Citizen Kane and Company: The Essential Films
Examine a select body of films, ranging from the early sound era to the present, that changed the vernacular of filmmaking, opened up new generic or stylistic directions, or epitomized the work of a widely influential director. Explore film history and theory, an introduction to the study of film genres and movements, the major tactics and techniques of film analysis, and the rigorous study of filmic texts. English 344L (Topic: Citizen Kane and Company) and 344W may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester
Prerequisites & course information
Examine a select body of films, ranging from the early sound era to the present, that changed the vernacular of filmmaking, opened up new generic or stylistic directions, or epitomized the work of a widely influential director. Explore film history and theory, an introduction to the study of film genres and movements, the major tactics and techniques of film analysis, and the rigorous study of filmic texts. English 344L (Topic: Citizen Kane and Company) and 344W may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027