ENG 244 - DOCUMENTARY FILM

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

English

Description:

This course is a study of the documentary film genre, its history, and the theories of representation that have informed its different modes. Whether the intention of the documentary film is to preserve, persuade, or analyze a subject, students will consider documentary films and theories from a number of perspectives, including that of the filmmaker, the film subject, and the viewer. In conjunction with documentary film history, students will read theoretical and critical approaches that informs the production and analysis of this cinematic genre and the ethics of representation. This course is suitable for both majors and non-majors.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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