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Hauptseminar: Filming the Eighteenth Century

Course Description

In this class we shall focus on the eighteenth century as presented both in film adaptations and in original films. Applying the tools of film analysis you will arrive at considered readings of technical and thematic aspects and you will also become acquainted with various film styles.
While familiarity with, for example, H. Fielding's Tom Jones or W.M. Thackeray's Barry Lyndon will enrich your readings of the films, a textual knowledge of the novels is not a requirement for participation, but strongly recommended if you write a term paper. You are expected to watch the films several times and to take careful notes on which to base the discussions. Among the films explored in class are two versions of Tom Jones (1963, 1997), Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon, Peter Greenaway's The Draughtsman's Contract and Stephen Frear's Dangerous Liaisons. Other films may be included at the suggestions of students.

Prerequisites:

Zwischenprüfung

Credit Requirements:

Regular attendance and active participation in class, a presentation or group presentation, and a final paper (15-18 pages).

Registration:

Films and further material will be made available to you in class.

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