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ENGL 270 - Reading Film Language

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
This course introduces students to the art of cinema through viewings of films that represent various styles, genres, historical moments and national traditions. Students will become familiar with technical concepts including cinematography, mise-en-scène, editing and sound, and will learn how to perform formal, ideological and narrative analysis of film texts. In addition to film viewing, readings in film criticism and film theory will also be assigned. Offered every year.