CL CV 261

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Greek and Roman Civilization and Literature in Film

Comparative Arts and Letters College of Humanities

Course Description

Literature and civilization of ancient Greece and Rome as depicted in modern film with attendant problems of accuracy and historicity.

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Understanding Classical Culture

Learning Outcome

Through the exploration of films that present Greek and Roman narratives - historical, mythological, contextual - successful students will develop a greater understanding of adaptations of Classical culture, literature, and politics.

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Classical Tradition in Cinema

Learning Outcome

Successful students will learn how Classical texts have persistently formed the basis of narrative adaptation throughout the history of cinema, in overt and sometimes surprisingly covert ways.

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Evaluating Cinematic Texts

Learning Outcome

Through assigned readings, screenings and individual viewing of films, classroom discussion and written papers, successful students will develop their ability to evaluate cinematic texts critically and intelligently.