
34541	Lecture-Discussion	AE6	12:30PM -1:45PM	WF	Armory	Shetina, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Section Info: You must enroll in a LAB section as well as a LCD section to complete enrollment. This discussion-oriented introductory film studies course aims to develop students? capacity for critical film viewing and deepened understanding of the cinema experience. We first study analysis of narrative strategies, shot properties, mise-en-sc�ne, acting, editing, and the use of sound in films, especially classical Hollywood movies. We then focus also on different genres and styles of films, including, e.g., film noir and musicals, as well as documentaries and alternative independent films. Small sections of 36 students meet in two 75-minute sessions per week, on T/Th or W/F, with a required weekly all-section screening lab on Monday afternoon or evening, which presents one film program (usually a feature film, sometimes with short films). Expect to write a couple of short essays (getting instructor help to improve your writing); to take a midterm and a final; and take some quizzes on the readings, films, and discussions; and not only to master material and skills spelled out her, but also to enjoy the opportunity to get to know your teacher and fellow students and regularly to engage in lively discussion of films together. Grants Gen Ed credit in Humanities and the Arts.
34544	Lecture-Discussion	AE7	2:00PM -3:15PM	WF	Armory	McQuiston, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Section Info: You must enroll in a LAB section as well as a LCD section to complete enrollment. This discussion-oriented introductory film studies course aims to develop students? capacity for critical film viewing and deepened understanding of the cinema experience. We first study analysis of narrative strategies, shot properties, mise-en-sc�ne, acting, editing, and the use of sound in films, especially classical Hollywood movies. We then focus also on different genres and styles of films, including, e.g., film noir and musicals, as well as documentaries and alternative independent films. Small sections of 36 students meet in two 75-minute sessions per week, on T/Th or W/F, with a required weekly all-section screening lab on Monday afternoon or evening, which presents one film program (usually a feature film, sometimes with short films). Expect to write a couple of short essays (getting instructor help to improve your writing); to take a midterm and a final; and take some quizzes on the readings, films, and discussions; and not only to master material and skills spelled out her, but also to enjoy the opportunity to get to know your teacher and fellow students and regularly to engage in lively discussion of films together. Grants Gen Ed credit in Humanities and the Arts.