ENGL 3322 Film and Literature

Students will compare print and filmic story-telling structures and techniques building vocabularies for both and enhancing their critical reading skills of print and cinematic texts.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C" or better.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Understanding and appropriate use of literary and cinematic language and terminology.
2. Familiarity with literary and cinematic genres and devices such as plot, setting, characterization, point of view, and theme.
3. Awareness of the cultural contexts and historical development of literary and cinematic forms.
4. Appreciation of issues concerning adaptation.
5. Confidence in producing original criticism based on close reading of literary and filmic text.
6. Sophistication in interpreting and evaluating secondary sources so as to enter the critical conversation.
7. Increased self-awareness through informed, imaginative engagement with other selves.